Fans were shocked to learn of the passing of actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist Rob Reiner on Dec. 14. Lovers of his career will now be able to look back with love on Reiner’s life thanks to the new special “Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life,” which will air on CBS on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Say goodbye to Reiner in this intimate, carefully crafted special with a subscription to DIRECTV.

How to watch ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’

• When: Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV: CBS
• Stream: Watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know about ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’

What time does ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’ start?

“Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life” will start at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Why do we recommend watching ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’ on DIRECTV?

DIRECTV offers CBS in many different packages, and it even comes with a five-day free trial for all new customers who decide to stream their chosen plan through their own streaming device. CBS is offered in all DIRECTV Signature plans, starting with the ENTERTAINMENT package that currently costs $50 for your first month with a special discount.

CBS is also found in the MySports Genre Pack for $70 per month, or the MyNews pack for $40 per month. Enjoy the channel in any of these packages that makes sense for you, and watch the Rob Reiner special with a five-day free trial with DIRECTV!

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Can you stream ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’ for free?

There are several other services that offer free trials that you can use to watch “Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life” on CBS.

Hulu + Live TV has a three-day free trial for all new customers.

Fubo offers CBS in the Fubo Sports service, as well as its Pro and Elite plans. The streamer’s free trial lasts between one and seven days, depending on numerous factors.

YouTube TV also carries CBS in its base plan, and has a free trial between two and 21 days, again depending on several variables.

The Paramount+ Premium plan includes a live stream of CBS in all markets, and includes a seven-day free trial for all subscribers.

What are allvices you can use to watch ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’?

You can stream “Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life” on DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Of these various choices, we think the best route to go is a subscription to DIRECTV.

You can also stream the special with a subscription to Paramount+ Premium, costing $13 per month.

About ‘Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life’

This special will be packed with footage of Reiner himself, giving his own thoughts on his work in various pieces for CBS News throughout the year. It will look back on some of his most famous films, including his work as a director and his time stepping in front of the camera as an actor.

Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O’Connell, and Mandy Patinkin are among Reiner’s friends who open up in new, emotional interviews about his extraordinary career and legacy in this touching tribute.