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Investigation Discovery‘s The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story is adding a new layer to the 2021 case, claiming a rogue street preacher influenced the mother who drowned her five young children.
The three-part series airs consecutively on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 8-11 p.m. PT/ET on ID, and can be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
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The three-part documentary series premieres consecutively on Jan. 6, 2026, from 8-11 p.m. PT/ET on ID (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Philo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV). Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $29.99 per month
ID is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier.
Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Philo
$25 first month; $33 per month thereafter
Watch the ID channel on Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives.
The streamer is offering $8 off for the first month, and packages are just $33 per month thereafter.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
Investigation Discovery is included in Sling’s Blue Plan (starting at $45.99 per month) as well as Sling’s Orange Plan (starting at $50.99 per month or $4.99 for a 1-Day Pass).
For the best deal, new customers can sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter. Generally speaking, Sling Blue is the best option for sports and family channels, and Sling Orange is the best option for news, entertainment and local channels.
Hulu + Live TV packages comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.