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American Idol

“Dream big.”

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?

2002 5.0/10 community score 15 seasons · 567 episodes Ended
  • Reality

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Where to watch in United States

2 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

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First aired
Seasons
15
Episodes
567
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S15 E24

Finale (2)

Aired 1h 25m

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

16 season entries

  • The Farewell Season

    Season 15

    24 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 14

    30 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 13

    39 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 12

    37 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 11

    40 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 10

    39 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 9

    43 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 8

    40 episodes

    First episode aired

Show 8 more season entries

  • Season 7

    42 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 6

    41 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 5

    41 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    42 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    45 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    39 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    25 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    11 episodes

    First episode aired

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