According to
http://www,zap2it.com, ABC will initiate new restrictions on viewing online content starting next week.
Effective Monday, January 6th, ABC will limit next-day new episode viewing to
paying subscribers to any participating pay-TV affiliates, as well as Hulu Plus.
Currently ABC's shows are available to view for free the following day, but effective Monday, non-paying subscribers will have to wait one full week in order to view content.