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How and when to see the peacock show

How and when to see the peacock show

Viewers have the opportunity to influence what happens on “Love Island USA”.

Chrissy Bobic - Author
Ariana Madix in a blue dress in the villa on Love Island USA
Source: Peacock

Whether you have seen Love Island USA for years, or you just decided to tune in to Season 6 because Vanderpump Rules Star Ariana Madix has joined as the new host, the show is a wild ride. Unlike other dating shows on streaming platforms and television, Love Island USA airs several days a week on Peacock. It’s a lot to keep up with, and if you’re new here, you’ll need to remember how to watch Love Island USA and stay updated with the drama.

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How can you watch Love Island USA?

Love Island USA airs almost exclusively on Peacock. You can catch new episodes on the streaming platform Thursdays through Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EST. However, the season premiere can also be seen on Bravo. Since Bravo and Peacock both fall under the NBC Universal umbrella, it makes sense for Love Island USA to have a home on both the streaming platform and the television cable network.

Kendall, Hannah, Kordell and Serena love having a drink at a table on Love Island USA
Source: Ben Symons/Peacock

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What days does Love Island USA air on Peacock and Bravo?

You can watch new episodes on Peacock six days a week after the first week of premiere. There is even an after-show called Love Island Aftersunwhich premieres Saturdays on Peacock. What better way to get an extra dose of drama than to tune in and delve into the juiciest moments of the season and find out what was revealed in the episodes that air each week?

The first episode of Love Island USA every season also airs on Bravo. However, since the series airs several days a week on Peacock, it is not realistic for Bravo to air every new episode as well. Although you can watch previous episodes Love Island USA episodes on Peacock after they’re released, so that’s something.

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Viewers can vote for their favorite couple in the “Love Island USA” villa.

Unlike other reality dating shows, Love Island USA happens in real time. Well, sort of. Viewers can vote for their favorite couple throughout each season. The couples with the fewest fan votes have to leave the villa. But the couples change often, as “sex bombshells” are introduced throughout each season when new singles appear on the scene.

In some respects, Love Island USA is similar to other dating shows that are filmed in tropical locations with sexy singles. But from the viewer participation to the number of days it airs per week, the series differs from many dating shows.

Regard Love Island USA Thursdays through Tuesdays on Peacock at 9:00 p.m. EST.