You can watch American Idol in a few different ways, depending on whether you want to watch live or stream later.

Where to watch in the US

  • New episodes of American Idol Season 24 air on ABC in prime time (8 p.m. ET on Monday nights).
  • You can watch live through your local ABC station (over-the-air antenna or traditional cable/satellite).
  • If you use live TV streaming, services that carry ABC include Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo in most markets.

Streaming next-day and on demand

  • Full episodes are available to stream the day after broadcast on Hulu.
  • You can also watch American Idol on the official ABC website or ABC app, which offers recent episodes for authenticated TV subscribers.
  • Some guides note that new episodes also become available on Disney Plus alongside Hulu and ABC’s digital platforms, again after the network premiere.

Outside the US (general guidance)

  • In Australia, past seasons (previous eight) are available free on 7plus; Season 24 may arrive there a bit later rather than day-and-date with the US.
  • In the UK, recent reports say there is no confirmed broadcaster yet for the brand‑new season, so viewers there mainly have older American Idol content on services like Netflix for now.
  • Many viewing guides suggest that travelers use a VPN to access their usual US streaming subscriptions (like Hulu or YouTube TV) from abroad, as long as they already pay for those services.

Official app and extras

  • The official American Idol app (iOS/Android) lets you watch highlights, follow contestants, and vote during live shows, but it is not a full standalone streaming replacement for the TV episodes.
  • For full-episode streaming, you’ll still rely mainly on ABC (live) and Hulu/Disney Plus/ABC digital platforms (on demand).

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