Here's how to watch your favorite NBC shows (even if you've cut the cord)

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Quick Reply: The easiest way to stream NBC live without cable is through a live TV streaming service like stream DirecTV the fuboTVboth offer free trials.

We've all been there at one point or another: You cut out your cable TV (or never had it in the first place), but you still want to watch a race or an awards show on a local channel like NBC . If you're not sure how to achieve this streaming feat, we've got some great news for you: It's easier than ever to watch everything from Today to Saturday night live online thanks to some live TV streaming services. So if you're not sure where to start, here's a quick guide to help you watch NBC online right now (plus some flow options that offer free trials).

How to Watch NBC Online Without Cable

If you've said goodbye to your cable TV, here's where you can stream NBC online:

stream NBC free with stream DirecTV

One of our top recommendations for watching local channels like NBC online is with stream DirecTV. DirecTV stream is currently offering a deal that gets you the popular DirecTV stream Choice package for $83.99 per month for the first two months of streaming. After the two months are up, the subscription costs $108.99 per month. Best of all, you can try it with a free five-day trial before paying for the program.

stream NBC free with fuboTV

Whether you're trying to watch live sports or an NBC show without cable, you can still get the channel with a streaming service like fuboTV, which comes with a one-day free trial. A fuboTV subscription costs $74.99 per month after your free trial ends. Just remember to double check that the network is offered in your area as location restrictions may apply.

Watch NBC With Sling TV

Cord cutters can also watch NBC live with a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer's Blue plan starts at $45 a month and includes access to the channel for those without cable. The package comes with more than 40 channels, plus 50 hours of DVR storage so you can record games or shows to watch later.

Watch NBC Live With Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV it comes with everything on Hulu, plus Disney+ and ESPN+. But what really sets it apart is that it lets you tune in to live TV, from sports to shows, even if you don't have cable. Viewers can watch local channels like NBC with the ad-supported package, which starts at $76.99 a month.

Watch NBC With Peacock

Some NBC broadcasts — from Law and order to La Brea — airing on NBC and also streaming on Peacock, the network's streaming service. Peacock also gives viewers access to streaming episodes of shows like The office, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 30 Rock, Young Rock, AMERICA has talentand Chicago Fire, to name a few. Subscriptions start at $5.99 per month for Peacock Premium, which also has streaming access to Bravo shows. The ad-free Peacock Premium Plusmeanwhile, it costs $11.99 per month to sign up.

Can You stream NBC Free Online?

Yes. Cord cutters can stream NBC live with free trials stream DirecTV the fuboTV before committing to a subscription.

Of course, another way you can get NBC without paying for an expensive cable subscription is to use a new HD antenna like the one below on Amazon. The antenna offers a range of 420 miles and receives local stations, including NBC (depending on your area).

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What can you watch on NBC?

There's a little bit of everything to watch as well drift on NBC right now, from live sports to sitcoms and late-night TV shows. That includes Late Night with Seth Meyersas well as new episodes of it Saturday night live, Dateand news broadcasts such as Meet the press. There are also many series that need to be tuned in on a recurring basis, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago PD, Night Courtand Magnum P.I