How to Watch The Resident Season 6 & Previous Seasons in 2024: Watch Online for Free
FOX medical drama series The Resident premiered in 2018, and now season 6’s release date is looming. Read on to find out how to watch The Resident from anywhere in the world.
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Last Updated: 2024-02-24T10:33:34+00:00
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The Resident stars Matt Czuchry as the notorious doctor Conrad Hawkins, who leads a team of doctors and nurses at Chastain Memorial Hospital. Hawkins’ resident charges include Harvard graduate Devon Pravesh, played by Manish Dayal, and Bruce Greenwood stars as hospital CEO Randolph Bell.
This guide shares how to watch The Resident from anywhere.
Key Takeaways:
- The Resident season 6 premiere will air on FOX on Sept. 20, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET. It will be on Hulu the following day, where seasons 1 through 5 are currently available.
- If you’re outside the U.S. and don’t have a U.S. payment method, you can subscribe to Hulu with a prepaid gift card and stream The Resident with a VPN.
- ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Windscribe are our top VPN recommendations for streaming The Resident.
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For fans of The Resident in the U.S., you’re in luck — you can simply tune in to season 6 on your TV or log in to FOX or Hulu to stream the series. If you’re outside the U.S., you’ll need to use a VPN to access these sites. Keep reading to find out how to use a VPN to stream The Resident.
How to Watch The Resident: Season 6 Release Date
The Resident season 6 premiere will air on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET). Those in the U.S. can watch it on FOX, the FOX NOW app or by logging in to the FOX website with a TV provider. Accepted providers include Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Sling TV. If you’re subscribed to one of these services, you can also watch the FOX channel there.
As with all FOX shows, the season 6 premiere will be available on demand on Hulu the following day. An extra tip for medical drama fans — Grey’s Anatomy season 19 will also stream on Hulu on Oct. 7, 2022, one day after it airs on ABC on Oct. 6.
FOX, Hulu and streaming services with FOX are only available in the U.S. due to regional restrictions. If you have an account with these services but are traveling outside the U.S., you can access your U.S. accounts with a VPN.
To subscribe to Hulu and other services with FOX, you need a U.S. payment method, which makes things a tad tricker for people overseas who don’t have one. There is a workaround, though. If you don’t have a U.S. payment method, you can buy a prepaid Hulu gift card from an online vendor.
We’ll show you how to do this further down.
How Can I Watch The Resident Season 5 & Previous Seasons?
Previous seasons of The Resident are available on a few platforms, including Hulu, Amazon Prime Video (purchase only), Vudu (purchase only) and iTunes (purchase only). You can also stream season 5 on FOX’s website.
How to Watch The Resident for Free
The FOX website allows you to sample content for free for 60 minutes with its preview pass, but this isn’t feasible if you plan on watching more than one episode. When the 60 minutes are up, the website will prompt you to sign in with your TV provider.
If you’re in the U.S. or have a U.S. payment method, you can take advantage of Hulu’s 30-day free trial to stream The Resident. If you plan on watching The Resident when it airs, some livestreaming services with FOX also offer free trials, including YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Unfortunately, if you don’t have a U.S. payment method, you won’t be able to get a free trial with Hulu or other U.S. services (except for fuboTV — we were able to sign up for its trial without a U.S. payment method), but you can get a prepaid Hulu gift card.
How to Watch The Resident With a VPN
For those outside the U.S., this tutorial shows you how to sign up for Hulu without a U.S. payment method and stream The Resident from anywhere.
If you have a U.S. payment method or already have a subscription to a service that streams FOX, you do not need to purchase a Hulu gift card. You only need to follow the steps for using a VPN and logging in to Hulu or your streaming service of choice.
- Get ExpressVPN
Go to ExpressVPN’s website and sign up for a plan. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Download ExpressVPN
Click on “products” to see the devices ExpressVPN supports. Select the ExpressVPN app for your device and download it.
- Connect to a U.S. Server
Open the ExpressVPN app and connect to a U.S. server.
- Get a Hulu Gift Card
Find a trustworthy online gift card vendor like mygiftcardsupply.com and purchase a Hulu gift card. This step is only for those without a U.S. payment method.
- Redeem Your Gift Card
If you haven’t already, create a Hulu account, but don’t provide payment details. Once you have an account, go to your account page or Hulu’s “redeem gift card” page. Enter the code from the email the gift card supplier sent to you.
- Log In to Hulu and Start Streaming
Log in to your Hulu account, search for The Resident and start streaming.
The 3 Best VPNs for Watching The Resident Online
When you’re new to VPNs, it can leave you feeling a bit lost. Check out our top VPN recommendations for streaming if you’re unsure which provider to pick.
1. ExpressVPN
Pros:
- Very user-friendly
- Excellent speeds
- Unblocks streaming services
Cons:
- Expensive
For streaming your favorite The Resident episodes, ExpressVPN is our number one recommendation. An old hand in the VPN world, ExpressVPN is an excellent streaming VPN, thanks to its robust security, great speeds and consistent performance with major streaming services like Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
One of the main reasons we recommend ExpressVPN — especially if you’re not familiar with VPNs — is its user-friendliness.
If you’re just starting out, you’ll want something you can find your way around with minimal hassle. Both its desktop app and mobile app are really easy to navigate, which also won it the top spot in our best VPN for mobile post.
To learn more about ExpressVPN, check out our ExpressVPN review. If you want to try ExpressVPN out, you can take advantage of its 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Unlimited GB
- 8
- Yes
2. NordVPN
Pros:
- Unbeatable speeds
- User-friendly desktop
- Decently cheap 2-year plan
Cons:
- Awkward mobile app
If you’re planning on streaming mostly from your PC or streaming device, NordVPN is one of our top recommendations. Its desktop app interface is in the form of a world map, which is perfect for switching servers quickly and navigating your way around — especially if you’re a beginner.
The world map is a little trickier to navigate on the mobile app, though.
In our recent speed tests, NordVPN crept into the top spot, which also makes it our best fast VPN recommendation. Speed is a crucial factor to consider when deciding which VPN to use for streaming, as you’ll want a buffer-free, lag-free experience. To find out more, check out our NordVPN review and NordVPN vs ExpressVPN comparison.
NordVPN also has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’d like to try it out.
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
3. Windscribe
Pros:
- 15GB monthly free plan
- Good speeds
- U.S. servers on free plan
Cons:
- 3-day money-back guarantee
- Limited servers on free plan
When it comes to free VPNs, there are terrible ones and there are great ones — Windscribe is one of the great ones. It offers a 15GB-per-month (2GB at first, 5GB if you verify your email and 5GB more if you tweet about Windscribe) free plan that’s just as secure as its paid plans and consistently gets past geoblocks on streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.
The only issue here is that you get a limited number of servers and 15GB will only get you through a few episodes.
Luckily, Windscribe is pretty flexible with the paid plans it offers. You can choose between a monthly plan, yearly plan and the build-a-plan option. The latter allows you to pick only the servers you want for a dollar each per month. There’s a $3 minimum spend, but you can also add unlimited data for $1 per month.
To learn more, our Windscribe review tells all.
- Up to 15 GB free with email confirmation and Tweet
- 15GB
- Unlimited
- Unlimited GB
- Unlimited
- Yes
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re planning to revisit old The Resident episodes or are just getting geared up for season 6, we hope this guide has pointed you in the right direction. If you need a VPN, ExpressVPN is our top recommendation, but NordVPN and Windscribe will also work well.
A reliable VPN also lets you unblock other streaming platforms beyond Hulu. You can access Fox to watch The Cleaning Lady and other captivating movies. You can also unblock Paramount Plus to watch The Good Fight or other services that offer your favorite flicks.
If you hit a snag, check out our guide on how to watch Hulu with a VPN or how to watch Hulu with ExpressVPN.
Do you use a VPN to stream Hulu or Fox from outside the U.S.? Which one works best for you? Share your thoughts and recommendations in the comments and, as always, thanks for reading!
FAQ
No, The Resident is on FOX and Hulu.
Yes, but you need to purchase episodes or seasons. It doesn’t come free with a Prime subscription. Season 6 has not been released yet, but it may be on Amazon Prime Video at some point in the future.