If you've read other articles in our series of similar how-to's, you probably already have an idea of what's coming next. The key to getting a Discovery Channel live stream is the same as it is for many other networks. The answer, as always, is to invest in a skinny bundle subscription.

What's a skinny bundle? Well, it's a lot like a cable package – but with two major changes that make it appealing to cord cutters. First, the skinny bundles we're interested in stream “over the top” (a term that just means via the internet, like Netflix or Hulu), which means that you don't have to deal with cable companies and their monopolies. Second, skinny bundles trim the fat from giant cable bundles and offer streamlined packages that cost far less than the bulky pay TV deals you're probably used to. That makes skinny bundles a sleek, modern, and affordable solution for cord cutters who still want to watch live TV, but don't want to pay for cable.

Yes, you'll still have to pay each month – there's no such thing as a free lunch – but the price will likely be lower than what you're used to from the legacy pay TV crowd, and you won't have to lock into a long-term contract or borrow any hardware like cable boxes (much pay for the privilege). On top of that, you'll be able to watch on multiple devices, including mobile devices for when you're on the go.

So that's the simple answer to the question of how to unlock a Discovery Channel live stream legally: skinny bundles! But not every skinny bundle on the market includes Discovery Channel, so let's get more specific. These are the best skinny bundles that offer Discovery Channel, plus options for streaming Discovery content on demand.