ABC, FOX Join Comcast On Demand

PHILADELPHIA: With ABC and FOX now on board, Comcast has become the only pay-TV provider to offer current series from all four major U.S. broadcast networks on demand.

With top-rated TV series from ABC and FOX, the expansion nearly doubles the amount of episodes offered in HD on the service. Starting today, more than 20 hit shows from the two networks will be available on demand the day after the series’ live broadcast. ABC is offering on-demand access to Body of Proof, Castle, Cougar Town, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. FOX is adding, among others, American Dad, Bones, The Chicago Code, Family Guy, Glee and The Simpsons. These join top shows from CBS and NBC, including NCIS, Hawaii Five-0, The Office and 30 Rock.

“Our goal is to deliver customers the best and most-current entertainment choices anytime, anywhere so they can catch up and keep up with their favorite TV shows,” said Marcien Jenckes, the senior VP and general manager of video services for Comcast. “By nearly doubling the number of current TV series from broadcast networks, Xfinity TV On Demand offers our customers a one-of-a-kind experience that can’t be found elsewhere.”