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How to Watch CNN’s Live Broadcast of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ Without Cable

Tonight, George Clooney’s 'Good Night, and Good Luck' becomes the first Broadway show to air live on cable. Here’s how to watch it without cable

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June 7, 2025

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Signage at the hit play "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Broadway at The Winter Garden Theatre on May 29, 2025 in New York City. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Tonight, CNN is set to broadcast the penultimate performance of George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck, live from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre. It will be the first time a Broadway play is televised live. CNN anchors Anderson Cooper and Pamela Brown will lead the live coverage of the five-time Tony Award-nominated play.

At a Glance: How to Watch Good Night, and Good Luck

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“I can’t tell you how exciting it is to do something that’s never been done,” said Clooney in a release. “CNN is the perfect place to bring this story of courage to so many more people than we could have ever hoped. Live TV. No net. Buckle up everyone.”

If you’re looking to watch the Good Night, and Good Luck broadcast, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to stream the George Clooney play online without cable.

How to Stream George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck Online

Cable subscribers can tune into the Good Night, and Good Luck broadcast on CNN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch Good Night, and Good Luck using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel, or on Max or the CNN website.

Here’s a breakdown of pricing and free trial information for the best options:

How to Watch George Cloony’s Good Night, and Good Luck: Stream Online

DirecTV

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➤ Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs
➤ Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options

DirecTV carries CNN in a few of its highly-rated streaming packages, including its new, affordably-priced MyNews plan. This package starts with a five-day free trial and costs $39.99 a month after that. Besides CNN, you’ll get eight-plus essential news channels, including Fox, NBC, CNBC, and Fox News. CNN is also available in DirecTV’s Signature Packages, which offer up to 185+ channels.

How to Watch George Cloony’s Good Night, and Good Luck: Stream Online

Fubo

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➤ Pros: Huge channel lineup, great local coverage, watch on 10 screens
➤ Cons: Pricey

Another great live TV streaming service that carries CNN is Fubo. This service starts with a five-day free trial, and packages start at $84.99 a month. Fubo plans carry 150+ channels, making it a great choice if you’re looking for a comprehensive live TV streaming solution. It offers some great features too, like streaming on up to 10 screens at once.

How to Watch George Cloony’s Good Night, and Good Luck: Stream Online

Max

$9.99

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➤ Pros: Affordable, on-demand content
➤ Cons: Limited live coverage, no free trial

Max will also be showing the live CNN broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck. Max is much more affordable than the above options, with plans starting at just $9.99 a month, but the service does not currently offer a free trial.

When Is George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck Airing on CNN?

CNN will broadcast Good Night, and Good Luck live tonight, Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m. ET.

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