TruTV is not included in Paramount Plus, but you can watch some TruTV shows through other routes

TruTV does not stream on Paramount Plus. The channel is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, while Paramount Plus is owned by Paramount Global — two separate companies with different streaming services. If you want to watch TruTV content, you will need to access it through a different platform or through cable television.

The confusion is understandable because Paramount Plus carries other cable channels' shows, and because TruTV content does appear on some streaming services. But TruTV itself is not one of them on Paramount Plus.

Key Takeaways

  • TruTV is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and does not stream on Paramount Plus, which is owned by Paramount Global.
  • Some TruTV shows like Impractical Jokers and Shark Tank are available on Max (formerly HBO Max), which is also owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • You can watch TruTV live through cable television or through live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, or Sling TV.
  • Paramount Plus does carry shows from other cable networks, but TruTV is not among them.

Where to watch TruTV shows instead

The easiest route depends on what you want to watch. If you have a cable subscription that includes TruTV, you can stream the channel through the TruTV app or website using your cable login. This gives you access to live broadcasts and on-demand episodes.

If you do not have cable, Max (the streaming service formerly called HBO Max) carries many TruTV originals, including Impractical Jokers, Shark Tank, and The Carbonaro Effect. Max is owned by the same parent company as TruTV, so Warner Bros. Discovery keeps much of its content there. A Max subscription costs between $6 and $20 per month depending on whether you choose the ad-supported or ad-free tier.

Live TV streaming services also carry TruTV. YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV all include TruTV in their channel lineups. These services cost between $40 and $75 per month and let you watch TruTV live as it airs, plus record shows to watch later.

What Paramount Plus does include from cable networks

Paramount Plus carries content from several cable channels, but the selection is limited to shows that Paramount Global owns or has licensing deals for. You will find shows from MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and BET on Paramount Plus, but these are specific titles, not the full channel lineups.

The difference is important: Paramount Plus does not give you access to live cable channels. It offers on-demand episodes of selected shows. TruTV is not part of any of these licensing agreements, so none of its content appears on Paramount Plus.

Live TV streaming as an alternative to cable

If you are considering dropping cable but want to keep watching TruTV, a live TV streaming service may work for you. YouTube TV includes TruTV, ESPN, local channels, and about 85 other channels for $73 per month. Hulu with Live TV bundles TruTV with Hulu's on-demand library and costs $77 per month. Sling TV is the cheapest option at $40 per month but requires you to add TruTV as part of its "Sling Blue" package.

All three services let you stream on multiple devices at once and record shows to watch later. The trade-off is that they cost more than Paramount Plus alone, but less than a traditional cable package. If TruTV is the only reason you are keeping cable, one of these services might save you money.

Why TruTV is not on Paramount Plus

Streaming rights are divided by company ownership. Paramount Global owns Paramount Plus and licenses content to it. Warner Bros. Discovery owns TruTV, Max, and Discovery+, and keeps its content on those platforms instead. The two companies do not have a deal to share their channels' shows across each other's streaming services.

This is why you see some cable channels on Paramount Plus but not others. Paramount Plus can only carry content from channels it owns or has made specific deals with. TruTV falls into neither category.

Checking what you get with your Paramount Plus subscription

If you already subscribe to Paramount Plus and want to know exactly which cable channels' shows are available, log into your account and browse the "Browse All" section. You will see categories for MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and BET. These are the only cable networks with content on the service.

You can also search for a specific show title. If it is not in Paramount Plus's search results, it is not available on the service. This is a faster way to check than scrolling through categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Impractical Jokers on Paramount Plus?

Impractical Jokers is a TruTV original, so it does not stream on Paramount Plus. You can watch it on Max, which costs $6 to $20 per month depending on the plan. Some episodes may also be available through cable on-demand if you have a TruTV subscription through your provider.

Does Paramount Plus have any TruTV content at all?

No. Paramount Plus does not carry any TruTV shows, live broadcasts, or clips. The two services are owned by different companies and do not share content.

If I subscribe to Paramount Plus, can I add TruTV somehow?

No. Paramount Plus does not offer TruTV as an add-on. To watch TruTV, you need a separate subscription to Max, cable television, or a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV.

Is Max the only place to watch TruTV shows besides cable?

Max has the most TruTV content, but live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV also carry TruTV. The difference is that Max offers on-demand episodes of select shows, while live TV services let you watch the channel as it broadcasts.