| HOW TO WATCH LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITHOUT CABLE | |
| HULU WITH LIVE TV | TRY NOW |
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John Oliver, the floppy-haired British comedian and former bit player on The Daily Show, has achieved internet stardom. His program, HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, has crushed competitors, and it’s genuinely one of the most insightful and thoughtful programs covering politics both at home and abroad. Here’s how to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver online for free.
How to watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver for free
From criticism of President Donald Trump’s response to the Charlottesville violence to launching a PR campaign against Big Tobacco from his own show desk, it’s clear that Last Week Tonight is here to stay for many more weeks. Thankfully, it’s easy to check out the latest episodes, and the major streaming services that offer HBO come with at least a free seven-day trial.
1) Hulu with Live TV
- Cost: $5.99-$11.99 for Hulu or $54.99-$60.99 per month for Hulu with Live TV (after a 7-day free trial)| $14.99 per month for HBO
- Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, Samsung, LG, and iOS and Android devices
Adding HBO onto your Hulu with Live TV package costs $14.99 on top of Hulu with Live TV’s $54.99 baseline. In addition to live channel streaming, you’ll get access to Hulu’s full on-demand catalog of Hulu originals, documentaries, anime, and movies. You can try out the service with a seven-day free trial, and you can use your Hulu account log-in to HBO Now anywhere the app is available. (Here’s the complete guide to Hulu Live TV channels.)
2) Sling TV
Cost: $30-$45 per month ($10 off first month) | $14.99 for HBO
Sling TV devices: Amazon Fire TVs, Android Fire Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, Google Chromecast, Oculus Go, Samsung, LG, and iOS and Android devices
Sling TV is a weird beast. It’s split up between two packages (Orange and Blue), so you can pick which one suits you best, or combine them for $40 a month. HBO is available as a single add-on for $15 a month. If you only have one-half of the overall package, you’ll get your Last Week Tonight with John Oliver live stream (plus general channels) for as little as $35 a month. Unfortunately, Sling isn’t accepted as a provider for HBO GO, so no watching away from your Sling setup. (Here’s the complete guide to Sling TV channels.)
3) Amazon Prime Video with HBO
Cost: $8.99 per month (after a 30-day free trial) for HBO | $119 per year for Prime
Devices: Amazon Fire Stick, Fire TV, Fire tablets, and Fire phone; Roku, Google TV, TiVo, Nvidia Shield, PlayStation 3 and 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii
If you’re looking to get HBO and want to avoid figuring out a full streaming service, Amazon Prime Video is a solid bet. With Prime membership and a monthly HBO subscription, you get access to HBO’s entire catalog, not just an individual show. The only downside is that there’s no way to purchase specific episodes. But with the seven-day free trial, you could easily make your way through a full season.
4) HBO Now
Cost: $14.99 per month (after 7-day free trial)
Devices: Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Cube, Android TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
If you want HBO with no frills, go straight to the source. HBO Now costs the same as Amazon Prime Video, and you’ll have it on the same devices. Just like Amazon Prime Video, you’ll get access to HBO’s entire catalog, including all of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
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5) AT&T TV Now
- Cost: $65-$135 per month
- Hulu devices: Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and Fire TV, iOS and Android devices
- Local channels: NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, the CW (enter your ZIP code here to check your availability)
There’s a good chance that you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs. The second you sign up you’ll gain instant access to 45+ channels, including local channels and even free HBO on PLUS and MAX channel suites. Plus, it comes with CloudDVR which lets you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. One account works on two devices, but you can add more devices for only $5.
New to cord-cutting? Here are our picks for the best movie streaming sites of 2018 and free live TV apps and channels. If you’re looking for a specific channel, here’s how to watch HBO, Showtime, Starz, Sundance TV, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Willow, AMC, FX, Fox News, Freeform, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, FS1, TBS, TNT, Tennis Channel, Golf Channel, Syfy, HGTV, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, Bravo, Lifetime, Discovery, PBS, the CW, BBC, CSPAN, NBA TV, MTV, Comedy Central, Food Network, TLC, HLN, A&E, Animal Planet, National Geographic, the Weather Channel, the History Channel, and NFL RedZone without cable, as well as free movies on YouTube. If you’re on the move, here’s how to watch Fox Sports Go and live stream NBC Sports.
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