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The second half of season 5 for Once Upon a Time premieres tonight on ABC and we’ve got some great news for fans. The show has been renewed for another season. Tonight’s episode is titled “Souls of the Departed” and it is the 100th episode of the series. As for what to expect to see tonight, ABC’s official synopsis reads: Emma, Regina, Mary Margaret, David, Robin, Henry and Gold arrive in the Underworld, on a mission to rescue Hook, only to discover that their search will be more difficult than they had anticipated. The inhabitants of the Underworld—all souls with unfinished business and many with quite personal vendettas—hound our heroes at every turn. Meanwhile, in an Enchanted Forest flashback, a familiar face from the Evil Queen’s past returns to present Regina with the perfect birthday gift.
Now that you’re up to speed on tonight’s episode, read on for the rundown on how to watch the show online whether it’s tonight, tomorrow or next year. Below are the available options for streaming the show broadcast online or with an app on various devices — and instructions for how to access the stream.
If You Have Access to a Cable or Satellite Subscription [Select Markets Only]
On the Web:
You can stream the show on the ABC website here at abc.go.com/watch-live. You’ll be prompted to select a cable or satellite TV provider and enter your account information.
The live stream is only available in these markets: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, and San Francisco.
With an App:
You can also stream the show live using the WATCH ABC app. Again, you will need access to a cable or satellite provider account and will be prompted to enter your account info. The live broadcast is only available in these markets: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and San Francisco.
The WATCH ABC app is available for Apple (iOS), Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Xbox 360 and Fire Tablet.
If You Don’t Have Access to a Cable or Satellite Subscription [Select Markets Only]
On the Web:
Viewers in certain United States TV markets can watch the show through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. Sling’s Broadcast Extra package, which includes ABC, is available in the Chicago, Fresno-Visalia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham and San Francisco TV markets.
The service’s Best of Live TV package costs $20 a month. The Broadcast Extra package, which you can add after you’ve created your account, costs an extra $5. But if you’re in one of the TV markets listed above and want to watch the Oscars for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial.
Here’s how to sign up:
1. Click here to create a Sling account.
2. Select the Best of Live TV package.
3. Enter your billing information and create an account. Again: You will not be charged until after you’ve completed the free 7-day trial.
4. Once you’ve created your account, click on the icon next to the “sign out” button in the top-right corner of your screen. Once you’ve clicked on the icon, click the blue “change subscription” link.
5. Click on “Best of Live TV Extras,” then scroll down to the Broadcast Extra add-on and click “add.”
6. Download the Sling app on your computer, and begin watching the show.
With an App:
If you sign up for the free Sling trial and are in the Chicago, Fresno-Visalia, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham or San Francisco TV market, you can watch the Oscars Sling app, which you can download for free in the App store or the Google Play store. There’s also a Sling app for Roku, Chromecast, Nexus player, ZTE and XBox One. Click here for a full list of compatible devices.
The service’s Best of Live TV package costs $20 a month, and the Broadcast Extra add-on costs an additional $5 per month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch the Oscars for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. . You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
Here’s how to sign up:
1. Click here to create a Sling account.
2. Select the Best of Live TV package.
3. Enter your billing information and create an account. Again: You will not be charged until after you’ve completed the free 7-day trial.
4. Once you’ve created your account, click on the icon next to the “sign out” button in the top-right corner of your screen. Once you’ve clicked on the icon, click the blue “change subscription” link.
5. Click on “Best of Live TV Extras,” then scroll down to the Broadcast Extra add-on and click “add.”
6. Download the Sling app in the App store or the Google Play store.
If You Live in a Market Where a Stream Is Not Available
If the options outlined above are not available to you, you unfortunately may not be able to watch the show online or through an app.