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Couchville - Simple TV Listings

couchville.com — This is a handy little site that helps you find cable or over-the-air channel information.

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  • steevie, on 10/12/2007, -1/+27Fantastic! I absolutely abhor tvguide.com. It's too ugly and clunky and red and ad-filled. This has a nicely placed google ad in the lower right.
    This is nice and clicky and draggy and it feels better than TVguide's listings. Neato!
    • jabab, on 10/12/2007, -2/+5If you're from the UK, here's some shameless self promotion for a TV Listings site:
      http://tellylistings.com/
    • ilyag, on 10/12/2007, -21/+3Yahoo's TV listings site works fine. In fact, it's quite a bit more feature-rich than this and works pretty fast, all without the clunky ad-filled nightmare that TV Guide uses.

      http://tv.yahoo.com/listings

      But this Couchville thing is pretty good, too. It's always nice to have competition for the big boys.
    • cutechimp, on 10/12/2007, -1/+20Are you kidding? Yahoo's new TV listing sucks.
    • jspegele, on 10/12/2007, -7/+2I'll bet you were the kid who always brought apples to the teacher.
    • starvo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Yea, it looks great now, and I'm sure that if it takes off, it could quickly suffer a-bloat and feature-bloat. But at least for now, I think I've found a new program guide for my PC.
    • shosterman, on 10/12/2007, -10/+1Am I missing something? There's no submit button for the Zip Code entry.

      Other than that looks clean and detailed. Although my other favorite epguides.com has an easier to read table format.
      http://couchville.com/show/heroes/episodes/
      http://epguides.com/Heroes/
    • po43292, on 10/12/2007, -7/+1i still use tvguide.com. This is missing my free HBO in my apt complex.

      I usually torrent my favorite TV shows anyway. No commercials.

      And Netflix owns.
    • Gir53457, on 10/12/2007, -5/+1Initiate the ***** sucking!
    • vuthy, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3@cutechimp

      Totally agree about Yahoo's listings. I had it bookmarked and was using it all the time until they "upgraded." Now it hardly works half of the time. I switched to tvguide.com yet their rollover bubbles with episode details often disappear behind another element, like an ad.

      When will people learn that, sometimes, more does not equal better?
    • SeamusVibe, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1I use 2 sites:
      lots of great info on any tv show.
      http://www.epguides.com/

      I use this list to show only NEW episodes. I use this to make sure I don't miss anything that is coming on.
      http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx
  • txcrew, on 10/12/2007, -4/+3Clean and simple. Wonderful site. I could see this being useful however, I think most people who have cable now have a built in guide either through digital cable or satellite.
    • abid786, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3But that guide (at least on my digital cable ) sucks balls.
  • wreckingcru, on 10/12/2007, -9/+3nice, Kevin...I think this might be better than AOL TV Guide or Yahoo TV Guide (which is AJAX Web 2.0 garbage)
    • Cglass, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6This uses Ajax too..ajax isn't garbage; people who use it improperly are.
  • canuck21, on 10/12/2007, -19/+3nice UI.. and it works with Canadian TV... the rainbow logo is a little gay.. but other than that.. very nice
  • johngardiner, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6good site... also check out www.zap2it.com as an alternative... it's what i use anyways
    • neuropsychguy, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4I like zap2it.com but this site is intriguing. I love the click and drag - a la Google Maps - navigation.
    • dbr_onix, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3http://www.pogdesign.co.uk/cat/
      Another similar service, lets you configure the series it shows, fairly simple, but it works nicely
  • danielslomka, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5awesome, they've got my university's cable network. I'll definitely be using this from now on
    • Eliza101, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Yeah, I thought my college's network was too small to be listed, but it does have it! Best news all day!
  • funkychesta, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0Great site finally something other than yahoo tv guide which i believe to be inaccurate or something cuz when it says somethings on i check and guess what its judge judy
  • bignickolson, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I used to use tvguide...horrible...
    Now I use the listings provided from Zap2it on my mythtv setup.
  • one321, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1This is amazing! I love how simple and easy it is. An instant can't (or at least, shouldn't) live without.
  • Crosshare, on 10/12/2007, -1/+7Nice site...
    http://www.titantv.com
    does a fine job as well.
    • screensnot, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I use TitanTV as well. I likes it fine. But I can't even compare it to anything. I liked TitanTV from day one, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
  • phynodedotnet, on 10/12/2007, -6/+0Almost called spam until I saw who submitted it. Now I'm having a geek breakdown. Not sure how to react...
  • sardonic, on 10/12/2007, -2/+8Pretty cool, I like http://www.meevee.com a little better.
    • calebrown, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2MeeVee is a lot better, they do personalization the right way.
    • Agret, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I like that site, didn't know it was USA only until after I entered in my TV shows though =/
    • mattprice, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1The only thing that bugs me about meevee is that the time is an hour off, but I don't think that's their fault. Several other sites show my listings with the wrong time too.
  • Mazz, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I like this. I want to pay for it. Simple makes me happy
  • uownedge, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Very cool. I'm going to try it out via the Wii's web browser and see how it compares to Comcast's guide. Speed-wise, it's a ton faster...but I'm concerned about readability.
  • Phoenixfury, on 10/12/2007, -0/+15Google needs to acquire this.. Quickly! Imagine this in conjunction to Google calendar, and getting reminders sent straight to your Gmail inbox. :) This fits right in with Google's theme of simplicity!
  • Hormelinator, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3anyone try this in opera browser? I keep getting prompted for username and passoword (ala the server log in style pop up dialog box)
    • cfaslave, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2The website doesn't yet work with Opera per the help page.
  • lewscroo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3now that is a sweet layout, so simple and easy to use and its fast. you don't even have to register to get the info. i love the fact that it doesn't clutter the box with anything other than the title and a 'new' script.
  • farzadb, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Anyone know if there's a service that would provide the same listings via XML or plain text, for any given ZIP ?
  • Hormelinator, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1tested on another computer .. no password prompt but still no content for Opera browser (std windows install)

    agreed XML / or RSS for a zip code would be sweet ... especially to add content to some nice blog spam :)
  • jacuff, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Is this the future of snapstream.net?
    • ZetaVu, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Eventually, and there should be work soon integrating this into Beyondtv, as well as making it available for other pvr applications
  • semicharmedchck, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I love it! I used to use Yahoo for tv and movie listings, but since their revamp all the flash videos and ads really slow down my computer and are really annoying.
  • bu11et, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Very nice, but I'd like to be able to bookmark the listings and not have to re-enter my zip code, etc. -- and not rely on cookies to save the info (hint: url parameters)
  • cfaslave, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2This doesn't yet work with the Opera Browser. Should work fine with all others.

    Remember, this is just the first, public beta version. Many Improvements are on the table for future versions - including integration with PVR/DVR's like Beyond TV and hopefully others. The initial goal was a simple TV listings website done right.

    You can comment on feature requests or general comments on the guide at http://forums.snapstream.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=63
    • CyGuy, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I'm not going to create an account there just to provide beta feedback, but for some reason I'm not getting a listing for either of the NBC affiliates I get via antenna Channel 4 in DC (WRC), and Channel 11 in Baltimore. Instead I get a listing for a Spanish Language channel (WAPA Canal 4).

      This applies to zip code 20781 and 20783 - but oddly not zips 20782 or 20784. These are all adjacent zip codes for the same town and should therefore have pretty identical listings.



  • d0nkeyBOB, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3I like it, like I like my women . . . . Simple and Easy.
  • jrob, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1should be a good replacement for the new yahoo tv p.o.s.
  • CrazedGeek, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Anyone else miss EvokeTV?
    • potatoman, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1EvokeTV was a really nice site, too bad it had to fall by the wayside. This looks like a decent alternative, hopefully it won't fail as well.
  • TomforPres2020, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5For us Po Folks that can't afford the high tech cable or dish networks, this site is awesome, because it has a selection for antennae. Granted I am in the minority, but still happy to see someone looking out for the little guy
    • KillerKellerjr, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5Don't worry I feel your pain, I too only have an antennae but look at the bright side, thats $60-120 you save every month to spend on other stuff. I get about 7 channels and still use PVR/DVR to record whatever I want....I don't need all those other channels or at least not with torrents to stream...
  • JK1150, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2tv.msn.com is my favorite. I am not too impressed with this site, too hard to see a quick overview of all the channels.
  • nitro322, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3How do I use it? I get a Zip/Postal code input form, but it will not submit. Hitting Enter does nothing, and there's no actual submit button to click. I'm running Firefox and I have JavaScript enabled - what's the deal?
    • thetasine, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2Same problem here, Firefox 2.0.0.2, everything pretty much default with javascript on and fully working. Works fine in IE, but I never use it.

    • cfaslave, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Are you by chance using any anti-ad add-on with firefox like Proxomitron (anti-ad, anti-popup, etc) and If so, you might try doing a site-specific bypass. I'm using firefox with no problems - not Vista however.
    • screensnot, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Same problem for me.

      Javascript Console shows a handful of errors after loading the page. I have no idea what the errors mean, of course.
    • cfaslave, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1The ad-blocking problem should be fixed now according to the dev's at Snapstream.
  • allaboutdatiki, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Nifty and draggable. Much better than DirecTV's online listings.
  • nixfu, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2titantv.com for the win....and for home dvr use.
    • fufubag, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Agree. I just checked out both sites (couchville and TitanTV) for the first time. After seeing both for about 60 seconds, I'll take TitanTV.
  • MackenzieArbour, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1anyone know where i can get free Canadian TV listings but one that actually shows what show is on?
    something similar to titantv perhaps?
    • rakeshagrawal, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Couchville does Canadian TV listings as well as U.S. TV listings and it's free. And you can see what's on right now by looking at the red "live tv" bar. Or were you looking for something else?
  • punkrock4life, on 10/12/2007, -8/+1THIS WEBSITE IS NOT WEBSTANDARDS COMPLIANT. PLEASE FIX IT AND MAKE IT WORK WITH OPERA. KTHX.
  • gregnorc, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4It doesn't work. I entered my zip code, hit enter, and it just sits there. I have noscript set to allow the site. I'm running firefox 2.0.0.2 on an intel macbook.
    • icculus87, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2works fine for me on intel macbook with firefox 2.0.0.2
    • courtarro, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1You're probably blocking Google Analytics' "urchin.js". My AdBlock installation was blocking it, and the corresponding javascript error was preventing the site from doing what it wanted. Disable AdBlock for the site, or unblock urchin.js and it works fine.
  • dddankman, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Doesn't work for me either. Firefox 2.0.0.2 as well, all adblockers set to allow.
  • techlinks, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Am I missing something? All I get is a scrollable list of the channels.

    EDIT: Oh! I guess clicking enter helps.
  • InfamousX241, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1This totally needs RSS feeds!
  • Turino, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Great digg! I've been looking all over for one of these. Been using the yahoo tv listings and it's ok but still a little too clunky/addy for me, I love the minimalist approach.
  • DryerBiscuit, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Nice find, thanks!
  • crila, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1finally good tv listings online!!!!!
  • kholera, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0SO much better than yahoo or tv guide. thanks.
  • ToldYouS0, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0I like the idea that its clean but to note it is beta so i fear that somewhere down the line it'll be filled with ads to defeat the whole minimalist, and clean look of it. Just cross your fingers that it won't but you all know how in the end its the bottom line that matters.
    • cwilkerson, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0This site minus some minor visual changes is pretty much going to just have improvements to features at this point. The roadmap for couchville doesn't include any advertising and/or obnoxious marketing. I guess the simple way to analogize the site would be in context of if google made a tv guide, this would be it.

      We like some of google's model up at SnapStream.

      Chris Wilkerson
      Network Admin
    • ToldYouS0, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Well glad to hear that..then more power to them.
  • gravybaby, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Couchville, titantv and the others are okay but I like meevee.com the best. MeeVee just caters to my tv needs better.
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