How to Watch & Stream A&E’s ‘Biography: Bret Michaels’ for Free Online

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Want to know the full story behind Poison frontman Bret Michaels‘ legendary life and career? On Sunday, he’s getting the full A&E Biography treatment.

Biography: Bret Michaels debuts Sunday (June 16) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on A&E.

Before the show, viewers can join a Facebook Live session on Michaels’ Facebook page starting at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT. Starting Monday, June 17, the show will be available on demand and on various streaming platforms, including DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling TV and Philo.

The two-hour special offers an in-depth look at the life of the American singer and musician, who rose to become a pop culture icon and philanthropist while fighting Type 1 diabetes. Get ready to get a glimpse into his rise to fame and life challenges, from struggling to keep the band Poison together to his near-death experiences.

“Bret gave us unprecedented access to his private archive and spoke about never-before-revealed topics for the first time with emotion, raw honesty, and a sense of humor,” said Brad Abramson, Vice President, Head of Documentaries at A&E. “The film also includes first-time interviews with his daughters Raine and Jorja. I think his fans will be rocked, shocked, engaged, and inspired by the special.”

Keep reading for details on how to watch and stream from anywhere.

Where to Watch Biography: Bret Michaels Online

A&E is available on DirecTV, Fubo TV, Sling TV, and Philo. Check below to find the best streaming option for you.

DirecTV Stream

Don’t have cable? You can also watch the via DirecTV Stream. New subscribers get a five-day trial when they sign up for any of the four packages. With ABC included in every package, you can enjoy livestreaming Bret Michaels Biography, the NBA Finals, and more from any device of your choice. 

Sling TV

You can stream the Biography: Bret Michaels show on Sling TV. With Sling Orange, you can stream A&E and other channels for $15 for your first month (regularly $40/month). It includes 32 channels with seven exclusive sports and family channels. Sling Blue is $20 for your first month (regularly $45/month), and it also includes A&E and a total of 42 other channels.

Fubo TV

Fubo TV is another affordable option for a live TV streaming service. With a seven-day free trial for new users, you’ll have access to more than 100 channels, including ABC, NBA, NFL, MLB and more. You can get the Pro Plan($79.99/month), Elite Plan ($89.99/month), Premier Plan ($99.99/month) or Latino Plan ($32.99/month).

Philo

Looking for another alternative streaming platform? Philo provides over 80 channels that you can stream for free without needing a credit card. All you need to do is sign up and try it out.

Philo Free Channels includes DVR recording that you can store for up to 30 days at a time. By upgrading to Philo Core for only $28 per month, you gain streaming access to an additional 70+ channels such as A&E, MTV, Lifetime, OWN, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., HGTV, TLC, BET, FYI, WE tv, Logo and Discovery Channel.

DVR recordings can be kept for up to a year with Philo Core. You can supplement your Philo Core subscription with premium content from Starz, MGM+, AMC+ and more.