TV series · 2003 · Where to watch
Mayday
Updated November 2, 2026
Mayday is streaming free on Amazon Freevee, Plex and Prime Video Free right now, and on nine more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
This documentary series examines major real-life air disasters through dramatized reconstructions based on cockpit and air-traffic recordings, eyewitness accounts, and expert interviews. Each episode traces the incident and investigation, exploring the technical, environmental, and human factors involved.
- Year
- 2003
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 · 296 votes
- Genre
- Documentary, Drama, Crime
- Length
- 26 seasons · 240 episodes
- Network
- Discovery
- Rated
- TV-14
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How to watch Mayday
The cheapest way to watch Mayday is free: Amazon Freevee, Plex and Prime Video Free carry the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, fuboTV, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, Peacock Premium, Philo, Prime Video and YouTube TV.
Mayday is a returning series with 26 seasons and 240 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S26E10) aired on April 6, 2026.
Created by Bernard Vaillot and André Barro and starring Stephen Bogaert; it originally aired on Discovery.
Common questions
Is Mayday on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Mayday is on Prime Video in the US with a subscription.
Is Mayday on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Mayday is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+ and fuboTV instead.
Can I watch Mayday for free?
Yes — Amazon Freevee, Plex and Prime Video Free stream it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Mayday are there?
There are 26 seasons so far, with more to come.
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