Estranged families of inmates attempt to repair relationships in the all-new docuseries, “Family Lockup,” premiering Thursday, August 21 (8/21/2025), at 10 p.m. ET on A&E.

Cord-cutters can sign up for streaming services like Philo (free trial) , DirecTV (free trial) and other services listed below to watch the premiere live and on demand. Stream Free on Philo

Where to watch ‘Family Lockup’ live and on demand for free

Viewers without cable can stream “Family Lockup” live or on demand for free using several streaming platforms that carry A&E, including Philo (free trial) and DirecTV (free trial) .

Sling with Discovery+ also carries A&E. Get Discovery+ free for 7 days with a Sling subscription. Streaming service Free trial Promo Price (monthly) Philo Yes - 7 days N/A $28 Dire

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