‘The Mega-Brands That Built America’ season 3 premiere: How to watch, where to stream free

A brand new season of the hit history docuseries The Mega-Brands That Built America premieres on the History Channel Sunday, June 1 at 9/8c.

Cord cutters interested in catching the new season can stream the series through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).

What is The Mega-Brands That Built America about?

For those unfamiliar with the series, The Mega-Brands That Built America details the innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.

The season three premiere episode focuses on technology and delves into some of the biggest names in computers. Viewers tuning in will learn about the head-to-head race that took place to create the first portable computers. Through massive failures, shocking alliances, and the return of an American icon, the first ever handheld device is ushered in.

How to watch The Mega-Brand That Built America season 3

Those interested in streaming the new season can find the series available on Philo, DirecTV and Sling.

Out of the three watch options, Philo is the most affordable at just $28 a month after its free trial concludes.

What is Philo?

Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.

Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).