Hulu
Next-day network TV plus FX originals
BEST FORCord-cutters who still want to watch ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS shows the day after they air. Hulu is the only major streaming service with next-day network TV episodes.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 1 month ago (2026-07-15)
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Monthly Cost & Tiers▼6/10
Original & Exclusive Shows▼7/10
Simultaneous Streams & Sharing▼7/10
4K & Video Quality▼6/10
Ads & Ad-Free Options▼4/10
PROS
✓The only major streaming service with next-day episodes from ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS
✓FX originals like The Bear and Shogun are exclusive to Hulu
✓Live TV add-on at $89.99/month includes 95+ channels, unlimited DVR, and ESPN Select
✓Disney ownership enables a Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle at $19.99/month with ads
✓2 simultaneous streams on standard plans with no household-only enforcement as strict as Netflix's
✓Hulu + Live TV includes Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra cost
CONS
✕Removing ads costs $18.99/month. A $7/month jump from the base plan, the steepest ad-removal penalty in this comparison
✕The base $11.99/month plan shows ads during Hulu Originals, not just licensed network content
✕Only 2 simultaneous streams on standard plans
✕4K library is limited. Most of Hulu's catalog streams at 1080p
✕Live TV at $89.99/month is expensive if you only want sports or local news