American Idol Season 1 • TV Show
American Idol
6.7 / 10 (31 votes) 2018-03-11TV-PG · US
American Idol • TV Show • Rating 6.7 out of 10
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Seasons of American Idol
American Idol currently has 9 seasons and 166 episodes. Most episodes run for around 128 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 2026.
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When is the next season of American Idol coming out?
American Idol is listed as an ongoing series with a "Returning Series" production status, but the next episode or season has not yet been given a firm air date in the official schedule. The most recent episode aired on May 11, 2026, so any future release date is likely to fall after that. Earlier seasons have arrived roughly once a year, so fans typically look to the same part of the calendar for new episodes. 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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Release pattern and schedule for American Idol
American Idol has been releasing episodes between March 2018 and May 2026 across 9 seasons. So far there are 166 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. Until a new date appears, May 2026 remains the latest confirmed release window for the show.
