WHAT IS ON TV NOW.

NO ALGORITHMS. JUST THE RAW SCHEDULE.

Live Right Now ON AIR

Time (EST) Network Program Category
08:00 PM ESPN NBA: Celtics vs. Knicks Live Sports
08:00 PM ABC Jeopardy! Masters Game Show
08:00 PM CNN Anderson Cooper 360 News
08:00 PM HGTV House Hunters Reality

Prime Time Tonight (8 PM - 11 PM)

CBS

8:00 - Survivor

9:30 - The Amazing Race

11:00 - Local News

NBC

8:00 - Chicago Med

9:00 - Chicago Fire

10:00 - Chicago P.D.

FOX

8:00 - The Masked Singer

9:00 - Animal Control

10:00 - Local News

Cord-Cutting Reality Check

The average cable bill in 2023 hit $147/month according to Leichtman Research Group. By replacing it with an antenna and rotating 2 streaming services per month, the average household saves $1,200/year.

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Quick Tool: Annual Savings Estimator

You save $1,344 per year.

Streaming Platform Index

Platform Base Price Ad-Free Price Best For
Netflix $6.99 (Ads) $15.49 Originals, Binge-watching
Hulu $7.99 (Ads) $17.99 Next-day network TV
Max $9.99 (Ads) $15.99 Prestige Drama, Movies
Peacock $5.99 (Ads) $11.99 WWE, NBC Shows, Premier League

Sports Guide: This Weekend

SAT 12:00 PM

College Football

Michigan vs. Ohio State

FOX

SAT 03:30 PM

College Football

Alabama vs. Auburn

CBS

SUN 01:00 PM

NFL

Chiefs vs. Raiders

CBS

SUN 04:25 PM

NFL

Eagles vs. Cowboys

FOX

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Free Streaming Services (FAST)

Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) has grown exponentially. These services provide thousands of channels of classic TV, news, and movies at exactly $0.00.

Pluto TV

Owned by Paramount. Best for classic MTV, Comedy Central, and Star Trek channels.

Tubi

Owned by Fox. Features a massive on-demand movie library and live local news.

Freevee

Owned by Amazon. Original shows like Jury Duty alongside extensive live channels.

Late Night Lineup

Time Network Host Tonight's Guests
11:35 PM CBS Stephen Colbert TBA
11:35 PM NBC Jimmy Fallon TBA
11:35 PM ABC Jimmy Kimmel TBA
12:35 AM NBC Seth Meyers TBA

Antenna TV (OTA)

Over-the-Air (OTA) television provides uncompressed HD signals for major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS) entirely free. According to Nielsen, 18% of US households rely on OTA antennas.

  • Zero monthly cost.
  • No internet required.
  • Highest quality broadcast picture (no streaming compression).
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New Premieres This Week

Date Show Network/Platform Type
Mon 9:00 PM True Detective: Night Country HBO/Max Drama Premiere
Wed 3:00 AM The Bear (Season 3) Hulu Full Season Drop
Thu 8:00 PM Law & Order (New Season) NBC Network Premiere

Live News Channels

CNN

Breaking news, politics, and international coverage. Requires cable or Sling TV.

MSNBC

In-depth political analysis and progressive commentary. Requires cable.

FOX NEWS

Conservative commentary and political news. Requires cable or Fox Nation.

CBS NEWS 24/7

Free, ad-supported streaming news. Available on Pluto TV and CBS app.

Kids & Family Streaming Guide

Navigating children's programming across fragmented platforms can be a nightmare. Here is where the major franchises currently live:

Disney+

  • Bluey (US Rights)
  • Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
  • Marvel / Star Wars Animations
  • Pixar Library

Netflix

  • Cocomelon
  • Gabby's Dollhouse
  • Peppa Pig (Select Seasons)
  • Sonic Prime

Paramount+

  • SpongeBob SquarePants
  • PAW Patrol
  • Peppa Pig (New Seasons)
  • Dora the Explorer

PBS KIDS (Free)

  • Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
  • Curious George
  • Wild Kratts
  • Arthur

The "Cable Replacement" Services (vMVPDs)

Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs) deliver live cable channels over the internet. They look and act like cable, but usually cost less and require no hardware.

Service Base Price Key Advantage Missing Channels (Notable)
YouTube TV $72.99/mo Unlimited DVR, NFL Sunday Ticket A&E, History Channel, MLB Network
Hulu + Live TV $76.99/mo Includes Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu library AMC, Hallmark Channel
Sling TV (Orange/Blue) $40.00/mo Lowest entry price for live cable Most local channels (ABC, CBS, etc.)
FuboTV $74.99/mo Massive international sports coverage Turner Networks (CNN, TNT, TBS)
DirecTV Stream $79.99/mo Best Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) coverage NFL Network (on base tier)

Data Caps Warning

Streaming 4K video consumes up to 7GB per hour. If you cut the cord and stream 4 hours of 4K content daily, you will consume over 800GB/month just on TV. Many ISPs (like Comcast/Xfinity) impose a 1.2TB data cap.

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Data Usage per Hour

SD (480p)
0.7 GB
HD (1080p)
3.0 GB
4K (UHD)
7.0 GB

The RSN Monopoly

Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) are why cable bills are so high. They pay billions for exclusive local broadcast rights to MLB, NBA, and NHL teams, then force cable companies to pass the cost to you.

If you live in New York and want to watch the Yankees, you must pay for the YES Network. Most cheap streaming bundles refuse to carry RSNs due to cost.

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Major RSN Groups (2024)

  • Bally Sports: Bankrupt, but still operating in many markets. Offers a standalone app ($19.99/mo).
  • NBC Sports Regional: Available on YouTube TV and Hulu+Live.
  • YES / MSG / NESN: High-value independent RSNs. Usually require DirecTV Stream.

Essential Tools for Cord Cutters

Cost Calculator

See exactly what your new bill will be.

Data Cap Estimator

Will you exceed Xfinity's 1.2TB limit?

Churn Calculator

How much you save by rotating apps.

Antenna ROI

When does your $40 antenna pay off?

Privacy Risk: Smart TVs

If you bought a 65-inch 4K TV for $300, you are the product. Budget TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to screenshot what you are watching every second, match it against a database, and sell that profile to advertisers.

The solution: Do not connect the TV to WiFi. Buy a dedicated streaming box (like Apple TV) instead.

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