Hulu adds episode release schedule

Hulu has debuted a long-requested feature--the ability to find out when new episodes of TV shows will be available to stream.

The video site, which is a joint venture of NBC, ABC, and Fox, calls the new feature Coming Soon. It went live Monday.

Hulu's new Coming Soon feature.

(Credit: Screenshot by Harrison Hoffman)

The schedule of when TV shows will be released online has been unclear up until this point, leaving people guessing when an episode will be posted. This new feature solves that problem.

The update includes a few additional features. First, people can choose to get an e-mail reminding them when an episode gets posted. This is definitely helpful for those of us who are forgetful and don't use Hulu's excellent Queue feature. Also, Hulu now lets you place the embed code for an unreleased episode on your blog or Web site. I embedded this week's upcoming episode of "The Office" below to show how this feature looks.

[Frewgle]

Long overdue.

[Super2online]

Hulu has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I'm hoping they join forces with Microsoft and CBC allowing their content to be played on the newest version of Media Center in Windows 7. Media Center with streaming online video (which it never had before) is as close to having a TV tuner built into your computer as I've seen and much more.

[abcd9009]

@Super2online
Don't get attached to Hulu too much. There are rumors that Hulu will soon start charging.

[Tech Diva XXX]

Yeah, I saw that rumor several times. And this makes me wonder if this isn't just a preperation for that. Hook more people into watching, then boom, you gotta now pay!

[karpenterskids]

Once again, Hulu gives us yet another thing we've been wanting.

[gsmiller88]

I prefer Fancast to Hulu. Easier to navigate and it has CBS programming.