Forget Netflix: I found 5 binge-worthy shows on Tubi you can stream for $0

https://www.tomsguide.com/author/christina-izzo· May 17, 2026 · 4:00 AM UTC ·13 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

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With streaming costs on the rise, free platforms like Tubi offer a budget-friendly alternative for entertainment. Tubi hosts over 20,000 free movies and TV shows, including content from major studios and networks. A recent article highlights five binge-worthy series available on Tubi at no cost, ranging from classic sitcoms to crime thrillers.

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▪Tubi is an ad-supported, Fox-owned streaming service with over 20,000 free TV shows and movies.
▪The platform features content from major studios like Paramount, MGM, and Lionsgate, as well as networks such as A&E, Lifetime, and Starz.
▪Five recommended shows on Tubi include 'All in the Family,' 'Big Mood,' 'Empire,' 'The Fall,' and 'Dawson's Creek.'
▪'Empire' is a musical drama that aired on Fox for six seasons and features guest appearances by celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Mariah Carey.
▪The article positions Tubi as a viable, cost-free alternative to paid streaming services like Netflix.

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Entertainment Streaming Forget Netflix: I found 5 binge-worthy shows on Tubi you can stream for $0 Opinion By Christina Izzo published 17 May 2026 From gripping thrillers to to one of the greatest sitcoms of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Cinematic Collection / Alamy Stock Photo) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In this era of relentlessly rising streaming prices, free streaming services like Tubi are truly a godsend for TV and movie lovers.

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