Airs Next: FOX at Tuesday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:
Returning Series
Premiered:
June 11, 2002
Show Categories:
Reality, Action/Adventure 
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This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and...
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Episodes
add »The most anticipated night of the television season is here! The competition is down to two finalists but there can be only one American Idol. Find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on stage at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.
Aired: Wednesday May 21, 2008
| 271. David Archuleta Vs. David Cook | May 20, 2008 | 8 Reviews | 7.41 |
| 270. One Must Go Home Tonight! Only Two Will Continue Their Quest When The Voting Results Are Revealed | May 14, 2008 | 7 Reviews | 6.86 |
| 269. 2 Guys And A Diva Perform | May 13, 2008 | 6 Reviews | 7.57 |
| 268. One Must Go Home Tonight! 3 Finalists Remain | May 7, 2008 | 6 Reviews | 8.38 |
Videos
| Chris Daughtry (Interview 1) Chris talks about what types of music he listens to, his approach... | Watch Video | |
| Chris Daughtry (Interview 2) Chris talks about how shocked he was when he didn't win, what he... | Watch Video | |
| Idol Makeover Two lucky Star Style fans get a once in a lifetime chance to get a... | Watch Video | |
| Red Carpet Star Style fashion consultant Talitha Peters hits the Kodak Theatre... | Watch Video | |
| San Francisco Auditions Could the next American Idol be from the San Francisco Bay Area? | Watch Video | |
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News Headlines
- Fox wins slow TV season 2008-05-20 14:26:00
- Fox moves fall to late summer 2008-05-15 11:36:00
- Idol Gives Back studded with stars 2008-04-09 12:29:00
- Idol's Cook OK after hospital visit 2008-04-02 10:39:00
- CBS chief wants American Idol dead 2008-03-13 13:19:00
More: American Idol News »
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Community Reviews (849)
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9.2
"Personal favorite"Superb DAVID COOK IS MY IDOL!!! Continue » Posted Jun 16, 2008 5:14 pm PST |
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10.0
"Absolutely fabulous"Perfect Ok i love this show it's my favorite and as you can tell i love David Archuleta!!!!!!! :) Continue » Posted Jun 1, 2008 12:42 pm PST |
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"Absolutely fabulous"Perfect One of my favorite shows to watch :) Continue » Posted May 30, 2008 11:49 am PST |
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"Unoriginal"Abysmal not really good Continue » Posted May 26, 2008 1:43 pm PST |
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"Personal favorite"Perfect WOW Continue » Posted May 25, 2008 7:41 pm PST |
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Show Vital Stats
Show: American Idol
Popularity Rank: 209 of 17,548
Ratings Rank: 2,806 of 17,548 (
2)
Show Reviews: 849
People Tracking: 7,356
Popularity Rank: 209 of 17,548
Ratings Rank: 2,806 of 17,548 (
2)
Show Reviews: 849
People Tracking: 7,356
Show
Score: 7.7 Good 6,366 votes
Score: 7.7 Good 6,366 votes
great: 1,506 (24.2%)
perfect: 1,404 (22.6%)
superb: 1,096 (17.6%)
good: 886 (14.3%)
Other: 1,320 (21.3%)
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