From the producers of Veep and Succession comes a new political drama White House Plumbers, which follows President Nixon’s political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy. Portrayed by Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, respectively, the upcoming miniseries chronicles crucial events leading to Hunt and Liddy inadvertently toppling the presidency they were resolved to protect.
One of HBO’s major titles slated to premiere in 2023, White House Plumbers features a star-studded cast that includes Domhnall Gleeson, Lena Headey, and Judy Greer, in addition to main leads Harrelson and Theroux.
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White House Plumbers TV series preview
The Watergate scandal in the 1970s led to the resignation of Richard Nixon, the only president to resign from office. More than creating chaos in the government, the scandal also changed American politics forever. Central figures in this political scheming and abuse of power are Watergate masterminds E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, their involvement being the subject in the new miniseries, White House Plumbers.
The White House Plumbers were originally a covert White House Special Investigations Unit tasked to stop the leaking of classified information; hence, the “plumbers” moniker. Further operations with the managers of Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP) eventually led to the history-changing Watergate burglary, which, not only ended its entire operations, but also the country’s reigning presidency.
Partly based on public records and the book Integrity by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh, White House Plumbers is directed by Veep showrunner David Mandel and created, written, and executive-produced by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck. Mandel, Woody Harrelson, and Justin Theroux also executive produce, alongside other executive producers Paul Lee, Mark Roybal, Frank Rich, Nne Ebong, and David Bernad.
White House Plumbers release date
The political drama starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux is scheduled to premiere on 2nd May 2023 with new episodes rolling out weekly. The TV series will consist of five episodes. In Australia, Foxtel has already confirmed the show’s broadcast on its platform.
| White House Plumbers | Available | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 2nd May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | 9th May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | 16th May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4 | 23rd May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5 | 30th May 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
White House Plumbers trailer
The new HBO miniseries has just released its first official teaser trailer ahead of its 2023 premiere. You can watch it below.
Which streaming services is White House Plumbers on?
Australian broadcasters for the new HBO series are Foxtel (including Foxtel Now). Luckily, Foxtel Now offers a 10-day trial for accessing everything for free. Foxtel and BINGE mostly share the same TV and movie library, so it’s also likely for BINGE to air the new series next month. As of this writing, Foxtel and Foxtel Now are the only confirmed streaming TV platforms for White House Plumbers
| Streaming Services | White House Plumbers TV series |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch White House Plumbers on Foxtel Now
In White House Plumbers, HBO dramatises the events that led a US president to resign from office. You can watch the new miniseries on Foxtel, specifically launching on FOX Showcase. When signing up, Foxtel’s latest offers let customers save for up to 12 months on plan fees. Fortunately, FOX Showcase is already part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle.
You can also catch the premiere of the new series when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
How to watch White House Plumbers on BINGE
You can also stream episodes of the new political drama on BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A BINGE Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. The ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
How to watch White House Plumbers with Telstra
Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming!
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
White House Plumbers cast
The miniseries stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux. Joining them in the main cast are Domhnall Gleeson as John Dean, Lena Headey as Dorothy Hunt, Kiernan Shipka as Kevan Hunt, and Judy Greer as Fran Liddy. Check out the complete White Plumbers cast, as well as the real-life characters they’re portraying.
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of the best shows on TV and the latest blockbusters, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.
When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV and movie catalogue.
Moreover, new TV shows are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include smash hits like House of the Dragon, Euphoria, Succession, and many more. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.
Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
