6 New Free Channels for Philo: BET x Tyler Perry Comedy, The Shade Room, Miramax Movie Channel and More
Today, Philo added six new free ad-supported channels to its free channel lineup which includes 150+ live, ad-supported channels available to anyone, no subscription required. These channels are also included in our paid plans, Essential ($25/month)* and Bundle+ ($33/month)*.
Here are the new channels:
BET x Tyler Perry Comedy: Your channel for non-stop Tyler Perry original comedy. Binge the hit series Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Assisted Living. This is down home hilarious.
BET x Tyler Perry Drama: Your channel for non-stop Tyler Perry original drama. Binge the hit series Tyler Perry’s Sistas, The Oval, Ruthless and more. This is drama that delivers.
History & Warfare: A channel for history lovers curated by history lovers. History & Warfare is the ultimate destination for riveting explorations of ancient civilizations, epic wars, and the historical figures that helped shape the world as we know it.
Miramax Movie Channel: Miramax Movie Channel is your all access pass to great movies. No level of expertise needed, just a love for fantastic films. Playing your favorite action movies, dramas, sci-fi, and more!
National Lampoon: National Lampoon is your destination for laughs from A-Z: Anchorman to Zoolander. Featuring hilarious comedy movies, sitcoms, and sketch comedy shows.
The Shade Room: The always-on destination for culture, conversation, and community, bringing viewers the stories, personalities, and moments shaping Black culture and entertainment in real time. The lineup features a curated mix of original programming, celebrity news, exclusive interviews, viral moments, and fan-favorite content from The Shade Room ecosystem. The channel extends the brand’s unstoppable cultural influence into a premium streaming experience.
Watch 150+ Channels Now for Free — No Account or Credit Card Required
With Philo’s standalone free service, viewers get access to:
- 150+ live, free ad-supported channels
- Thousands of movies and shows on demand
- No login or credit card required
Want Expanded Features? Create a Free Account.
No account is required to start watching, but signing in with your email (still no credit card) unlocks added benefits:
- Unlimited 30-day DVR for most free titles, with the ability to fast-forward through commercials
- Channel favorites for quicker access
- Watch history to easily pick up where you left off
Pro tip: Philo is one of the only services that offers DVR for its free channel lineup — and the only one that provides unlimited DVR for free content at no cost.
Note: Due to content rights, some channels and shows may not be available for DVR.
Love TV? Catch Even More Content with Philo’s Essential and Bundle+ Packages
Philo has two paid plans:
Essential — $25/month* — 70+ live TV channels, 130+ free streaming channels, 80,000+ movies and shows on demand, unlimited DVR with one-year storage, and a 7-day free trial.
Bundle+ — $33/month* — Everything in Essential, plus AMC+ and AllReality included in-app, plus access to HBO Max (Basic with Ads), and discovery+. No free trial available for Bundle+.
Need help getting started or want to see the full lineup? Visit the Free Channels page for FAQs and to start watching now.
Already a Philo subscriber? These channels are already in your guide.
*Pricing reflects direct purchases through Philo.com. Prices may vary when billed through third-party platforms.
