Missed your favorite television show, and want to watch it online? You may be able to watch it over the internet, and even keep it on your computer. To find out more, read this guide on how to download free TV shows.

Many websites may claim to offer free television shows, but oftentimes this promise is just a lure. Once you actually go to the site, they will try to make you pay. Don't fall for this -- there are plenty of shows that are free to download. While you may not always get every show you want at no cost, there are plenty of free options available.

You won't be able to start watching downloads unless you have a video viewing program installed in your computer. Downloading isn't like watching Youtube, when the video is viewed on a website. You can get free versions of video viewers to install from a few different sources. Windows Media Player (which may be downloaded at this site), and Quicktime (which is available here) are the two most popular versions. Just download the software, and your computer will have TV show downloading capabilities.

iTunes offers many free shows that you can download. Here's how to do it:

1. Open iTunes
2. Go to the iTunes store
3. Click on TV Show under the iTunes Store heading on the left side of the screen
4. Do a search for the show you want to see
5. Look for the word "Free"
6. Click to download http://www.ehow.com/how_4425723_download-tv-shows-free.html

If your show is not free on iTunes, you may still be able to find it by searching the web. The production company or channel is a good place to start. For example, if you want to watch free episodes of "The Simpson," head to Fox's website. Find the show, and look for any downloadable episodes.

Youtube and Hulu often have downloads available at no charge, as well. If you can download on Youtube, the option will be listed as an icon directly underneath the video. Not all Youtube videos are downloadable.