How to Watch Coven Academy on DIRECTV: Freeform Schedule, Disney+ and Hulu Streaming
Freeform's spooky season has a brand-new series at its center. Coven Academy, a supernatural teen drama from Tim Federle (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series), premiered Thursday, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform with four back-to-back episodes. The full season started streaming Friday, October 2, on Disney+, Hulu and Freeform on Demand, and Freeform keeps airing new episodes on Thursday nights through the October 15 finale.
Here's when it airs, what channel Freeform is on DIRECTV and how to binge it now.
Coven Academy Freeform schedule
All times Eastern. The season has 10 episodes, and each one is made up of shorter, fast-paced chapters.
| Episode | Chapters | Freeform air date and time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hex Education; Blood, Sweat, and Fears; Mother of All Secrets | Thu., Oct. 1, 8 p.m. |
| 2 | Dead Ends; Power Trip | Thu., Oct. 1, 9 p.m. |
| 3 | Roses Are Red; Pick Your Poison | Thu., Oct. 1, 9:37 p.m. |
| 4 | The Scrying Game; Trial by Fire | Thu., Oct. 1, 10:20 p.m. |
| 5 | Time Warp; The Night It Happened | Thu., Oct. 8, 9 p.m. |
| 6 | Between Worlds; What She Saw | Thu., Oct. 8, 9:37 p.m. |
| 7 | Witchgiving; Cold Turkey | Thu., Oct. 8, 10:12 p.m. |
| 8 | 1998; Thicker Than Water | Thu., Oct. 15, 9 p.m. |
| 9 | Winter Solstice; The Covening | Thu., Oct. 15, 9:37 p.m. |
| 10 | Bloodlines; After the Ashes | Thu., Oct. 15, 10:17 p.m. |
Freeform also has encore airings during 31 Nights of Halloween, including Saturday, October 3, at 9:35 a.m. ET and in the midnight slot after the Friday lineups on October 9 and October 16. Air times can change, so check your DIRECTV guide for your time zone.
What channel is Freeform on DIRECTV?
Freeform is DIRECTV channel 311, and it's included starting with the ENTERTAINMENT package. Set a series recording for Coven Academy and your DVR will pick up the October 8 and October 15 episodes plus encores. On DIRECTV streaming, search "Freeform" in the guide. For more on the network, see what channel Freeform is on DIRECTV.
| Where to watch | How | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Freeform on DIRECTV | Channel 311, ENTERTAINMENT and higher | Weekly episodes Thursdays through Oct. 15, plus encores |
| Disney+ | App | Full season, available since Oct. 2 |
| Hulu | App | Full season, available since Oct. 2 |
| Freeform on Demand | On demand | Full season, available since Oct. 2 |
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How to stream Coven Academy
If you'd rather binge than wait for Thursdays, all 10 episodes are on Disney+ and Hulu. Some DIRECTV plans already include them. DIRECTV's MyEntertainment Genre Pack includes Freeform along with Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and DIRECTV says its Signature packages on a Gemini device include the Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads at no extra cost. Disney+ and Hulu prices went up in September; our guide to the 2026 Disney+ and Hulu price increase has the new rates.
What is Coven Academy about?
The series is set in the haunted heart of New Orleans at an elite magic boarding school "where power is currency, secrets are lethal and attraction is a liability," according to Disney. It follows three teenage witches and their dangerously charming warlock classmates as they're pulled into ancient supernatural wars while trying to protect their city and themselves.
Coven Academy cast
- Malina Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Briar, a fiercely independent New Yorker who discovers she's a witch
- Malachi Barton (Camp Rock 3) as Jake, a magnetic warlock with a dangerous edge
- Jordan Leftwich as Sasha, an empathic student who can read minds
- Ora Duplass as Tegan, an irreverent time-bending witch
- Louis Thresher as Ollie, a hungry, newly turned vampire
- Tiffani Thiessen (Saved by the Bell, White Collar) as Miss Graves, the head of the school
- Devon Sawa (Casper, Final Destination) as Mr. Cole, a charismatic warlock professor, in a special guest role
Swayam Bhatia, Brendon Tremblay, Keegan Connor Tracy, BJ Harrison and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre are also in the cast.
More Halloween on Freeform
Coven Academy is part of Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween, which runs through October 31. On October 8, the Freeform premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire at 6:25 p.m. ET leads into episodes 5 through 7. Our Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween schedule lists every movie, day by day.
Want Freeform, Disney+ and Hulu covered for spooky season? Compare DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
When does Coven Academy come out?
It premiered Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform with four episodes. The full season has been on Disney+, Hulu and Freeform on Demand since October 2.
What channel is Coven Academy on DIRECTV?
Freeform, DIRECTV channel 311, included starting with the ENTERTAINMENT package.
Is Coven Academy on Disney+ or Hulu?
Both. All 10 episodes are streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
How many episodes are in Coven Academy?
Ten. Freeform airs episodes 5 through 7 on October 8 and episodes 8 through 10 on October 15.
When is the Coven Academy finale on Freeform?
Thursday, October 15, starting at 9 p.m. ET, with the final episode at 10:17 p.m. ET.
Questions about Freeform at your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Air times are set by Freeform and may change; check your on-screen guide for local times. Streaming availability, channel numbers, packages and prices are set by each provider and may vary. Coven Academy, Freeform, Disney+, Hulu, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.