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“Dateline NBC” correspondent Blayne Alexander leads an investigation tonight into the mysterious death of Dr. Steven Schwartz, a respected kidney specialist found murdered in his mansion in Florida mansion. Titled “The Death of Dr. Schwartz,“ the episode (season 34, episode 5) airs Halloween night at 9 p.m. Eastern on NBC and several streaming platforms. How can I watch Dateline NBC for free today? Even without cable, “Dateline” fans can stream tonight’s true crime episode on Fubo and DIRECTV using either of their free trial promotions. Unless you cancel before the trial period ends, Fubo includes an additional $30 off your first month, and DIRECTV offers up to $40 off your first month. Sling TV now includes multiple flexible streaming choices. Day Pass for $4.99, Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly Pass for $45.99, and a Season Pass for $199.99 (for five months, then $45.99 monthly). Peacock airs episodes on demand the following day as well. What to expect from tonight’s Dateline episode The case begins with a frantic 911 call from Dr. Schwartz’s wife, reporting a break-in. But when authorities arrive, they discover the doctor dead at the bottom of a staircase, and the scene raises more questions than answers. What initially appears to be a burglary gone wrong quickly unravels into a complex web of secrets, betrayal and a decades-long trail of intrigue that spans continents. Blayne Alexander’s reporting dives deep into the investigation, revealing how inconsistencies at the crime scene led detectives to reconsider their initial theories. The episode explores the relationships and financial entanglements surrounding Dr. Schwartz, painting a portrait of a man whose life was far more complicated than it seemed. The official Dateline NBC trailer teases a suspenseful hour filled with emotional interviews, forensic revelations and the kind of narrative twists that make “Dateline” a Friday night staple for true crime enthusiasts. Best streaming options for “Dateline NBC” Fubo (free trial) DIRECTV (free trial) Sling TV (discounted streaming passes) Peacock TV (low monthly starting price available) About Fubo Fubo, which offers a free trial, has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month; Elite is $89.99; Premier is priced at $99.99. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record games, TV shows, movies 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 Premier for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts. About Sling Sling TV users can get a Day Pass for $4.99; Weekend Pass for $9.99; Week Pass for $14.99; Monthly Pass for $45.99 (and get half off your first month); and Season Pass for $199.99 for 5 months, then $45.99 per month thereafter. 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. About Peacock Peacock features movies, hit television shows, and current NBC programming. It also offers sports coverage for multiple events, including NFL, Big Ten football, Premier League soccer, PGA Tour and more. Catch all the action for $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually.