In the meantime, keep reading as we answer all of the frequently asked questions about Peacock TV—what’s included in the streaming service, how much it costs, which shows and movies are available, how to stream, and more—as well as weighing the pros and cons of the streaming service.
What is Peacock TV?
The on-demand NBCUniversal streaming service was first made available to Comcast’s Xfinity TV and broadband-only customers on April 15, 2020. Then, on July 15, 2020, it debuted nationally, offering both free and premium versions to customers. Peacock TV encompasses different pricing and service tiers: There’s Peacock Free, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus—more on the details of each, including each version’s price, below.
Is Peacock free?
There is an ad-supported version of Peacock that is free. With up to 7,500 hours of programming, you’ll find everything from next-day access to current seasons of shows to movies and classic series—though notably, not Friends—as well. The free version also affords you access to daily news clips, curated channels, Telemundo and select episodes of Peacock originals.
What is Peacock Premium?
Peacock Premium is the streaming platform’s tier up from the free version. With Peacock Premium, you unlock more movies, more episodes, all seasons of the service’s shows and even live sports. That’s a total of 15,000 hours of both live and on-demand content, according to Peacock. Premium is also required in order to access current seasons of WWE Originals, every WWE, WCW, and ECW pay-per-view event, and as of right now, to watch WrestleMania, too. It does, however, still have ads.
What is Peacock Premium Plus?
The third and final tier of Peacock TV is Premium Plus, which unlocks everything that Premium does—only with fewer ads. If you’re looking for (mostly) ad-free TV, then Peacock Premium Plus is definitely the version for you. Here’s what we mean by “mostly ad-free:” Peacock totes Premium Plus as its ad-free version, but it does have to run, according to its website, “a small amount of programming [that] will still contain ads” due to “streaming rights.”
How much does Peacock TV cost?
Peacock Free is, well, as the name suggests, free, but it relies on ads to keep the service at no cost. Peacock Premium—which is still an ad-supported version of the platform—costs $4.99/monthly. Or, you can opt for an annual membership that costs $49.99 per year. Finally, Peacock Premium Plus costs $9.99 per month and—thankfully!—offers everything you can get with Premium, only with significantly fewer ads. If you already have Peacock Premium, you can upgrade to Premium Plus for an additional $5/monthly or an additional $50 per year. The annual membership for Premium Plus costs $100/year.
How to get Peacock TV
You can sign up for any of the tiers of Peacock TV at PeacockTV.com. You can also stream Peacock TV on the app, which is available on both iOS and Android. The streaming app can also be downloaded on different devices and TVs as well. (More on that below.)
How do I get Peacock TV on my TV?
The Peacock streaming app is available on LG smart TVs, Samsung TVs and Vizio. To get Peacock TV on any one of these smart televisions, simply go into your TV’s App Store, then search for and download the app. Peacock TV is also available to stream through Android TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Flex, PlayStation 4, Roku, Xbox One and Xfinity devices as well.
How to watch Peacock TV
Peacock TV is available on a slew of different devices including most smart TVs—LG, Samsung, and Vizio included—on either mobile or tablets with iOS or Android, or by streaming through Android TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Flex, Roku, and Xfinity devices. You can also watch Peacock TV by streaming it on a computer (Chrome OS, macOS or Windows PC) or on a game console (Playstation 4 and Xbox One). For a list of even more supported devices, visit PeacockTV.com/devices.
How to get Peacock TV on smart TV
To access or sign up for Peacock TV on a smart TV, navigate to your Apps from the home screen. Once in Apps, press the “search” icon and type in Peacock. You should then be able to download the app. Once downloaded, open the app, then sign in or sign up. Once logged in, you can start watching via your smart TV ASAP!
What channels are on Peacock TV?
Peacock TV also offers curated channels, a feed of chosen clips that run on a loop. One such clip-based channel is Today All Day, which will feature ongoing clips of TODAY as well as other original content from the show specifically taped for the streaming service. You’ll also find a Bob Ross, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Family Movie Night, Olympic Profiles, SNL Vault, The Office and WWE-themed channels.
How does Peacock TV work?
For the most part, Peacock TV works just about the same way most other streaming sites do. The main difference here that makes Peacock TV stand out, of course, is that it does offer a totally free—albeit ad-supported—version, unlike others such as Netflix. Of course, cheers to you if you’re a Comcast Xfinity Flex or X1 customer! Then you get totally free access to Peacock Premium. (Although, despite it giving you access to more content, it doesn’t do away with the ads.) To get started as a Comcast customer, sign into your Peacock account at PeacockTV.com/xfinity. If you find yourself wanting to fully squash the ads, however, you’ll have to upgrade to Premium Pro for $9.99/month.
Is Peacock TV on Roku?
Peacock TV is currently available to stream on Roku. To download Peacock TV onto your Roku device, start by pressing the “Home” button on your Roku remote. Go into search, then type in “Peacock.” Once it appears on your screen, make sure to select it, then select “Add channel.” The app will then take a few seconds to install. Once it’s done, go back to the home screen where you can opp the app, log in with your information, and start watching.
What shows are on Peacock TV?
Peacock TV is home to a handful of originals; it also serves as a hub for complete, classic series. When it comes to original content, Peacock TV is the place for reboots like Punky Brewster (which was canceled after one season) and Saved by the Bell(which was released in 2020) and is also the spot to watch Kevin Hart’s stand-up comedy special Heart to Hart, Tina Fey’s original series Girls5Eva, Intelligence starring David Schwimmer, and additional news, sports, and children’s programming. Streamed series available on Peacock TV include:
30 RockBates MotelBattlestar GalacticaBrooklyn Nine-NineCheersChicago FireChicago MedChicago P.D.Chrisley Knows BestCovert AffairsDownton AbbeyEverybody Loves RaymondFrasierFriday Night LightsThe George Lopez ShowHeroesKeeping Up With the KardashiansKing of QueensMarried… With ChildrenMonkLaw and OrderLaw and Order: Criminal IntentLaw and Order: SVUThe OfficeParenthoodParks and RecreationPsychRoyal PainsSaturday Night LiveSuperstoreTwo and a Half MenVikingsWill & GraceYellowstoneZoe’s Extraordinary Playlist
What movies are on Peacock TV?
Movies available for streaming on Peacock TV include franchises like Bourne, Despicable Me, Fast & Furious, and also:
American PieBack to the FutureA Beautiful MindThe Breakfast ClubBridesmaidsBrokeback MountainCasinoDallas Buyers ClubDo the Right ThingErin BrockovichE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialField of DreamsJawsKnocked UpMamma Mia!Meet the ParentsMeet the FockersShrek
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Is Peacock worth it?
Peacock has a massive library that includes everything from beloved comedies from NBCUniversal networks like Bravo, NBC, Oxygen, and Syfy to movies from Universal Pictures. While it totally depends on what you enjoy watching, it’s safe to say that Peacock is totally worth it for anyone who tends to binge The Office or Parks and Recreation over and over again. Still, there’s more to the streaming service than Amy Poehler and John Kransinski. Peacock is also the only place to view the most recent season of Yellowstone (though its counterpart prequel 1883 can only be found on Paramount +) and for Real Housewives fans, it’s also the only streaming service offering the Housewives spinoff Ultimate Girls Trip. Other Peacock TV originals worth noting include Bel-Air (a dramatic remake of the classic ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air), Girls5eva (starring Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell), Paris in Love (starring Paris Hilton), Dr. Death (starring Joshua Jackson, AnnaSophia Robb, Christian Slater, and Alec Baldwin), and Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. Whether you stream the free version or pay anywhere from $4.99 to $9.99 per month, Peacock is definitely one of the most cost-effective streaming platforms right now—especially for all that you unlock with a membership. Next up, get the deets on all the other worthy streaming services.
