Hulu + Live TV: What You Can Watch and How It Works

When you subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, a bundled streaming service that mixes on-demand content with live television channels. Also known as Hulu Live, it lets you watch new episodes of current shows as they air, plus access to hundreds of movies and series you can stream anytime. Unlike basic Hulu, this version gives you real-time access to networks like ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN, and CNN — no antenna, no cable box needed.

What makes Hulu + Live TV stand out isn’t just the channel count. It’s how it ties into the Disney Bundle, a combined subscription that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+. Also known as Disney Bundle, it lets you switch between family-friendly content, award-winning originals, and live sports all under one login. If you’re watching Hulu Originals, exclusive shows produced only for Hulu, like The Handmaid’s Tale or Only Murders in the Building. Also known as Hulu exclusive series, these are often the reason people sign up in the first place. You get those same originals, but now you can also catch the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy as it airs, or record the Super Bowl without a DVR.

It’s not perfect — channel lineups vary by region, and some sports networks are missing depending on where you live. But if you’re cutting the cord and still want to watch live news, local sports, or reality TV as it happens, Hulu + Live TV is one of the few services that actually makes sense for real households. You don’t need to juggle three apps. You don’t need a separate streaming box. You just open the app, pick your show, and press play — whether it’s something you’ve been waiting for all week, or something you just heard about on the news.

Below, you’ll find guides on how to manage your devices, what shows to watch, how to cancel if you change your mind, and even how to use parental controls so your kids don’t accidentally stumble into something they shouldn’t. This isn’t a sales page. It’s a practical toolkit for anyone using Hulu + Live TV right now — whether you’ve had it for months or are just thinking about signing up.