Paramount-owned free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV is rolling out a wave of programming updates for November 2026, headlined by a batch of 14 new live linear television channels, a returning seasonal holiday category, and an additional group of four daytime and genre feeds launched during the first week of the month. Available across the United States without a paid subscription, credit card, or account registration, the expanded channel roster can be streamed immediately via the Pluto TV website, mobile applications, connected televisions, and major streaming devices.

The November expansion arrives as cord-cutters increasingly turn to free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms to offset rising monthly subscription costs. According to Pocket-lint, while a standard streaming tier could be had for $12 a month 10 years ago, a single 4K subscription on a major paid platform like Netflix now reaches $27 per month.

By surfacing single-series channels, archival studio libraries, and curated movie pairings across more than 400 free live channels, Pluto TV continues to position its linear guide as a direct substitute for traditional cable packages.

The 14 New Live Channels Joining Pluto TV

The core November channel expansion spans scripted drama, unscripted reality, true crime, culinary travel, historical mysteries, and improv comedy. According to The Nerdy, the 14 nonseasonal linear channels added to the November lineup include:

  • Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern: Culinary travel programming following host Andrew Zimmern as he explores global food cultures and regional delicacies.
  • Crime Scenes: A dedicated true-crime feed focused on forensic investigations and real-life criminal mysteries.
  • Extreme Expeditions: Adventure documentary programming centered on searches for lost treasures and remote explorations.
  • The FBI: Investigative programming chronicling federal law enforcement cases and agency operations.
  • How To: Instructional and curiosity-driven documentary series explaining everyday processes and technical questions.
  • I (Almost) Got Away With It: True-crime episodes profiling fugitives and the law enforcement efforts that led to their capture.
  • Mysterious Worlds: Documentary series examining unexplained historical events, legends, and artifacts.
  • Nikita: Action-drama programming centered on the covert government operative franchise.
  • Nip/Tuck: A dedicated single-series drama channel airing episodes of the medical drama created by Ryan Murphy.
  • The Repair Shop: Restoration programming set inside a British workshop where craftspeople restore family heirlooms and antique items, including antique cars.
  • Strangely Addicting: Unscripted reality programming highlighting unusual hobbies, collections, and lifestyles.
  • Survive or Die: High-stakes outdoor survival and endurance programming.
  • Third Watch: The classic emergency-services drama following New York City police officers, paramedics, and firefighters.
  • Whose Line Is It Anyway?: A continuous comedy channel featuring episodes of the improvisational television show hosted by Drew Carey, alongside later seasons hosted by Aisha Tyler.

Additional Early-November Launches and Holiday Pop-Ups

While several monthly previews highlight the 14-channel batch as the primary November update, specialist coverage indicates that Pluto TV is deploying its new linear feeds in multiple waves throughout the month. Differing reports reflect how various outlets categorize the platform's permanent additions versus its seasonal pop-up feeds and studio library expansions.

In a separate early-November update, Cord Cutters News reported that Pluto TV added four more continuous channels to its live guide: Nosey Confess, which airs nonstop daytime confessional talk episodes focused on family and relationship secrets; Judge Nosey, a 24-hour courtroom channel featuring legal disputes from series such as Divorce Court; Universal Action, which packages fast-paced action series and film blocks featuring vehicle chases and investigative plots; and Pluto Feel Good Drama, a channel dedicated to uplifting, character-driven dramatic series and movies.

A separate November 1 report from Cord Cutters News also noted a substantial Warner Bros. Discovery content expansion that brought multiple Warner Bros.-powered linear feeds to the platform.

In addition to year-round channels, Pluto TV brought back its annual Season's Greetings pop-up category on November 1. According to Cord Cutters News, this seasonal hub encompasses 11 holiday-themed channels. The lineup itemized by The Nerdy includes Pluto TV Christmas, Pluto TV Mistletoe, BET Holiday Movies, Lifetime Movie Favorites, Cine navideño, Vevo Holiday, Home for the Holidays, Places + Spaces, Crackling Fireplace, Festive Fireplace, and Stingray Holidayscapes.

Curated Movies, Star Trek, and Live Sports

Beyond 24/7 linear channels, Pluto TV is expanding its scheduled movie programming and live events for November. According to Vital Thrills, all 13 Star Trek feature films are returning to the service for a limited run in November to continue the platform's celebration of the franchise's 60th anniversary.

Meanwhile, TheWrap highlights dozens of on-demand films joining the catalog this month, including five Mission: Impossible installments (Mission: Impossible II, Mission: Impossible III, Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation, and Dead Reckoning), the Naked Gun trilogy, the Bridget Jones films, and holiday titles like Miracle on 34th Street (1994) and A Christmas Carol (1984).

The platform is also continuing Double Feature Fridays, a weekly curated movie night produced in partnership with Entertainment Tonight that airs every Friday at 8 p.m. ET on the Pluto TV Spotlight channel before moving to on-demand. In an interview with The TV Cave, Entertainment Tonight correspondent and host Emily Curl explained that the program pairs major Hollywood releases with independent films while incorporating archival interviews and premiere footage from the 50-year "E.T. vault." The November schedule features four themed double bills:

  • Friday, November 6: Man on Fire (starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning) paired with the action-comedy Hostile Takeover (starring Michael Jai White).
  • Friday, November 13: The Equalizer 2 (starring Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal) paired with the hostage thriller Cleaner (starring Daisy Ridley and Clive Owen), in which armed extremists take 300 hostages at a gala.
  • Friday, November 20: Deja Vu paired with the thriller The Wasp.
  • Friday, November 27: Dreamgirls paired with the drama Albany Road.

For live event viewers, November's broadcast calendar includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League soccer matches on the Golazo Network, Zuffa Boxing Prelims, boxing coverage on DAZN Ringside, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events including the Challenger Series Championship and Stockyards Championship Rodeo on PBR RidePass, Monster Jam Live, Opry Live country music concerts, women's sports on AWSN, and tennis coverage including the Rolex Paris Masters and the WTA Championship Final Round on TennisChannel 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pluto TV's "14 new channels" headline include the holiday pop-ups and early-November additions?

No. The 14 channels itemized in monthly guides—such as Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Nip/Tuck, The Repair Shop, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?—form a distinct batch of nonseasonal channels.

The 11 returning holiday feeds under the Season's Greetings category and the four channels reported on November 3 (Nosey Confess, Judge Nosey, Universal Action, and Pluto Feel Good Drama) are tracked as separate rollouts.

Which of the new November channels are permanent and which are seasonal?

The 11 channels inside the Season's Greetings category (such as Pluto TV Christmas, Pluto TV Mistletoe, and Crackling Fireplace) are annual holiday pop-up feeds that returned on November 1. By contrast, genre and single-series additions like the four early-November feeds reported by Cord Cutters News are positioned as permanent fixtures in the free linear lineup.

Do channel numbers and launch timing vary by device or region?

Yes. While Pluto TV's live channels are accessible across web browsers, mobile apps on iOS and Android, smart TVs (including LG, Samsung, Hisense, and Sony), and streaming hardware (such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google TV), exact channel placement and rollout timing can vary slightly depending on a viewer's region or device.

Users can locate newly added feeds directly by using the built-in search bar inside the Live TV guide.

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