TL;DR: NBC’s Dateline revisits the shocking Sandra Galas case in “The Other Side of Paradise” tonight, Friday, Aug. 28, at 10 p.m. ET. Cord-cutters can watch live and on demand for free through trial offers from DIRECTV (5 days) and Fubo.

A Hawaii father’s decade-long fight for justice takes center stage on “Dateline NBC” tonight.

The long-running true crime series will air “The Other Side of Paradise” on Friday, Aug. 28, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Reported by veteran “Dateline” correspondent Keith Morrison, the episode examines the 2006 murder of Sandra “Sandy” Galas in Kauai, Hawaii, and the years-long effort to hold someone accountable for her death.

Don’t have cable or an over-the-air antenna? New customers can watch “Dateline” for free with DIRECTV’s 5-day trial through its signature packages and eligible genre packs, or Fubo’s free trial, which both include NBC access.

‘Dateline: The Other Side of Paradise’ streaming overviewDate: Friday, Aug. 28Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PTChannel: NBCStreaming: DIRECTV (5-day free trial), Fubo (free trial), PeacockHow to watch ‘Dateline: The Other Side of Paradise’ for free tonight

If you don’t have cable, you can watch “Dateline: The Other Side of Paradise” live on NBC through streaming services that offer free trials. DIRECTV includes a 5-day free trial, while Fubo also offers a free trial. Both carry local NBC stations in most markets and let eligible new subscribers watch the episode live at no cost. Cancel anytime.

The episode also streams on Peacock, which you can try free for 2 months with DIRECTV’s Movie Extras add-on or bundle with Apple TV for $14.99/month, and get more than 30% savings compared to subscribing to each service separately.

What is ‘Dateline: The Other Side of Paradise’ about?

Tonight’s episode follows the haunting case of Sandra “Sandy” Galas, a 27-year-old Hawaii woman who was found strangled to death inside her car in the garage of her home in the town of ‘Ele’ele on Jan. 25, 2006.

Investigators initially focused on two possible suspects: Sandra’s estranged husband, Darren Galas, and her boyfriend, Ryan Shinjo. While suspicions quickly formed, authorities lacked enough physical evidence to move the case forward, and the investigation stalled for years.

At the heart of the story is Sandra’s father, Larry Mendonca, who refused to let the case be forgotten. He spent nearly a decade pushing investigators, gathering information, and keeping public attention on his daughter’s unsolved murder.

The breakthrough eventually came through a combination of advancements in DNA technology and renewed investigative efforts. Detectives revisited evidence, uncovered records showing Sandra feared her estranged husband, and developed a stronger case years after the killing. Rather than going to trial, Darren Galas ultimately entered a no-contest plea to first-degree assault causing serious bodily injury. In 2018, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

‘Dateline: The Other Side of Paradise’ trailer