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How to Watch New Episodes of ABC’s ’20/20′ Online Without Cable

From hard-hitting news, to true crime finds and exclusive interviews, here's how to watch new episodes '20/20' online if you've cut the cable cord

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January 25, 2024

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Quick Answer: Watch new episodes of 20/20 with a live streaming service like DirecTV Stream or fuboTV, which come with free trials. Previous episodes also available on Hulu after they air.

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ABC’s news program 20/20 is now in its 46th season, featuring hard-hitting investigative reports along with stories of true crime mysteries that will leave you speechless. It’s been one of the longest running long-form news series of all time, and after 45 years, the award-winning program anchored by David Muir is still going strong.

As the news program continues to be a major fixture of ABC’s TV schedule, you may be wondering how to catch up with the latest episodes of 20/20 as they air live, and how you can still watch it even if you don’t have cable. If you want to watch 20/20 online free, whether it’s the latest exclusive interview, like Gypsy Rose: The Next Act (a two-hour special focusing on Blanchard’s life after prison), or past seasons, we’re here to help you with this guide — here’s what you need to know.

How to Watch 20/20 Online Free

New episodes of 20/20 air on Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT on ABC. If you want to watch 20/20 live on Friday (and for free), you can easily do it with a free trial to a live TV streaming service that carries CBS, such as DirecTV Stream or fuboTV. However, if you’ve fully cut the cord in favor of streaming, Hulu + Live TV gives subscribers the ability to watch their local ABC affiliate channel live and stream old episodes from previous seasons online.

Watch 20/20 on DirecTV Stream

One of the best ways to watch 20/20 live is with DirecTV Stream. The streaming service includes a five-day free trial, and comes with access to multiple local stations like CBS, NBC, CNN, including ABC. A DirecTV Stream Entertainment + Sports Pack gets you instant access to 20/20 on CBS and starts at $69.98 a month for two months, then goes up to $94.98 a month after that.

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Watch 20/20 on fuboTV

Another way to watch 20/20? Sign up for a fuboTV subscription. After a 7-day free trial, plans start at $79.99 a month for your first month. From there, subscriptions go up to $99.99 a month. Cord-cutters will get access to ABC, and other entertainment channels such as Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, TV Land, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, and more.

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Watch 20/20 on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch everything from news programs like 20/20 to live TV events with Hulu + Live TV. Plans start at $76.99 a month, and they also come with ESPN+ and Disney+. You’ll get access to over 90 channels, including entertainment channels and local TV on CBS, NBC, and yes, ABC.

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How to Stream Past Seasons of 20/20 Online

If you want to watch 20/20 on demand, Hulu is a great option — full episodes are available on the streaming platform after they air on Fridays on ABC for all subscribers, and you can catch episodes and exclusive interviews from past seasons on the streamer, too. With your subscription, you’ll also have be able to watch Hulu original series, such as The Bear and Death and Other Details.

Hulu’s 30-day free trial will not only get you instant access to 20/20, but to all of Hulu’s programming. Plus, you can bundle both Hulu and Max services to receive both programs for free for a month.

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The free trial comes with both the base plan at $7.99/month and the ad-free plan for $17.99/month. Once the month ends, you’re prompted to opt out of your subscription or continue. Currently, both plans come with two user activation and up to six profiles for family and friends to share.

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