How to Watch TV on the Internet for Free

The first thing you need is a fast internet connection, a dial up connection probably won't allow you to watch a TV show on the internet for free. Next, figure out what TV show you're looking to watch for free on the internet and what network originally broadcasted it. Go to that networks website, popular ones include www.abc.com, www.nbc.com, www.cbs.com, www.fox.com. Most of these websites will have a link for either "TV Shows" or "Video". Click on that link and follow it to the show you wish to watch.

Once you've found your show, you may have to download a "player" to your computer. Make sure you are only downloading the player and not other programs, sometimes these programs will automatically download a toolbar unless you uncheck a box.

Once the player has downloaded, you may have to restart your computer before it will work. Follow the link to the TV show page again and click it to play your show. Sometimes a show will be "choppy" an "stop" periodically. A good way to fix this is by pressing play to get the show started, then "pause". Go get a snack, go to the bathroom, anything for about five minutes to allow the TV show to "buffer". When you return you should be able to watch your show uninterrupted without periodic stopping. There is usually a gray bar in the play area that will show you how much of the show has buffered for your viewing.

If you are looking for an older TV show or even a movie for free, check out www.hulu.com. Hulu is a free site that carries many TV shows from a variety of networks, shows are usually available a few days after their original airdates. There are also many older TV shows available to watch for free, some even from premium networks like Showtime and HBO.

There are many illegal websites that pop up with illegal copies of TV shows and movies. Be very wary of using these sites and NEVER download a TV show or movie from a website onto your computer. Many of these files are loaded with viruses and spyware that will put you at risk and even ruin your computer. Always only use a streaming service (like YouTube) where you do not have to download a file in order to watch a TV show for free on the internet.

Watching TV for free on the internet is a new trend that is becoming more and more common. Never watch TV or movies from illegal sources and never download files. If you become suspicious, close out of the website. Enjoy!