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Hit reality survival competition series “Alone” is back for its milestone 10th season, premiering on Thursday, June 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the History Channel.
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the show live or on-demand on DirecTV Stream or Philo TV, which both include History Channel and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’ve cut cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch “Alone” online:
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DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” History Channel is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch “Alone” live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Philo TV
You can watch a live stream of History Channel and 60-plus other TV channels on Philo TV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for Philo, you can watch “Alone” live on the Philo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast (compatible on Android mobile), any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. You can also watch on your computer on the Philo website.
If you can’t watch live, Philo allows you to DVR programs and watch them up to 30 days later. And even if you forget to DVR something, Philo also comes with a 72-hour rewind feature, which lets you to watch most shows on-demand if they have aired in the last three days.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of History Channel and 30-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” or “Sling Blue” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the second-cheapest (behind Philo) long-term streaming service with Lifetime and A&E, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch “Alone” live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of History Channel and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch “Alone” live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
‘Alone’ Season 10 Preview
The History Channel’s hit survival competition series “Alone” is pulling out all the stops for its milestone 10th season as it “pushes a new group of brave participants to the limit.”
This History Channel press release teases:
The contestants tap into their impressive survival skills in a fight to be the last person standing and win the $500,000 cash prize. Dropped in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada – home to vicious predators including territorial black bear, wolves, and moose – the ten survivalists will compete with each other, endure bone-chilling temperatures and face off against some of the largest animals in North America in an effort to last for as long as they can. With just 10 survival items per person and enough camera gear to self-document their experiences, this is the series’ toughest season yet. No camera crews. No gimmicks. “Alone” is the ultimate test of human will.
The season 10 cast members include:
James “Wyatt” Black (50), a business owner from Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Cade Cole (28), a professional hunting guide from Crowheart, Wyoming
Lee Ray DeWilde (59), a pilot from Huslia, Alaska
Mikey Helton (31), a carpenter from Rome, Georgia
Luke Joseph Olsen (39), an entrepreneur and glass artist from Maui, Hawaii
Jodi Rose (45), owner of Wild River Tables from Worland, Wyoming
Ann Rosenquist (56), an off-grid organic farmer from Northern Wisconsin
Melanie Sawyer (54), a living history teacher and founder of Wild Foods from Essex County, New York
Alan Tenta (52), a high school teacher from Columbia Valley, BC, Canada
Tarcisio “Tax” Ramos Dos Santos (35), a direct support professional, musician, and homesteader, from Becket, Massachusetts and Sergipe, Brazil.
Ahead of the premiere at 9 p.m. is the “Before the Drop” special at 8 p.m., which lets viewers meet the 10 survivalists “before they begin their adventure on Saskatchewan’s Reindeer Lake,” plus offers viewers a “behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare for Season 10 of ‘Alone.'”
Then at 9 p.m., the premiere episode is titled “Game On” and its description reads, “Ten new participants compete to win $500,000 in the show’s most remote location yet, northern Saskatchewan; as the survivalists set out into the wilderness searching for food and shelter, one participant makes a costly mistake.”
Then on June 15 comes episode two, titled “Ties That Bind.” Its description reads, “As the survivalists struggle to find their footing, signs of winter’s onslaught motivates them to put their plans into action; some claim their first victories, while one participant grapples an unexpected issue.”
“Alone” airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on the History Channel.