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How to Watch Old Television Shows

Syndicated television is a top source of revenue for television stations that play reruns. You'll find many old television shows by tuning in to your favorite television station or perhaps a lesser-known station you've never watched before. In addition, you can try several methods to find old television shows on the Internet. Television stations typically put reruns on the Internet to try to increase viewership and perhaps attract people to some of their newer offerings.

Instructions

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      Try In2TV through AOL Television. You can search for the old television show you want to see through a database of free shows. Some of the television shows are classics, and some are modern.

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      Log on to hulu.com, a website that features old television shows. Hulu typically connects you to the network's website. You can also find feature films and short films at Hulu.

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      Log on to the website of the network that aired the television show and search for it. For instance, you can find the television show Treasure Hunters on Syfy.com. Other networks to check for older shows include the CW and History Channel.

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      Check out an online TV guide. Determine when your television show is coming on next by searching through the listings of when shows air. Record the rerun or plan to watch it when it airs again.

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      Purchase the television series if it's available on DVD or BluRay. You can often buy more popular series in a set, which makes a wonderful gift for big fans. Search online to find retailers that stock the series you're looking for.

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