Apps to watch free TV on your cell phone

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Did you know that there are apps that allow you to watch free TV on your cell phone?

You don't need to pay for a cable or streaming subscription to access hundreds of live and on-demand TV channels.

All you need is a good internet connection, a compatible mobile device and one of the apps we'll show you in this article.

Peacock TV

Peacock TV is a free mobile TV app owned by NBCUniversal.

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It offers over 13,000 hours of high-quality TV shows, mostly from NBC. You can watch fan favorites like The Office, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Cheers, Will & Grace, and This Is Us.

It also has some original series that span multiple genres.

However, with a free account, you won't be able to watch all episodes of the original series.

With a free Peacock TV account, you can also stream live TV shows like Saturday Night Live and The Today Show.

You also don't need to sign up to access the shows for free. Overall, Peacock TV is a great option for those who want to watch free TV on their phone.

Pluto TV

If you're looking for a free mobile TV app that offers live channels, Pluto TV is the app for you.

It offers over 250 live channels including CBS News, NBC News, Fox Sports, Paramount Movie Channel, Nickelodeon and VH1.

On these channels, you can watch a wide variety of TV shows, such as classic Doctor Who, Survivor, NFL, CSI, as well as children's programs.

Pluto TV also has an on-demand section where you can watch movies and series on demand.

You can choose from different genres like action, comedy, drama, horror and more.

Pluto TV is a free and legal app: no credit card, contract or invoice required. Just download the app and watch.

Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is another free mobile TV app that offers live and on-demand channels.

It has over 190 live channels, including ABC News Live, Bloomberg Television, Crime 360, and The Design Network.

You can also watch movies and series on demand from major studios like Lionsgate, MGM and Sony Pictures.

The Roku Channel also has some extra features that make the experience more enjoyable.

For example, you can create custom profiles for different family members and control what content they can access.

You can also use the Live TV Pause feature to pause and resume the live stream up to 90 minutes in advance.

IMDb TV

IMDb TV is a free mobile TV app owned by Amazon.

It offers on-demand movies and series from various genres like action, adventure, comedy, drama, thriller and more.

You can watch popular titles like Mad Men, Lost, Schitt's Creek, The Hunger Games, and The Wolf of Wall Street.

IMDb TV also has some exclusive original series, such as Alex Rider, Leverage: Redemption, and Moment of Truth.

Additionally, you can access information about the movies and series you watch, such as cast, crew, ratings, trivia and much more.

IMDb TV is free, but requires an Amazon account to access content.