How to Watch ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover Episode
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“Sweet Baby Jesus and the grown one too.” The ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ crossover episode (the first of two) is officially happening. Airing January 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, this unlikely pairing will feature the “gang” as volunteers at the Philadelphia-based elementary school, and if you’re familiar with either show, you can bet your Chardee MacDennis pawn that chaos is about to ensue.
At a Glance: How to Watch the ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Crossover Episode
• Stream: Hulu, Fubo, Sling, DirecTV Stream
• Air Date, Time: Wednesday, January 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
While this special is premiering exclusively on ABC, you can still watch it without having access to cable. Platforms like Fubo, Sling, and DirecTV Stream allow you to view the episode for a fraction of the cost of traditional services, and a Hulu membership lets you watch it starting January 9. So grab your “Riot Juice,” take a seat, and get ready for a wild ride, because school is about to be in session.
DirecTV Stream
Free Trial
Right now, you can get a five-day free trial of DirecTV Stream — which, in other words, means you can watch the ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny’ crossover episode tonight and cancel tomorrow. But if you want to keep your membership (and honestly, we think it’s worth it), then the monthly fee for the basic package goes up to $86.99 per month and gives you access to over 90 channels.
Hulu
Free Trial
While you’ll have to wait until January 9 to stream the ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny’ episode on Hulu, this platform still reigns supreme. With a 30-day free trial and hundreds of shows and movies to choose from, you can binge both series before you watch the crossover (we don’t know your life, but 220 episodes should hold you over for a day or two).
Fubo TV
Starting at $79.99/Month
Of course, if you’re treating this crossover episode like your Super Bowl and just can’t wait, there’s always Fubo TV. With over 189 channels in its arsenal, including ABC, the platform—which starts at just $79.99 per month—is less expensive than traditional cable networks, and you can cancel at any time.
Sling TV
Starting at $45.99/Month
Sling TV offers a fully customizable experience, making it one of our favorite ways to stream popular networks like ABC, ESPN, NBC, and so on. With memberships start at just $45.99 per month, this platform allows you to choose your top channels, DVR live TV — including the ‘It’s Always Sunny’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’ crossover, and create unique profiles for up to four members of your household.
‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Crossover Episode Release Date, Time
The ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Crossover Episode will premiere on Jan. 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The second part will air later in 2025.