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Love Island USA Season 8 officially ended back in July, but the cast is returning tonight for a 75-minute reunion special streaming on Peacock. Hosted by Andy Cohen and Ariana Madix, the reunion will bring back fan-favorite Islanders including Trinity Tatum, Bryce Alakai, Aniya Harvey, Sol Dean, and more.
Just like the series itself, the reunion is streaming exclusively on Peacock . But if you don't have access to the service — or canceled your subscription after the season wrapped — we found a few ways to tune in without paying full price, including free trials through DirecTV, Walmart+, and Instacart+.
According to Peacock, Love Island USA Season 8 was the "No. 1 streaming reality series for five consecutive weeks." Millions of viewers tuned in as the Islanders and Bombshells competed for $100,000 — and a chance at love — with Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai coming out on top (and, yes, they're still together).
Love Island USA has already been renewed for Season 9, which will hit screens next summer on the streaming giant. But if you're looking to catch up with your favorite Islanders from this year, you can watch the Season 8 reunion for free through DirecTV, Instacart+, or Walmart+.
You can also sign up for Peacock directly. While the streamer doesn't offer a free trial, it does have plenty of other binge-worthy shows, including The Traitors (which is coming back soon), The Office , and Parks and Recreation .
The best way to watch the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion for free is with DirecTV's five-day trial. New subscribers can add the Movies Extra Pack to a Signature Package, which includes Peacock Premium at no extra cost.
While Peacock no longer offers a free trial, it remains one of the easiest ways to watch the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion. Peacock Premium costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year, while Premium Plus costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Both plans include access to Love Island USA Season 8, but Peacock Premium Plus has zero ads.
Another way to watch the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion for free is through Walmart+. The membership includes Peacock Premium, and new subscribers can use Walmart+'s 30-day free trial to start. After the trial, membership costs $98 per year and includes perks like free grocery delivery and shipping.
Instacart+ is a solid hack to watch the Love Island USA Season 8 reunion for free, with a Peacock Premium subscription included with membership. New users can take advantage of Instacart+'s 14-day free trial. After the trial, the cost jumps to $99 per year.
The Love Island USA Season 8 reunion airs tonight, Aug. 31, at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock.
Find out if you have what it takes to be the "hot new Bombshell entering the villa" with this official Love Island game. Even when the series is on a break, you can still get your fix at home with this new release.
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