Can't Find 'Dancing With the Stars' on Hulu? The Streaming Schedule Is a Little Different

Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars included some of the biggest names in entertainment, including longtime former Bachelor contestants and Olympic athletes. These icons worked hard to dance their way to the top — but some fans weren't able to stream the show on Hulu right after new episodes aired. This includes the DWTS Season 33 finale. Why is Dancing With the Stars not on Hulu?

Even though the show isn't readily available on the streaming platform, that doesn't mean all hope is lost. After all, ABC is known for bringing its shows to both Hulu and Disney Plus after they air. But Hulu's schedule for releasing new episodes is a little different than what most fans are used to. Here's why you might not be able to find new episodes of the show.

Season 33 concluded with a three-hour finale on Nov. 26 on ABC. Many without cable have relied on streaming services like Hulu or Disney Plus to keep up with the series, as it was expected that the platforms air the new episodes within the first 24 hours after they premiere.

If you don't see the new episode on Hulu, it's possible it just hasn't been added yet. There is typically a delay between when it airs and when it's added to Hulu to stream, so you might just have to be patient.

New DWTS episodes are available on Disney Plus soon after they air live on television. But when it comes to Hulu, there is a bit of a waiting period. Some fans reported on social media that as of the morning after new episodes, the latest DWTS episodes wasn't on Hulu. But it's possible that new episodes drop the following day at 9 a.m. PST rather than EST.

With Season 33 of DWTS behind us, you might want to catch up on some of the drama and talent from previous seasons. Luckily, you don't have to wait around for those episodes. That is, if you have a Disney Plus or Hulu subscription. Either of those, or Disney Plus with Hulu bundled into it, will allow you to watch the literal dozens of past seasons of the dancing competition show.

Even though you can't vote when you watch old seasons of DWTS, you can see how former celebrity competitors stack up against those who came before them and after them. And there is something to be said for being able to watch the competition all the way through without waiting for new episodes weekly.

The most important thing to remember, though, is that new episodes of DWTS during any given season are unlikely to be available on Hulu right away, or even first thing in the morning on the following day. But with a little bit of patience, you'll be able to stream those episodes on the platform after they air.