You can watch The Turpins: A New House of Horror – A Diane Sawyer Special Event in the following ways right now:

Where to watch (US)

  • Live broadcast:
    • ABC, on its prime-time schedule (premiered Tuesday, Feb 3, 10–11 p.m. Eastern, and may re-air in the same slot or as a special repeat).
  • Next‑day streaming (on demand):
    • Disney+ (under the ABC News / documentary or specials section).
* **Hulu** (as an ABC News Studios special; available after the ABC airing).
  • Live TV streaming with trials (if you don’t have cable):
    • DirecTV Stream – carries ABC; offers a free trial for new users, so you can watch the special live or record it via DVR.
* **FuboTV** – also carries ABC with a free trial option and cloud DVR.

* **Sling TV** – includes select ABC markets and packages (no free trial at the moment, but works if ABC is in your area).
  • Outside the US:
    • You generally need access to Disney+ or Hulu in a supported region , or to an ABC-feed via an online TV provider; some guides suggest using a VPN to appear in the US if your region lacks access, but availability depends on local streaming rights.

Quick context about the special

This Diane Sawyer event revisits the Turpin siblings’ case years after their 2018 rescue from severe abuse, focusing on what happened to them in the foster system and how several of them are trying to rebuild their lives. The tone is very heavy, dealing with abuse and trauma, so it may be emotionally difficult to watch and may not be suitable for younger viewers or anyone sensitive to these themes.

Forum & trending discussion angle

  • True‑crime and survivor‑stories communities are actively discussing the special, especially:
    • How the Turpin siblings describe “a new house of horror” in foster care rather than safety after rescue.
* Criticism of child‑welfare agencies and questions about how such failures could happen after such a widely publicized case.
  • Threads on Reddit’s true‑crime spaces and other forums focus on:
    • The courage of the siblings who chose to speak publicly.
    • Ethical questions about true‑crime TV vs. survivor‑centered reporting, especially for an event‑style network special.

If you’re watching for the first time, many viewers recommend taking breaks, having a support plan (like talking to a friend), and being prepared for detailed accounts of abuse and institutional failures.

TL;DR: Search for “The Turpins: A New House of Horror – A Diane Sawyer Special Event” on ABC, Disney+, or Hulu; if you need live access without cable, try a free trial of DirecTV Stream or FuboTV to catch the ABC broadcast and then continue on Disney+ or Hulu for on‑demand viewing.

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