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Seasons of American Idol
American Idol currently has 15 seasons and 567 episodes. Most episodes run for around 85 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2016.
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release-radar
Are there new episodes of American Idol coming?
American Idol is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on April 7, 2016. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-PG (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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If you enjoy American Idol, you may also like Dancing with the Stars, MasterChef and The Amazing Race. These recommendations share similar tone, themes, or genres, making them natural follow-ups once you finish this show, and can be streamed for free.
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overview
What is American Idol about?
Dream big. 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? It blends reality elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Simon Fuller.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for American Idol
American Idol has been releasing episodes between June 2002 and April 2016 across 15 seasons. So far there are 567 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (12 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.
