# Where to watch The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) in the UK

> The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1948  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Talk  
**Seasons:** 24  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T05:46:17.009Z)  

## Synopsis

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows.

In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Ed%20Sullivan%20Show)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Ed Sullivan Show for free in the UK?**

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of The Ed Sullivan Show on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Ed Sullivan Show on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Ed Sullivan Show is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/5307/the-ed-sullivan-show-1948
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/gUEfDXUxwhgXBX7LSk57vJKXCTp.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/5307/the-ed-sullivan-show-1948.json

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