American Idol

Premiere Date
Season 22 Premiere:

American Idol - ABC

ABC

Reality Series

2003

TVPG

Music

Competition Reality

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

Where to Stream

2002– Reality Series 22 Seasons765 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, March 24

705 (Auditions) New

Season 22 • Episode 5

The stakes are high in the final round of auditions; aspiring singers perform in hopes of advancing.

Sunday, March 31

706 (Hollywood Week -- Idol Arena) New

Season 22 • Episode 6

It's Hollywood Week and the pressure is on for the finalists.

Monday, April 1

707 (Showstopper/Final Judgment) New

Season 22 • Episode 7

The competition narrows during the final showcase round.

Recaps

ALYSSA RAGU Auditions EMMY RUSSELL Auditions BLAKE PROEHL Auditions Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi of American Idol 'American Idol' Crowned for 2023: And the Winner Is... American Idol - Haven Madison, Megan Danielle, Marybeth Byrd, Tyson Venegas, Warren Peay, Wé Ani, Zachariah Smith, Katy Perry, Oliver Steele, Luke Bryan, Colin Stough, Iam Tongi, Lionel Richie 'American Idol' Top 8 Decided in Twist After Judge's Song Contest OLIVER STEELE 'American Idol' Top 10 Unveiled During Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night Iam Tongi, Oliver Steele, Michael Williams, Warren Peay, Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, Zachariah Smith, Lucy Love, Nailyah Serenity, Tyson Venegas, Kaeyra, Olivia Soli, Matt Wilson, Haven Madison, Nutsa, Wé Ani, Paige Anne, Mariah Faith, Hannah Nico 'American Idol' Top 12 Decided — Did America & Judges Get It Right? Marybeth Byrd 'American Idol' Top 20 Revealed — Which Singers Did America Send Home?

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