Netflix Pacts with Disney-ABC in Streaming Deal

BEVERLY HILLS/BURBANK: The signing of a new deal sees hundreds of episodes of programming from ABC, Disney Channel and ABC Family available for streaming on Netflix.

The content will be available no earlier than 15 days after the initial telecast. The deal covers prior seasons of current ABC hit series Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters, as well as every episode of recent ABC favorites Lost and Ugly Betty. Each season of several hit series from ABC Studios, including Scrubs and Reaper, are also headed to the service.

A range of programming from Disney Channel is offered as well. This includes Phineas and Ferb and Good Luck Charlie, which are new to Netflix; updated and expanded offerings of The Suite Life on Deck and Wizards of Waverly Place; and library offerings from the shows Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

The deal marks the first time that ABC Family programming is available for streaming. Shows now on Netflix from the network include Greek, Make It or Break It, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Melissa & Joey.

In addition to the hundreds of TV episodes are Disney Channel and ABC Family movies such as High School Musical, High School Musical 2, Camp Rock and Beauty & the Briefcase, as well as the new releases Avalon High, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam and Revenge of the Bridesmaids.

"TV content streamed from Netflix has proven to be immensely popular with our members," said Ted Sarandos, the company’s chief content officer.  "Adding to our existing Disney-ABC lineup with great network and cable shows, and opening up ABC Family for the first time, are important steps in creating a wide and diverse selection of content Netflix members of all ages can watch."