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It's the most wonderful time of the year for television fans. As the days start to get cooler and kids head back to school that also means a slew of brand new TV shows are about to hit the airwaves. This is both exciting and thrilling! Who doesn't love making a brand new Fall TV schedule to adhere to every day of the week? The only thing is -- what happens if you no longer actually have cable?
Cutting out cable in favor of streaming subscriptions is very much on the rise, and if you're thinking about pulling the plug (literally), there are ways to get rid of cable and still keep watching all your favorite shows.
It might require juggling a few different streaming services, but here's how you can keep up with all the new fall shows sans a silly expensive cable package. Also, don't worry if some of your favorite shows are suspiciously missing -- they'll be back at midseason or another TBD time!
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ABC
Emergence
Virginia Sherwood/ABC StudiosNew fall shows: Emergence, Mixed-ish, Stumptown
How to watch: If you have a live-streaming service, you can watch full episodes on ABC.com and through the ABC app. You can also watch episodes live with a subscription to Hulu's live TV package, which costs $44.99 a month. A Hulu subscription (with ads: $5.99, without ads: $11.99 a month) will also give you access to the episodes the day after they air. Watch Hulu here.
Depending on your location, you can stream live television for free with a Sling account, or sign up for an expanded package that includes cable channels for $25 a month and works on a variety of devices. Watch Sling here.
Playstation Vue also offers live TV streaming, with the Access Package running $49.99 a month. That includes your basic television channels (plus many others!). Watch Playstation Vue here.
You can also purchase individual episodes or full seasons on Vudu. Watch Vudu here.
NBC
Bradley Whitford, Perfect Harmony
Justin Lubin/NBCNew fall shows:Bluff City Law, Perfect Harmony, Sunnyside
How to watch: If you have a live-streaming service, you can watch full episodes on NBC.com and through the NBC app. You can also watch episodes live with a subscription to Hulu's live TV package, which costs $44.99 a month. A Hulu subscription (with ads: $5.99, without ads: $11.99 a month) will also give you access to the episodes the day after they air. Watch Hulu here.
Depending on your location, you can stream live television with a Sling Blue account, which also includes additional cable channels for $25 a month and works on a variety of devices. Watch Sling here.
Playstation Vue also offers live TV streaming, with the Access Package running $49.99 a month. That includes your basic television channels (plus many others!). Watch Playstation Vue here.
You can also purchase individual episodes or full seasons on Vudu. Watch Vudu here.
CBS
Mike Colter and Katja Herbers, Evil
Elizabeth Fisher, CBSNew fall shows: All Rise,Bob (Hearts) Abishola, Carol's Second Act, Evil, The Unicorn
How to watch: You can get all the CBS shows and more via CBS's streaming service, CBS All Access. For $5.99 a month you'll watch limited commercials, and the commercial-free plan costs $9.99 a month (or an annual plan for $59.99 and $99.99, respectively). You can also use this to watch CBS live tv. Watch CBS All Access here.
Depending on your location, you can stream live television for free with a Sling account, or sign up for an expanded package that includes cable channels for $25 a month and works on a variety of devices. Watch Sling here.
Playstation Vue also offers live TV streaming, with the Access Package running $49.99 a month. That includes your basic television channels (plus many others!). Watch Playstation Vue here.
You can also purchase individual episodes or full seasons on Vudu. Watch Vudu here.
The CW
Kennedy McMann, Nancy Drew
Robert Falconer, Robert Falconer/The CWNew fall shows: Batwoman, Nancy Drew
How to watch: You can watch all present (and some past) CW shows on The CW App. There is no subscription plan here, as The CW wants you to know it's free (but you will get commercials). The app is available on a variety of different streaming platforms and mobile devices. Watch The CW here.
Depending on your location, you can stream live television for free with a Sling account, or sign up for an expanded package that includes cable channels for $25 a month and works on a variety of devices.. Watch Sling here.
You can also purchase individual episodes or full seasons on Vudu. Watch Vudu here.
FOX
Emily Osment, Megalyn Echikunwoke and Brittany Snow, Almost Family
FoxNew fall shows: Almost Family, Bless the Harts, Prodigal Son
How to watch: If you have a live-streaming service, you can watch full episodes on FOX.com and through the FOX app, along with live TV. If you don't have a live-streaming service, episodes on the FOX site will unlock for all viewers eight days after they first air. You can also watch episodes live with a subscription to Hulu's live TV package, which costs $44.99 a month. A Hulu subscription (with ads: $5.99, without ads: $11.99 a month) will also give you access to the episodes the day after they air. Watch Hulu here.
Depending on your location, you can stream live television with a Sling Blue account, which also includes additional cable channels for $25 a month and works on a variety of devices. Watch Sling here.
Playstation Vue also offers live TV streaming, with the Access Package running $49.99 a month. That includes your basic television channels (plus many others!). Watch Playstation Vue here.
You can also purchase individual episodes or full seasons on Vudu. Watch Vudu here.
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