How to Watch ‘60 Minutes’ Without Cable

If you think cable news has become too shallow and fast-paced, “60 Minutes” may be for you. In-depth investigative journalism and compelling interviews prove that “60 Minutes” puts in the reporting legwork. The show has covered major significant events over the years, from the Watergate Scandal to Russian interference in the 2016 election. It’s where some of the most significant exposés and interviews have taken place, shaping public discourse for decades.

There are lots of ways to watch “60 Minutes” completely cable-free, including watching it the same way Americans have for decades — for free over the air with an old-fashioned TV antenna. There are also a variety of streaming services that offer live CBS streams, giving you options if you don’t have over-the-air coverage or you prefer to watch digitally. Here are all the ways to watch “60 Minutes” without a cable subscription.

Over the years, “60 Minutes” has catered to curious and intellectual viewers who want all the details that will provide a nuanced understanding of an issue. It’s an important tool for being an informed citizen, and you don’t have to miss out just because you don’t subscribe to cable TV. The following options will let you tune in cable-free.

If you’re part of the streaming generation, the first place to look is at skinny bundle streaming services. They give you access to an on-demand streaming library, with live cable TV channel options you can add to your subscription. Their benefits include never being locked into a contract or worrying about problems such as early termination fees. You pay for only the channels you choose, which usually makes it noticeably cheaper than a cable package.

You can also still watch “60 Minutes” for free over the air with a quality TV antenna, the same way it has always been done. CBS, the network that airs “60 Minutes” every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. ET, is broadcast through local TV towers across the country. If you can get a TV signal in your neighborhood, there’s a good chance you’ll get CBS coverage. Clarity can vary depending on obstructions and your distance from the tower, but it’s still a reliable and free way to watch TV. Our guides to how to set up free over-the-air TV and choose an HD TV antenna will give you more information on that option.

Here are all the ways you can watch “60 Minutes” without a cable subscription:

• Hulu + Live TV
• DIRECTV
• fuboTV
• Paramount+
• YouTube TV
• Free over-the-air TV

Major streaming services give you extra freedom when it comes to watching on the go. If you watch “60 Minutes” on a streaming service, you can connect your platform of choice to a streaming device such as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iOS/Android, or your web browser. That will allow you to watch on your TV, computer, tablet, phone, or virtually any screen. Keep in mind that it isn’t an option if you watch for free over the air.

“60 Minutes” follows the nightly news on Sundays, and watching the headlines beforehand can give you a basic understanding of the issues the show covers. Primetime news shows are the best way to get the headlines in a tidy, 30-minute segment. The “big three” TV networks, including CBS, all have nightly news programs. We have watch guides for “NBC Nightly News,” “ABC World News Tonight,” and “CBS Evening News.”

If you’re looking for another show that attempts to go in depth in the way “60 Minutes” does, try “Anderson Cooper 360.” Anderson Cooper, who is also a “60 Minutes” correspondent, delivers rigorous investigative reporting and frank interviews on events such as Hurricane Katrina and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Read our watch guide to catch “Anderson Cooper 360” without cable.