Is ‘American Idol’ on Tonight? Here’s When the Next New Episode Debuts on ABC/Hulu

Who’s going to be the next American Idol?

Normally, we’d be down to the final 12 contestants as our talented group of hopefuls prepare for the “Judges’ Song Contest,” but in typical American Idol fashion… there’s a twist!

For the first time in the show’s history, the votes from last week’s episode weren’t ready in time, so the two eliminations will take place at the beginning of this week’s episode, followed by the Top 12 performing a medley of ’90s hits secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, or Carrie Underwood.

Will we hear some Matchbox 20 or Oasis? Perhaps a little Alanis Morissette, Whitney Houston, or Britney Spears? I’d love to see a performance of “Fast Car” (Tracy Chapman), “Semi-Charmed Life” (Third Eye Blind), “No Diggity” (Blackstreet), or “Don’t Speak” (No Doubt). Time will tell.

When exactly does the next new episode of American Idol air on ABC and Hulu? Here’s everything you need to know.

Is American Idol Airing a New Episode Tonight (April 5)?

Nope. Sunday nights on ABC remain in flux after the sudden cancellation of the new season of The Bachelorette. Reruns of America’s Funniest Home Videos and Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars air from 8:00-10:02 p.m. ET, followed by a new installment of Betrayal: Secrets & Lies.

Thankfully, the next new episode of American Idol is right around the corner.

When Does The Next New Episode of American Idol Air on ABC?

American Idol Season 24, Episode 11 airs Monday, April 6 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

Episode Synopsis: Per ABC, “The Top 12 take on the ‘Judges’ Song Contest,” performing ’90s hits secretly picked by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, or Carrie Underwood. Plus, stars of ABC’s TGIF ’90s lineup hang with the hopefuls in the lounge as America votes for the Top 11.”

How To Stream American Idol Live Online and TV:

If you have a valid cable login, you can stream American Idol on ABC or the ABC app/website.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.

You can also watch ABC live with an active subscription to Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

American Idol on Disney+ Streaming Options:

You can now stream American Idol live on Disney+!

Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $10.99/month; without ads, it’s $18.99/month or $189.99/year.

There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, HBO Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. The bundles are available in a few different configurations, starting at $12.99/month for Disney+ and Hulu with ads, and going up to $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max ad-free.

When Will The Next New Episode of American Idol Be on Hulu?

New episodes of American Idol are available for next-day streaming on Hulu, Disney+, and ABC.com. Season 24, Episode 11 will be streaming on all the aforementioned platforms on Tuesday, April 7.