How to watch ‘Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted Woman’ online from anywhere

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If you like your true crime with clear stakes and genuine access, "Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted Woman" deserves a spot on your watchlist. This three-part docuseries revisits the case of Sarah Pender, convicted in Indiana of the 2000 murders of her two roommates, and the extraordinary events that unfolded years later.

Below, we have all the information you need to watch “Girl on the Run" online from anywhere with a VPN.

‘Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted Woman’ release date

All three episodes are scheduled to drop on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with the full three-part docuseries available on day one.
• U.S. — Hulu / Disney Plus Bundle
• International — Disney+
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She escaped from Rockville Correctional Facility in 2008, sparking a nationwide search that turned into a months-long game of cat and mouse, with U.S. Marshals chasing leads across state lines.

The series, from ABC News Studios and Plum Pictures, serves as both a step-by-step manhunt and an intimate character study, anchored by an exclusive sit-down interview with Pender from behind bars.

Below, you’ll find the full release schedule, plus the easiest way to keep watching if you’re traveling.

How to watch ‘Girl on the Run’ in the U.S.

In the U.S., "Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted Woman" premieres on Hulu on February 19.

If you’re signed up through the Disney+ bundle, you’ll also be able to watch Hulu shows in the Disney+ app via the Hulu on Disney+ experience, where Hulu titles live inside a dedicated Hulu hub.

Traveling abroad and worried you’ll miss the show? You can still securely access your usual streaming apps with a VPN such as NordVPN, so you can keep watching as if you were back home.

Watch ‘Girl on the Run’ from anywhere

Traveling and suddenly finding your usual streaming apps blocked or showing a different library? A VPN (virtual private network) can help by encrypting your connection and making it look as though your device is still at home, so you can keep using your existing subscriptions while you’re abroad.

NordVPN is the strongest option out there — we break down its speeds, features, and value in our full NordVPN review.

How to watch 'Girl on the Run' around the world

'Girl on the Run' episode guide

Episode 1: The original conviction for the 2000 murders
Episode 2: The 2008 escape from Rockville Correctional Facility, including the help she received
Episode 3: The multi-state manhunt and eventual capture

What is the true story behind the series?

The series centers on Sarah Pender, who was convicted of a double murder in Indiana in 2000. She gained national notoriety in 2008 after escaping from the maximum-security Rockville Correctional Facility and spending four months on the run as a fugitive.

Does Sarah Pender appear in the show?

Yes. The series includes an exclusive sit-down interview with Sarah Pender from prison, in which she continues to insist she is innocent.

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