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The excitement in Music City is palpable as Hollywood Week for American Idol rolls on. An eagerly anticipated new episode is set to air soon!
If you didn’t catch the initial wave of contestants during Hollywood Week, fear not. The show’s YouTube channel is brimming with standout performances. Among them, Philmon Lee delivered an electrifying rendition of Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control,” while viral star Hannah Harper charmed audiences with her take on Lee Ann Womack’s “A Little Past Little Rock.”
Following tonight’s episode, the competition will narrow down to the top 30 contestants. The journey then leads to Hawai‘i for the upcoming ‘Ohana Round, spread across three episodes on March 9, 16, and 23. By the end of this round, only 20 aspiring stars will remain in the running.
Curious about how to catch tonight’s new episode of American Idol live on ABC or find out when it will be available on Hulu? Here’s the scoop you need.
What Day Does American Idol Come On?
Gone are the days when American Idol dominated Sunday nights. The iconic reality show now graces our screens on Monday evenings.
What Time Is American Idol on Tonight (March 2)?
Tonight’s new episode of American Idol (Season 9, Episode 6: “Hollywood Week in Music City – Part 2”) airs from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
Official Episode Synopsis: “Hollywood Week in Music City continues, pushing hopefuls to their maximum potential as they compete to wow the judges. In the end, only 30 will move forward.”
Where To Watch American Idol Live On ABC:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the new season of American Idol on ABC or the ABC app/website.
You can also watch ABC live with an active subscription to DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, FuboTV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
When Do New Episodes of American Idol Drop on Hulu?
New episodes of American Idol are available for next-day streaming on Hulu, Disney+, and ABC.com.
If you’re new to Hulu, you can get started with a 30-day free trial on the streamer’s basic (with ads) plan. After the trial period, you’ll pay $10.99/month. If you want to upgrade to Hulu ad-free, it costs $18.99/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney+ Bundles, all of which include Hulu. These bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
Enjoy the show!