How to Watch Comedy Central Live Without Cable in 2025

Orange is one of two plans from top cord-cutting alternative Sling. If you're a comedy fan that's also looking for family-friendly entertainment or for sports, Orange is better than Blue because it hosts Disney & ESPN channels.Pros

• You can add even more channels like MTV, Paramount Network, and Laff TV through their Comedy Extra package
• Slightly cheaper than Sling Blue in some markets
• Also includes TBS
• Good value for the price

Cons

• DVR storage is limited
• Free trial not offered
• You can only stream on one device at a time
• Add-ons can drive up the price

Blue is the better option for people that want to stay updated with the more serious side of the news (that you can laugh about later with Comedy Central). Compared to Orange, it also has more simultaneous streams, which makes it the better choice for sharing accounts.Pros

• Other channels like MTV, Paramount Network, and Laff TV are available through their Comedy Extra add-on
• Has a better selection of news channels than Orange
• Also includes TBS
• Good value for the price

Cons

• DVR storage is limited
• Free trial not offered
• Slightly pricier than Orange
• Add-ons drive up the price

DirecTV Stream is a top pick in the live TV streaming world because of how close it is to cable. It has a big selection of channels, possibly the best stream quality in the market, and great DVR capability. It's also the better option for large families, with its parental controls, multiple device log-ins, and multiple simultaneous streams. That means parents can get their laughs from Comedy Central without worrying about younger kids hearing mature jokes too early.Pros

• Extensive channel selection
• Has the highest number of devices and simultaneous streams out of all the options on this list
• Parental control keeps the kids from TV-MA shows
• Also includes TBS, and FXX

Cons

• Expensive
• Less intuitive user interface

Philo is the most affordable streamer to host Comedy Central, along with other lifestyle and entertainment channels. While the channel list isn't as wide as other streamers, Philo is great for viewers who want some laughs without the hefty price tag.Pros

• Has other channels available for free
• Cheap

Cons

• No sports and limited news channels
• Some content has ads

Fubo started as a sports streamer, but it has evolved into a complete alternative for live TV that also happens to include Comedy Central. This makes Fubo a great choice for comedy fans who also love sports, or who live with someone that does.Pros

• Extensive sports coverage
• Lots of on-demand entertainment as well
• Also includes FXX

Cons

• Expensive
• Live streams often limited to 720p

If you already have Hulu, it's easier and cheaper to just add Live TV to your plan. Doing so adds 90 TV channels, including Comedy Central, to an already great selection of on-demand content.Pros

• Great channel selection
• Easy to bundle with other on-demand services, like Max
• Also includes TBS, FXX, Comedy Tv, and Adult Swim

Cons

• Expensive
• Offline downloads are only available for plans with no ads

Who hasn’t laughed at a funny video on YouTube? It’s no wonder that its live TV streamer YouTube TV would have Comedy Central and even more comedy channels in its library. It’s one of the pricier options on the list, but when it comes to user interface and channel range, YouTube TV is hard to beat.Pros

• Extensive channel selection
• Familiar search function and interface
• Also includes TBS, Tru Tv, FXX, Comedy Tv, and Adult Swim

Cons

• Expensive
• Extras drive up the price

This newcomer to cord-cutting quietly launched in April 2024. It's about 90 channels for $39.99, without any additional fees like a local channels surcharge, because there are simply no local channels. What you won't find either are sports channels. And some of the channels are Spectrum channels like Spectrum Originals and Spectrum News.

With Philo having a similar channel lineup but costing $15 less, you probably need a very good reason to go for Spectrum TV Stream. But, it's always nice to have another option.

Pros

• Good value for the price

Cons

• Unable to record programs
• Free trial not offered

Compared to TV Stream, Spectrum TV Choice is slightly pricier, but that price comes with much more customization options. Spectrum internet subscribers can easily pick and choose the channels they want to watch, including Comedy Central, as well as the local channels not available on TV Stream.Pros

• Monthly customizable channel list
• Local channels guaranteed
• Also includes TBS
• Good value for the price

Cons

• Unable to record programs
• Spectrum Internet required
• In-person sign-up only