American Idol
“Dream big.”
Series Overview
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?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
15 Seasons • 567 Episodes
85 min per episode
2002 – 2016
Premiered: Tue, Jun 11, 2002
Simon FullerLatest Aired Episode
Season 15, Episode 24: “Finale (2)”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
25 Episodes →
Season 2
39 Episodes →
Season 3
45 Episodes →
Season 4
42 Episodes →
Season 5
41 Episodes →
Season 6
41 Episodes →
Season 7
42 Episodes →
Season 8
40 Episodes →
Season 9
43 Episodes →
Season 10
39 Episodes →
Season 11
40 Episodes →
Season 12
37 Episodes →
Season 13
39 Episodes →
Season 14
30 Episodes →
The Farewell Season
24 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Fuller
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Idol
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What is American Idol about?
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?
How many seasons does American Idol have?
American Idol comprises 15 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in American Idol?
Key cast members in American Idol include Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr..
Who created or directed American Idol?
American Idol was developed and directed by Simon Fuller.