Dateline “After – “Dateline” is set to air “After the Flood” on Friday, June 26 at 9 p.m., focusing on eight mothers who lost children during flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas. The episode is part of season 34 and is available to watch on Peacock or through a DIRECTV free trial,
When “Dateline” turns to Camp Mystic. Texas. it does so with a specific kind of attention—the kind that stays after the screen goes dark. On Friday. June 26 at 9 p.m. “Dateline” presents “After the Flood. ” the 28th episode of season 34. taking a look at eight mothers who lost children during the flooding that occurred at Camp Mystic in Texas.
For viewers looking to watch free or catch up on-demand. the episode can be streamed right now through a few options. “Dateline Savannah and Nancy Guthrie” is available to stream along with other prior episodes. and the guide for what’s included in the free-and-subscription lineup centers on DIRECTV and Peacock.
The episode airs on Friday, June 26 at 9 p.m. One streaming pathway is DIRECTV, which offers a 5-day free trial. Another option is Peacock, where the program is available at $8/month, with no free trial listed. Fubo TV is also mentioned—but with a caution: it is currently in a protracted contract dispute with NBC and may not be a valid option to watch when the episode airs.
The “Dateline” lineup around the episode includes notable past coverage. The guide points to “Dateline” specials and stories such as the Kouri Richins special. the Lori Vallow Daybell jailhouse interview. the death of Ashley Schwalm. and “The Terrible Night on King Road.” It also lists other famous episodes available on Peacock. including “The Mystery of Sarah Hartsfield. ” “The Terrible Night on King Road. ” “The Menendez Brothers: Chance At Freedom. ” and “The Night of the Nor’easter.”.
If you’re planning your watch window, the schedule is straightforward: “Dateline” airs new episodes on Fridays on NBC at 9/8c, along with special extra episodes on select Sundays. The episode becomes available the next day after it airs on the Peacock app.
Here’s the schedule and platform setup as presented in the streaming guide:
DIRECTV is listed as a free trial option with a 5-day trial, and Peacock is listed as $8/month with no free trial. A table in the guide lists the streaming service, price, and whether a free trial is available, showing Peacock at $8/month and DIRECTV at $75/month with a 5-day free trial.
There’s also a wider “Dateline” fact that frames why viewers may be searching for the episode so quickly—NBC’s “Dateline” has been on the air since 1992, presented by Lester Holt. The show also features correspondents including Hoda Kotb and Keith Morrison.
The coverage itself—eight mothers connected by the flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas—lands at a moment when viewers may be deciding not just what to watch. but where to watch it. With DIRECTV offering a 5-day free trial and Peacock requiring an $8/month subscription. the choice comes down to timing: whether you want to catch “After the Flood” right as it airs on Friday. June 26 at 9 p.m. or plan to access it the next day on Peacock.
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So it’s free Friday but only if you do the trial thing… got it.
I hate these episodes because it’s always just gonna be rehashing what everyone already knows. But also, eight mothers losing kids at Camp Mystic is just heartbreaking. Is it actually on Peacock live or is it like later? The article was kinda messy.
Wait, “Camp Mystic” sounds like one of those influencer camp things, like the kids were there for social media?? Or am I mixing it up with that other story. Either way, they should’ve released this sooner, not buried it under streaming subscriptions. I’m not paying $8 just to watch sad footage.
DIRECTV free trial, Peacock $8, and Fubo might not work because contract dispute… so basically it’s not free unless you already have the right service. Also June 26 at 9pm—cool, but I swear these dates move around. Anyway, camp flooding stories always make me mad like how does stuff like that even happen and then it’s just an episode about it.