ABC Limits Streaming Access to Shows

BURBANK: ABC has imposed limits on the next-day availability of its shows online, allowing access only to subscribers of participating cable services and Hulu Plus members.

Starting Monday, January 6, viewers will not be able to stream full episodes of shows online the day after they air on cable, unless you are a subscriber of AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Charter, Comcast XFINITY, Cox Communications, Google Fiber, Midcontinent or Verizon FiOS. Subscribers to these participating providers will need to verify their account with a username and password on WatchABC.com or in the WATCH ABC app.

New episodes will also be available with a subscription to Hulu Plus, or for purchase on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video.

All others will have to use their provider's VOD offering, or can access episodes on WatchABC.com or the WATCH ABC app a week after they air.