TV series
American Idol
2018–, English, on ABC & Disney+.
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The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 166
- Episode length
- 128 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S9 E16: 916 (Grand Finale)
Aired 11 May 2026
Seasons 9
Season 1
2018 · 19 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 2
2019 · 19 episodes
Season 3
2020 · 16 episodes
Season 4
2021 · 19 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 5
2022 · 20 episodes
Season 6
2023 · 20 episodes · 8.4/10
Season 7
2024 · 18 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 8
2025 · 19 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 9
2026 · 16 episodes · 10.0/10
Specials
2020 · 1 episode
Cast & crew
- Ryan SeacrestSelf - Host · 166 ep
- Lionel RichieSelf - Judge · 166 ep
- Luke BryanSelf - Judge · 166 ep
- Katy PerrySelf - Judge · 131 ep
- Bobby BonesSelf - Mentor · 131 ep
- Carrie UnderwoodSelf - Judge · 38 ep
- Alyssa RaghuSelf - Contestant · 21 ep
- Maddie PoppeSelf · 21 ep
- Caleb Lee HutchinsonSelf - Contestant · 19 ep
- Chayce BeckhamSelf · 19 ep
- Noah ThompsonSelf · 16 ep
- Iam TongiSelf - Auditionee · 15 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 March 2018
- Network
- ABC, Disney+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Reality
- Rated
- TV-PG
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American Idol: quick answers
Is American Idol worth watching?
American Idol doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of American Idol are there?
American Idol has 9 seasons and 166 episodes, about 128 minutes each.
Is American Idol finished?
American Idol is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is American Idol on?
American Idol isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
American Idol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Idol is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like American Idol?
If you liked American Idol, try So You Think You Can Dance, Squid Game: The Challenge, Dancing with the Stars.