The Roku Channel Adds 13 New Free Live Channels, Including Scrubs, Black-ish and Iron Chef
The Roku Channel is ending September with another batch of free TV. Roku added 13 new free, ad-supported live channels to The Roku Channel on Roku TVs and Roku streaming players. The list includes 24/7 feeds of Scrubs and Black-ish, two Iron Chef channels and several Spanish-language options. You don't need a subscription. The channels are in the live guide now.
This is the latest in our running look at The Roku Channel's free live lineup. Here's the full list, what each channel shows and how to find them.
The 13 new free live channels on The Roku Channel
Sitcoms and family
- Scrubs: the long-running hospital comedy, streaming around the clock
- Black-ish: the family sitcom in a continuous free feed
- Garfield Español: the comic-strip cat, in Spanish
- Fresh Boart: a lighter entertainment channel for casual viewing
Creator channels
- Sam X Colby: the creator channel's videos, formatted as an always-on live stream
- Ryan Trahan: the creator's videos in a 24/7 channel
Cooking competitions
- FilmRise Iron Chef: kitchen-stadium cooking battles
- Iron Chef En Español: the same cooking-competition format in Spanish
Sci-fi, mystery and more
- FilmRise Andromeda: the space-adventure series on a loop
- FilmRise ZNatin: post-apocalyptic zombie drama
- Midsomer: English village crime and mystery stories
- Cheaters En Español: relationship reality TV in Spanish
- Paranormal Chronicles: documentary-style shows about unexplained phenomena
New channels at a glance
| Channel | What it streams | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Scrubs | Hospital sitcom | English |
| Black-ish | Family sitcom | English |
| Garfield Español | Animated comedy | Spanish |
| Fresh Boart | Light entertainment | English |
| Sam X Colby | Creator channel | English |
| Ryan Trahan | Creator channel | English |
| FilmRise Iron Chef | Cooking competition | English |
| Iron Chef En Español | Cooking competition | Spanish |
| FilmRise Andromeda | Sci-fi series | English |
| FilmRise ZNatin | Zombie drama | English |
| Midsomer | Mystery drama | English |
| Cheaters En Español | Reality | Spanish |
| Paranormal Chronicles | Paranormal documentary | English |
How to watch the new channels
- Open The Roku Channel on your Roku TV or Roku streaming player.
- Go to the Live TV section to open the guide.
- Scroll the guide or search for the channel by name.
The channels are free and supported by ads. Availability can vary by region and software version, and channel numbers sometimes shift when Roku reorganizes the guide, so searching by name is the quickest way to find them.
More from The Roku Channel's free lineup
Roku has added double-digit batches of free channels throughout 2026, including more than a dozen in August. Catch up on earlier additions in our series:
- The Roku Channel adds 18 new free live channels
- The Roku Channel adds 12 new free live channels
- The Roku Channel adds a 24/7 free live channel
- Free shows streaming on The Roku Channel right now
- Tubi, Pluto TV and The Roku Channel compared
Free channels are great, but they don't replace live TV
Free streaming channels are an easy way to fill the background with sitcoms and cooking shows. They don't usually include your local news, live sports or the big cable networks. If you want those in one guide, DIRECTV adds them on top of free extras. Every DIRECTV customer, and anyone with a free DIRECTV account, can stream MyFree DIRECTV channels in the DIRECTV app.
Want live sports and local channels with your free favorites? See DIRECTV options near you or call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channels did The Roku Channel just add?
Sam X Colby, FilmRise Iron Chef, Fresh Boart, Scrubs, Black-ish, FilmRise ZNatin, Cheaters En Español, FilmRise Andromeda, Garfield Español, Midsomer, Iron Chef En Español, Ryan Trahan and Paranormal Chronicles.
Are the new Roku channels free?
Yes. They're free, ad-supported channels in The Roku Channel, and you don't need a subscription.
How do I find Scrubs on The Roku Channel?
Open The Roku Channel, go to Live TV and search for Scrubs, or scroll the guide.
Are any of the new channels in Spanish?
Yes. Garfield Español, Iron Chef En Español and Cheaters En Español are Spanish-language channels.
Looking for more than free TV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed September 30, 2026. Channel names are shown as listed at launch. Free channel lineups, channel numbers and availability are set by Roku, vary by region and device software and may change. The Roku Channel, Roku, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.