For anyone who seeks out fun TV programs about technology, history, and the like, count on the Science Channel to satiate that curiosity. Answer fascinating questions about space on NASA’s Unexplained Files; learn about mysterious creatures and surveillance footage on shows like Mythical Beasts and Strange Evidences; and explore oceans, jungles, and abandoned locations — all with the convenience of a live TV subscription.
To watch Science Channel without cable, sign up for a subscription to any of the live TV options below. You can read more information about each of their offers to see which service gets you the most value for money.
Philo
At just $28/month, Philo is one of the most affordable on-demand and live TV streaming services out there. It boasts over 70 live channels, including AMC, Lifetime, and Paramount Network, 70,000 movies, and unlimited DVR. If you ever find Philo’s base package wanting, the service also allows you to stack add-ons like Starz and MGM+ to your plan.
How much does Philo cost?
$28/monthDoes Philo have a Free Trial?
7 days
Which channels are on Philo?
A&E, AccuWeather Network, AMC, American Heroes Channel, Animal Planet, aspireTV, AXS TV, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, Catchy Comedy, Cheddar News, Cleo TV, CMT, Comedy Central, Cooking Channel, Crackle, Crime-Investigation, Deck the Hallmark, Destination America, Discovery Channel, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, FETV, Food Network, FYI, Game Show Network, GetTV, Great American Family, Great American Living, Gusto TV, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Heroes & Icons, HGTV, History, IFC, INSP, Investigation Discovery, KIN, Law & Crime, Lifetime, LMN, Logo, Magnolia Network, MeTV, MotorTrend, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV Live, MTV2, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Oprah Winfrey Network, Paramount Network, PlayersTV, pocket.watch, Pop TV, RetroCrush, REVOLT, Revry, Ryan and Friends, Science Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Start TV, Story Television, Sundance TV, Tastemade, TeenNick, TLC, Travel Channel, TV Land, TV One, UPtv, Vevo 80s, Vevo 90s, Vevo Country, Vevo Hip-Hop, Vevo Holiday, Vevo Pop, VH1, Vice, WE tvVidgo
Carrying over 110 channels on its most basic plan alone, Vidgo is a hefty on-demand and live TV streaming service that offers cloud DVR, multiple streams, and access to your local ABC and FOX stations. Sports fans will be glad to know that the lineup includes ESPN, Fox Sports, and the NFL Network, while Spanish-language viewers will find much to like in the service’s Vidgo Mas plan, home to more than 45 Spanish live channels.
How much does Vidgo cost?
$69.99/month
Which channels are on Vidgo?
A&E, ABC, ACC Network, American Heroes, Animal Planet, Aspire, AWE, Bein Sports, BET, Big Ten Network, Cheddar, CMT, Comedy Central, Cooking Channel, CuriosityStream, Destination America, Discovery Channel, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, DIY Network, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Fox News, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Game Show Network, GetTV, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, History, INSP, Investigation Discovery, Law & Crime, Lifetime, LMN, Longhorn Network, MAV TV, MotorTrend, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV2, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NewsNation, NFL Network, NFL Redzone, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, OAN, OWN, Pac-12 national feed, Pac-12 regionals, Paramount Network, QVC, Science Channel, SEC Network, Sony Movie Channel, TeenNick, TLC, Travel Channel, TV Land, Univision, UPtvSpectrum TV Stream
Spectrum TV Stream is the internet provider's most affordable TV plan yet. At $40/month, it offers cable channels like CNN, TCM, and Disney, but notably, it does not include sports and local channels in its catalog. For that, you'd have to look at Spectrum's other plans, like Spectrum TV Choice. TV Stream is only available for Spectrum internet users, and to date, it has yet to offer a free trial. It may not sound like it has a lot going for it, but TV Stream is actually a great option for Spectrum customers looking for leaner (read: sports-less) TV packages that can conveniently be paid along with the internet.
How much does Spectrum TV Stream cost?
$39.99/month
Which channels are on Spectrum TV Stream?
A&E, AMC, American Heroes, Animal Planet, Aspire, AXS TV, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, BET Jams, BET Soul, Bloomberg, Boomerang, Cars.TV, Cartoon Network, Cheddar News, Cleo TV, CMT, CMT Music, CNN, CNN International, Comedy Central, Cooking Channel, Crime-Investigation, Destination America, Discovery Life, Disney Channel, Food Network, Fox Business, Fox News, Fox Weather, FX, FYI, Game Show Network, Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, HDNet Movies, HGTV, History, HLN, HSN, HSN2, IFC, INSP, Investigation Discovery, Jewelry TV, Justice Central, Lifetime, LMN, Logo, Magnolia Network, Military History Channel, MotorTrend, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV Life, MTV2, MTVu, National Geographic, Newsmax TV, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, NickMusic Nicktoons, Outdoor Channel, OWN, Paramount Network, Pets.TV, QVC, QVC2, Recipe.TV, Science Channel, Spectrum News, Spectrum Originals, Sundance TV, TCM, TeenNick, The Weather Channel, theGrio, TLC, Travel Channel, truTV, TV Land, TV One, UPtv, VH1, Vice, WE tvSling TV with All Extras
Sling TV offers Orange, Blue, and various specific package options like Sports and Entertainment extras if you want to bling out on extra channels. Orange offers 34 channels including Disney Channel and ESPN, while Blue offers a little more at 42 channels including MSNBC and Fox News. Each go for $40/month, but together go for $55/month with 46 channels. Plus, you even get $25 off of your first month, making Sling TV (and its various extras) one of the most affordable plans to consider.
How much does Sling TV with All Extras cost?
$21/month
Which channels are on Sling TV with All Extras?
A&E, ACC Network, AMC, American Heroes, American Heroes Channel, AXS TV, BBC America, BBC World News, Bein Sports, beIN Sports en Español, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg Television, Boomerang, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Charge!, CMT, CNBC, CNN, Comedy Central, Comet, Cooking Channel, Destination America, Discovery Channel, Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FETV, Food Network, Fox Business, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, Fuse, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Game Show Network, Golf Channel, Great American Family, Great American Living, Grit, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HDNet Movies, Heroes & Icons, HGTV, History, HLN, IFC, INSP, Investigation Discovery, Laff, Law & Crime, Lifetime, LMN, Local Now, Logo, Longhorn Network, Magnolia Network, MLB Network, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV2, Nat Geo Mundo, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, Newsmax, NewsNation, NFL Network, NFL Redzone, NHL Network, Nick Jr., Nicktoons, Outdoor Channel, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pursuit, QVC, ReelzChannel, REVOLT, RFD-TV, Science Channel, SEC Network, Sportsman Channel, Start TV, Starz, Starz Encore, Starz Encore Action, Starz Encore Black, Starz Encore Classic, Starz Encore Family, Starz Encore Suspense, Starz Encore Westerns, Sundance TV, SYFY, TBS, TCM, TeenNick, Tennis Channel, The Cowboy Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, TV Land, USA, VH1, Vice, WE tv, Willow TV, World Fishing NetworkNow TV
Available exclusively to Xfinity customers, Now TV is a live and on-demand streaming service that comes with more than 40 live channels and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost. You can watch AMC, The Food Network, and Discovery on Now TV, and a wide array of NBC sitcoms, Sunday Night Football, and the Premiere League on Peacock. It costs $20/month (on top of a $20 internet subscription) and can be viewed simultaneously on up to three devices.
How much does Now TV cost?
$40/month
Which channels are on Now TV?
A&E, Afro, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BBC News, Comedy TV, Cooking Channel, Crime-Investigation, Discovery Channel, Discovery Life, Food Network, FYI, Game Show Network, GetTV, Great American Family, Great American Living, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, History, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Justice Central TV, Lifetime, LMN, Magnolia Network, Military History Channel, MotorTrend, OWN, Pursuit, Recipe.TV, Science Channel, Sony Movies, Sundance TV, The Weather Channel, TLC, Travel Channel, Vice, WE tvDirecTV 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.
How much does DirecTV Stream Ultimate cost?
$109.99/monthDoes DirecTV Stream Ultimate have a Free Trial?
5 days