On January 1, 2026, sweep away the confetti, throw away those empty champagne bottles, and get ready to laugh with six hours of The Carol Burnett Show on FETV. The groundbreaking comedy series joins the channel’s lineup next year, and to get things started, the channel will be airing non-stop episodes of the classic sketch show from 2pm to 8pm EST. The show will then join the channel’s ongoing schedule, airing daily at 12:50 am EST.

How did The Carol Burnett Show get on the air?

The Carol Burnett Show first debuted in 1967, and according to Burnett, it came to be due to a contract clause no one had ever expected her to exercise. After years of Broadway success, specials, and roles in variety shows alongside talents like Bob Newhart, Burnett was given a 10 year contract with CBS with an unusual stipulation: if she decided, within five years of signing the contract, that she wanted to star in 30 one-hour variety specials, she could. Shortly before the end of that five-year period, Burnett and her then-husband, TV producer Joe Hamilton, decided to the option to have her own show, and The Carol Burnett Show was born. The show ran for 11 seasons, led to spinoffs including Mama’s Family, and jumpstarted the career of Vicki Lawrence.

Where can you watch The Carol Burnett Show?

After the January 1 marathon, which begins at 2pm EST, the show will air daily on FETV, beginning on January 3, 2025, at 12:50 am EST. Use FETV’s channel finder to see where its airing in your area.

If you’re unable to catch it while it airs, The Carol Burnett Show is also streaming for free on Tubi and Pluto TV.