TV Series
Where to Watch American Idol (2002) in the US
- 2002–
- TV-PG
- 31m
- 24 seasons
- 4.3IMDb
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Availability last checked Oct 8, 2026.
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Seasons and episodes
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- Season 116 episodes
- Season 223 episodes
- Season 327 episodes
- Season 429 episodes
- Season 527 episodes
- Season 632 episodes
- Season 727 episodes
- Season 829 episodes
- Season 934 episodes
- Season 1034 episodes
- Season 1127 episodes
- Season 1229 episodes
- Season 1323 episodes
- Season 1422 episodes
- Season 1515 episodes
- Season 1611 episodes
- Season 1713 episodes
- Season 1811 episodes
- Season 1910 episodes
- Season 209 episodes
- Season 2120 episodes
- Season 225 episodes
- Season 231 episode
- Season 241 episode
What it's about
Twelve finalists and/or future singers (six men and six women) who were selected from America, compete in a talent contest in which they were asked to sing any song they like on this "Star Search" clone. After each song that was sung, the judges, Abdul, Jackson and Cowell, then critique that finalist's chosen song. After each show's ending, America must vote for a finalist to whom they really think their performance is good using this AT&T (now Cingular Wireless) or any other cellular phone to cast votes with. Once the votes are locked in, the judges and America decides who has the most and the least amount of votes, and the contestant with the least amount of votes is eliminated, and it goes on each week's show until the winner is crowned as "American Idol," where he/she wins a recording contract worth up to $1,000,000. The rest of the other finalists to whom they have been voted off before (the runner-up) also get recording contracts, too.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- Simon Fuller
- Starring
- Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson
Details
- Release date
- Jun 11, 2002
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Won 9 Primetime Emmys. 55 wins & 178 nominations total
Where to Watch American Idol (2002) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch American Idol in the United States?
- American Idol is available with a subscription in the United States. Watch the series with a subscription on Hulu (HD) and YouTube TV (HD).
- Can I stream American Idol or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the series with a subscription on Hulu (HD) and YouTube TV (HD).
- Can I watch American Idol for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for American Idol in the United States.
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