“Grey’s Anatomy″ is returning to episode 2 its 20th season on Thursday, March 21 at 9 p.m. on ABC. You can watch the series live as it airs on DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo (free trial).
In the second episode, entitled “Keep the Family Close,” Bailey will tell the interns to complete a long list of procedures and tasks before they are allowed to return to surgery.
The long-running medical drama stars Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, and James Pickens, Jr.
Here’s the information you’ll need to watch a free live stream of “Grey’s Anatomy″ online without cable.
How to watch ‘Grey’s Anatomy′ without cable
If you’re a cord-cutter or don’t have cable, you can live stream “Grey’s Anatomy″ on either of the following streaming services:
In addition to ABC, Freeform, ESPN, and the other Disney channels, DIRECTV Stream offers CBS, NBC, and FOX. This sets it apart from most live TV streaming services. On top of that, a subscription gets you access to more than 65 other channels in its base package, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, vh1, and more. The biggest selling point for DIRECTV Stream, however, is that it is the best for live and regional sports coverage. Add that to over 65,000 on-demand titles and its Cloud DVR and you have a diverse, versatile service that can meet any of your streaming needs. The base package costs $64.99 per month, with a wide range of add-on options, and you can try it out with a five-day free trial.
Fubo is considered the ultimate live TV streaming service for anyone seeking to cut the cord. With a subscription, you get access to over 100 channels (depending on your local area), 30 hours of DVR space and tons of on-demand content, mainly featuring episodes of shows that have aired in recent weeks. Fubo has ABC and the ESPN family, too, making it a top option for sports fans. The service costs $74.99 per month, with a range of add-on options, and features a seven-day free trial.
When is ‘Grey’s Anatomy′ on?
“Grey’s Anatomy″ will continue on Thursday, March 21 at 9 p.m. The episode will run until 10 p.m. and will be followed by “Station 19″ and then local programming at 11 p.m.
What channel is ABC?
You can use the channel finder on your provider’s website to locate it: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, Dish.
How to watch ‘Grey’s Anatomy′ online on-demand
If you’re concerned you might miss “Grey’s Anatomy,” you can use the DVR feature of DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial) to record and store the event, along with anything else that airs on ABC. The episode will be available to watch on-demand through the service for a few days afterward, as well.
Here’s a look at an infamous scene from early in the show’s run, courtesy of ABC’s official YouTube channel:
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Joseph Rejent covers TV, writing about live television, streaming services and cord-cutting. He can be reached at jrejent@njadvancemedia.com.