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6.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 200422 Seasons

Idol

Series Overview

The first season of Sweden's Idol premiered in August 2004 and continued until its grand finale on 26 November. It is a spin off of Britain's Pop Idol.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
TV4
Episodes & Seasons

22 Seasons • 872 Episodes

43 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Sep 2, 2004

Created By
Simon FullerSimon Fuller

Upcoming Broadcast Premiere

Season 22, Episode 11: “Episode 11”

Airs in 6 days
Scheduled: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Simon Fuller

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Idol.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Idol

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Idol about?

The first season of Sweden's Idol premiered in August 2004 and continued until its grand finale on 26 November. It is a spin off of Britain's Pop Idol.

How many seasons does Idol have?

Idol comprises 22 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Idol?

Key cast members in Idol include Anders Bagge, Katia Mosally, Peg Parnevik, Oliver Nordqvist, Pär Lernström.

Who created or directed Idol?

Idol was developed and directed by Simon Fuller.