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“Heading back to where it all began.”

American Idol (2018)

First aired March 11, 20189 seasons · 162 epsRunning
6.6

32 votes

Reality
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Overview

The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!

Where to Watch

Streaming availability for India

Stream

Hulu
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Top Billed Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Self - Judge

Seasons

Status

Returning Series

Language

English

Type

Reality

Last Air Date

April 6, 2026

Networks

ABCDisney+

Production

FremantleMedia North America19 Entertainment

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9.0

American idol, a season and series juggernaut, one of the most incredible and unique competitions to ever spark the world with the possibility of an unknown person becoming a mega star. Randy, Paula and Simon, iconic names on their own, but even more when you combine them together. Randy Jackson was a music mogul, an individual who played for Mariah Carey, and a legend in his own right. Paula Abdul music icon from the 80s, one of the biggest selling artist and amazing choreographers ever to step foot on a stage. And then Simon Cowell, the ruthless, aggressive and honest individual that Amer…

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