How to Watch TLC Without Cable

TLC was founded as The Learning Channel, but it has come a long way since then: nowadays, TLC is a bit less educational and a whole lot more fun. Packed with reality shows and game shows of all kinds, TLC is a channel that helps us cheer, laugh, and sometimes gawk at the weird and wonderful (and sometimes rude) people of the world. But just because TLC isn't The Learning Channel anymore doesn't mean that we shouldn't all try to learn something new once in a while, and we have just the thing to educate you with today: how to watch TLC without cable. See, even though TLC is a popular network television channel that has a history of being associated exclusively with cable and satellite, there are actually a lot of convenient, legal, and affordable ways to watch TLC without cable these days. Want to find out more? Great: class is in session. Here's how to watch TLC without cable.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to stream TLC:

	Price	Channels	Free Trial
#1	$16 – $20	44 – 57	7 days	See Offer
#2	$5.99 – $85.96	68 – 88	7 or 30 days	See Offer
#3	$54.99 – $86.96	100+	7 days	See Offer
#4	$30 – $70	50+	3 days	See Offer

TLC is a network television channel, and it's only available through a pay TV subscription. So why are we here?

Well, we're here because a pay TV subscription no longer has to mean a legacy pay TV subscription. “Legacy pay TV” is the term we use for cable and satellite, with their bloated and overpriced bundles of channels. Thanks to a new type of service, we need to make the distinction.

The new services we're talking about are called live TV streaming services or – sometimes – “skinny bundles.” These services are often “skinny” because they're willing to trim the fat on their pay TV bundles and offer subscribers a sleeker pay TV experience. After all, if you never watch some of those channels, why are you paying for them?

And since these services stream online, they can boast other advantages, too. For one thing, the streaming model is part of why these services are cheaper. See, with old-school cable, there's infrastructure in the equation – and that can create those huge regional monopolies that are so hated and allow companies to keep prices high while keeping customer service terrible. With online streaming, anyone can get in the game – and that has made for a competitive market in which the live TV streaming services have only kept getting better.

Then there's the fact that these live TV streaming services can stream on all sorts of different devices. That's just another perk of being an online service instead of an old-school cable company.

Not all of the live TV streaming services on the market today offer a TLC live stream, so not all of them are reasonable answers to the dilemma in our headline (how to watch TLC without cable, in case you forgot already). But some of them will suit our purposes just fine. And, as it happens, we've collected the services that will fit the bill and listed them out for you below, along with the links you'll need to sign up for their free trial offers. Here's how to watch TLC without cable.

Philo is a great way to watch TLC without cable online. Philo is a skinny bundle service that is still growing and improving, but it has already won its fair share of fans on the mainstream skinny bundle market. That's thanks in no small part to Philo's prices, which are really quite low. You can learn more about these bundles in our Philo review. You can also try out Philo for free by taking advantage of the service's free trial offer: it lasts one week, and you can sign up for it using the link right in this section.

Hulu + Live TV is the skinny bundle arm of Hulu, which also offers a popular on-demand service. Hulu's live TV streaming service is affordable, effective, and comes with a boatload of popular live streaming channels — including TLC! For more on Hulu + Live TV, read our review or use the service's seven-day free trial offer to test it out for yourself.

fuboTV is a great option for those who want to watch live TV without cable. This skinny bundle service includes a ton of great channels, including TLC. Plus, it offers a free trial that will give you free access to a TLC live stream for a week.

Sling TV offers an appealing option: a customized skinny bundle. Thanks to an extensive selection of add-on bundles called “Extras,” it's easy to mix and match your way to a personalized live TV channel selection with Sling TV. Just start with a base bundle, then add “Extras.” You'll find that it's easy to build a bundle with TLC in it. Read our review of Sling TV to learn more, or test the service yourself by signing up for the risk-free seven-day free trial.

AT&T TV Now

AT&T TV Now offers multiple bundles at different price points. The channels vary, too, so you'll have to check and make sure that you choose an option that includes a TLC live stream. If you do, you'll be able to stream TLC online to your heart's content — no cable subscription necessary.

YouTube TV

Want to watch TLC without cable? YouTube TV is one great way to do so. Google's version of the skinny bundle is a joy to use, and its smooth streaming and superior user interface help it rank among the very best of the skinny bundles. Learn more about this offering by reading our YouTube TV review.

Can you watch the services above on popular devices and streaming platforms? You bet!

Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV each offer apps that work on Roku devices.

Fire TV users can choose between Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Apple TV users can use Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Chromecast users can enjoy TLC without cable on Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV apps with native Chromecast support.

Google's Android TV platform works well alongside Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

Mobile viewing is no problem, either. iOS users can choose between Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV. Android users can use Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV work on Xbox One video game consoles. Hulu + Live TV works on PlayStation 4 video game consoles.

Put it all together and you have a wealth of options for watching TLC without cable on a wide range of platforms. So what are you waiting for? Scroll back up and sign up for some free trials, and cut the cable cord for good.