American Idol is dying because Fox is too cheap to “unlock” their Fox shows for Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast or to unlock it on the internet. Lots of their viewers (like me have left cable bec we’re cheap and they expect us to pay for network tv? Nope, not gonna happen. I looked, I can’t watch unless I pay JLo’s ransom. That being said, HAVE FUN. I hope your favorite wins.
You should be able to watch network TV for free with just a set of rabbit ears. Older TVs need a digital converter box, but after that it's still free.