Don't pay for cable, watch tv for free.

You Tube

Did you know some of your favorite shows are on you tube? Just do a search  thats free tv on your xbox, wii u, computer or other device.
Here are some examples of full episodes of classic tv.
Roseanne
King of Queens
Yes Dear
Golden Girls
Ncis
And lots more
 I dont like youtube for the kids though, with the automatic play on xbox and wii u, you can be watching a kids show, then the next thing that plays is something inappropriate. 
For kids I like 

Amazon

Amazon has great shows and movies for kids as well as adults. It 

has great nickelodeon shows like bubble guppies, team umizoomi,

They also have great newer movies and a big selection of made for tv lifetime type dramas. Its $99.00  year about 8.25 a month. Sign up for a free trial and you can get the first month free to try out. Watch on kindle, xbox, wii, wii u, computer and more.

Netflix

Netflix is great for kids and adults, they definately have the biggest selection of movies. And you can get the first month free with the free trial.