Wondering what’s worth tuning into this season that doesn’t require paying for a new streaming service? With over-the-air (OTA) television, you can get entertainment, see live events like award shows and football games, gain access to local news and more. All you need to do is purchase and install a TV antenna.
With subscription-based streaming services, you pay monthly for access to content, but with OTA TV, you only need to make a one-time antenna purchase to access everything you need. Then if you want to record shows to watch them later, pick up a DVR.
Once you get your antenna installed, you’ll be wowed with how much content is available on your TV—for free! Here are 9 shows you can tune into this winter.
Extended Family
Series premiere on 12/23 at 8 p.m. on NBC
Making light of a complicated divorce situation, one man’s life becomes even more tricky when his ex-wife pairs up with his favorite sports team’s owner.
Grimsburg
Series premiere on 1/7 at 8 p.m. on FOX
This new animated comedy showcases a detective who is trying to win back his ex-wife while spending time with a son he hardly knows.
The Conners
Season premiere on 2/7 at 8 p.m. on ABC
A working-class family deals with all of life’s complexities: parenthood, financial trouble, aging, in-laws and dating.
Bob Hearts Abishola
Season premiere on 2/14 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS
See what unfolds when a middle-aged compression sock businessman falls head over heels for his cardiac nurse while recovering from a heart attack.
Blue Bloods
Season premiere on 2/16 at 10 p.m. on CBS
Returning for its 14th and final season, this hit series stars Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan and depicts the NYC-based Reagan family who work in law enforcement.
The Equalizer
Season premiere on 2/18 at 8 p.m. on CBS
While Robin McCall, played by Queen Latifah, might look like an average single mom, she’s actually an anonymous guardian angel out to help others.
CIS: Vegas
Season premiere on 2/18 at 10 p.m. on CBS
Based in Sin City, these crime scene investigators solve perplexing mysteries to help keep their city safe.
The Good Doctor
Season premiere date 2/20 at 10 p.m. on ABC
This show follows a surgeon with autism and savant syndrome who faces challenges in both his personal and professional life.
Elsbeth
Series premiere on 2/29 at 10 p.m. on CBS
An “astute and unconventional attorney” uses her unique personality to persecute criminals.
Don’t forget to periodically rescan for new channels. Some OTA television stations have digital subchannels on top of their regular programming. You might be pleasantly surprised at how many new channels you uncover. Remember, these additional stations are free of charge, helping you save money on your entertainment costs.
