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The latest CNN Original Series is equal parts history, humor and personal reflection. Timed to the 250th anniversary of the United States, Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose is a documentary-style five-parter exploring topics like the First Amendment, individualism, capitalism, patriotism and the immigrant experience. Throughout the series, the former Late Late Show travels coast-to-coast, examining myth vs. reality with help from some familiar faces: Jay Leno, Tiffany Haddish and Jason Biggs, to name a few. The new show shares a name with Ferguson’s best-selling 2009 memoir.
American on Purpose premieres on Saturday, May 30 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on CNN, and airs over five weeks, concluding on Saturday, June 27. For those without CNN, Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch the series live online. More on Sling’s streaming packages below.
At a Glance: How to Watch Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose
- Premiere date: Saturday, May 30, 9 p.m. PT/ET
- Channel: CNN
- Stream online: Sling TV
- Episode release schedule: Weekly on Saturdays, 9 p.m. PT/ET
- Episode count: Five
How to Stream Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose Online
Premiering on May 30, Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose airs on CNN at 9 p.m. PT/ET for five consecutive Saturdays. For cord-cutters, CNN is available through three of Sling TV’s most popular plans: Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue, with the first two starting at $45.99 per month, and the bundle plan at $60.99 per month. The Orange plan also offers a Sling 1 Day Pass from $4.99 per day. Here’s a quick comparison of each package:
Sling Orange is the best option for sports and family networks, with access to 30-plus live channels including ESPN, Disney Channel and, of course, CNN.
Sling Blue is geared towards news and entertainment, offering 40-plus live channels including Bravo, USA, Discovery and, once again, CNN.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for the Sling Orange & Blue plan, which starts at $60.99 per month, and includes over 50 channels from individual Sling Blue and Sling Orange packages — such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel and Freeform.
Pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.
