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After his previous film about Leonardo da Vinci, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns turns his attention to the beginning of the United States of America in The American Revolution. Co-directed by Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt, the six-part 12-hour documentary miniseries takes a deep dive at the event leading up to the American Revolutionary War, its aftermath and the birth of a nation.
Premiering on Sunday, Nov. 16, The American Revolution airs on PBS with a start time of 8 p.m. PT/ET.
At a glance: How to watch The American Revolution online
- Broadcast date: Starting on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Network: PBS
- Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV
Watch the official trailer for The American Revolution below and keep reading to find out how to watch the six-part documentary miniseries online.
How to Watch The American Revolution Online
The American Revolution starts on Sunday, Nov. 16 and airs one part every evening until Friday, Nov. 23 on PBS. It starts at 8 p.m. PT/ET on six consecutive nights.
The best ways to watch online for free is on PBS.org with your local affiliate station, or with DirecTV’s five-day free trial.
How to Watch The American Revolution Without Cable
Since The American Revolution broadcasts on PBS, it’s streamable on web-based streaming cable services, some of which even offer free trials —including DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.
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DirecTV
Watch The American Revolution with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer PBS, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.
The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days, but that’s more than enough time to watch online. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting as low as $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the “Entertainment” package with the streamer’s current deals.
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Hulu + Live TV
To watch The American Revolution online on PBS, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option with plans starting at $64.99 per month for the first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterward). Additionally, the streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — including AMC, BET, CNN, Discovery Channel, E!, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, FX and others.
It also comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
How to Watch The American Revolution With Cable
The American Revolution airs on PBS. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on PBS.org or the PBS mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services.