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American Idol(TV show/series, 2002-2016)

1h 25min per episode | Genre: Reality-TV

Reality TV in 15 seasons with 567 episodes

American IdolRating: 2.6/5 (with 74 votes) 174
American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. It was on hiatus for two years until March 11, 2018, when a revival of the series began airing on ABC. It started as an addition to the Idols format that was based on Pop Idol from British television, in which the programme's first series, which was won by Will Young, ended over four months before the show began, as it later became one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. The concept of the series involves discovering recording stars from unsigned singing talents, with the winner determined by American viewers using phones, Internet platforms, and SMS text voting. The winners of the first twenty-one seasons, as chosen by viewers, are Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, Trent Harmon, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Just Sam, Chayce Beckham, Noah Thompson, and Iam Tongi. American Idol employs a select panel of judges wh... ()
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About American Idol

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

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American Idol Seasons and Episodes

01/07/2016Season 15 - 24 episodes
The fifteenth season of American Idol, also branded as American Idol: The Farewell Season, premiered on the Fox television network on January 6, 2016. Ryan Seacrest continued as host, while Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban returned as judges. Scott Borchetta also returned as the in-house mentor. On April 7, 2016, Trent Harmon was announced as this season's winner, while La'Porsha Renae was the runner-up. It was the series' final season to air on Fox. Despite the announcement that the series would be ending, ABC announced in May 2017 that they would revive American Idol. ()
#1 | 01/06/2016Denver & Atlanta Auditions
Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. begin their search for talented vocalists with auditions in Denver and Atlanta.
#2 | 01/07/2016Little Rock & San Francisco Auditions
The search for the most talented vocalists continues with auditions in Little Rock, Ark., and San Francisco.
#3 | 01/13/2016Philadelphia Auditions
Ryan and the judges continue their search for talent with auditions in Philadelphia.
#4 | 01/14/2016Denver & Little Rock Auditions
Ryan, Jennifer, Keith, and Harry search the country for the most talented vocalists as the auditions continue in Denver and Little Rock, Ark.
#5 | 01/20/2016Auditions #5
Hopefuls audition for the judges in Atlanta, Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia and San Francisco.
#6 | 01/21/2016Auditions #6
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
#7 | 01/27/2016Hollywood Round #1
The judges have heard auditions from all over the country, and now it's time for the best of the best to see if they are cut out for Hollywood.
#8 | 01/28/2016Hollywood Round #2
The contestants press on to show the judges what they've got as Hollywood Week continues.
#9 | 02/03/2016Hollywood Round #3
Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?
#10 | 02/04/2016Hollywood Round #4
The contestants have survived Hollywood week and it is time to find out who will continue on in the competition. Only the best of the best will make it through as the Top 24 are revealed.
#11 | 02/10/2016Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances
The Top 24 have been chosen, and now it's time for the contestants to show the judges that they are here to stay. Twelve of the Top 24 perform in hopes of earning their spot.
#12 | 02/11/2016Showcase #2: Judges Vote
Favorite former Idols will return to mentor and sing with the contestants. Then, after giving it their all, the first round of performers will find out who will make the cut. The judges vote on who will stay in the competition to become the next, and final, American Idol.
#13 | 02/17/2016Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances
The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.
#14 | 02/18/2016Showcase #4: Judges Vote
Idol fan favorites return to mentor and perform, as the judges vote on the second showcase and five contestants are sent home. Find out who advances to the Top 14 in the quest to become the final Idol.
#15 | 02/24/2016Wildcard Night: Judges Pick
After proving themselves alongside Idol legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their journey. The judges will announce the first eight semi-finalists to make it into the Top 10, leaving six to sing for America's vote and the final two spots in this farewell season's Top 10.
#16 | 02/25/2016Top 10 Revealed and Perform
The first live show of the season is finally here! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal America's Vote and announce the final two semi-finalists joining the Top 10. Then, the Top 10 finalists will perform for America's vote.
#17 | 03/03/2016Episode 17
#18 | 03/10/2016Top 6 Perform
As the competition moves forward, Idol hopefuls have limited time to make a name for themselves. Find out who will move on and who has reached the end of the road.
#19 | 03/17/2016Top 5 Perform
#20 | 03/24/2016Episode 20
#21 | 03/31/2016Episode 21
#22 | 04/05/2016American Dream
#23 | 04/06/2016Finale, Part 1
#24 | 04/07/2016Finale, Part 2
01/07/2015Season 14 - 30 episodes
01/15/2014Season 13 - 39 episodes
01/16/2013Season 12 - 37 episodes
01/18/2012Season 11 - 40 episodes
01/19/2011Season 10 - 39 episodes
01/12/2010Season 9 - 43 episodes
01/13/2009Season 8 - 40 episodes
01/15/2008Season 7 - 42 episodes
01/16/2007Season 6 - 41 episodes
01/17/2006Season 5 - 41 episodes
01/18/2005Season 4 - 42 episodes
01/19/2004Season 3 - 45 episodes
01/21/2003Season 2 - 39 episodes
06/11/2002Season 1 - 25 episodes
05/19/2005Specials - 11 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 15 languages: Bulgarian (BG), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Persian (FA), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Lithuanian (LT), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Ukrainian (UK)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 06/11/2002
Last episode released on: 04/07/2016
Creator: Simon Fuller
Directors: Ken Warwick, Bruce Gowers, Shane Drake, Nigel Lythgoe
Presenter/Host: Ryan Seacrest, Brian Dunkleman, Bobby Bones

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:219, Added: 05/10/2018, Last updated: 03/12/2024