Many films and TV shows promise to encapsulate the “African American experience” but perhaps nothing comes close to what BET does: it’s an entire channel, after all, dedicated to platforming creations for Black people, by Black people.
It frequently airs reruns of shows like Martin and Family Matters, but it also has new originals of its own, too, like Celebrity Squares, Ms. Pat Settles It, Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living, and The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige. Sure, you can watch them on BET+ (which also has a free trial), but sometimes, it just hits different to see them live.
The good news is you no longer need an expensive cable connection to access BET. And to watch it for free, you can simply, and more affordably, sign up for any of the free trials offered by the live TV streaming services listed below. Do note, though, that a trial usually lasts five to seven days, so unless you want to pay for a whole month’s worth of service, you have to remember to cancel the trial before it ends.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is a streaming service that offers everything from live TV, local channels, on-demand films, sports packages, and even premium cable networks like HBO and Starz for an additional fee. Its plans, which start at $70/month, are on the pricier side of live TV, but that’s because it offers unlimited DVR and streams on top of at least 75 channels, depending on the plan you pick.
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
DirecTV Stream Ultimate
DirecTV Stream Ultimate is the second-biggest package offered by DirecTV Stream. With it, you get up to 160 channels (up 40 channels from the previous tier) across entertainment, sports, and news. That’s almost any channel you can think of—from TBS and USA; to ESPN and CBS Sports; to CNN and BBC News; and so much more. You get it all, plus tens of thousands of on-demand titles for the price of $109.99/month (saving you roughly $40/month from the package after it), so if the budget allows, it's worth trying the Ultimate plan yourself.
Philo
Can you get a BET free trial with Philo?
Possible. You can get a BET free trial with Philo. Philo offer a 7 day trial for BET, after which you will be charged $28/month.
Visit PhiloCan you get a BET free trial with Amazon Prime?
Not Possible. Amazon Prime does offer a free trial but it unfortunately it does not carry BET.
Can you get a BET free trial with Fubo?
Not Possible. Fubo does offer a free trial but it unfortunately it does not carry BET.
Can you get a BET free trial with Hulu with Live TV?
Possible. You can get a BET free trial with Hulu with Live TV. Hulu with Live TV offer a 3 day trial for BET, after which you will be charged $76.99/month.
Visit Hulu with Live TVCan you get a BET free trial with YouTube TV?
Possible. You can get a BET free trial with YouTube TV. YouTube TV offer a 7 day trial for BET, after which you will be charged $72.99/month.
Visit YouTube TVCan you get a BET free trial with Peacock?
Not Possible. Peacock does not carry BET and does not offer a trial.
Can you get a BET free trial with Paramount+?
Not Possible. Paramount+ does offer a free trial but it unfortunately it does not carry BET.
Can you get a BET free trial with Frndly TV?
Not Possible. Frndly TV does offer a free trial but it unfortunately it does not carry BET.
Can you get a BET free trial with DirecTV Stream?
Possible. You can get a BET free trial with DirecTV Stream. DirecTV Stream offer a 5 day trial for BET, after which you will be charged $86.99/month.
Visit DirecTV StreamCan you get a BET free trial with Sling TV?
Not Possible. Sling TV carries BET but does not offer a free trial.