When and Where to Stream ‘Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ Online

Former Drake & Josh star Drake Bell and other former child actors are opening up about the abuse, sexism and racism they faced while working on Nickelodeon’s TV series.

Airing tonight on Investigation Discovery (ID) and streaming on Max, Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a four-part docuseries will investigate toxic environment claims on ’90s sets run by Dan Schneider, who created Nickelodeon hit programs like The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious and Sam & Cat, and who helped launch the careers of Kenan Thompson, Amanda Bynes, Victoria Justice, Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy and others.

At a glance: How to watch Quiet on the Set online

When Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET

Watch on cable TV Investigative Discovery (ID)

Stream online Max

The docuseries will see Bell speak out for the first time about his former dialogue coach Brian Peck, who spent 16 months in prison in 2004 after being convicted of committing a lewd act against a child and oral copulation of a person under 16.

Former All That cast members Bryan Hearne, Katrina Johnson, Giovonnie Samuels and Kyle Sullivan and director Virgil Fabian will “pull back the curtain on the culture on set of the beloved teen sketch series,” while The Amanda Show writers Jenny Kilgen and Christy Stratton “expose allegations of a toxic and sexist environment.” The docuseries will also feature former Double Dare host Marc Summers, Zoey 101‘s Alexa Nikolas and other cast, crew and parents of child actors.

Below, find out how to stream Quiet on the Set online with and without cable, including for free.

Watch Quiet on the Set Online: Air Date and Time

Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of TV will comprise four episodes that will air on Investigation Discovery (ID) and stream simultaneously on Max on Saturday, March 17 on Sunday, March 18 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET both nights.

How to Stream Quiet on the Set Online

Quiet on the Set is available to stream on Max or on live TV cable services that carry ID, such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Philo and Sling. You can also watch online at Investigationdiscovery.com by logging in with your TV provider credentials.

New and eligible returning subscribers can save up to 40 percent for one year of Max with the streamer’s latest deal when they pre-pay for an annual plan. Through April 14, pay only $69.99 for the first year of Max with ads (regularly $99.99 annually or $9.99 per month), $104.99 for the ad-free Max plan (reg. $159.99 per year or $15.99 per month) or $139.99 for the Max Ultimate ad-free tier (reg. $199.99 annually or $19.99 monthly).

Max subscriptions include streaming on up to two devices and full HD video quality, and the ad-free plan also offers 30 downloads. The Ultimate Ad-Free package includes streaming on up to four devices, 4K Ultra HD video streaming, Dolby Atmos audio when available and 100 downloads.

Want to watch the Quiet on the Set docuseries on Max for free? Though Max doesn’t offer a free trial, Prime Video has a seven-day free trial for the Max channel, which costs $9.99-$15.99 per month in addition to the Prime or Prime Video membership fee.) DirecTV Stream also has a free two-month trial for the Max add-on; after that, the subscription auto-renews at $15.99 per month in addition to DirecTV’s monthly fee ($69.99 and up). Learn more here.

Cord-cutters who already have a preferred streaming service can add Max’s channel to existing subscriptions of DirecTV Stream (which has a free two-month trial to Max for a limited time), Hulu or Prime Video. Max add-ons are $9.99-$15.99 per month in addition to each platform’s base plans. Hulu starts at $7.99 per month, while Prime Video is $8.99 per month or free for Prime members.

Below, learn more about how to watch the Investigation Discovery (ID) channel online, including for free.

DirecTV DirecTV Stream Packages from $69.99 per month

DirecTV Stream is one of the best options for watching the ID channel and others online. New subscribers can watch the Quiet on the Set docuseries free when they sign up for DirecTV’s five-day trial. Packages start at $69.99 per month for the Entertainment plan, which includes more than 75 other channels, including ABC, CNN, Discovery, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and others. Other tiers offer over 105-150 channels, with prices ranging from $84.99 to $159.99 per month.

For a limited time, new subscribers can also earn up to a $200 Visa gift card; learn more here.

Fubo Fubo Watch ID and over 180 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $79.99 monthly for the Pro package. The online TV streaming service offers a seven-day trial for new subscribers, so you can technically watch Quiet on the Set online for free during that period.

Other plans include the Elite package (255 channels for $89.99 monthly) and the Premier tier that comes with 264 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $99.99 monthly. You can also record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football) to watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.

Hulu Hulu + Live TV Packages from $76.99 per month

Watch the ID channel on Hulu + Live TV ($76.99 and up monthly). Available with or without ads, Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ and includes 75 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels, you’ll also get access to live sports events on ESPN+, like UFC Fight Night, PGA golf, soccer and baseball.

Hulu + Live TV does not currently offer a free trial.

Philo Philo Watch Quiet on the Set on the ID channel for free with a seven-day free trial to Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives that offers more than 70 entertainment-focused networks.

It has the edge when it comes to inexpensive streamers because of its low price; wide range of channels, like A&E, Comedy Central, MTV and HGTV; unlimited DVR and over 70,000 on-demand titles in their streaming library.

Sling Sling Watch the Investigation Discovery channel on Sling‘s individual Orange and Blue plans or the combined Orange & Blue package. The live TV streaming service is on sale for half off of your first month, so you can watch for $20 and up during your first month and then $40 and up monthly afterward.