is there a list that I can look at which shows me what programs are available
for example is the show "Fixer Upper" or "Rehab Addict" or "Pretty Little Liars" available. Obviously, I am not sure how this works.
This dongle is used to stream from services like Hulu, Netflix, HBOGo, MAXGo, etc... so you'd have to have an account with those services. The list of programs you'd have to look for using those services websites (i.e.- HuluPlus.com, HBOGO.com, Netflix.com, etc). Some networks run the content throught the Chromecast without an account. For a list of apps this dongle runs, go to https://www.google.com/chrome/devices/chromecast/apps.html