In this day and age, there are so many options to watch classic tv shows online for free, but they’re not always easy to find. That’s why we decided to put together this guide. Use it to find where you can stream your favorite classic tv shows. Because they’re available for free, most, if not all, are ad supported, so you may have to sit through occasional ads to watch. Don’t see your favorite show? Contact us and we’ll try to find it for you.
We will be updating our database frequently, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.
We personally use and recommend a Roku streaming device to access many of these services through your tv, although many of them can be accessed through your computer or mobile phone.
Note: If you find any of the information below inaccurate, please contact us to report it so we can correct our database.
List of Classic TV Shows You Can Stream For Free
*Shows that require a paid subscription to view will have a “No” in the “Free with Ads?” column.
| wdt_ID | Title | Streaming Service | No. of Seasons | Free With Ads? | Link | Show Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Van Dyke Show, The | YouTube | 2 | Yes | Watch | The Dick Van Dyke Show |
| 2 | Dick Van Dyke Show, The | TubiTV | 5 | Yes | Watch | The Dick Van Dyke Show |
| 3 | Maverick | TubiTV | 5 | Yes | Watch | Maverick |
| 4 | Rockford Files, The | TubiTV | 6 | Yes | Watch | The Rockford Files |
| 5 | Green Acres | TubiTV | 2 | Yes | Watch | Green Acres |
| 6 | Real McCoys, The | TubiTV | 6 | Yes | Watch | The Real McCoys |
| 7 | Father Knows Best | TubiTV | 6 | Yes | Watch | Father Knows Best |
| 8 | Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The | TubiTV | 6 | Yes | Watch | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp |
| 9 | Columbo | TubiTV | 16 | Yes | Watch | Columbo |
| 10 | Lone Ranger, The | TubiTV | 1 | Yes | Watch | The Lone Ranger |
| 11 | Roy Rogers Show, The | TubiTV | 6 | Yes | Watch | The Roy Rogers Show |
| 12 | Wanted: Dead or Alive | TubiTV | Only Season 3 | Yes | Watch | Wanted: Dead or Alive |
| 13 | Honeymooners, The | TubiTV | 4 | Yes | Watch | The Honeymooners |
| 14 | Dragnet (1951) | TubiTV | 6 | Yes | Watch | Dragnet (1951) |
| 16 | Family Affair | TubiTV | 5 | Yes | Watch | Family Affair |
| 17 | Rebel, The | TubiTV | 2 | Yes | Watch | The Rebel |
| 18 | Blondie | TubiTV | 1 | Yes | Watch | Blondie |
| 19 | Route 66 | TubiTV | 4 | Yes | Watch | Route 66 |
| 20 | Frontier Doctor | TubiTV | 1 | Yes | Watch | Frontier Doctor |
| 21 | Tales of Wells Fargo | TubiTV | 1 | Yes | Watch | Tales of Wells Fargo |
| 22 | Police Woman | TubiTV | 4 | Yes | Watch | Police Woman |
| 23 | Petticoat Junction | TubiTV | 1 | Yes | Watch | Petticoat Junction |
| 24 | My Favorite Martian | TubiTV | 3 | Yes | Watch | My Favorite Martian |
| 25 | Donna Reed Show, The | TubiTV | 5 | Yes | Watch | The Donna Reed Show |
| 26 | Battlestar Galactica | TubiTV | 2 | Yes | Watch | Battlestar Galactica |
| Title | Streaming Service | No. of Seasons | Free With Ads? | Link | Show Title |
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