Surf the Net for Free Movies and TV Shows

• 1). Crackle.net
  Watch free movies and old television shows on Crackle. The site features both full and mini episodes from daytime soaps and classic TV series. Click on the "browse television" link and find a description of all available shows. If you are a pop culture whiz, then test your acumen with Crackle's Cinemactive game. Pick a "pod" of interest and answer questions while watching selected movie and television clips.
  
  Hulu.com/tv
  Hulu has a diverse selection of old films and rebroadcasts episodes of current shows from network television online for free. On the homepage, click on "channels." This immediately pulls up categories that include Horror/Suspense, Science Fiction, Reality TV and Drama. Find a smorgasbord of free, popular films such as Basic Instinct to full episodes of cable TV programs and soap operas. For webmasters, Hulu offers a flexible distribution program. Just click on the "distribution" link at the bottom of the page. Check out the Hulu lab on the homepage. The lab enhances the online streaming experience.
  
  Fear.net
  If horror is your niche, check out Fear.net. From the home page, click on free movies. This category provides an overview of available horror flicks. Also, take advantage of the free original programming available on the site.
  
  
• 2). YouTube.com
  It's not only the place to broadcast yourself, it's also the place to watch movies and TV shows. From the home page, click on movies and discover a litany of genres. Movies are categorized by studio companies (i.e., MGM/Lionsgate Pictures) that are alphabetized for an easier browser experience. If you don't have a lot of time to watch a full episode of a TV show, try a mini-episode from the Minisode Network on YouTube. Type in "Minisode Network" in the search box to access the channel. Enjoy clips from popular CBS shows or get daily recaps of "The Young and The Restless" from the CBS channel on the site.
  
  
• 3). NBC.com/ABC.com/CBS.com/ (TNT) tnt.tv/ (FX) fxnetworks.com
  Watch rebroadcasts of favorite network shows online for free. On the homepage, click on "video or video library." This provides a listing of all network programming available to watch online. You can even find shows that were broadcast 15-25 years ago. Downloadable wallpapers and interview clips with popular cast members makes it a real treat.
  Showtime offers viewers a chance to preview complete episodes before making the decision to subscribe. Extended scenes available for viewing as well.
  
  
• 4). IMDb-Internet Movie Database
  IMDb provides updated information on actors, movies, directors, new movie releases and TV shows. What many people don't know is that IMDb has full episodes of new and classic television series and movies to watch for free. If you are looking for a hard-to-find movie or TV show, IMDb might just have it. On the home page, scroll to the title "watch it!" and browse by movies, TV and indie/shorts. It's really a great resource for checking out film trailers and old shows.
  
  
• 5). Public Domain Movies
  For really old movies, give publicdomainflicks.com a try. The site has movies that you can download for free. Peruse new editions from the homepage or search for a specific movie by navigating to the top leftcorner of the page. The site provides the release year and run time for each film. Some of these cinematic gems go back to the 1930s.