Lifetime
The latest true crime movie coming to TV is “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias,” premiering Saturday, January 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime.
If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the show on DirecTV Stream or Philo TV, which both include Lifetime and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” online:
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DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Lifetime 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 “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” 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 Lifetime 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 “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” 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 Lifetime 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 you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” 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 Lifetime 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 “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” 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).
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Lifetime and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. It doesn’t come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, 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 Vidgo website.
‘Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias’ Preview
In 2008, Jodi Arias was arrested for the murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, who was stabbed 27 times and shot in the head. The trial began in late 2012 and in May 2013, Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder despite her assertion it was self-defense. She was eventually sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. She is currently housed at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Perryville, Arizona.
In 2013, Lifetime aired a TV movie about the murder and the trial called “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret.” Now 10 years late Lifetime is airing a sequel called “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias.”
The Lifetime description reads:
In this follow-up to one of Lifetime’s most successful true crime movies, “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret,” we will see a whole new side of the infamous murderess and the story that has captivated the world for nearly a decade. Celina Sinden stars in the new movie, “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” as Jodi, who has just been arrested and sent to prison while she awaits trial for murdering her boyfriend, Travis Alexander.
When she arrived in jail, Jodi charms her way through prison and befriends a couple, Donavan Bering and Tracy Brown. The three inmates became inseparable, Donovan and Tracy doing anything and everything Jodi asked — even letting the murderess tattoo her name on one of them. Donovan was released from prison as Jodi’s trial drew near and agreed to be Jodi’s mouthpiece, posting on her social pages and defending her friend to the world. But when the details of the case and Jodi’s story were no longer adding up and Donovan refused to continue to do her former friend’s bidding, Jodi’s vengeful side emerged.
“Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” is part of Lifetime’s “Ripped From the Headlines” slate for early 2023 that also includes:
- “How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story,” about a novelist convicted of killing her husband, starring Cybill Shepherd and Steve Guttenberg, which premiered January 14.
- “Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias,” starring Celinda Sinden, following the convict and the havoc she wreaked while in prison is premiering Saturday, January 21.
- “Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini,” the story of a young mother of two who disappeared while jogging near her home, starring Jaime King premiering Saturday, January 28.
- “Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation,” starring Jennifer Grey as a fitness and diet guru who called herself God’s prophet, premiering Saturday, February 4.
“Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias” premieres Saturday, January 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on Lifetime.