Q and A: How Can I Find AMC Shows on Roku?

Submitted by RokuGuide on Sat, 2012-07-21 20:30

Q: I just received a free Roku from Dish Network because I complained that they dropped AMC. I have it set up and operating, but I can't find an AMC channel. Dish told me that I could watch The Walking Dead and Mad Men on the Roku, but how do I find those shows? - Jon P.

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A: Sorry, Jon, but there is no AMC channel on Roku. To get your fix of Mad Men and other AMC shows, you will need to look to Amazon Instant Video.

For those of you who aren't aware of the spat between Dish Network and AMC Networks, Dish is providing free Roku devices to customers who call up and complain that AMC is not being carried on Dish Network. They are also providing a monthly credit to offset the costs for the AMC videos, which are not free even if the Roku is.

However, this may not stop the exodus of Dish subscribers when AMC TV fans learn that their new Rokus won't provide them with live viewing of current episodes of their favorite shows. But with DVRs, who watches a show live anymore anyway? Here, then, is a rundown on where to find your favorite AMC TV shows on Roku:

Breaking Bad - Now in its 5th season, current episodes are available from Amazon Instant Video for $2.99 per episode. You can save 5% by purchasing a TV Pass, which results in each episode being automatically purchased at the discount price upon its release. The Season 4 recap and Season 5 preview are also available at no charge. Past seasons of Breaking Bad are also on Netflix, but Season 5 episodes are not yet available.

Small Town Security - As of the date of this article, the first episode of this new series is available for free from Amazon Instant Video.

Hell on Wheels - Season 2 of this contemporary Western premieres August 12. Season 1 is available from Amazon Instant Video, so Season 2 episodes will presumably also be available soon after they're shown on AMC's cable channel.

The Walking Dead - Season 3 returns October 14. Season 2 is available from Amazon Instant Video, so check back for Season 3 episodes - if Dish and AMC haven't kissed and made up by then. Season 1 is also available on Netflix.

The Killing - Reruns of the Killing aren't currently being shown on AMC TV, but fans can find Season 1 and Season 2
on Amazon Instant Video. Season 1 is also available on Netflix.

Mad Men - Reruns (or what AMC TV likes to call "encores") are currently being shown, but you can get all five seasons of Mad Men from Amazon Instant Video. The first four seasons are available on Netflix.

Hulu Plus subscribers are out of luck, as none of these series are available there. As noted above, only past seasons of some shows are available on Netflix, and the most-recent season isn't always available. And Amazon Prime subscribers will still have to pay since these series are not included in the Prime program.

I think I've covered the top AMC TV shows, but leave a comment below if I missed any of your favorites.

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I can't believe this!!! I

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2013-02-14 14:13.

I can't believe this!!! I can't wait to try this. I would of never knew about this. I just googled A&E Roku for my Wife, then found this topic. This looks so Cool!

BIG.PURKEY

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2013-02-17 21:55.

A BETTER ON TO CHECK OUT IS PROJECT FREE TV IT HAS MOVIES AND TV SHOWS JUST SAYING.

Walking Dead Season 3

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-10-14 23:32.

If you own the Roku and are wanting to watch the Walking Dead season 3 you will need to wait 24 HOURS after it has shown. We did not know this.

netflix

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-10-07 15:06.

season two of walking dead has been on netflix for a while now.. just sayin'

Watched Season 2 on the Roku no problem.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2012-09-10 21:47.

Amazon Video on Demand has been a huge money saver for me after I dropped cable a little over a year ago. I was paying a little over $60 a month for cable that I was never home to see during prime time. I now see the same shows for $1.89 per episode (and I own it) via Amazon video on Demand the very next day after it airs. (Something interesting is often when you buy the Standard Definition at $1.89... you're still getting the High Def version that normally costs a buck more.) I watched all of season 2 of Walking Dead, all of Season 1 of Longmire and a couple of other shows I wanted to see right away for $8 a month max cost. I saved over $50 a month this way. I have yet to find anything I used to watch on cable that I can not watch on the Roku via one channel app or another... with the exception of commercials.

5 star

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2012-08-13 19:37.

Is the quality of the picture equal to what I currently receive on Roku? What about the speed of the stream? Does it buffer?

netflix

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-07-22 09:19.

I know you can get netflix on ROKU where you can watch 'The walking dead"

As stated in the article,

Submitted by RokuGuide on Sun, 2012-07-22 18:23.

As stated in the article, only Season 1 is available on Netflix.

season 2

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-11-04 14:01.

Season 2 is on Roku, I finished watching it about 2 1/2 weeks ago.

AMC Shows on Roku

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-07-22 06:46.

Trying to be as simple as possible ~ go to http://www.playon.tv/. Playon is a plugin channel you can add to your Roku. Playon does cost ~ $4.99 per month/$29.99 Annual Subscription/$59.99 Lifetime Subscription. They have a free 14 day trial ~ NO cc/money up front. All of the instructions are on their website. Playon has public channels like Roku. With Playon, you can also access a myriad of 3rd party plugin channels. These are usually set up by free lance developers and are not part of the Roku/Playon Public Channels. Most are free, other's are nominal pay. I myself paid $10.00 annual subscription for "5 Star Flicks & TV shows." On 5 Star I watch all AMC, TNT, SCY, A&E ~ any network you can get on cable/satellite. New episodes are usually available to view the next day after it has been shown on the network. Also, ALL NEW movies, usually available a few days after release. Honestly, you do not need Netflix, HuluPlus, or Amazon (or DISH). It may seem like a lot to get things setup, but once you do, it is like cable. Just turn on the TV. Good Luck

help!!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2012-10-14 21:32.

Am i reading this wrong online?? you need a P.C. to use playon?? it doesn't go directly to roku- it has to be set up on a computer first?? and that computer MUST be p.c. ?? it is NOT mac compatible?!?!?!

help!! need walking dead!!

roku and amc ect

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-09-07 13:49.

i read you comment about the roku being able to get amc hbo tcm ect on the device but i haven't been able to find out how to get it on the tv..iam not computer inclined so please excuse my ignorance ...anything you can give me would be appreciated..speak to me like iam 5 yrs old so i can get it....thank you

5 star??

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2012-08-15 13:07.

5 Star Ficks and TV is not listed as a channel on Playon where do you find it?

5 star flicks is avaiable at playonscripts.com

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2013-01-12 16:53.

Here is the link

http://playonscripts.com/?w=view&id=514

5 Star Flicks & TV shows

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2012-07-31 18:18.

What is the Channel code for 5 Star Flicks & TV shows? If any one knows. How can I add it to my Roku channel store? Do I have to pay both Playon TV and 5 Star Flicks & TV shows or just one? Please let me know. Thanks.

5 star flicks -

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2012-07-31 18:58.

5 star flicks is not actually affiliated with playon, but works well with the roku. You have to buy them both, although 5 star flicks is a onetime fee ($10). Playon gives you a free trial if you want to try it out before buying playon itself.

playon & 5 star

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2012-07-30 14:58.

if not for you I never would have know
about the above..A BIG THANK YOU...have signed up for both do not have the key yet to download 5 star but have playon up & running...if you have any other suggestions
clue me in..you know what you are talking about....A BIG HUG