American Idol

Synopsis

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?

First Air Date: 2002-06-11

Last Air Date: 2016-04-07

Number of Seasons: 15

Number of Episodes: 567

Created By: Simon Fuller

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Ryan Seacrest as Self - Host
Randy Jackson as Self - Judge
Simon Cowell as Self - Judge
Paula Abdul as Self - Judge
Jennifer Lopez as Self - Judge
Keith Urban as Self - Judge
Harry Connick Jr. as Self - Judge
Kara DioGuardi as Self - Judge
Steven Tyler as Self - Judge
Ellen DeGeneres as Self - Judge

Seasons

Specials (2005) - (11 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)

Season 15 (2016) - (24 Episodes)

Specials (2005)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: American Idol Presents The World's Worst Auditions (2005-05-19)

FOX unveils an original, all-new special featuring highlights and low-lights of the global phenomenon that is AMERICAN IDOL. The producers have traveled far and wide to bring you some of the funniest, most outrageous and just plain awful IDOL auditions from around the world on AMERICAN IDOL PRESENTS THE WORLD'S WORST AUDITIONS.
Ep. 2: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (2003-02-19)

A special presentation featuring great singers who didn't quite make it as well as some of the best of the worst Idol hopefuls.
Ep. 3: Where Are They Now

A Fox special presentation that follows up with last season's finalists and asks, Where Are They Now?
Ep. 4: American Idol Special: Halfway Home (2003-04-21)

Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Ep. 5: American Idol: Christmas Songs (2003-11-25)

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Ep. 6: Idols In Vegas (2002-09-23)

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Ep. 7: Primetime: Fallen Idol (2005-05-04)

Did Corey Clark have an inappropriate relationship with American Idol judge, Paula Abdul? Interviews and recorded telephone conversations are the focus of this investigative report.
Ep. 8: Final Five Special

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Ep. 9: Phenomenom Special

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Ep. 10: Uncut, Uncensored Talent

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Ep. 11: Adam Lambert Performances

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