FX on Hulu: Everything You Need to Know

Your Hulu account just got a lot more awesome. Today marks the launch of FX on Hulu, the cable network’s new partnership with the streaming giant. That means starting now you can watch most of your favorite introspective dramas and outrageous comedies without once worrying about a cable subscription.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Fargo. Atlanta. Archer. American Horror Story. What We Do in the Shadows. New episodes of all are about to be available to watch on your Hulu account without making you pay a cent more. Here’s everything you need to know about all the new, currently running, and ended FX shows you can start binge watching.

What Is FX on Hulu?

For years now FX has stood as one of the most critically acclaimed networks on television, but it’s suffered from a chink in its armor. In an age dominated by streaming, it’s been hard for viewers to access FX without a cable subscription. Fortunately all of that is changing and in the process one of your streaming services is about to get a lot more exciting. Starting on March 2, Hulu will become FX’s new streaming hub.

FX’s original shows will start appearing on the streaming service in one of three ways. The first is through legacy content. Starting this March complete seasons of 17 of the networks dramas, comedies, and limited series will be added to the streaming giant. The second addition will allow for next day streaming. Certain currently running FX originals will premiere episodes on the network before being added to Hulu the following day. The current plan is for the first two episodes of a new season to premiere on FX before becoming available to stream on Hulu the next day. After that new episodes will be available on FX then Hulu on a weekly basis. Before this deal FX originals were only added to streaming once a season had concluded. But it’s the third option that’s the most exciting. This spring four FX series will premiere and live exclusively on Hulu. That means viewers will get access to FX’s high caliber of televised storytelling for the price of their Hulu subscription.

“We’re thrilled to have Hulu as our streaming partner with the creation of FX on Hulu, which will be the best and most complete representation of the FX brand, finally putting us on equal footing with competitors like HBO. This will allow us to expand FX’s original programming lineup and to reach Hulu’s growing audience of young and highly engaged subscribers, whom we believe will love these shows,” Chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions said in a press release. “We are more committed than ever to quality over quantity, with our primary focus on excellence that can cut through the clutter at a time of unprecedented consumer choice.”

Do I Need a Separate Subscription for FX on Hulu? Is FX on Hulu Free?

You bet it’s free. As long as you have a Hulu account — Hulu Live, Hulu commercial free, Hulu with commercials — you already have access to stream FX’s originals.

What New Shows Are Coming to FX on Hulu?

Altogether there will be six new series that will premiere around the same time of the FX on Hulu launch. Devs, Mrs. America, A Teacher, and The Old Man will all be on FX on Hulu originals, meaning that they will premiere and live exclusively on the streaming service. Similarly new additions to the spring season, Dave and Breeders, will premiere new episodes on FX proper. But those episodes will be added to Hulu the following day.

Here’s what you need to know about FX on Hulu’s exclusive shows:

Devs: From Alex Garland comes this tech thriller limited series about a young woman and her boyfriend who goes missing. The series will star Nick Offerman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jin Ha, and Allison Pill. On its premiere date, the series will air its first two episodes on Hulu and air new episodes weekly.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? It won’t
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? March 5
Mrs. America: This limited series tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. From Dahvi Waller, the series stars Cate Blanchett, Uzo Aduba, Sarah Paulson, Margo Martindale, Elizabeth Banks, Rose Byrne, Tracey Ullman, and more. On its premiere date, the series will air its first two episodes on Hulu and air new episodes weekly.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? It won’t
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? April 15
A Teacher: From writer and director Hannah Fidell comes this drama about a female high school teacher and her affair with one of her high school students. The series will star Kate Mara and Nick Robinson. On its premiere date, the series will air its first two episodes on Hulu and air new episodes weekly.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? It won’t
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? Summer 2020
The Old Man: Based on the bestselling novel of the same name comes this drama about a retired CIA officer who has been living off the grid. But when as assassin vows to take him out, his life will drastically change. The series will star Jeff Bridges. On its premiere date, the series will air its first two episodes on Hulu and air new episodes weekly.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? It won’t
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? Fall 2020

And here’s the deal about FX’s three new shows that will premiere on linear first before coming to Hulu:

Breeders: FX’s new installment into the world of complicated parenthood will star Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard. The dup will play a couple who is trying to raise two normal kids but who is failing at every turn. On its premiere date, the series will air its first two episodes on FX before coming to Hulu the following day. New episodes will be added weekly.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? March 2
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? March 3
Dave: From Dave Burd, aka Lil Dicky, comes this cringe-filled comedy about his rise through the rap game. On its premiere date, the series will air its first two episodes on FX before coming to Hulu the following day. New episodes will be added weekly.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? March 4
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? March 5
The Most Dangerous Animal of All: Explosive and intense, this docuseries explores one man who believes that his father is the Zodiac Killer and the journalist who’s willing to stake her reputation on his claims. All episodes of this series will air on FX on March 6. The following day all episodes will be made available on Hulu.
- When Will It Premiere on FX? March 6 (all episodes)
- When Will It Premiere on Hulu? March 7 (all episodes)

What Currently Running Shows Are on FX on Hulu?

As much fun as new shows are, this is what you should be really excited about. Starting this March new episodes of FX shows will come to Hulu the day after they premiere on FX. Not only that but at least for these first few premieres, FX will air the first two episodes of new seasons back-to-back before releasing new episodes weekly. That means no more waiting around for months until American Horror Story’s latest installment finally makes the Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video rounds. You can watch new episodes of AHS – and Archer and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Fargo – the morning after they air.

Here are all the currently running shows that will have next-day episodes on Hulu:

American Horror Story Seasons 1-9
Archer Seasons 1-10
Atlanta Seasons 1-2
Better Things Seasons 1-3
Cake Season 1
Fargo Seasons 1-3
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Seasons 1-14
Mayans M.C. Seasons 1-2
Mr Inbetween Seasons 1-2
Snowfall Seasons 1-3
Taboo Season 1
The Weekly Season 1
What We Do in the Shadows Seasons 1-2

You're the Worst — Photo: FX, Everett Collection

What Legacy Shows Are on FX on Hulu?

Well, before the FX on Hulu deal was even a rumor, there were already a good amount of FX shows on the streaming service. But today will see Hulu adding 17 more series to its ever-increasing library, bringing its total of full FX series up to 22.

Here’s the full list of every ended FX show that will be on Hulu:

Baskets Seasons 1-4
The Bastard Executioner Season 1
The Comedians Season 1
Damages Seasons 1-5
Fosse/Verdon Season 1
Justified Seasons 1-6
The League Seasons 1-7
Legion Seasons 1-3
Legit Seasons 1-2
Man Seeking Woman Seasons 1-3
Married Seasons 1-2
Nip/Tuck Seasons 1-6
Rescue Me Seasons 1-7
The Riches Seasons 1-2
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Seasons 1-2
The Shield Seasons 1-7
The Strain Seasons 1-4
Sons of Anarchy Seasons 1-7
Terriers Season 1
Thief Season 1
Trust Season 1
Tyrant Seasons 1-3
You’re the Worst Seasons 1-5
Wilfred Seasons 1-4

What FX Shows Are Missing from FX on Hulu?

As impressive as this collection is, it’s still not complete. Ignoring FX’s few reality series over the years, there are a total of 21 original comedies, drama, and miniseries that will not be coming to Hulu during this first wave of content.

Some of those disappearances likely have to do with deals other streaming services have with FX. For example, it’s been reported that Netflix purchased the global rights to American Crime Story and Pose. On a more controversial note, the network has also been vocal about not putting Louie on streaming in the wake of Louis C.K. sexual assault scandal. But those exceptions aside, there are still several FX originals that could potentially come to Hulu in the coming months.

Here’s the list of every FX show that’s currently missing from the FX on Hulu deal: