Where to watch the premiere of Mary Cosby’s The Cult of the Real Housewife for free without cable

One of reality TV’s biggest scandals is getting its own three-part docuseries.

“Cult of the Real Housewife” unpacks the allegations against The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and her church, premiering Thursday, January 1 at 8:00 PM ET on TLC.

Cord cutters can watch live and on demand via DIRECTV (5-day free trial) and other streaming services listed below.

Where to watch ‘Cult of the Real Housewife’ live and on demand for free

Non-cable viewers can stream “Cult of the Real Housewife” for free. DIRECTV. Live TV service includes live access to TLC aa 5-day free trialallowing viewers to watch for free.

Phil and Sling they also carry TLC, but neither offer a free trial.

All episodes will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.

What are the differences between streaming services?

DIRECTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows as soon as they air. Included: unlimited DVR cloud storage so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from anywhere. DTV starts as low as $19.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you purchase their customizable genre packs.

Phil – This is the best name for cheap live tv. You get over 110 channels and unlimited DVR for just $25/month for the first month, then $33/month after that. You won’t find a lot of sports options on Philo, but if you like entertainment and lifestyle channels like Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET and more, the price can’t be beat.

Read more: Why we think Philo’s free trial on its streaming service is the best in class

Sling – One of the best deals in live TV for just $45.99 per month, offering customizable channel lineups for sports, news and entertainment. Now, Sling adds even more value with subscriptions that let you stream live TV without a subscription: just $4.99 a day, $9.99 a weekend, or $14.99 a week. These one-off payments are perfect if you just want to watch one show, live game or special event. No commitments, no automatic renewals, just affordable access when you need it.

What is “The Cult of The Real Housewives” About?

According to the official docuseries synopsis for Phil“The Cult of the Real Housewife is a three-part TLC documentary that investigates allegations of spiritual and financial misconduct surrounding The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and her church, Faith Temple Pentecostal Church. The series examines the history of the church, the controversial transfer of leadership to Mary’s husband, Robert Cosby Srdal, and the ensuing scandal.”