American Idol

Dream big.

★ 5.0 /10 185 votes

June 11, 2002 - April 7, 2016 15 Seasons 567 Episodes 85 min Ended TV-PG

Reality

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?

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2002 • 25 Episodes

Season 2

2003 • 39 Episodes

Season 3

2004 • 45 Episodes

Season 4

2005 • 42 Episodes

Season 5

2006 • 41 Episodes

Season 6

2007 • 41 Episodes

Season 7

2008 • 42 Episodes

Season 8

2009 • 40 Episodes

Season 9

2010 • 43 Episodes

Season 10

2011 • 39 Episodes

Season 11

2012 • 40 Episodes

Season 12

2013 • 37 Episodes

Season 13

2014 • 39 Episodes

Season 14

2015 • 30 Episodes

The Farewell Season

2016 • 24 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Simon Fuller
                                

                                    Network
                                    FOX
                                

                                    Type
                                    Reality
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Randy Jackson

Self - Judge

Simon Cowell

Self - Judge

Paula Abdul

Self - Judge

Jennifer Lopez

Self - Judge

Keith Urban

Self - Judge

Harry Connick Jr.

Self - Judge

Kara DioGuardi

Self - Judge

Steven Tyler

Self - Judge

Ellen DeGeneres

Self - Judge

Mariah Carey

Self - Judge

Nicki Minaj

Self - Performer

Frequently Asked Questions

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 has 15 seasons with 567 episodes.

When did American Idol premiere?

American Idol premiered on June 11, 2002.

Is American Idol still running?

No, American Idol has ended. The final episode aired on April 7, 2016.

Where can I watch American Idol?

American Idol originally aired on FOX. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created American Idol?

American Idol was created by Simon Fuller.

What is the rating of American Idol?

American Idol has a rating of 5.0/10 based on user reviews.