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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- Seasons
- 15
- Episodes aired
- 567
- Latest aired
- S15E24
- Total runtime
- 33d 10h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 June 2002 – September 2002 25 episodes
- Season 2 January 2003 – May 2003 39 episodes
- Season 3 January 2004 – November 2004 45 episodes
- Season 4 January 2005 – May 2005 42 episodes
- Season 5 January 2006 – May 2006 41 episodes
- Season 6 January 2007 – May 2007 41 episodes
- Season 7 January 2008 – May 2008 42 episodes
- Season 8 January 2009 – May 2009 40 episodes
- Season 9 January 2010 – May 2010 43 episodes
- Season 10 January 2011 – May 2011 39 episodes
- Season 11 January 2012 – May 2012 40 episodes
- Season 12 January 2013 – May 2013 37 episodes
- Season 13 January 2014 – May 2014 39 episodes
- Season 14 January 2015 – May 2015 30 episodes
- Season 15 January 2016 – April 2016 24 episodes
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S01E01 Auditions
June 11 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Auditions in LA (Ryann Starr), Seattle (AJ Gil), Chicago (Jim Verraros), NYC (Justin Guarini), Atlanta (Tamyra Gray, RJ Helton, EJ Day) , Dallas (Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin), Miami (Christina Christian).
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S01E02 Hollywood Week
June 12 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
After going through their first round, things start to heat up when the competion gets harder. Now the contestants have to learn routines, and sing/dance in groups of threes and fours. The judges will pick which ones in the group stay. They had to learn these routines in a couple of nights, sacrificing their resting time. There was no time to relax, they had to stay focused. Many were stressed, and forgot their lines, and didn't know what to do. This narrows the search down to fewer people.
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S01E03 Top 30: Group 1
June 18 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as group one performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover, and Christopher Aaron.
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S01E04 Top 30: Group 1 results
June 19 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
The show is live and the votes are in! America will see which 3 contestants they voted for will move on to the final 10.
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S01E05 Top 30: Group 2
June 25 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Two performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A.J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Guarini.
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S01E06 Top 30: Group 2 results
June 26 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
The show is live and the votes are in! Three more contestants will advance to the Final 10. Watch to see who moves one step closer to becoming the American Idol.
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S01E07 Top 30: Group 3
July 2 · 85min find the promo
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They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Three performs for America. The fate of the last 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are R.J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badono, Melanie Sanders, Ejay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles, and Christina Cristian.
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S01E08 Top 30: Group 3 results
July 3 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
The show is live and the votes are in! The final choices are revealed as the last three contestants advance to the Final 10. Watch to see who moves one step closer to becoming the American Idol.
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S01E09 Wild Card Show
July 10 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
10,000 auditioned... 121 made it to Hollywood... 30 sang for your vote and 9 are through to the next round. Tonight 5 Wild Cards return to sing again for the judges to decide LIVE which one will complete the Final 10. Tonight on American Idol, who will it be?
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S01E10 Top 10 Perform
July 16 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Live in Hollywood! They have a new set, full orchestral arrangements, and a live studio audience. The theme is Motown and performing tonight are Ryan Starr, R.J. Helton, Nikki McKibbin, Ejay Day, Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Jim Verraros, Kelly Clarkson, A.J. Gil, and Christina Cristian.
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S01E11 Top 10 Results
July 17 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Last night American Idol rocked to Motown. The Top 10 finalists gave it their all. But tonight two dreams are about to come to an end. Two contestants with the lowest number of votes will be eliminated. Find out who America voted for.
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S01E12 Top 8 Finalists
July 23 · 85min find the promo
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Tonight the Top 8 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is the 1960's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, A.J. Gil, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
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S01E13 Top 8 Results
July 24 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Last night, the Top 8 finalists performed hits from the 60's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
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S01E14 Top 7 Finalists
July 30 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Tonight the Top 7 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is the 1970's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
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S01E15 Top 7 Results
July 31 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Last night, the Top 7 finalists performed hits from the 70's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
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S01E16 Top 6 Finalists
August 6 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Tonight the Top 6 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is Big Band. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
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S01E17 Top 6 Results
August 7 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Last night, the Top 6 finalists performed hits from the Big Band era. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
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S01E18 Top 5 Finalists
August 13 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Tonight the Top 5 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is love songs. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
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S01E19 Top 5 Results
August 14 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Last night, the Top 5 finalists performed love songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
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S01E20 Top 4 Finalists
August 20 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
Tonight the Top 4 will perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is the 80's and 90's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.
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S01E21 Top 4 Results
August 21 · 85min find the promo
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Last night, the Top 4 finalists performed two hits from the 80's and 90's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
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S01E22 Top 3 Finalists
August 27 · 85min find the promo
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Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving one last week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight the contestants sing a song of their choice and a song the judges picked for them. Performing tonight are Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.
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S01E23 Top 3 Results
August 28 · 85min find the promo
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Last night, the Top 3 finalists performed two songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will go home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for to battle it out in next week's showdown.
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S01E24 Top 2 Finalists
September 3 · 85min find the promo
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Kelly vs. Justin who will win?
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S01E25 Season 1 Finale
September 4 · 85min find the promo
Show synopsis
The episode begins as usual, with the whole thing starting. They go behind the scenes for the first hour and the final 10 come back, sing for about half an hour, and then the question on everyone's mind since the series began, who is the american idol? And the winner is...