1. TV Shows
Shows from premium channels like HBO and Showtime are hard to find for free, but between Hulu.com and ABC.com, you can watch just about any network series. TV.com even cranks out 1080p video—one more reason to get a PC you can hook up to the big screen.

 

2. Sports
You’re still going to need the networks for major sporting events, but an over-the-air antenna will do just fine. A decent one costs you around $100 but will pull down a surprisingly pretty HD signal for free. Check HDTVpub.com for your zip code to see what kind of reception you can expect.

 

3. Movies
Netflix is the current king of streaming, offering up thousands of movies and TV shows as part of the $9 (and up) monthly membership. Stream to your TV using the Roku player ($100) or watch movies with friends across the country using your Xbox Live accounts.