# The CW

> Watch all your favorite CW shows!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cw.fullepisodes.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cw.fullepisodes.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cw.fullepisodes.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The CW Network
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 21,999,312
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (372,523 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.34.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2012-03-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cw.fullepisodes.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.cwtv.com](https://www.cwtv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/](https://cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The CW extension lets you stream the latest episodes, full CW series, movies, and live sports on any device without a cable subscription.

Key features include new episodes the day after broadcast, binge-worthy series like 90210 and Runaways, a growing movie catalog, CW Sports options (NASCAR, PAC-12 football, WWE NXT), 24/7 channels, and My CW watchlists so you can pick up where you left off across devices.

## Rankings

- #6,978 — Overall
- #104 — Entertainment (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.cw.fullepisodes.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, The CW app is free and offers on-demand CW shows, but user feedback is dominated by ads and stability problems. While some users have a positive experience, frequent crashes, constant ad breaks, and login/playback errors hinder viewing, with occasional device compatibility issues.

### Pros

- Free to use with no subscription or TV provider required
- On-demand CW shows with up-to-date episodes; watch on your own schedule
- Chromecast streaming works when the app is functioning

### Cons

- Excessive, repetitive ads with long ad breaks; ad skipping often ineffective
- Frequent crashes and stability issues (force closes, app not starting)
- Playback errors and login/verification problems (error codes, cannot log in)
- Device/tablet compatibility issues and occasional inability to sign in

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