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2002 – 2016 · Series · 1h 25m · TV-PG

American Idol

CriticsCritics: 62
AudienceAudience: 4.5

Hopeful singers from across the country audition for a chance to compete in a major televised singing contest. As performers advance through auditions and live rounds, viewers and judges help decide who could become the next American Idol.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy televised singing contests, memorable auditions, and rooting for emerging performers; Not for you if you dislike voting drama, personal backstories, or prefer The Voice’s format.

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Where to watch

Cast

Ryan SeacrestSimon CowellRandy JacksonSteven TylerKara DioGuardiBrian DunklemanKeith UrbanPaula Abdul

Directors

Bruce GowersKen WarwickLouis J. HorvitzNigel Lythgoe

If tonight is a American Idol night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.