Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming platform available on its consumer electronics giant’s smart televisions. Like other free platforms, Samsung has spent the last year building its library and is ending the year with several key additions, including channels dedicated to popular A&E shows. The service is built directly into newer Samsung TVs and is available on other products from the company and the web. Now Samsung TV Plus has added eight new free channels.
Recently, Samsung TV Plus has hit a major milestone after surpassing 350 live TV channels, making it one of the largest free streaming services in the U.S. with the addition of new channels such as Pickleballtv.
Samsung TV Plus has also been adding more local news and sports to attract more viewers.
One of the fastest-growing areas in cord cutting is ad-supported streaming. A growing number of TV manufacturers, including TCL and Samsung, are rushing to offer free ad-supported streaming services.
Here are the eight new channels that Samsung TV Plus added today:
- PBS Antiques Roadshow: Join the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW team for a treasure hunt around the country. Fabulous finds — family heirlooms, flea market discoveries, items saved from attics, and much more — are yours to discover 24/7 with these episodes from the vault!
- The First US: The First TV: Free Speech, No Excuses. Featuring Bill O’Reilly, Jesse Kelly, Dana Loesch, Sean Spicer & Mike Slater. Delivering the best political coverage and analysis you can find on television.
- BBC News: The BBC’s international news channel, live from London, Washington DC and Singapore bringing you breaking news and all the latest stories.
- Mysteries Xplored: Join top investigators as they seek to uncover the truth behind some of the world’s greatest mysteries and cover-ups.
- Pawn Stars by History: Pawn Stars by History invites you to join three generations of the Harrison family as they assess the value of items at their pawn shop in Las Vegas. You never know who or what will show up at their door!
- Crime 24/7: See all sides of crime – from investigation, to arrest, to trial. Crime 24/7 gives incredible access to the real stories of the justice system. Get immersed in these true crime tales and witness every unflinching moment.
- The Curse of Oak Island by History: Brothers Rick and Marty Lagina are on a quest to uncover the mysteries of Oak Island – a legendary spot that has drawn treasure hunters for over 200 years. It’s an adventure so unstoppable it needs its own channel.
- Caillou: Meet Caillou, the lovable 4 year old with a big imagination! Caillou experiences all the wonders of being a child that audiences around the world can relate to; first day of school, caring for a pet, or spending time with family.
Samsung TV also recently added several other channels, including:
- American Pickers by HISTORY – In small towns along America’s backroads, hidden treasures await to be uncovered. Join expert pickers Mike and Frank as they cross the nation to track down forgotten objects with historical, collectible, and pop culture significance.
- Hoarders by A&E – A renowned series granting unprecedented access into the homes of people locked in a battle against compulsive hoarding. The grip of possessions has spiraled so far out of control as they stand on the edge of life-threatening situations.
- Flipping Nation – The always-on channel for renovation fanatics. Follow the best house flippers out there, with series including Flip This House, Zombie House Flipping, Triple Digit Flip, and 24 Hour Flip. So flipping good you won’t want to miss it.
- 60 Days In by A&E – 60 Days In sends undercover volunteers into jails to expose the real stories of life inside. These harrowing journeys serve a higher purpose, helping those in charge improve conditions. Facing danger and loneliness, can they last?
- Intervention by A&E – When people with uncontrollable addictions come to the brink of destruction, devastated family and friends turn to interventionists for help. This iconic series follows these stories leading up to the decisive moment of intervention.
- History 365 – Dive deeper into the subjects you want to know more about with hit series from The History Channel, such as America: The Story of Us, Modern Marvels, and The Men Who Built America. It’s the ultimate channel for every History lover.
- Storage Wars: LA by A&E – Pros have a chance to strike it rich with left-behind treasures – or wind up with nothing but junk.
- Bring It! by Lifetime – Intense rehearsals, thrilling battles, and fierce rivalries.
- Little Women: LA by Lifetime – With big personalities and even bigger dreams, these extraordinary women tackle life’s challenges head-on.
- Mountain Men by HISTORY – Epic survival series following rugged men battling the elements, wildlife, and isolation to live off the grid.
- I Survived… by A&E – Gripping and harrowing, these are the unforgettable stories of people who overcame the odds and made it out alive.
- Alone by HISTORY – The ultimate test of survival. Stranded in the wilderness, brave contestants battle the elements, hunger, and isolation. Armed with only their skill and limited supplies, they push their physical and mental limits to survive against all odds.
- Forged in Fire by HISTORY – Witness world-class bladesmiths battle fire, time, and each other to figure some of history’s most iconic edged weapons. From the mighty Viking sword to the Japanese katana, every episode is an epic competition of skill and steel.
- Swamp People by HISTORY – Step into the Louisiana swamps, where hunters battle massive alligators and confront Mother Nature. Witness their daring navigation of treacherous terrain as they risk their lives to control the population of these formidable creatures.
- Hagerty – The Hagerty channel on Samsung is a 24/7 network that celebrates cars and car culture: The joy of driving, the satisfaction that comes from getting your hands dirty, and the bond drivers share with fellow enthusiasts. Focused on the 67 million US car enthusiasts the Hagerty channel includes fan favorites such as Jason Cammisa’s Icons and Ultimate Drag Race Replay, The Driver’s Seat with Henry Catchpole; Capturing Car Culture with Larry Chen; The Barn Find Hunter with Tom Cotter, and more.
- Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman – This family Western show centers on the adventures of Michaela Quinn, a doctor who lives in the post-Civil War frontier town of Colorado Springs.