How to Watch TBS Without Cable in 2024

TBS is home to some of network television's best comedies, including “Miracle Workers” and “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” It also plays host to Major League Baseball during pivotal playoff games. Are these good enough reasons to hold on to that old cable or satellite subscription? As TBS would say: very funny. The reality is that you can watch TBS without cable by firing up a TBS livestream on the streaming device of your choice, including major streaming platforms like Roku and Fire TV. It's no joke: here's how to watch TBS without cable.

TBS's shows are available on demand through various streaming services, but we're not here to talk about on-demand content: we're here to show you how to watch TBS live without cable. And when we talk about watching live network television without cable or satellite, we're talking about live TV streaming services, also known as skinny bundles.

Skinny bundles get their name from the slimmed-down bundles of network television stations they offer. Most live TV streaming services offer bundles that are smaller than those provided by cable providers, so you can say goodbye to those bulky, overpriced packages and hello to something a bit more svelte.

Sold yet? Check out the skinny bundles that offer you a way to watch TBS without cable:

• DIRECTV
• Hulu Plus Live TV
• Sling TV
• YouTube TV

Since these newer competitors stream their content over the internet, you have the ability to watch on any supported device! And trust us when we say there are a lot of supported devices. You can watch TBS without cable on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, iOS, Android, and your web browser.

If you're interested in checking out of the amazing TV shows TBS has to offer, we recommend starting with any of the following:

• “The Cube”
• “The Dress Up Gang”
• “Celebrity Show-Off”
• “American Dad”
• “Blair”

If you like to watch TBS, there are other networks you might like as well. We’ll talk about them in this section. As usual, you don’t need cable to watch any of the channels below.

TBS is known for its comedic content, but what if you feel like watching science fiction or action instead? Well, you can head on over to TNT, the sister station of TBS. The channel used to be known for its “We know drama” tagline, but it’s branched out a bit since those days. When you tune into TNT, you’ll find original shows like “Snowpiercer” and “Claws.” The latter is more of a dark comedy than a drama, for what it’s worth, but it still fits firmly within TNT’s brand. You can watch those originals, as well as blockbuster movies like “Captain Marvel” and “Justice League.” Go to our How to Watch TNT Without Cable page to find out more.

There’s one more channel commonly associated with both TNT and TBS, and that’s truTV. You’ll hear these channels discussed together during March Madness, for instance, as NCAA basketball tournament games air on all three networks. As you may have guessed based on its name, truTV has a special emphasis on reality TV programming. You’ll find everything from prank shows like “Impractical Jokers” to “Fast Foodies” there. The contestants in March Madness are vying for a championship trophy, while the people on “Fast Foodies” are trying to win the coveted “Chompionship Trophy.” You can learn how to watch all those shows and more by reading our guide to watching truTV without cable. And whether you choose TBS, TNT, truTV, or something else entirely, we think you’ll have no regrets about leaving cable in the rearview mirror. Not that TVs have rearview mirrors, but you get the idea.