Your Guide to Watching American Idol Season 23 Tonight

American Idol is back tonight with a two-hour episode for its Season 23 premiere. This season brings some exciting changes, with new judge Carrie Underwood joining longtime favorites Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the panel. Underwood, a Grammy-winning country star, is returning to the show where she got her start 20 years ago, now bringing her expertise to help mentor new contestants.

This season also introduces a new “artist in residence” role, with musician Jelly Roll stepping in to provide guidance to contestants during Hollywood Week. And of course, Ryan Seacrest is back as the host for another round of the show.

If you’re wondering when and how to watch American Idol, the Season 23 premiere airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, March 9 on ABC. If you don’t have cable, you can catch the show on live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, and Fubo, all of which offer free trials. Additionally, episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the next day for those who prefer to binge-watch.

While the exact release schedule for Season 23 hasn’t been confirmed, we can expect the first three episodes to feature auditions before moving on to Hollywood Week. Last season had 18 episodes, with the finale airing in mid-May. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new season of American Idol!