ABC Full Episode Player

ABC Full Episode Player Reviews


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Overall 4 star rating3.92 of 5 (by 26 users)



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ABC Full Episode Player Review Summary

Wondering where to go when Tivo isnt enough? ABC's Full Episode Player! ABC offers full episodes online and it is a big hit with Viewpoints members. They love being able to watch their favorite television shows when they want, how they want. The only downside they report is that there is no closed captioning. So, if you are hearing impaired, this may not be the perfect experience.
42% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 5 stars
42% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 5 stars%
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31% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 4 stars
31% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 4 stars%
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8% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 3 stars
8% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 3 stars%
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15% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 2 stars
15% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 2 stars%
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4% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 1 star
4% of people rated ABC Full Episode Player as 1 star%
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88% 88% of people recommend ABC Full Episode Player 12% of people don't recommend ABC Full Episode Player 12%
 

ABC Full Episode Player Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
Where to go when even Tivo's not enough
OCT
31
2007

Ever come home from an evening out only to realize you missed a show you normally watch?  Maybe you go to Tivo and find that some scheduling glitch (Sports Event) tricked the system.  It does happen.  Or maybe you just discover a new show that you enjoy and wish you could back the series up a little...

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2009 VIP
Internet User, daily computer user

RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
ABC Video Player is full of bugs, and is a memory hog
OCT
24
2008

Why should I have to download the 32mb ABC Video Player onto my computer, when NBC and CBS allow you to view online episodes right from their websites, with no software downloads? 

Also, the ABC player 'window' is one size only, and I can't even access the controls at the bottom of the page.  It won't...

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ruby9
Lake Isabella, CA
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ABC Full Episode Player Ratings and Reviews

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6
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There are better players out there - it freezes way too much!
a woman, Internet User, daily computer user, Budget-Conscious

NOV
10
2008
I like the look of the website. But I hate watching the shows on the player. The shows are always freezing and I hate that I have to push "continue" after each commercial segment.  In comparison to Fox, CBS and NBC - ABC's is the worst.  Of the four major sites, ABC is the only one that freeze up on me everytime.  And it is not my computer's fault. I watch shows on the other sites without a problem.  Also, getting up to click "continue" after commercials is silly. I can't get comfortable watching my show because every 10 minutes or so, I have to get up to click "continue". Another reviewer... read full review »
2 star rating
reviewer
lola09
Apo, AE



5
helpful
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No cable here!
looking for fun on the Internet, Budget-Conscious, a bargain hunter, expecting good, fair service, Entertainment nut!, music lover, not easily offended, avid reader

DEC
11
2007

I do not have cable right now and that makes this on-line viewer even more awesome. i get to watch the shows i love at my own convenience and for free! being a mother of two both of those things are super important. if my kids don't go to bed when i want them to i don't miss my shows. if they wake up in the middle of a great part of my favorite show i can pause and resume when the peace and quiet settles in again. my husband and i always watch certain shows together and others apart. its a pretty cool concept, and its working out for us. now on the other side, i really don't like having to get...

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4 star rating
reviewer
cleedom
Port Carbon, PA



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3
helpful
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Potty Breaks Prescheduled for you on ABC.COM!!!!
a woman, Internet User, daily computer user, an Internet surfer, a movie lover, Budget-Conscious, music lover, Likes to be entertained

OCT
28
2008

Bravo to ABC for making many of the shows from their current season available online for free!!  I love many of the ABC shows, Eli Stone, Ugly Betty, Boston Legal etc. and I really enjoy being able watch them whenever I can afford the time. 

With that being said, I think that the ABC Full Episode player leaves alot to be desired.  I can tollerate watching the same commercial 5 times in a row, but I don't like having to get up just to click the mouse once.  (I watch shows from across the room).  My husband and I have discovered that we can choose to watch all of the commercials before watching...

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2 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
JennyV
Bend, OR



3
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I Love This, but I Want to Hear Every Word of My Favorite Shows!
Internet User, interrested in entertainment sites, TV junkie, hearing-impaired

OCT
6
2007

The new TV season has started, but I am busy at the computer and don't have a recorder. The solution is to watch the shows on the Internet whenever I want. Many channels offer this, but the full episode player at abc.com is the one I watch the most. It is easy to get. If you have to add anything, they tell you in plain English, not computer speak, and the process is quick and painless. The shows have good photos and descriptions. There are short commercial breaks, but they're not as long as television breaks, and I use the time to look around the room and give my eyeballs a break.

The picture is...

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4 star rating
2009 Reviewer
NikiTaylor
Ayden, NC



2
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votes
Easy navigation.
music lover, into trying new things, Internet User, daily computer user, an Internet surfer, Budget-Conscious

JUN
3
2008
The pro's of having thing player is that when you don't have a chance to view it all on tv, you can come here and watch it. It's like tivo but without the pricey amount. It also kind of saves the history of what you watched already. The cons of it is, the commercials, the lag at times. Sometimes it malfunctions and you have to restart it. Which is very bothersome.
3 star rating
reviewer
kpham4
Shreveport, LA



1
helpful
vote
New version is a bloated downgrade
into trying new things, Internet User, daily computer user, an Internet surfer

FEB
27
2009
Not sure how new this player from move networks is but I've tried it on a few computers with the same result, bad.  It takes 3 or 4 times to get a movie to even play.  Quality was great... if you can get the video to load.

Another interesting bug was that the commercial breaks would happen, but no commercial would play, just dead air.

Fix the kinks and this could be a decent player...

Until then I'll go back to hulu and grab LOST episodes with a torrent.
2 star rating
reviewer
flyingcarstudio
Seattle, WA



1
helpful
vote
Compared to other network sites, ABC's player is pretty good.
into trying new things, Internet User, daily computer user, an Internet surfer, a couch potato

JUN
4
2008
I watch a great deal of television online, and I enjoy using ABC's player, though it isn't as streamlined and practical as NBC's, which I think is the best.  They have a wide variety of shows available to watch, usually with a handful of previous episodes, not just the last one.  It's easy to use, though I have had occasional technical problems with it.  It is frustrating, though, when they make a show disappear, such as when they cancelled Miss Guided and all of the episodes were gone from the website.  It's a great way to keep up with your favorite ABC shows.
5 star rating
reviewer
csam
King Of Prussia, PA



D
Why is it limited to United States viewers?
Internet User, a movie lover, Budget-Conscious, frequent traveler, music lover

DEC
13
2007
Sorry to write a negative review, but it has been frustrating to be an American living overseas and not be able to utilize the website because it is limited to viewing in the US.  I realize that there may be legal reasons for this, but since I do not know the whole situation, I feel justified in writing this review and asking if there is any way to make the shows available in a way that is not piracy to those of us who are living in other countries.  Until then, I'll have to settle for piracy!
2 star rating
reviewer
ethnostudent
Alexandria, MN



D
Miss an episode.....watch it now!

FEB
13
2008
I love that you can watch the episodes on line if you had missed it.  I enjoy this feature because I am busy with work and my kids, but always find the chance to watch my shows online.  They also have several episodes to watch.  I find that this is helpful. 
5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
Sandsky
Mountain View, WY



D
Keep up on your favorite shows
daily computer user, a movie lover, an Internet surfer, into several shows

DEC
17
2007
Being a mother of two makes TV time a challenge. I always end up losing the battle and have endless hours of children's programming on in the evenings. There is only a short amount of time that I have once the kids are in bed and before I have to turn in that I get to watch what I want. Usually by that time it would be programs that are Tivo'd. Well since I work at home on the computer every day, the abc viewer is my best friend. I already watched a good amount of the shows on there. But it also got me interested in some that I had not previously watched. While it may be a tad annoying to click... read full review »
4 star rating
reviewer
tara76
Albany, NY



D
Great way to catch up on missed episodes.
appreciative of good service

DEC
16
2007
I really like that ABC offers this option as a way to "keep up" with its programming.  I often work evenings and do not have Tivo or DVR, so I love that I can still watch my favorite shows online for no fee.  The advertisements are very minimal and are worth the wait. (It still takes less time than actually watching the show on TV.)  Nearly all of their shows are online, unlike many of their competitors who only offer the longer-running or less-popular shows online.  The resolution is good and the streaming delay is little to none.  The fullscreen option is truly the full screen, thus making... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
aenich25
Minneapolis, MN



D
this is one of my favorite websites!
a bargain hunter, Every day computer user, daily computer user, a movie lover, into trying new things, an Internet surfer

MAR
3
2008
I watch TV shows all day on this site sometimes! I put it on in a little screen while I am working. It is also very easy to close if say a manager comes by =). It is fun and I can catch up on an entire season in one day. I think they should put more shows up but I bet that will happen soon. I wish they would put the daytime soaps like general hospital because I am not able to watch it everyday and often would like to see it.  It would be great if all of the networks did this. I think this may be where tv is going soon.  It is easy and available whenever you want it without having to have... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
ksnoopm
Hacienda Heights, CA



D
No more missed episodes !
daily computer user, interrested in entertainment sites, into several shows

DEC
18
2007

This is great. I'm following a couple shows that are on at conflicting times.  Now I  never have to wonder what happened on a  show I missed since it's available 24-hours after it airs on TV.  don't have TIVO, so I use this to watch shows I have missed or re-watch episodes that I really enjoyed. It's very user-friendly. so the only complaint that I can think of is having to click back to the program after every commercial.  Luckily, there are limited interruptions, so that's not too much of a bother!
4 star rating
reviewer
bookbag1
Miami Beach, FL



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