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Heading back to where it all began.
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
American Idol is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
Guest stars Iam Tongi, Lyric Medeiros
Episode 2
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 3
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 4
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 5
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 6
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 7
Fan-favorite "American Idol" alumni return as contestant mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for amazing performances on the iconic Hollywood Week stage.
Guest stars Iam Tongi, Phillip Phillips, Noah Thompson, Lyric Medeiros
Episode 8
Hollywood Week continues as contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge. Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 9
Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 10
Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 11
Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.
Directed by Sam WrenchGuest stars Iam Tongi, Allen Stone
Episode 12
Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.
Directed by Sam WrenchGuest stars Nutsa Buzaladze, Noah Cyrus
Episode 13
The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; "American Idol" 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take the stage.
Guest stars Iam Tongi, Noah Thompson
Episode 14
The Top 20 contestants perform LIVE, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. The judges choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 15
The competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as America's vote for the Top 10 is revealed LIVE coast to coast.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 16
The Judge's Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 LIVE coast to coast.
Guest stars Iam Tongi, Chayce Beckham
Episode 17
The Top 7 contestants perform LIVE coast to coast in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as audiences across the country cast their vote for the Top 5.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 18
Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook LIVE while America votes for the Top 3 contestants headed to the finale.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode 19
What does it take to become the next American Idol? Featuring never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists, this special episode takes a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood for this season's contestants.
Guest stars Maddie Poppe, Iam Tongi, Noah Thompson, Chayce Beckham
Episode 20
The live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today's top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.
Guest stars Iam Tongi
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Ryan SeacrestSelf - Host
Lionel RichieSelf - Judge
Katy PerrySelf - Judge
Luke BryanSelf - Judge
Bobby BonesSelf - Mentor
Carrie UnderwoodSelf - Judge
ABCUnited States
Disney+
FremantleMedia North AmericaUnited States
