What to watch with Dad: A Father's Day TV Guide

Scrambling to find something special for Dad this weekend? We can’t think of a better excuse to let Dad have full control of the remote for once.

There’s plenty to watch together on Fetch. Whether he’s a sports fanatic, a movie buff or the kind of “I was closing my eyes” Dad who falls asleep after surfing through the TV Guide, we’ve got something for every type of Dad.

Here are our recommendations to help you find what he’ll love to watch this Father’s Day!

Sometimes the best plan is the simplest one: snacks, soft drinks, a comfy couch and a great movie.

Fetch's Movie Box is home to over 50 specially-curated movies ready to watch every month, ad-free and on-demand. This month, we’re featuring personal favourites like Taxi Driver, The Shawshank Redemption and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.

If nothing catches Dad’s eye, explore the Fetch Movie Store. With over 11,500 movies to rent or buy, we’ve got the latest movie releases, blockbusters and old favourites to choose from. So grab the snacks, settle in and press play!

💡 Pro-tip: This weekend, we'll be releasing a specially curated list of Father’s Day movies featuring Top Gun: Maverick, Superman, Mortal Kombat 2 and more! Remember to check it out on your Fetch device this Saturday and Sunday, and have a movie binge with Dad!

And don’t forget to let Dad pick the movie. Yes, even if he chooses something you’ve already seen!

⚽ For the sports-mad Dad

If Dad considers watching sports a legitimate Father’s Day activity, give him a day of sports action!

Beyond the usual free-to-air channels, the Vibe Pack provides access to premium channels including ESPN, ESPN2, beIN SPORTS and the new Unbeaten sports channel with coverage across combat sports, women’s sports and more. You might even be eligible to get it all for $0!* Learn more here.

Fetch also brings streaming apps together through the same TV experience so it’s easier to jump into other services like Stan Sports or Paramount+ without switching platforms.

And if Dad’s got a Fetch Mighty, he can pause, rewind and record live TV with up to 585 hours of recording storage. Because sometimes you need to rewatch that goal or question a referee's decision over and over again.

💡 Pro-tip: Check the TV Guide for up to 2 weeks in advance for your favourite upcoming matches, and set reminders for anything Dad absolutely refuses to miss.

Not every dad wants another action movie. Some would rather learn how Formula 1 cars work, dive into a forgotten part of history or become an overnight expert on an incredibly specific subject.

Meet the Knowledge Pack, a natural fit for Dads who love factual storytelling, news and documentaries about science, history, nature, travel and everything in between.

Featuring premium channels such as Discovery, BBC Earth, CNN International, Curiosity and more, the Knowledge Pack can turn a lazy Sunday into a day of fascinating discoveries for Dad to bring up new facts at the dinner table. You might be eligible to get it for $0*, too! Learn more here.

Want even more documentaries? Check out this month's edition of Fetch Giveaways! Every week, we're giving away a $500** eGift Card and 12 months of MagellanTV. MagellanTV provides thousands of documentaries for your entertainment and learning pleasure. Make it yours now! Learn more about how to win here.

💡 Pro-tip: Pick an episode of documentary on a subject you both know nothing about and see where the rabbit hole takes you. Then, host a gameshow-like pop quiz to test Dad's newfound expertise for some family fun!

We’ve all heard it. Dad picks up the remote, scrolls through the channels, sighs and says the same old thing: There's nothing on. Well, challenge accepted.

The Fetch Smart TV Guide makes finding TV shows easier by bringing live and catch-up viewing together. You can see what’s on, browse what’s coming up to 14 days ahead and even scroll back through the list for up to 48 hours to find anything you missed. Just look for any program marked with the “play” icon.

That could mean catching an international sporting event, discovering a new documentary or finally finding the movie Dad somehow missed the first five times it was on.

But if Dad figures out exactly what he wants, Universal Voice Search makes it even easier. Press the “mic” button to say what you’re looking for and it’ll search across Fetch, live TV, movies and supported streaming apps from one place.

💡 Pro-tip: Universal Voice Search can look for a particular actor, phrase, genre or show, so make Dad the TV announcer for the day. Or simply hand him the remote and prepare yourself for a lot of scrolling! If there's really nothing to watch, play some of our 30+ family-friendly games^ on your Fetch instead.

Can't agree on what Dad should watch? Make Father’s Day a family affair.

Start the morning with the Knowledge Pack to catch up on news or interesting hobbies while everyone wakes up. Once the kids get up, throw on some cartoons from the Kids Pack as breakfast gets sorted.

Then give Dad back his rightful place as remote king for the afternoon and flip the TV Guide back on. It’s time for some live sports action across ESPN, beIN SPORTS, Unbeaten and more.

As the day winds down, gather everyone around for a family movie from either Movie Box, the Movie Store, or head to one of the many available streaming apps for the comfort movie of Dad’s choice.

💡 Pro-tip: Fetch can also show you a list of the best available ways to watch your favourite content, so you spend less time searching and more time watching.

So this Father's Day, skip the pressure of elaborate plans and presents. Put your feet up, pass Dad the remote and find something worth watching with Fetch. We’ve got tons of choices to make Dad’s perfect TV day a little easier!

And if Dad refuses to choose between any of them, get him the whole Fetch experience with a couple of good movies and the Ultimate Pack. The Ultimate Pack combines the Vibe, Knowledge, Variety and Kids Packs all altogether, providing 40+ premium channels and fun for the whole family, while paying far less.

Happy Father’s Day to all Dads! And yes, you can have the remote. Just for today.

Things to Know

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^ Fetch Games only available on compatible Gen 4 and Gen 5 devices.