Jessica Tarlov is back in the headlines — a new three-year contract, a candid book excerpt, fresh interviews about life at the table on The Five. And every time a Fox News personality trends, the same practical question follows: The Five airs on Fox News Channel, a cable network, so how do you actually watch it if you've cut the cord?
Good news: you have more legitimate options than ever, including one that didn't exist a couple of years ago.
The Fastest Answer
The quickest way to watch Fox News (and The Five) without cable is Fox One, Fox's own streaming service, at $19.99/month. It carries the Fox News Channel live feed, so you see The Five exactly as it airs — weekdays at 5 p.m. ET.
If you want Fox News plus a full channel lineup (ESPN, local stations, other cable news), a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream will do it for roughly $83–$87/month.
First, a Common Mix-Up: Fox vs. Fox News Channel
An antenna will not get you Fox News. Your local Fox broadcast station (the one with NFL games and The Simpsons) is free over the air, but Fox News Channel is a separate cable network with no over-the-air signal. To watch it live, you need either a pay TV package or a streaming service that carries the channel. That distinction trips up a lot of first-time cord-cutters, so it's worth stating plainly before we get to prices.
Option 1: Fox One — The Direct Route
Fox launched its direct-to-consumer service, Fox One, in 2025, and it's the cleanest answer for someone who mainly wants Fox programming.
- Price: $19.99/month (an annual plan is available at a discount)
- What you get: Live feeds of Fox News Channel, Fox Business, the Fox broadcast network, FS1, and other Fox-owned channels, plus on-demand replays
- Included free if you already get Fox channels through a participating cable or satellite provider — you log in with your TV credentials
For a Fox News-first viewer, this is the best value on the board. You get The Five, prime-time shows, and breaking news coverage live, without paying for 100 channels you'll never open. Plans and channel details shift, so confirm the current lineup on the official Fox One site before subscribing.
Option 2: Live TV Streaming Services
If Fox News is just one part of your TV diet, a full live TV streamer makes more sense. Here's what carries Fox News Channel and what it typically costs:
| Service | Typical Price | Fox News? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | ~$82.99/mo | Yes | Unlimited DVR, strong app experience |
| Hulu + Live TV | ~$82.99/mo | Yes | Bundles Disney+ and ESPN content |
| Fubo | ~$84.99/mo | Yes | Sports-heavy lineup |
| DirecTV Stream | ~$86.99/mo | Yes | Also sells cheaper genre-based packages — check which include Fox News on the official site |
| Sling TV | ~$45.99/mo | No | Sling has historically not carried Fox News Channel — verify before signing up if that's your priority |
All of these include a cloud DVR, so you can record The Five daily and watch on your own schedule. Prices change frequently in this market; treat the numbers above as ballpark figures and check each service's site for current rates and promotions.
Don't Confuse Fox Nation With Fox News
Fox Nation (around $7.99/month) is Fox's companion streaming service, and it's a frequent source of confusion. It offers documentaries, specials, and original shows featuring Fox News personalities — but it does not carry the live Fox News Channel feed. If your goal is watching The Five live at 5 p.m., Fox Nation alone won't get you there. It's a supplement, not a substitute.
The Cheapest and Free Ways to Watch
Ranked from free to cheapest paid:
- Free clips and segments. Fox News posts extensive clips from The Five and other shows on FoxNews.com and its official YouTube channel, usually within hours of airing. If you just want the day's viral moment or a specific panel exchange, this costs nothing.
- Fox News Audio. Live audio simulcasts of Fox News programming are available through Fox News radio partners and podcast feeds — a solid free option for commuters.
- Free trials. Fubo and DirecTV Stream routinely offer free trials (typically 5–7 days), and YouTube TV frequently runs trial or discounted-first-months promotions. Good for a big news week, though not a long-term plan.
- Log in with a friend or family member's TV credentials on the Fox News app — legitimate if you're part of their household plan under the provider's terms.
- Fox One at $19.99/month is the cheapest ongoing way to get the actual live channel.
Watching The Five Specifically
The Five airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on Fox News Channel, with the panel — including Tarlov as the table's liberal voice — reacting to the day's news. Any option above that includes the live channel gets you the show as it happens. If you can't watch live, the DVR on any live TV streamer, or on-demand replays within Fox One, covers you. Full episodes are generally not posted free online, so clips are the only no-cost route to the content itself.
What's Current Right Now (Time-Sensitive)
This section reflects late 2025 / early 2026 and will age faster than the rest of this guide. Tarlov signed a new three-year deal with Fox News, so she'll remain a fixture on The Five for the foreseeable future. She's also been promoting a book with personal revelations that have driven recent search interest. Streaming prices listed above are current-era figures — YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV in particular have raised prices roughly annually, so expect the ~$83 tier to creep upward. Fox One is still relatively new and Fox has been adjusting bundles (including sports-focused pairings), so the official site is the source of truth for today's exact offer.
FAQ
What's the cheapest way to watch The Five live every day? Fox One at $19.99/month. It carries the live Fox News Channel feed, which is all you need for The Five, and it's roughly a quarter of the price of a full live TV streaming package.
Can I watch Fox News free with an antenna? No. An antenna picks up your local Fox broadcast station, which is a different network. Fox News Channel is cable-only, so you need a pay TV or streaming subscription that includes it — or stick to free clips on FoxNews.com and YouTube.
Does Fox Nation include The Five? Not the live show. Fox Nation is an on-demand companion service with specials and originals. To watch The Five as it airs, you need the live Fox News Channel via Fox One or a live TV streaming service.
— Marcus Bell