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Nobody wants to pay more than they have to when it comes to cable TV. That means putting some thought into what type of cable TV package that you want so that it meets the needs of your family. Here are some tips for narrowing down your cable TV package. 

List The Shows You Like

Everyone has shows that they want to watch on TV, so have everyone in your family come up with a list of shows that they like to watch. You may be surprised at how many shows are out there when you list them all on paper, and it will give you a good idea of what kind of package you need to subscribe to later.

Figure Out What Network Each Show Is On

Now you can go through that list of shows and determine which channel each show is on. Hopefully, there are not channels that only have one show that you watch, but it will become clear once you organize your list of shows by TV network. 

Determine Which Shows You Can't Miss

You likely have some shows that you can't stand missing, since you need to watch them live as they broadcast on TV. Identify what these shows are so that you know which shows are must-haves for the entire family. For example, you may have a serialized show that everyone loves to watch as it airs because it is great to discuss with friends and family, but you might also have some home improvement and cooking shows that are nice to have when you are bored with nothing else to watch.

Find The Packages Each Network Is In

Now you can take your must-have cable networks and the ones that are nice to have and figure out which packages they are found in with your cable TV provider. Chances are that everything is not going to be covered in your basic package, so you need to see what shows are only available in the higher package tiers. 

Do you need to subscribe to a higher package for only a single show? Ask yourself if it is worth the extra cost, or if there are other ways to watch the show. You may also decide that you only need to subscribe to that channel for a couple months of the year and can subscribe to a cheaper programming package until the show you want to watch starts to air. 

Contact a company that offers options like Spectrum television plans to learn more.