American Idol: Season 1

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ABC | FOX | Season Premiere Date: June 11, 2002

Starring: Tamyra Gray, Harry Connick Jr., Neil Patrick Harris

Summary: This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following four 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 ofThis is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following four 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 the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it. American Idol began as a spinoff of Pop Idol, a U.K. series with the same general format and also featuring Simon Cowell as a judge. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars. The show also lead to a short-lived spinoff with younger singers called American Juniors. The series is currently in its ninth season, featuring what the judges are describing as the best crop of new talent yet. Changes have been made to the season, with contestants allowed to play instruments during the program's famous "Hollywood Week" and a renewed focus on talent, rather than guest celebrities. This season also featured different guest judges during the audition process. These judges included Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Kristin Chenoweth, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. American Idol can generally be caught Tuesday and Wednesday nights on FOX. However, watch listings, as airings are often extended from their original broadcast times, to as much as two hours in length. You can also catch American Idol: Rewind in syndication, a program narrated by Clay Aiken, featuring the best of past seasons. American Idol is also available on DVD, and specials about the program are often seen on both TV Guide Channel and FOX Reality.… Expand

Creator: Simon Fuller

Genre(s): Reality, Music

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E25. EL FINALE!
Air Date: September 4, 2002
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S1:E24. Showdown!
Air Date: September 3, 2002
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S1:E23. Two More
Air Date: August 28, 2002

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Monica Collins

Jun 19, 2013

The show everybody will be talking about around the water cooler. [20 Jun 2002]

Ken Tucker

Jun 4, 2013

Idol is a shamefully addictive cross between Ed McMahon's old "Star Search" and Chuck Barris' hoary, whore-y "The $1.98 Beauty Show." Read full review

James Poniewozik

Jun 28, 2013

There you have the magic of Idol: British headmasterly discipline running smack into the preternatural sense of self-esteem--often inversely proportional to talent--that Americans have hardwired into them from the womb. You may wince at Cowell's barbs, but you also welcome them when Abdul or Jackson offers a wimpy "Good job" to a singer who has scraped the fingernails of her ambition down the chalkboard of her limited ability. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jun 19, 2013

So much about the Fox series is unseemly, and I don't just mean the commercial-to-show ratio and the sponsor plugs, which have been downright obscene. "American Idol," a new hybrid of reality TV and beauty pageantry, represents some of the crudest aspects of both network TV and the pop-music industry. ... And yet, and yet. "American Idol" remains addictive TV. [4 Sep 2002]

Caryn James

Jun 19, 2013

Offering prefab middle-of-the-road stardom, "American Idol" is entertaining, but not for the reasons its producers like to pretend. The open secret that the show's creators and its fans choose to ignore is that the music and arrangements are trite, full of wannabe Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder wails. Originality is a losing strategy. But the series does have a stroke of commercial genius, as it shrewdly combines elements from a smattering of other series into one big marketable soup. It's "Survivor" with a soundtrack. Read full review

Robert P. Laurence

Jun 19, 2013

"American Idol" boasts two new wrinkles. First, the performances are so tightly edited that each singer gets barely a minute onstage. ... The second innovation: The contest is rigged. [21 Jun 2002]

Steve Johnson

May 21, 2013

[A] blockheaded version of a high school talent show. ... What could be more stultifying than the way this non-celebrity sing-off crams product placement into the viewer's field of vision, everything from the Big Gulp-size Coca-Cola cups on the judges' table to the contestants being forced to enact a troglodytic skit while inside a Ford Focus? [26 Aug 2002]

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iaki3244

May 8, 2013

It's an spectacular show i love it, the live perfomnances, the judges, all in this is great, see you will not lose soo much every season upgrades all of the production and all

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BrazilReviwes

Mar 13, 2018

Great Episode,Katy Perry it's incredible in TV,so Genious and Corage to stare the critic,i love it

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bishopjones

Apr 2, 2018

American Idol is a reality show that I really enjoy. What really draws me to the show is just how real it is. The judges and contestants are all unique with their own personality and it works so well. Most television shows today are chock full of bad acting and obvious scripture but whatAmerican Idol is a reality show that I really enjoy. What really draws me to the show is just how real it is. The judges and contestants are all unique with their own personality and it works so well. Most television shows today are chock full of bad acting and obvious scripture but what happens on this show really affects the lives of its cast. The judges have iconic personalities that are so distinguishable anyone who watches television knows who they are. Simon for instance has that notorious personality for being the brutally honest judge that's well known for hurting many feelings. Then there's the actual contestants. Watching someone rise from so little is a sight to behold and the emotion behind all of it makes the show truly worth watching. I recommend this show to anyone that watches reality television.… Expand

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bradtheman123

Jun 13, 2014

This show actually used to be pretty good. The main problem with it now is that, all the good gudges have now left. I liked this show a lot better with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. Now with these new judges it seems like the show has become very bad. If the old judges wereThis show actually used to be pretty good. The main problem with it now is that, all the good gudges have now left. I liked this show a lot better with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson. Now with these new judges it seems like the show has become very bad. If the old judges were to come back, I would have watched every minute, of every episode.… Expand

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Skydog

May 18, 2013

They might as well end the show after Season 12 of AI.
Nicki Minaj, the untalented and horrifying judge ruined this show.
0 for me, your welcome producers, your show has turned to complete crap and racism.

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martinex

Jan 18, 2015

The biggest waist of time on television. I've never bought a single album or song from any of the vapid lounge singers that this show has produced. The fact that this show has given rise to Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell alone is reason enough to despise it. It's depressing to know thatThe biggest waist of time on television. I've never bought a single album or song from any of the vapid lounge singers that this show has produced. The fact that this show has given rise to Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell alone is reason enough to despise it. It's depressing to know that more people will vote on this show than voted in the last election. This show serves as a barometer to the state of our country.… Expand

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  Air Date: February 27, 2022
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  Air Date: February 14, 2021
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  Air Date: February 16, 2020
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  Air Date: March 3, 2019
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  Air Date: January 7, 2015
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  Air Date: January 16, 2013
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  Air Date: January 18, 2012
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  Air Date: January 19, 2011
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  S1:E5. Army Of The Mediocre
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  S1:E4. Dewey Defeats Truman!
  Air Date: June 19, 2002
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  Air Date: June 18, 2002
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  S1:E2. Episode Two
  Air Date: June 12, 2002
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  Air Date: June 11, 2002