Watch Science Channel Live Stream Online

If you want to live stream Science Channel shows without cable, your cheapest option right now is through Philo for $20 per month.

Your subscription gets you 58 live channels like A&E, History, AMC, Travel Channel and Viceland.

Philo has apps for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV devices. Look over Philo’s channel lineup or sign up for a free trial that lasts a week.

In this quick how-to, I’ll explain a few different ways you can get your favorite shows on the Science Channel. I’ll also break down the levels of access to Science Channel shows if you subscribe to platforms like Hulu, and Sling TV.

Science Channel is all about educating kids and adults alike about cutting edge technology. The shows help us understand how chemistry, physics and engineering are applied in the real world.

“How It’s Made”, “Impossible Engineering”, “What on Earth” and “How the Universe Works” are among the network’s most popular shows.

Sometimes you can find full episodes for free on the Science Channel website. Newer shows like “Deadly Intelligence” won’t require you to log in with pay-TV credentials.

But most of the good stuff requires you to pay. Here’s a breakdown of live TV services that offer a way to watch the Science Channel live without cable.

Sling TV: Watch Science Channel Live Stream

Your second cheapest option for getting the Science Channel without cable is through Sling TV.

Sling TV has two main channel bundles called Sling Orange and Sling Blue. To get the Science Channel, you’ll need to subscribe to an add-on channel bundle called “News Extra”.

No matter what you choose for your main channel package, getting the Science Channel will cost $30 per month. That’s still among your cheapest options without a cable subscription.

Sling Orange has 34 channels including ESPN, AMC and Disney Channel for $30 per month. Adding News Extra for another $5 per month will add 12 more channels to your lineup.

Sling Blue subscribers get 45 channels including FOX, NBC and HGTV for $30 per month. Adding News Extra for $5 per month gets you 15 more channels.

So Sling Blue is probably the better deal for most people. But you can look over the Sling TV channel lineup before deciding.

Either way, Sling TV offers a free 7-day trial. Sling TV has apps for Roku, Fire TV, Android TV devices, iPhones and just about anything with an internet connection.

Philo: Live stream Science Channel without cable

Philo is the best option for live streaming Science Channel programs. It’s also one of the newest and cheapest live TV streaming services out there. Philo offers a unique proposition. You’ll get 58 live TV channels for $20 per month.

Aside from getting the Science Channel, you’ll get to live stream Animal Planet, A&E, Comedy Central, HGTV, History, IFC, Discovery, Lifetime, MTV and Nickelodeon. Philo doesn’t offer locals or sports. So it’s really geared for cord cutters who want a selection of networks that used to only be available to cable or satellite TV subscribers.

You get unlimited Cloud DVR with either channel bundle. There’s an on-demand catalog of shows, too. When you mark a show to record, Philo will do it for the whole season automatically. Subscribers can have up to three simultaneous live streams at once.

You’ll need a Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or an iPhone to live stream Science Channel within the Philo app.

If you already have an Apple TV, Fire TV or Xbox One, you can also use your Philo credentials to activate TV Everywhere apps for just about all your channels.

I wrote a review of Philo after subscribing for three months, and I still think it’s one of the best live TV streaming platforms out there. It’s definitely the least expensive way to get the Science Channel without cable. You can sign up for a free trial of Philo by using your mobile number. Look over Philo’s channels or try them out free for a week.

Let’s review a few more options to make sure all your questions are answered.

Watch Science Channel for free (sort of)…

There are a select number of episodes that anyone can watch on the Science Channel website without a cable subscription. Go to the “Shows” section along the top menu and choose “View All Shows”.

Click on a show – any show – and look to the right of the episodes to see if there’s a key logo.

If you see no key, then watch it for free.

You will quickly notice that you won’t be able to watch a full season of shows like “What on Earth?” or “Outrageous Acts of Science” for free. By the way — just to avoid any confusion — the Science Channel Go website is no more. It has now been folded into www.sciencechannel.com in case you went looking for it.

How can I activate the Science Channel Go app?

You’ll need to activate the Science Channel Go app with a cable subscription or a live TV streaming service like Philo to unlock a full catalog of on-demand shows and the Science Channel live stream.

DirecTV Now has the Science Channel in its channel lineup, but doesn’t support access to the Science Channel Go app.

App authentication is really useful for when you’re on the road, too. Let’s say you travel a lot, but bring along your Roku Streaming Stick so you can watch Netflix or Amazon Prime. With your Philo or PlayStation Vue subscription, you’ll also be able to watch a live stream directly from the Science Channel app.

What do I need to stream Science Channel shows?

The Science Channel has apps for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick. The Science Channel app for Fire TV app was released in 2018.

If you own a NVIDIA Shield TV or Chromecast, you can cast the Science Channel app on an Android smartphone or iPhone to watch shows live or on-demand. You can also stream all episodes through your tablets, iOS devices like iPhones, PCs and Macs.

Are Science Channel shows on Hulu?

Yes. You don’t get the full roster of shows currently on the Science Channel. But right now you can get episodes of “How It’s Made”, “SurvivorMan” and “What on Earth?” You can try out Hulu free for a week and watch some episodes. If you keep your account after the free trial, Hulu costs $5.99 per month.

When does a new episode get added to Science Channel Go after it’s on TV?

New episodes are usually available the morning after they air on television. This isn’t always the case, but most of the time it happens.

Does Hulu with Live TV or YouTube TV have the Science Channel?

No. Neither service have the Science Channel within its channel lineup at the moment.

Can I buy individual episodes from Science Channel shows?

If you’re only interested in seeing one or two particular episodes of a particular show, Amazon Video lets you buy an episode or full season of some shows. Currently, there is five seasons of “How the Universe Works”.

What’s the best way to live stream the Science Channel?

I recommend Philo because gives you more value for less money. For $20 per month, you can live stream the Science Channel either directly from the Philo app, or through the Science Channel app. Philo also has unlimited Cloud DVR, and allows up to three streams at once. You can also activate the Science Go Channel app with a Philo account. Try Philo free for a week.

My runner-up pick is Sling TV because it’s still an inexpensive option at $32 per month. I’d suggest trying out the Sling Blue channel bundle free for a week because you’ll get more channels compared to Sling Orange. Either way, you can try out Sling TV free for a week.

If you’re serious about ditching cable, I suggest you skim Cord Cutting: the definitive guide so you can quickly school yourself with how to get the best deal possible for an Internet subscription.

How do you live stream the Science Channel? Tell fellow readers in the comments below.

For more tips on getting rid of cable, head over to the main page of The Cord Cutting Report.

This article was originally published on Feb. 21, 2017, and updated to add in the new Philo TV streaming service and new features related to the Science Channel app. All photographs, and content are property of The Cord Cutting Report.





