How Do You Fast Forward on Hulu?
Use the directional pad or fast-forward buttons on a TV remote or the playback options in the Hulu mobile or desktop apps to skip ahead.
Fast Forward From the Hulu TV App
In addition to the fast-forward button, you can use the directional pad on your TV remote to fast forward on Hulu.
Fast Forward on Hulu Mobile and Desktop
Fast-forwarding from the Hulu mobile or web apps offers less control over time increments but can be easier and quicker to use. For example, Hulu on Roku defaults to a rate of x4 (four seconds) on the first tap and increases to x32 (32 seconds) with further presses of the fast-forward button.
Does Hulu Allow You to Fast Forward?
Hulu allows fast-forwarding across all of its plans, though the freedom of what you can skip depends on your subscription. With a Hulu (No Ads) plan, you can fast-forward everything in the streaming library because there are no ads. If you have a Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV subscription, you can fast-forward many on-demand series and movies. Most content from add-on services such as HBO Max or Showtime lacks ads. However, some content outside of the Hulu library comes with ad breaks due to streaming rights restrictions.
How Come I Can’t Fast Forward on Hulu?
Certain content on Hulu comes with ad breaks that aren’t skippable, regardless of whether you have a Hulu (No Ads) or Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV plan. The ads might appear at the beginning of playback or at specific intervals throughout the content. While ycan’tn’t always tell whether a program comes with ads by browsing the title, these helpful clues can alert you to expect ad breaks and fast-forwarding limits:
Any shows on the Hulu No Ads exceptions list include commercials ycan’tn’t fast forward past. Episodes aired that day might not yet be available for ad-free on-demand streaming. Live TV is off-limits to fast-forwarding, no matter your subscription tier.
Can You Fast Forward While Streaming?
You can fast forward while streaming recently aired episodes (usually the day after) and many ad-free movies from the Hulu library. You can also enjoy interruption-free streaming with a no-ads subscription. While you can’t skip ahead when streaming live content, one way to work around fast-forwarding limits on live TV is to upgrade to the Enhanced DVR feature on top of your live TV plan. To do that:
