MTV is one of the most well known channels around for accessing music and reality television. It launched on August 1, 1981 and was tested in December 1977 as Sight on Sound. Originally, it was known for broadcasting music videos and similar with hosts called video jockeys. These days, however, it is more recognisable as a brand which provides reality programming that brings in a demographic which is predominantly teenagers and young adults. Its sister channels include MTV2, MTV Tres, MTV Live, MTV Classic, MTVU, MTV Base and MTV Base Africa.

Some of the most popular shows which have aired over the years include:

• Awkward
• Catfish: The TV Show
• Teen Wolf
• Skins
• Teen Mom
• The Hills
• Ex On The Beach
• Jersey Shore
• The Shannara Chronicles
• 16 and Pregnant
• Pimp My Ride
• MTV Cribs
• Geordie Shore
• Beavis and Butt-Head

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fuboTV

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• Focuses on sports, with a generous channel offering