Courtesy of Investigation Discovery 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 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. stream free with directv 5-day trial At a Glance: How to Watch The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story Related Stories Lifestyle Twice's World Tour Heads to North America -- Here's How to Save on Last-Minute Tickets TV How to Stream the 2026 Critics Choice Awards and Red Carpet Online Premiere: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 8-11 p.m. PT/ET Channel: Investigation Discovery (ID) Stream online: DirecTV, Philo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV get directv 5-day free trial How to Watch The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online 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 Directv free trial 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 Philo $25 first month; $33 per month thereafter Get Philo 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 Sling Half off first month for select plans Get Sling 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 Hulu + Live TV Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ Watch ID for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Hulu + Live TV packages comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissy Teigen Set as Judges for Netflix's 'Star Search' The Pitt How Katherine LaNasa Finally Broke Out in 'The Pitt' trailers Mia McKenna-Bruce Plays Agatha Christie Sleuth in Netflix's 'Seven Dials' Trailer Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Breakout Connor Storrie to Make Late Night Debut on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Representation 'Heated Rivalry' Star Connor Storrie Signs With CAA (Exclusive) Tomb Raider Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' Cast Adds Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Bill Paterson and More Live Feed Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chrissy Teigen Set as Judges for Netflix's 'Star Search' The Pitt How Katherine LaNasa Finally Broke Out in 'The Pitt' trailers Mia McKenna-Bruce Plays Agatha Christie Sleuth in Netflix's 'Seven Dials' Trailer Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Breakout Connor Storrie to Make Late Night Debut on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Representation 'Heated Rivalry' Star Connor Storrie Signs With CAA (Exclusive) Tomb Raider Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' Cast Adds Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Bill Paterson and More