There are a variety of reasons why everyone should have cable or satellite television. The main reason, however is the number of awesome shows and channels that you miss out one when you don’t have more than free television. The following are the 5 greatest channels you’ll ever watch on cable tv, that are available through Directv, Time Warner, and Dish Network. #1: HGTV also known as Home and Garden Television. HGTV is the greatest thing since sliced bread and has a number of great shows geared towards helping you improve the look and feel of your home and garden. #2: Foodnetwork. Food Network has tons of great shows that will help you to learn to cook like the pros in no time. Chefs like Emeril Lagasse, Paula Dean, and Rachel Ray all have shows on this channel.  #3: The Discovery Channel. Don’t let they day pass you without learning something new. The Discovery Channel will ensure that this never happens to you as you will learn things you never even would have inquired about.

#4: Bravo. This channel is hard to describe because the programming varies quite a bit, but generally speaking it provides the ultimate in reality tv programming. It features everything from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Top Chef, Shear Genius, and New York Prep, to My Life On The D-List With Kathy Griffin, Flipping Out, and The Rachel Zoe Project.  All of these are available through most providers including Direct TV.