How to Watch ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Online for Free

The spinoff of Hulu's popular reality series is finally here, and we're showing you where to stream it with our favorite free-trial hack

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One of the most talked-about reality TV spinoffs is finally making its way to your screens. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County premieres Thursday, Nov. 12 (Wednesday evening for West Coast viewers), introducing a new cast of nine women, including Jen Affleck (from the original SLOMW series), Bobbi Althoff, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, McCall DaPron, Ashleigh Pease, Salomé Andrea, Madison Bontempo, and Jordan McClanahan.

The series streams exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., though subscribers with eligible bundles can also access Hulu content through Disney+. While Hulu doesn’t offer a standard free trial, there are a couple of other ways to stream the new release for free, including with DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV. We’ll break down both options below.

• Free stream: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV
• Premiere date, time: Thurs., Nov. 12 at 12 a.m. ET/ Wed., Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. PT

Where to Watch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County Online for Free, Stream

If you want to watch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County without paying upfront, you have two options: DirecTV, which offers a five-day free trial on eligible packages, or Hulu + Live TV, which gives eligible new subscribers a three-day free trial.

DirecTV includes access to Hulu through its MyEntertainment Genre Pack and a few of its bigger streaming packages. These subscriptions start with a five-day free trial, giving you a chance to stream the new series without paying upfront.

Disclaimer: The brand notes that the free trial is available to new customers who sign up for residential DIRECTV streaming without leasing a device, such as a Gemini.

Another option is Hulu + Live TV, which bundles Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Select with access to hundreds of live TV channels. Eligible new subscribers can take advantage of a three-day free trial, after which subscriptions start at $99.99 per month.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County Release Date, Details, Cast

Social media is already buzzing about the cast, particularly Affleck (the new Queen Bee), who is currently navigating a very public divorce from her husband, Zac Affleck.

The two have shared videos about their relationship on social media that have amassed millions of views, although some of that footage appears to have since been removed. The series will also feature Aspyn Ovard, another social media star whose current polyamorous relationship has left fans curious about the details of her love life.