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An all-new season of the “90 Day Fiancé” prequel, “Before the 90 Days,” premieres Sunday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. ET, on TLC.
Cord-cutters can watch live and on demand via DIRECTV (5-day free trial) and other streaming services listed below.
Where to watch ‘90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ live and on demand for free
Viewers without cable can stream “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” for free via DIRECTV. The live TV streaming service includes live access to TLC and a 5-day free trial, allowing viewers to watch at no cost.
Philo and Sling also carry TLC, but neither offers a free trial.
What is ‘90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ about?
According to the series’ official synopsis per Philo, “This prequel to TLC’s ’90 Day Fiancé’ — the series about couples who unite in America under a special U.S. visa — tells of how the couples first became acquainted. From the initial in-person meeting to traveling to a faraway country, the stories of these potential spouses-to-be uncover hidden truths, navigate cultural differences and ultimately determine if online romance can lead to true love. The participants overcome various challenges to meet the person they believe is their soul mate, including 20-year age gaps, language barriers, and precarious boat rides down the Amazon River.”
Who are the couples in ‘90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ Season 8?
Jovon, 38 (Alabama) & Annalyn, 38 (Philippines)
Aviva, 26 (Arizona) & Stig, 30 (Belize)
Laura, 47 (Washington) & Birkan, 26 (Turkey)
Emma, 28 (California) & Ziad, 27 (Morocco)
Forrest, 32 (Oregon) & Sheena, 40 (Philippines)
Rick, 52 (California) & Trisha, 25 (Madagascar)
Lisa, 51 (Pennsylvania) & Daniel, 39 (Nigeria)
Elise, 32 (Florida), Returning from “90 Day: Hunt for Love” & Joshua, 39 (Australia)
What are the differences between the streaming services?
DIRECTV – Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts as low as $19.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
DIRECTV
5-day free trial
Get five-day free trial and enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows.
Philo – This is the best name for budget live TV around. You get 110+ channels and unlimited DVR for just $25/month for the first month, followed by $33/month. You won’t find a ton of sports options on Philo, but if you love entertainment and lifestyle channels like Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET, and more, the price can’t be beat.
Read more: Why we think Philo’s free trial on its streaming service is best in class
Philo
$33 $25
Get 110+ channels, including Paramount Network, MTV, BET and more.
Sling – One of the best deals in live TV streaming at just $45.99/month, offering customizable channel lineups for sports, news and entertainment. Now, Sling adds even more value with passes that let you stream live TV without a subscription: just $4.99 for a day, $9.99 for the weekend or $14.99 for a full week. These one-time payments are perfect if you just want to watch a single show, live game or special event. No commitment, no auto-renewal, just affordable access when you need it.
Sling
$60.99 $29.99
Bundle Sling’s Blue and Orange packages and get half off the first month of service.