DirecTV is Offering a Free Preview of Showtime This Labor Day Weekend

*Update September 2, 2023 – DirecTV will be offering an HBO and Cinemax free preview September 15-18, 2023.

DirecTV subscribers can catch a free preview of Showtime this Labor Day weekend – August 31, 2018 – September 3, 2018.

All you need to do to take advantage of this free weekend of Showtime is tune to channels 545-557 (may be different for some subscribers) and enjoy.

You should also be able to view the Showtime preview via the DirecTV App and at directv.com if you’re using a mobile device.

Showtime FreeView

During this free preview of Showtime, you can catch a variety of movies, series, comedy specials, and documentaries, a few of which include:

• Patriot’s Day
• Baby Driver
• The Girl on the Train
• Shameless
• The Fourth Estate
• Who Is America

And, if you have a DVR, you can record as many free preview programs as you like to watch at a later date.  Just because the free preview ends, doesn’t mean your recorded movies/shows go away.  Once recorded, you have them saved until you delete them.

Wrap Up

Enjoy all Showtime has to offer this Labor Day weekend, absolutely free thanks to DirecTV’s free preview.

While this post is specific to DirecTV there are many other pay-TV providers giving subscribers a free preview of Showtime, too.

Providers include Cox, Dish, U-verse, Sling, and Xfinity to name just a few.

So if you know someone who isn’t a DirecTV subscriber, let them know they may be getting a free preview of Showtime this weekend, as well.

And don’t forget to DVR free preview programs you want to see, but just don’t have the time to sit and watch this weekend, for your future viewing pleasure.

Gotta love these free previews!

Reduce Your DirecTV Bill

A quick aside:  If you’re a DirecTV subscriber and you feel your monthly bill is a little too high, be sure to read our piece “Lower Your DirecTV Bill with These Tips.”  You just might be able to save a significant amount on your entertainment costs.