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American Idol

2018–Present • Reality

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

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Overview

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

Series Snapshot

Status
In production
Total Seasons
9
Total Episodes
162
First Air Date
Mar 11, 2018
Most Recent Air Date
Apr 13, 2026
Network / Platform
Hulu
Original Language
en-US

Themes

aspiring singer audition competition judge music competition reality competition reboot singer singing competition talent

Tone & Style

  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Ongoing release cycle can continue expanding key plot threads.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Ryan Seacrest Lionel Richie Luke Bryan Carrie Underwood
Rating
8.5
Seasons
9
Episodes
162

Metadata

Network
Hulu
Status
In production
Creators
Unknown
Index date
2026-04-11 23:53 UTC
Ryan Seacrest Lionel Richie Luke Bryan Carrie Underwood

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