The murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the manhunt that followed has gripped people across the country for the past two weeks, including turning alleged murderer Luigi Mangione into a Robin Hood-style vigilante for some people. On Thursday, Dec. 19, ABC will break down all of the details surrounding the case in “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20.” You can watch the special beginning at 10 p.m. ET with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV

How to watch ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’

• When: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: ABC
• Stream: Watch with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV.
• From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know to watch ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’

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Why we recommend Hulu + Live TV to stream ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’

There are two major reasons why we believe going with Hulu + Live TV to watch “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20” makes the most sense. First and foremost, the platform comes with a three-day free trial. So, you can sign up and stream the special (as well as tons of other titles on broadcast and cable channels) for free through the weekend.

However, the other major reason is that after the special airs on ABC, it will be available to stream on-demand on Hulu, and since Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ are all included in Hulu + Live TV’s bundle at no extra cost, it’s a no brainer in case you want to go back and watch the “20/20” special again.

It also helps that Hulu + Live TV is the cheapest live TV streaming service that has a wide range of channel options. At $83 monthly, Hulu + Live TV is cheaper than DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo, and the same price as YouTube TV, but that service doesn’t offer the benefits of the Disney Bundle. Sling TV is the only similar live TV streaming service that is cheaper than Hulu + Live TV, but it doesn’t offer ABC in every market, making it difficult to recommend in this situation.

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Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 70 channels for $89.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV base plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). Subscribers get free access to Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra charge.

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Where it really separates itself is value. Your subscription doesn’t just cover live TV — it also includes full access to Hulu’s on-demand library, plus bundled subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN Select content at no extra cost. That means you’re getting everything from next-day network TV episodes and Hulu Originals, to Marvel, Star Wars, and live sports content all in one place without juggling multiple bills.

For sports fans, Hulu + Live TV also includes regional sports networks (RSNs) in select areas, a feature many competing services have dropped. That can be a big deal if you’re trying to follow local MLB, NBA, or NHL teams.

The DVR experience is another strong point. Subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to fast-forward through commercials on recorded content — a feature that used to cost extra but is now standard. It’s designed to feel closer to a traditional cable DVR, just without the box.

If you want to customize further, several add-ons are available. You can upgrade to premium channels like HBO, Showtime, or Starz, add an unlimited streams option for households with lots of viewers, or go ad-free on Hulu’s on-demand content (live TV will still include ads).

Overall, Hulu + Live TV is less about being the cheapest option and more about being the most comprehensive. It’s built for people who want live TV, on-demand shows, and bundled streaming services all under one roof — without having to piece everything together themselves.

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Can you watch ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’ for free?

Yes, you can. Hulu + Live TV offers the aforementioned three-day free trial, but it’s not the only streamer with a free trial. DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and YouTube TV all offer free trials, but they vary in length, so be wary. DIRECTV STREAM’s industry-leading trial runs for five days, while Fubo and YouTube TV vary on a number of circumstances.

As The Streamable’s expert David Satin discovered when signing up for the services, figuring out how long Fubo’s trial is — even as you are signing up — can be a bit difficult. Nonetheless, it will be at least one day, with the potential to be as many as seven, depending on a wide range of factors that Fubo does not share publicly.

The YouTube TV trial is said to be “up to two weeks,” but can be as short as two days. So it is difficult to ascertain what you are actually getting before you go through the signup process.

About ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’

It is a crime that has captivated the country. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murder outside his New York City hotel in an act caught on camera. From there, the assassin fled and weaved his way through New York City sparking a manhunt that eventually let to the arrest of former Ivy League honor student Luigi Mangione.

This one-hour special from ABC and “20/20” takes a deep dive into the story, including a minute-by-minute examination of the crime and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero.

In addition to what we have seen play out on TV and social media, the special also provides new details about the hunt for the killer, what may have driven Mangione to murder, and profiles new reporting on the writings found in Mangione’s backpack, what police are calling a handwritten confession criticizing the healthcare system, and the three ominous words written on the shell casings.

What are all of the streamers you can use to watch ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’?

Fortunately for true crime lovers of all kinds, there are seven different streaming services that will stream ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20,’ so you have options to choose from if you don’t already subscribe to any of them. We discussed Hulu+ Live TV and the four free trial options above, but there are other streamers as well.

While Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, it is still one of the best values in streaming. If you act now to watch the Luigi Mangione special when it airs, you can take advantage of Sling’s $40 per month base price before it increases to $46 on Friday, Dec. 20. But that’s not all; Sling is offering new customers 50% off their first month of service, so you can not only watch ‘Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20’ for $20, you will have an entire month of streaming to get you through all of the sports, holiday specials, and TV shows between now and mid-January.

Be forewarned though, Sling does not offer ABC in every market, so double check that your you live in an area that gets ABC through the service before subscribing.

If you are looking to find a long-term streaming service and want to avoid the potential of having to pay more if price hikes strike, then DIRECTV via Internet is your best bet. Packages start as low as $70 per month and come with a two-year price guarantee. This, of course, locks you into a two-year contract, but with prices increasing fairly regularly, it is understandable why this would be an attractive offer to many people.