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American Idol

Seen it?

2002 | 15 seasons | 85 min | Reality

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics rank it among the best shows ever made and people are still talking about it, though it had a weak 5.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for most people. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
15 seasons and 567 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 803 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • A big time investment at 15 seasons.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 4 all-time best lists)

  • AudiencesWeak

    5.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 15 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 734K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.

  1. Season 12002 · 25 episodes
    Not rated yet
  2. Season 22003 · 39 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Season 32004 · 45 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 42005 · 42 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 52006 · 41 episodes
    Not rated yet
  6. Season 62007 · 41 episodes
    Not rated yet
  7. Monday Morning Maybe
    Season 72008 · 42 episodes · 1.0 out of 10
    Monday
  8. Season 82009 · 40 episodes
    Not rated yet
  9. Season 92010 · 43 episodes
    Not rated yet
  10. Season 102011 · 39 episodes
    Not rated yet
  11. Season 112012 · 40 episodes
    Not rated yet
  12. Season 122013 · 37 episodes
    Not rated yet
  13. Season 132014 · 39 episodes
    Not rated yet
  14. Season 142015 · 30 episodes
    Not rated yet
  15. The Farewell Season2016 · 24 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Simon Fuller

  • Jennifer LopezSelf - Judge
  • Ryan SeacrestSelf - Host
  • Keith UrbanSelf - Judge
  • Harry Connick Jr.Self - Judge