I love “The Walking Dead.” (also known by fans as “TWD”) I’ve read the comics and watched every episode of the hit TV show. I even make imaginary judgment calls by inserting the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse into a given situation. By the way, always pick the bicycle as your mode of transportation when the biters rise.
It doesn’t need gas. Furthermore, it’s a way to stay in shape, and it’s easily carried over and around obstacles. Of course, the bike only works when talking about real shambling zombies. Movies, similar to “28 Days Later”, where getting “infected” turns a person into a zombie Usain Bolt require a much different tact.
Now my friends know not to engage me in a conversation about zombies, lest they lose an entire afternoon discussing our strategy for the first 2 hours of a zombie outbreak. However, my friends know my love for the genre, and can’t stop themselves from asking how I live without cable during seasons of “The Walking Dead.”
When Does The Walking Dead Start
Season 8 of The Walking Dead will premier on October 22th, 2017 at 9 p.m Eastern Time. I for one can’t wait to see Ricks war with Negan kick into overdrive. Below are the channels and services where you can watch The Walking Dead.
What Channel is Walking Dead On
The Walking Dead is on AMC at 9 pm EST on Sundays. Also, note that AMC has aired the First Episode live on AMC.com for the past few Seasons without needing a pay TV provider login. If you do not have cable or satellite TV, you can watch the rest of this season of The Walking Dead online using the sources listed below.
The Walking Dead on Sling TV
The easiest way is through Sling TV, which provides access to AMC without a cable subscription. Sling TV Also Provides access to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TBS, TNT, CNN, Food Network, Cartoon Network, ABC Family, A&E, History Channel, Disney Channel and much more for $20 per Month.
That’s a great value considering that those are the most watched cable TV networks. There is no contract required and you get a 7-day free trial. If you sign up for 2 months, they’ll even give you a free Roku.
The best part is having access to all of AMCs programming so you can catch “Talking Dead” with Chris Hardwick after The Walking Dead premier. It’s just like having AMC though cable, but without all the hassle and expense of cable TV. You get to watch the show live with everyone else.
Buy The Latest Season of The Walking Dead Online
Shows can be purchased the day after airing from iTunes or Amazon for just $1.99 per episode for standard definition. It’s $2.99 to buy the episode in HD. They even offer to purchase the entire season of a TV show for approximately $30.
For those interested in watching season 8 of “The Walking Dead”, a season pass or individual episodes can be purchased through my affiliate link below. Once purchased, it can be enjoyed on a tablet or television by simply logging into the Amazon App with the same account used to purchase the show. For more information on streaming TV shows to a television check out my guide on cable TV alternatives.
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Typically, when I say this, people balk at paying. However, they’re forgetting that I’m not paying $150 per month for a triple play package. That allows me to craft my TV experience by supplementing my $10 a month Netflix subscription with hit cable TV shows airing right now.
For instance, let’s assume 5 shows we watch per year aren’t available on Netflix. Remember, these are cable TV shows. Anything on broadcast networks can be viewed on TV in HD by using an antenna.
Season passes to these 5 shows will cost $150 dollars. Break that down over 12 months and the cost is only $12.50 a month for the added content. Furthermore, these aren’t rentals. We are purchasing the content, allowing episodes to be watched whenever one pleases.
People that buy their favorite shows on Blu-Ray can factor this in as an additional cost saving. Plus, the content’s available the day after episode airs, which means not waiting a year for the Blu-Ray release.
Adding the Netflix subscription and my antenna brings the cost of all my TV content to $22.50. I’d consider that an unbeatable value. A person can essentially build their entire TV viewing solution for the cost of an HBO subscription.
Ways to Watch AMC Without Cable
Sling TV is the most inexpensive way to watch The Walking Dead if you don’t have cable. However, there are a few other streaming services that carry AMC allowing you to watch The Walking Dead. Reviews of each service are linked below.
Where to Watch Past Seasons of The Walking Dead
There are a few services that air past seasons of The Walking Dead Online if you want to binge watch this amazing show.
The Walking Dead on Netflix
Seasons 1-7 are available for streaming through Netflix. If you are just getting into the show, this is a great way to catch up. It’s also a good way for fans to get a refresher of what happened last season. If you aren’t a Netflix subscriber you can always purchase past seasons through the Amazon, iTunes, Xbox Live and Google Play.
Purchase Past Seasons of the Walking Dead
Watch Season 1 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Watch Season 2 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Watch Season 3 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Watch Season 4 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Watch Season 5 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Watch Season 6 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Watch Season 7 of ‘The Walking Dead’
Is The Walking Dead On Hulu?
Unfortunately, The Walking Dead isn’t available on Hulu. However, you can watch the spinoff Fear The Walking Dead there.
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Bob says
Sling TV is a lie I just got a service 2 this what a waste said u can watch walking dead they lied so not waste your money on this there is only one episode from seanson 1 what a joke
Dennis Restauro says
I said in the article “You get to watch the show live”, I didn’t say they had it on demand. However, I did say you get that function if you purchase the latest season from Amazon. That’s what I do. On-Demand services have always been hit or miss with live TV services, which is what Sling TV is.
Davey helpful says
There are links where you can watch TV shows including walking dead at no cost.also by experimenting with different links I’ve found every superbowl.just make sure you use a VPN so you don’t invite nasty viruses along with the good stuff.
Dennis Restauro says
A VPN will not stop malware. It will only secure your information. If you click a link that injects malware, the VPN will not help.
Ben says
Hey does sling tv allow watching missed episodes…. or is it just live streaming?
Dennis Restauro says
It depends on the network. That said, I wouldn’t depend on it for back episodes. That may change when they release their cloud DVR. It’s currently in a closed beta test.
Sandi says
Great cord-cutting solutions, but you forgot to factor in the cost of internet service- which is required to stream content from most of these apps and devices. I have been hard-pressed to find a low monthly rate on high speed internet access that ISN’T part of a cable package. :(
Dennis Restauro says
Did you check this page on affordable internet options? Sure some are with cable providers, but most areas of the country can find something around $50 per month.
Anon says
So the only way to watch w/o cable is to pay someone else.
Dennis Restauro says
Yes, no content is free. You either pay with dollars or pay by watching ads . . . or both. With cable you pay more money and more time.
Lynda Nygard says
My husband and I recently dropped cable. We are huge fans of The Walking Dead and are desperate to watch season 7 the night it airs as we do not want to wait until the next day and accidentally see spoilers on the internet…Facebook, etc. Is there a way to watch it the night it airs (we are willing to pay)? If we can watch it the night it airs, what time can we see it? We are in the Mountain time zone, so we were able to see it at 7 PM when we had cable.
Dennis Restauro says
Sling TV is just like having cable. It will air 9pm eastern on AMC through Sling TV. The first week is free so there is no risk.
Deb says
I want to watch s6 first half and have direct tv and Amazon prime. I can access second half of season 6 but wan to watch first half first w/o paying full season prices. Any ideas?
Dennis Restauro says
It’s not available on Prime yet. It’s only available for purchase from Amazon Instant Video. Unfortunately, if it’s not on demand from Direct TV, then I think that may be your only option aside from waiting.
Deb says
Seems this only directed to S1-6. What about 7?
Dennis Restauro says
Season 6 is the latest season. Season 7 comes out in October 2016.
debra says
Do you need an outdoor tv antennae? Or an inside one?
Dennis Restauro says
It depends on what you are looking to do and your location. Check out the article on Cable TV Alternatives for more details on cutting the cord.
Karen says
Hi — I don’t have cable and am desperate to watch the new episode, but it’s not available on Amazon — any idea why?! It’s Tuesday night, and usually they are available the morning after it airs — Thanks!
Dennis Restauro says
It’s on Amazon. You can purchase it from the link at the end of the article.