How to watch Fox in the blackout: what you need

Here are some alternate ways for Giants, "Glee" and Ernie Anastos fans who are Cablevision customers to watch their shows even though News Corp. has pulled Fox programming in a fee dispute.

1. Free over-the air digital TV

As they have been since the dawn of TV, all local channels are broadcast free over the air - but you'll now need a digital converter to receive them. If you have an HDTV, chances are it has an HD tuner (ATSC) built in. If so, all you need is a $25 "rabbit ears" HD antenna, which can be bought at a Radio Shack. Just make sure you also pick up a coaxial cable to connect the TV to the antenna.

If you have an older TV without a built-in tuner, you can pick up the free HD channels with a combination of a digital converter box, found at Best Buy or Radio Shack, and the HD antenna.

If you're unsure whether your TV has a built-in tuner, just Google the TV's model number and "ATSC digital tuner."

2. Stream over the Internet

There are dozens of sites online dedicated to streaming live TV, though their legality is in dispute. The quality of the streams isn't always great, but if you have a solid Internet connection, the broadcast can border on HD-like quality. As a bonus, most HDTVs can connect to laptops via VGA or HDMI connections.

3. Go to a bar or restaurant

Most bars and restaurants are set up to deal with these sorts of blackouts. They have a dedicated computer connected to their TVs or a large outdoor antenna for the free over-the-air broadcasts.

4. Watch later on fox.com and hulu.com

Most Fox shows are also available on Fox.com and hulu.com, although not immediately after they've aired on TV.