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Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” continues with the all-new movie “Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!,” premiering Saturday, October 25, at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. Cord-cutters can watch the movie live on Philo (7-day free trial), DIRECTV (5-day free trial) and other streaming services listed below. Where to watch ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ live and on demand for free Viewers without cable can stream “Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!” live and on demand through live TV streaming services that carry the Hallmark channel, including Philo (7-day free trial), Fubo (5-day free trial) or DIRECTV (5-day free trial). Sling also carries the Hallmark Channel with the Lifestyle Extra channel, but does not offer a free trial. What are the differences between the streaming services? Philo - This is the best name for budget live TV around. You get 70+ channels and unlimited DVR for just $33/month, and it’s currently offering a 7-day free trial. You won’t find a ton of sports options on Philo, but if you love entertainment and lifestyle channels like Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET, and more, the price can’t be beat. Read more: Why we think Philo’s free trial on its streaming service is best in class DIRECTV - Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs. Fubo - Fubo offers one of the widest selections of channels among live TV streaming services. More than 220 channels, including all the sports and entertainment you love, plus sports add-ons for those niche networks you rely on, and it all starts with a 5-day free trial and $30 off the first month of service. Sling - One of the best deals in live TV streaming at just $45.99/month, offering customizable channel lineups for sports, news and entertainment. Now, Sling adds even more value with passes that let you stream live TV without a subscription: just $4.99 for a day, $9.99 for the weekend or $14.99 for a full week. These one-time payments are perfect if you just want to watch a single show, live game or special event. No commitment, no auto-renewal, just affordable access when you need it. What is ‘Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!’ about? According to the movie’s official synopsis per Hallmark, “Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. “But Ted’s relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, NY for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate’s house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher who was always his cheerleader. “He also reconnects with the charming Hope Miller (Sustad), except now she’s Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietly crushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him. “Luckily for Ted, he won’t have to face them alone – he’ll have the support of Kate, Ruth, and Hope to help him overcome the challenges thrown his way and finally enjoy a well-earned merry Christmas.”
