American Idol

American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. It was on hiatus for two years until March 11, 2018, when a revival of the series began airing on ABC.

It started as an addition to the Idols format that was based on Pop Idol from British television, and became one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. The concept of the series involves discovering recording stars from unsigned singing talents, with the winner determined by American viewers using phones, Internet, and SMS text voting. The winners of the first nineteen seasons, as chosen by viewers, are Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, Trent Harmon, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Just Sam, and Chayce Beckham.

American Idol employs a panel of vocal judges who critique the contestants’ performances. The original judges, for the first through eighth seasons, were record producer and music manager Randy Jackson, singer and choreographer Paula Abdul, and music executive and manager Simon Cowell. The judging panel for the last three seasons on Fox consisted of singers Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. The sixteenth season brought three new judges: singers Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. The first season was hosted by radio personality Ryan Seacrest and comedian Brian Dunkleman, but Seacrest has been the sole master of ceremonies since the second season.

The success of American Idol has been described as “unparalleled in broadcasting history”. A rival TV executive said the series was “the most impactful show in the history of television”. It became a recognized springboard for launching the career of many artists as bona fide stars. According to Billboard magazine, in its first ten years, “Idol has spawned 345 Billboard chart-toppers and a platoon of pop idols, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, Adam Lambert, and Jordin Sparks while remaining a TV ratings juggernaut.”

For an unprecedented eight consecutive years, from the 2003–04 television season through the 2010–11 season, either its performance show or result show was ranked number one in U.S. television ratings.

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 17 Description The Great Idol Reunion “American Idol” greats — including Ruben Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence and Caleb Lee Hutchinson — reunite on the Idol stage. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 Episode 01 | […]

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 04 Description Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 Episode 01 | Episode 02 | Episode 03 | Episode 04 | Episode 05 […]

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 20 Description The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind and Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 Episode 01 | Episode […]

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 07 Description Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge The search for the next superstar continues as some of the most prolific alums in the show’s history return to mentor the contestants; fan favorites from auditions take the stage for the genre challenge to sing their hearts out. American Idol All Season American […]

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 08 Description Hollywood Duets Challenge Fan favorites form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge; platinum ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round. American Idol All Season American Idol Season 20 Episode 01 […]

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 09 Description Showstopper/Final Judgment The search for the next superstar continues with the showstoppers round; taking the stage for their first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24. American Idol All Season American Idol Season […]

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American Idol Season 20 Episode 10 Description Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1 “American Idol” returns to Hawaii to kick off two nights of performances by the top 24; Jimmie Allen offers advice to aspiring superstars vying for America’s vote, marking the first time overnight voting opens to audiences at home. […]