Beat Shazam online: How Season 8 streams without cable
Beat Shazam Season 8 airs on Fox, with Sling listed as a streaming option for cable-free viewers who want Jamie Foxx back on the mic.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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Beat Shazam is back after a year away, and viewers looking to watch Beat Shazam online can stream Season 8 through live-TV services that carry Fox, according to Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone reported that Jamie Foxx returns as host for the new season, with his daughter Corinne Foxx also back as the show’s DJ. The music competition airs on Fox, and the guide lists Sling as one cable-free route for viewers who receive Fox through the service.
The season is also set to bring a milestone: Rolling Stone reported that Beat Shazam will reach its 100th episode during Season 8. The outlet also said the run will include themed episodes built around NFL teams, college students, best friends and couples.
How can I watch Beat Shazam online without cable?
Rolling Stone reported that Beat Shazam airs on Fox, so cord-cutters need a live-TV streaming service that includes the channel. The outlet identified Sling as one option, saying Fox is available through Sling Select, Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue, depending on local availability and plan terms.
According to Rolling Stone, Sling Select starts at $19.99 a month and includes more than 10 channels. The report noted that viewers will typically need to pay an additional local channel fee to access Fox through that plan.
Rolling Stone reported that Sling Blue starts at $45.99 a month and carries more than 40 channels. The largest of the three listed packages, Sling Orange + Blue, starts at $60.99 a month and includes more than 60 channels, according to the outlet.
All three Sling plans cited by Rolling Stone also include complimentary access to the Fox One app. Fox One access may matter for viewers who want another way to watch Fox programming tied to their live-TV subscription.
What is Beat Shazam Season 8?
Rolling Stone describes Beat Shazam as a song-guessing competition. Jamie Foxx hosts, while Corinne Foxx plays the music as DJ, according to the report.
Creator and executive producer Jeff Apploff told TV Insider that the new season includes “special moments” throughout the series that make it different from previous seasons. Rolling Stone cited that interview while previewing the themed episodes and the 100th-episode landmark.
When does Beat Shazam Season 8 premiere?
Rolling Stone’s at-a-glance listing says Season 8 premieres Tuesday, July 28, at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. A later section of the same report lists the premiere as Tuesday, July 8, at 9 p.m. ET, so viewers should check their local Fox listings before airtime.
Rolling Stone reported that new episodes are expected weekly on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET until the finale.
For viewers without cable, the key detail is simple: if your live-TV streaming package carries your local Fox station, it should put Beat Shazam Season 8 within reach when the show airs.
This story draws on original reporting from Rolling Stone.