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Tonight’s season 34, episode 9 of “Dancing with the Stars” features a glittering celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary. Airing live at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC, this special “20th Birthday Party Night” marks two decades of sequins, sambas, and star-studded performances since the series first debuted in 2005. YouTube TV subscribers can’t watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ live tonight due to an ongoing contract dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, which owns ABC. However, the Nov. 11 show is available to stream live on multiple free platforms. How can I watch “Dancing with the Stars” for free today? If you can’t watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on YouTube and don’t have cable, season 34 is available to stream for free on Fubo and DIRECTV through either of their free trial promotions. Fubo also includes an extra $30 off unless you cancel before the trial period ends, and DIRECTV offers up to $40 off your first month. Sling TV now has multiple subscription options for new users. Options include Day Passes ($4.99), Weekend Passes ($9.99), Week Passes ($14.99), Monthly Passes ($45.99), and Season Passes ($199.99) for five months (then $45.99 monthly). What’s happening on tonight’s episode? Seven celebrity contestants remain in the competition, each paired with a professional dancer and ready to perform routines inspired by iconic freestyle dances from past seasons. Expect emotional tributes, high-energy choreography, and a nostalgic look back at the show’s legacy. Tonight’s dances include: Alix Earle & Val Chmerkovskiy – Foxtrot to “Singin’ in the Rain” Robert Irwin & Witney Carson – Foxtrot to “Footprints in the Sand” Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas – Argentine Tango to “Cell Block Tango” Dylan Efron & Daniella Karagach – Argentine Tango to “Ain’t No Sunshine” Andy Richter & Emma Slater – Quickstep to “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Elaine Hendrix & Alan Bersten – Salsa to “It Takes Two” Jordan Chiles & Ezra Sosa – Cha Cha to “Get Up” Adding to the excitement, Tom Bergeron, the original host of DWTS who left in 2020, returns as a guest judge. Best streaming options for “Dancing With the Stars” Fubo - Free trial and $30 off your first month DIRECTV - Free trial and $40 off your first month Sling TV - 50% off first month and daily, weekend, weekly, monthly, and season passes More details about streaming options About Fubo Fubo, which offers a free trial, has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month, Elite costs $89.99/month, and Premier is priced at $99.99/month. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid charges. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record TV shows, movies, games and more. About DIRECTV DIRECTV, which also gives customers a free trial, offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment for $69.99, Choice for $84.99, Ultimate for $109.99 and Premiere for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts. About Sling Sling TV offers several pricing options: a $4.99 Day Pass, a $9.99 Weekend Pass, a $14.99 Week Pass, a Monthly Pass for $45.99 (with half off the first month), or a Season Pass for $199.99 for 5 months (then $45.99 per month). You can also subscribe to either the Blue package or the Orange package depending on your viewing preferences. Sling Blue allows up to three streams at a time and Sling Orange allows one stream at a time.