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American Idol

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  • 63   Metascore
  • 2002-2026
  • 24 Seasons
  • ABC
  • Documentary, Game Show, Music, Reality
  • TV-PG
  • Watchlist

There are singers, then there are idols.

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Cast & Crew See All

Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Mark Thompson
Announcer
Randy Jackson
Self - Judge

Season 24 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

901 (Auditions)

Mon, Jan 26, 2026

Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan welcome the newest class of hopefuls to Idol University in Nashville, where future stars take their first steps toward becoming the next American Idol.

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American Idol: Season 14
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American Idol XIV: Sneak Peek
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American Idol: Season 11
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American Idol: Season 16
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American Idol: Let the Journey Begin
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American Idol: Finale Performance Show The Top 2
1:09

Awards

  • 2003 - TCA Award - Program of the Year - winner
  • 2007 - TCA Award - Program of the Year - nominated
  • 2009 - Astra Award - Favourite International Personality or Actor - nominated
  • 2003 - PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Reality/Game/Informational Series Television - nominated

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