Resources For TV Channel Developers

Roku, the streaming giant known for making cord-cutting easier and more affordable, has just sweetened the deal for TV lovers everywhere. On May 2, 2026, the company rolled out an impressive lineup of 34 new free channels on The Roku Channel (aff), each dedicated to a beloved television show or theme, spanning the golden age of black-and-white classics right through to modern hits. For fans of everything from “Lassie” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to “Bones” and “The Goldbergs,” it’s a streaming bonanza—no subscription, no strings attached. Or so it seems at first glance.

According to Yahoo, the newly added channels read like a stroll through television history. Early TV is well-represented, with dedicated channels for “Lassie,” “Leave It to Beaver,” “Rawhide,” and “The Carol Burnett Show.” The nostalgia continues with 1970s and 1980s favorites such as “Little House on the Prairie,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Baywatch,” and “In the Heat of the Night.” The 1990s and 2000s get their due with “Stargate Atlantis,” “Bones,” “Home Improvement,” and “Heartland.” And for those looking for something more recent, “The Goldbergs”—which aired its last episode in 2023—stands out as the only show from the current decade among the new arrivals.