Entry of George Washington into New York on November 25, 1783 Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. 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 Related Stories TV Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to Watch 'Sunday Night Football' Online Without Cable for Free TV Sinner vs. Alcaraz Livestream: How to Watch the ATP Finals Tennis Match Online Free Broadcast date: Starting on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. PT/ET Network: PBS Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV watch 'The American Revolution' on DirectV 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. watch 'The American Revolution' on DirectV 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. DirecTV Editors' Choice DirecTV get directv free trial 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. Hulu Best streaming bundle Hulu + Live TV Get 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. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Sunday Night Football Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to Watch 'Sunday Night Football' Online Without Cable for Free tennis Sinner vs. Alcaraz Livestream: How to Watch the ATP Finals Tennis Match Online Free Grey's Anatomy 'Grey's Anatomy' Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis The Simpsons Dan McGrath, Writer on 'The Simpsons' and 'King of the Hill,' Dies at 61 The Valley BravoCon 2025: The Biggest Moments From Day 1 Live Feed Jen Affleck Reflects on Doing 'DWTS' Postpartum and If She Was Overlooked: "I Wish I Did Get Recognized" Sunday Night Football Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to Watch 'Sunday Night Football' Online Without Cable for Free tennis Sinner vs. Alcaraz Livestream: How to Watch the ATP Finals Tennis Match Online Free Grey's Anatomy 'Grey's Anatomy' Star James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis The Simpsons Dan McGrath, Writer on 'The Simpsons' and 'King of the Hill,' Dies at 61 The Valley BravoCon 2025: The Biggest Moments From Day 1 Live Feed Jen Affleck Reflects on Doing 'DWTS' Postpartum and If She Was Overlooked: "I Wish I Did Get Recognized"