Watching network shows?

Long time cable subscriber that has been tempted to cut the line for years, but now I think I'm gonna do it - thanks TWC. I have a basic understanding of Apple TV, but I'm a little confused as to what is actually available to me if I switch. Here are things I'd like to watch, if possible. And if possible, for the series, I'd like to watch it while the series is active and not a year later when available on Netflix or whatever.
Network shows like those on NBC, CBS, etc. For example, shows like Under the Dome. It's currently on CBS - would I be able to watch that *now*, or wait for it to be available later?
Sports - this sort of goes along with the above, but for sports that are on "regular" channels like NBC - would I be able to get those live?
Cable channels - ESPN, AMC, etc. ESPN is obvious because of sports. AMC has some great series - again, would I a) be able to get it and b) watch these series now or wait for Netflix or something?
Pay channels on cable - HBO, Showtime, etc. Are these available?
For now, one last question - if I want to check out what is available, should I be looking at iTunes and Hulu? Anything else available?
Sorry for so many questions, but I want to get everything in order - I'm ready to make the switch. Convince me.

cyberpac9 wrote:
I noticed CBS, AMC and Showtime are not listed - does this mean they are not available?
It looks like Hulul would allow to watch the current season, if the channel is available. I'm guessing Live Sports on NBC - is that available via Hulu?
That would be something to investigate with Hulu, but I do not beleive so.
Whiule I admire your attempts to "cut the cord" (I'm in a slow weaning process my self), you really cannot do that right now and still expect to ge the same programing in real time, or even near real time, fashion. The day may come, but not quite yet. If you cut the cord now, you will have to sacrifice some of that program availablity.

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