ABC’s ‘9-1-1′ midseason premiere: How to watch, where to stream free

A brand new episode of the hit thriller series 9-1-1 premieres on ABC Thursday, March 6 at 8/7c.

The highly anticipated mid-season premiere titled “Sob Stories,” follows the 118 as they respond to a fire at a local animal shelter where the crew must race to evacuate all the animals. Meanwhile, Maddie takes a 9-1-1 call that sets her on a quest for answers.

Where can I watch the new episode of 9-1-1?

Cord cutters who have long since cut ties with basic cable can still catch the midseason premiere of 9-1-1 through Fubo or DirecTV Stream. Both streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before deciding whether they want to commit to a paid subscription.

What is Fubo?

Fubo is a popular streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage, but it also offers users the ability to stream over 100 live TV channels through its base package for just $84.99 a month following its 7-day free trial.

Popular channels available for streaming through Fubo include ESPN, NBC, ABC, CBS, TLC, MTV and more. Subscribers can also enjoy on-demand streaming and useful features such as Fubo’s unlimited DVR feature perfect for recording favorite shows and movies.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo as it offers many of the same channels and features. Users can start streaming with DirecTV Stream for just $86.99 a month after its free trial through the base package which includes over 90 popular channels.

DirecTV Stream also has the Choice package which normally runs for $114.99 a month, but through an ongoing promotion, users can sign up for the package and pay just $89.99 a month for the first three months to access over 125 channels.

Another popular DirecTV Stream plan is the Ultimate plan which normally costs $129.99 a month, but as of now, this plan is also participating in the promotion, so those interested in committing to this plan will pay $104.99 a month for the first three months and can enjoy over 160 channels.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV Stream’s packages can do so here.

What is 9-1-1 about?

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys fast-paced thriller series that gets your heart pounding, 9-1-1 is definitely a show you should add to your watchlist. 9-1-1 follows the lives and careers of first responders including cops, paramedics and firefighters as they work their unpredictable shifts.

The show, which first debuted on screen back in 2018, was created by director and producer Ryan Murphy most well-known for his involvement with hit shows like Glee, American Horror Story and Lone Star.

Starring Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Aisha Hinds, Connie Britton, Jennifer Love Hewitt and more, this fast-pace drama has been keeping audiences on the edge of their seat since the start.

Catch new episodes of 9-1-1 every Thursday on ABC at 8/7c.