History enthusiasts, take note—Tom Hanks has unveiled a captivating 20-part documentary series on World War II that’s a must-watch.
Available now on the HISTORY website, World War II with Tom Hanks takes a fresh perspective on the global conflict, providing a deeply human narrative on how the modern world emerged from the crucible of war. According to the official press release, this compelling series offers a comprehensive retelling of WWII, featuring seldom-seen archival footage, powerful storytelling, and insights from renowned historians.
New installments of World War II with Tom Hanks are released weekly on HISTORY, and you can also catch the series on Spotify, Philo, and the HISTORY channel’s online platform.
Curious about how to catch the latest episodes live? Here’s your guide.
When Do New Episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks Come Out?
Catch two fresh episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks every Monday night on the HISTORY channel. Upcoming episodes, titled “Guadalcanal” (Episode 6) and “Darkness Falls” (Episode 7), are set to air on Monday, June 8, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET on HISTORY.
Where Can I Watch World War II with Tom Hanks Online?
If you have a cable login, you can watch World War II with Tom Hanks live on HISTORY or the HISTORY website. New episodes are available for next-day streaming on the HISTORY website.
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.
You can also stream HISTORY live with an active subscription to Philo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV’s Orange option. Philo Essential ($25/month) offers a seven-day free trial, and you can also score a free trial through Hulu.
Does YouTube TV Have The HISTORY Channel?
Nope. HISTORY isn’t available on YouTube TV.
Is World War II with Tom Hanks On Amazon?
Individual episodes as well as the complete series are available to purchase on Amazon.
World War II with Tom Hanks HISTORY Release Schedule:
Two new episodes drop Monday nights on HISTORY. As we mentioned above, World War II with Tom Hanks consists of 20 episodes.
- Episodes 6 and 7: Monday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 8 and 9: Monday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 10 and 11: Monday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Episodes 12 and 13: Monday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET
New episodes will continue airing in July on HISTORY.
The next two episodes of World War II with Tom Hanks air Monday, June 8 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on HISTORY.