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The latest CNN original series is equal parts history, humor and personal reflection. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Craig Ferguson: American by design is a five-part documentary that explores themes such as the First Amendment, individualism, capitalism, patriotism, and the immigrant experience. Throughout the series, Ex Late Late Show He travels coast to coast, examining myth versus reality with the help of some familiar faces: Jay Leno, Tiffany Haddish, and Jason Biggs, to name a few. The new show shares a name with Ferguson’s best-selling 2009 memoir.
American on purpose It premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9pm PT/ET on CNN, and airs over five weeks, ending on Saturday, June 27. For those who don’t have CNN, Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch the series live online. More about Sling’s streaming packages below.
Quick overview: How to watch Craig Ferguson: American by design
- Premiere date: Saturday, May 30, at 9pm PT/ET
- channel: CNN
- Stream online: Sling TV
- Episode release schedule: Weekly on Saturdays, 9pm PT/ET
- Number of episodes: five
How to broadcast Craig Ferguson: American by design connected
Premieres on May 30th Craig Ferguson: American by design It airs on CNN at 9pm PT/ET for five consecutive Saturdays. For cord-cutters, CNN is available through the three most popular Sling TV plans: Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange & Blue, with the first two plans starting at $45.99 per month, and the bundle plan at $60.99 per month. The Orange plan also offers a one-day Sling pass at $4.99 per day. Here’s a quick comparison of each package:
Sling Orange is the best choice for sports and family networks, with access to over 30 live channels including ESPN, Disney Channel, and of course, CNN.
Sling Blue is geared toward news and entertainment, offering more than 40 live channels including Bravo, USA, Discovery, and again, CNN.
To get the best value for your money, choose the Sling Orange & Blue plan, which starts at $60.99 per month and includes more than 50 channels from the individual Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans — like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel, and Freeform.
Price and channel availability depend on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.
