How to watch ‘FBI True’ airs for free on CBS on Tuesday, October 17

CBS will air another episode from the “FBI True” documentary series on Tuesday, October 17 at a special shortened broadcast time of 10:30 p.m. ET/9:30 p.m. CT online.

For those without cable who want to watch episodes as they air, they can do so for free through FuboTV and DirecTV Stream. Both platforms offer free trials for new users.

Those who want to watch the documentary series can also watch it for free by subscribing to Paramount+, which offers a seven-day free trial.

Paramount said the series “takes viewers inside the most important and surprising cases in FBI history through the eyes of the agents who were there.”

“Each week, ‘FBI True’ will introduce audiences to brave agents who took enormous personal risks while on duty,” Paramount added. “Each episode will focus on one or two cases where agents must make urgent decisions that leave lives hanging in the balance.”

According to Paramount, the next episode is about the “Golden State Killer” case, said to be “one of the most notorious serial murder cases in American history.”

In the episode, Paramount says that “the FBI worked with local law enforcement in California to try to capture the so-called ‘Golden State Killer,’” adding that “In a long-running case four decades, the authorities had to resort to unprecedented use of family secrets. DNA data to find the person responsible for 13 murders and 51 sexual assaults.”

How can I watch “FBI True” on CBS for free without cable?

The docuseries is available to watch via FuboTV or DirecTV Stream. Both offer free trials for new users. Those who want to watch the film can also watch it for free by subscribing to Paramount+, which offers a seven-day free trial.

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV is the leading live internet TV service, offering more than 100 channels, such as sports, news, entertainment, and local channels.

What is DirecTV Stream?

The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including live streaming of the best content and on-demand, starting with over 75 live TV channels. DirecTV also offers a free trial for any plan you sign up for.