How to Watch the Original ‘Party of Five’

Television is about to get a lot more depressing with Freeform‘s updated spin on a classic drama, Party of Five. But before you learn about the Acosta family and dive into their struggles, how can you watch the original Party of Five? On that front we have you covered.

Created by Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman, the original Party of Five ran on Fox from 1994 to 2000. The drama followed five siblings whose lives were forever altered after their parents tragically died in a car accident. Together they have to learn how to support one another and get through their grief. The original take on the drama was notable for starring Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Now Freeform’s here with a new installment to launch some more careers and make us cry in the process. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Party of Five.

Where Can I Watch the Original Party of Five?

Want to catch up on a classic before you become invested in Freeform’s take on the series? Unfortunately your only option at the moment is to buy the 1994 series. Fox’s Party of Five is available for digital purchase on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.

Is Party of Five on Netflix?

Sadly the answer to that one is no. The 1990s version of Party of Five isn’t on any streaming service, but it is available for digital purchase.

Is Party of Five on Hulu? Is Party of Five on Prime Video?

That’s another big negative. At the moment the original Party of Five isn’t on either Hulu or Amazon Prime Video. But new episodes of the 2020 version of Party of Five will be on Hulu.

When Does the New Party of Five Come Out?

Can’t wait to watch another version of this classic family drama? Don’t worry, you won’t be waiting for long. Freeform’s 2020 version of Party of Five premieres this upcoming Wednesday, January 8 at 9/8c p.m.

Just like the original Fox drama, this new take on the series also focuses on five children who tragically lose their parents. This time it isn’t death that’s separating them from their family. It’s the American government after their parents are deported to Mexico. Until they can find a way to get their parents back into the country, the Acosta children are forced to navigate life on their own.

How to Watch the New Party of Five

If you want to watch this new family-focused tragedy then you’re going to need access to ABC’s Freeform. Thankfully that’s a pretty easy thing to get. You can watch Freeform either through its desktop and mobile versions or through its TV apps. And the best part? You can watch new episodes completely free of charge.

Freeform allows its subscribers to watch new shows and library content for free on its streaming service with commercial breaks. But there’s a fun catch if you use the streaming service enough. Subscribers can earn points watching episodes on Freeform, and those points can be redeemed later to skip commercial breaks. Basically what we’re saying is that you have no excuse not to check out this new take on an old classic.

Where to stream Party of Five