Well, it is official - T.V. has made a comeback. Although we are still forced to endure a sad amount of reality television left over from the 2007-2008 Writer's Guild of America strike, those of us still trying to figure out why anyone would call themselves Snooki now have the option of watching real shows rather than reality shows. It is unfortunate, then, that this spike in T.V. quality has come during a recession. Many of us are forced to do without our weekly dose of primetime television due to lack of funds. Cable can be expensive and during tough times we must choose how and where to allocate our limited funds; hot water, a working stove, and a somewhat full fridge take precedence over zombies and amusing physicists. In times like these, you may be tempted to find some way to avoid turning off the cable by taking out a payday loan.
Before resorting to such measures, it may be of interest to know that there are free ways to watch the latest episodes of your favorite programs, thus ensuring that you will not be forced to sit quietly while your friends discuss the season finally of The Walking Dead.One of the best resources for free television is, of course, the internet. Several sites offer the latest episodes of popular T.V. shows, allowing you to keep up with the latest broadcasts without having to visit a payday lender. In fact, many channels will post new episodes onto their sites the day after they air, including many primetime networks such as ABC, NBC, and CBS, where you can find full episodes of your favorite shows such asThe Big Bang Theory, Grey's Anatomy, and The Office. For South Park fans, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have allowed for every episode to be available on South Park Studios. Be warned that these episodes are presented uncensored, so if you are already offended by the bleeped out versions then this website is not for you.
If the idea of searching every channel's site seems overwhelming, there are sites out there that conveniently gather free shows and movies from around the web on one convenient webpage. The biggest and most popular of these websites is Hulu, where you can watch a variety of primetime shows often only a day or so after they air. If you are feeling a little reminiscent, you can also watch several classic programs and movies, ranging from vintage shows like Alfred Hitchcock Presents and I Dream of Jeannie to childhood favorites (assuming that you are me) like Alf and Married... With Children.
Another option for free entertainment that many people overlook is your local library. Although they will not offer the latest episodes of primetime television, the library does offer free movies to be checked out, so long as you have a library card. The selection will vary according to the library, but you may be surprised at the choices available to you. Additionally, with many movies and T.V. shows being based on books and comics, you can experience the latest blockbusters the way they were originally meant to be - in print. This will give you an edge over those viewers who have not yet read the books upon which their favorite programs are based, as well as allowing you to keep up on pop culture today without having to cover that cable bill with a payday loan.
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