Series

American Idol

“Heading back to where it all began.”

★ 6.7(31)20189 seasons

Reality

Official site

American Idol is streaming on Hulu in United States. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch American Idol

🇺🇸 United States

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Good to know

Release date: 2018-03-11
Language: English
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 162
Network: ABC, Disney+
Status: Returning Series
Country: United States of America
Studio: FremantleMedia North America

About American Idol

American Idol is a 2018 web series in the Reality genre, starring Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. It spans 9 seasons and 162 episodes, and originally aired on ABC and Disney+. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Idol in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!

Seasons (9)

Season 119 eps · 2018

Season 219 eps · 2019

Season 316 eps · 2020

Season 419 eps · 2021

Season 520 eps · 2022

Season 620 eps · 2023

Season 718 eps · 2024

Season 819 eps · 2025

Season 916 eps · 2026

Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge

Carrie Underwood

Self - Judge

Themes & keywords

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