Honestly, trying to track down every single cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2026 feels like a full-time job. You'd think a show that literally birthed the modern era of reality TV would be easy to find, but the streaming rights are a total mess. One day you’re halfway through Cycle 6 (the fur-coat-in-the-heat era, classic), and the next morning, the entire block has vanished because a contract expired at midnight. It’s annoying.
If you are looking for where to watch ANTM, you basically have to be a digital nomad. The show is scattered across Hulu, Paramount+, and various VOD services. There isn't one "God Tier" subscription that has all 24 cycles sitting pretty in one folder.
The Current State of ANTM on Streaming
Right now, your best bet is Hulu. For a while, they had a massive gap in the middle, but as of early 2026, they’ve managed to claw back a good chunk of the "OG" years. You can usually find Cycles 1 through 10 there, along with some of the later VH1-era seasons like Cycle 23. But don’t get too comfortable. Hulu is notorious for "pulling a fast one"—as some fans on Reddit have pointed out—where they’ll randomly skip episodes or remove a season right as you hit the finale.
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Then there’s Paramount+. Since the show originally aired on UPN and then The CW (both under the CBS/Paramount umbrella), this should be the definitive home. And it mostly is. They have the most consistent library, covering a huge swath of the early and mid-2000s cycles. If you want the high-fashion drama of the Italian cycles or the sheer chaos of the "Short Model" season, Paramount+ is usually where it’s at.
What happened to Netflix?
Netflix is a ghost town for Tyra fans right now. They used to carry two or three random seasons—usually the "Guys & Girls" cycles—but those have largely rotated out. Netflix seems more focused on their own 2026 reality slate, like Love is Blind Season 10 and that weird new Star Search reboot. Unless they strike a new deal with CBS/Paramount, don't expect to see ANTM there anytime soon.
The Problem with "Lost" Seasons
You’ll notice some cycles are just... gone. Specifically, the "British Invasion" (Cycle 18) and the College Edition (Cycle 19) tend to be the hardest to find on subscription services. Licensing music is often the culprit. The show used a ton of Top 40 hits back in the day, and those rights are expensive to renew for streaming.
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If a season isn't on Hulu or Paramount+, your only real choice is to buy it.
- Amazon Prime Video: You can grab individual episodes for about $1.99 or full cycles for $15–$20. It's pricey, but at least it won't disappear from your library next month.
- Apple TV / iTunes: Same deal here. High quality, but you're paying a premium for the nostalgia.
- YouTube: They have the later seasons (21 and 22) available for purchase, but the interface for watching full TV seasons on YouTube is still kinda clunky compared to a dedicated streamer.
Why ANTM Still Hits Different
It’s easy to forget how groundbreaking this show was before it became a meme. We’re talking about a pre-social media world where Tyra Banks was teaching us about "smizing" and "booty tooching" like it was life-or-death information. Rewatching it now is a trip. The fashion is dated, some of the "challenges" are genuinely problematic by 2026 standards, but the raw entertainment value is still 10/10.
Whether it's the legendary "I was rooting for you!" scream or the time a contestant fell in a giant hole during a runway walk, the show has an energy that modern reality TV hasn't quite replicated. It’s messy, high-stakes, and deeply earnest in its absurdity.
Best Ways to Watch Without a Subscription
If you’re trying to avoid another monthly bill, Pluto TV sometimes runs an ANTM channel. It’s ad-supported and you can’t pick the episode—it just plays whatever is on—but it’s free. It’s perfect for having on in the background while you’re doing laundry or pretending to work.
Your 2026 Viewing Strategy
- Check Paramount+ first; it has the largest volume of episodes.
- Use Hulu for the specific "Classic" cycles (1-10) if you already have a subscription.
- If you’re desperate for a "missing" season, check Amazon for a digital purchase.
- Keep an eye on Pluto TV for the free, "lean-back" experience.
To get started, log into your Paramount+ account and search for "America's Next Top Model" to see which specific cycles are currently live in your region, as these lists shift monthly.