Two new episodes of “Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life” will air on Monday, August 19.
The first episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on A&E with the second one following, at 10 p.m. ET. Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo or DirecTV Stream, each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
The new series exposes the dark side of Greek Row and its impact on some of those involved.
Each episode features first-hand accounts of how the power, control, and secrecy of fraternities and sororities can create a cult-like dynamic leading to an environment where nefarious activity—from drug use to sexual assault—can thrive, according to A&E’s description of the series.
“Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life” will feature exclusive sit-down interviews with those involved including former fraternity and sorority members, family, law enforcement and experts. The episodes will go into detail on how these organizations that seemingly offer acceptance and community for young people have far-reaching consequences that can turn dangerous, and even deadly.
Throughout six episodes, the series will look at a variety of first-hand accounts of the dark side of fraternity and sorority life at universities across the country.
Some of the stories will include a pledge at the University of Missouri who was hazed into drinking excessive quantities of alcohol that left him close to death, a junior at the University of Minnesota who fought back against the Greek system after she was brutally raped by a fraternity brother, to a shocking set of overdose deaths at San Diego State University, according to A&E.
The series will also look into the infamous Machine, steeped in racist traditions of the Old South, at the University of Alabama.
According to a description from A&E of one of the new episodes, “Hazed to Death,” a 911 dispatcher received an urgent call from inside the Beta Theta Pi house at Penn State in February 2017. The call stated that Freshman Pledge Tim Piazza was unconscious and hadn’t moved. He was forced to drink a lethal quantity of alcohol during a hazing ritual called
“The Gauntlet” and then fell down the basement stairs. When a fraternity inside implored his brothers to get help, they pushed him aside, to protect the brotherhood, even if it meant a delay in getting help, A&E wrote.
Here is a look at the series from A&E’s YouTube Channel:
How can I watch “Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo or DirecTV Stream, each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
What is Philo?
Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month.
What is DirecTV Stream?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is Sling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.
