American Idol
Aspiring singers audition for a panel of judges, and viewers vote for the next pop star.
Where to watch
American Idol isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.
American Idol isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.
American Idol isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.
American Idol isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.
American Idol isn’t streaming, or for rent or sale, on any service we track here right now.
Checked 25 Oct 2026. Services change their catalogues often; the service’s own page has the final word.
Our take
Aspiring singers audition for a panel of judges, and viewers vote for the next pop star.
Why watch A cultural phenomenon that launched Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood and defined a decade of TV.
Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Season 4
- Season 5
- Season 6
- Season 7
- Season 8
- Season 9
- Season 10
- Season 11
- Season 12
- Season 13
- Season 14
- Season 15
- Season 16
- Season 17
- Season 18
- Season 19
- Season 20
- Season 21
- Season 22
- Season 23
- Season 24
- Season 25
Cast & crew
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch American Idol?
- We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for American Idol in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
- What is American Idol about?
- Aspiring singers audition for a panel of judges, and viewers vote for the next pop star.
- Who is in the cast of American Idol?
- American Idol stars Ryan Seacrest as Host, Randy Jackson as Judge, Simon Cowell as Judge, Paula Abdul as Judge and Jennifer Lopez as Judge.
- When did American Idol start?
- American Idol premiered on 11 June 2002 and is still running, with 25 seasons so far.
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