YouTube TV subscribers lost access to several Paramount Global channels, including CBS, Comedy Central, and MTV, as a result of a carriage dispute that heightens tensions between the companies. On February 13, 2025, roughly 14 million YouTube TV customers found themselves unable to watch their favorite shows on these network channels after negotiations between YouTube TV and Paramount Global failed to produce a new contract. Paramount Global expressed disappointment over the decision stating, ‘YouTube TV has chosen to deny its subscribers access to our networks.’ As a result, iconic programs including ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Survivor,’ and ‘Yellowstone’ have become unavailable for viewers on YouTube TV. Further complicating the situation, social media campaigns emerged from spurned subscribers expressing dissatisfaction over the removal of the channels. The negotiation standoff is notable as it reflects the continuing evolution of content distribution in the streaming era, where customers often face interruptions due to carriage disputes. YouTube TV responded by stating that they were committed to providing the best service while stating, ‘We believe our customers should have access to all major broadcast channels.’ Talks may resume in the upcoming weeks, but no clear resolution or timeline has been established as both parties appear firm in their positions on the matter.
YouTube TV and Paramount Global Reach Tenuous Dispute Over Channel Carriage
