How to Watch Celebrity Family Feud's American Idol Holiday Special on ABC
By American TV editorial team |
Celebrity Family Feud: "'American Idol' Men vs 'American Idol' Women" airs Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. ET on ABC. Steve Harvey hosts the holiday special, which brings together American Idol alumni to compete for the charities they've chosen. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
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The episode is one of the holiday editions of ABC's regular shows this season, alongside Press Your Luck and America's Funniest Home Videos. ABC's Season 12 contestant announcement names David Archuleta, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Jamal Roberts and David Cook on the men's team; Kellie Pickler, Lauren Spencer Smith, Abi Carter, Maddie Poppe and Pia Toscano make up the women's team.
When and where to watch
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, 8 to 9 p.m. ET |
| Host | Steve Harvey |
| Matchup | American Idol men vs. American Idol women, playing for charity |
ABC's schedule lists the time in Eastern, so check your local ABC listing for the time in your area. ABC hasn't listed a streaming date for the special.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "Celebrity Family Feud" and set a recording. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. If you also stream ABC shows, our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Date, time, title and description are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026). Details may change. Celebrity Family Feud, American Idol, ABC, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.