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American Idol

American Idol

Heading back to where it all began.

2018Returning SeriesNext: Feb 239 Seasons159 Episodes6.8TMDB
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ABC

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

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When did American Idol first air?

American Idol first aired on March 11, 2018.

How many seasons and episodes does American Idol have?

American Idol currently has 9 seasons and 159 episodes.

When is the next episode of American Idol?

American Idol is scheduled to air next on February 23, 2026. The next listed episode is Season 9 Episode 5.

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