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Airs Next: FOX at Tuesday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: Returning Series    Premiered: June 11, 2002
Show Categories: Reality, Drama
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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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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 7.56
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...

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Chris Daughtry (Interview 2)

Chris talks about how shocked he was when he didn't win, what he...

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Idol Makeover

Two lucky Star Style fans get a once in a lifetime chance to get a...

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Red Carpet

Star Style fashion consultant Talitha Peters hits the Kodak Theatre...

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San Francisco Auditions

Could the next American Idol be from the San Francisco Bay Area?

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Cast

 
Kristy Lee Cook - Seventh Place (Season 7) (photos)
David Cook (III) - Winner (Season 7) (photos)
Clay Aiken - Runner-Up (Season 2) (photos)
Antonella Barba - Fifteenth Place (Season 6) (photos)
Carly Smithson - Sixth Place (Season 7) (photos)
Kady Malloy - Sixteenth Place (Season 7) (photos)
Kellie Pickler - Sixth Place (Season 5) (photos)
Haley Scarnato - Eighth Place (Season 6) (photos)
Ryan Seacrest - Host (photos)
Carrie Underwood - Winner (Season 4) (photos)
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Community Reviews (853)

 
9.2
Superb
"Needs fine-tuning"
boring, and congratz
Continue » Posted Jul 15, 2008 8:38 pm PST
2.6
Terrible
"Complete waste of time"
It's a boredom, and my mom watches it....
Continue » Posted Jul 10, 2008 9:16 pm PST
8.5
Great
"Change the channel!"
The Two best performers.
Continue » Posted Jul 10, 2008 2:43 am PST
8.8
Great
"Guilty pleasure"
America choses which Idol hopeful will be going home every week, while every week has its own theme that the hopefuls must sing to.
Continue » Posted Jul 6, 2008 1:01 pm PST

Slacker20
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9.2
Superb
"Personal favorite"
DAVID COOK IS MY IDOL!!!
Continue » Posted Jun 16, 2008 5:14 pm PST

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Show Vital Stats

 
Show: American Idol
Popularity Rank: 209 of 1
Ratings Rank: 2,855 of 1  ( 3)
Show Reviews: 853
People Tracking: 7,401
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Score:
7.7 Good 6,394 votes
Rating Statistics:
great: 1,513 (24.2%)
perfect: 1,411 (22.6%)
superb: 1,100 (17.6%)
good: 892 (14.3%)
Other: 1,324 (21.2%)
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