@joshsorokach Published March 15, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET More On: music ‘Love Story’ Episode 7 Recap: It Could Have Been You Overhyped A.I. “Actress” Tilly Norwood Has Made Her Debut With a Music Video (For Some Reason) Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Harry Styles: One Night In Manchester’ on Netflix, Where The Local Boy Pop Star Brings His New Act Back Home Where To Watch ‘Taco Bell’s Live Mas Live’: Start Time, Performers, Streaming Info We’re heading back to Hawaiʻi as the Top 20 battle it out on the next new episode of American Idol!
Can you believe we’re already down to the final 20? This week’s episode not only features Brad Paisley and Keke Palmer mentoring the contestants, but we’ll also be treated to performances from two familiar faces: 2023 American Idol winner Iam Tongi and 2025 finalist Thunderstorm Artis!
The next two installments of Idol will take place at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, before the “Songs of Faith” episode on March 30. As always, you can stream American Idol live on ABC or watch next-day on Hulu, Disney+, or ABC.com.
Is American Idol on tonight? When does the next episode of American Idol air on ABC? Here’s everything you need to know.
Nope. Tonight belongs to… (Jon Lovitz voice) ACTING! The Oscars are on ABC tonight, with all the action starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
American Idol Season 24, Episode 8 airs Monday, March 16 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
Episode Synopsis: Per ABC, “As the competition continues at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi, Brad Paisley and Keke Palmer mentor the Top 20 hopefuls. Keke also serves as a guest judge, while Iam Tongi and Thunderstorm Artis perform.”
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.
New episodes of American Idol are available for next-day streaming on Hulu, Disney+, and ABC.com. Season 24, Episode 8 will be available on all the aforementioned platforms on Tuesday, March 17.
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