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American Idol

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Genre: Music, Reality
First Aired: Jan 21, 2003

Hopefuls audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.

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About 'American Idol'

Original Network:
FOX

Premise of 'American Idol'

Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi joins veteran judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson on the panel as the hit reality competition series returns for its either season. Ryan Seacrest also returns as host.

Cast of 'American Idol'

  • Ryan Seacrest as Host
  • Simon Cowell as Judge
  • Paula Abdul as Judge
  • Randy Jackson as Judge
  • Kara DioGuardi as Judge

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'American Idol' Episode Recaps

  • FinaleWatch: 'American Idol 7' Minute-by-Minute

    Ryanseacrest_americanidol7_240After a five-month season leading up to a seemingly preordained Top Two, American Idol reached its orgiastic two-hour finale on Wednesday (May 21) night. As the show began, only one thing was certain... David's got it in the bag. Follow along to the stunning conclusion... Continue Reading

  • 'American Idol' Finale: The Davids Enter the Ring

    Davidcook_top24_americanidol7_240The first part of Tuesday (May 20) night's American Idol Finale begins with what may be the cheesiest moment in the show's seven season history. Ringmaster Michael Buffer, accompanied by the theme from Rocky, introduces David Cook and David Archuleta. Yes, we've gotten ready to rumble, but who would gain the advantage in this not-quite-heavyweight showdown? Continue Reading

  • 'American Idol' Sets its Top Two

    Davidcook_americanidol7_top12party0David versus David. Cook versus Archuleta. The High School Student versus The Rocker. We're a week away from the American Idol Finale that we've been cruising toward for at least two months. Would Wednesday (May 14) night's results episode be as perfunctory as it seemed? Or would Syesha Mercado be able to play spoiler? Continue Reading

  • Thrice As Nice for 'American Idol' Top Three

    Davidarchuleta_americanidol7_top12pAfter a day that started at 5 a.m. with ABC's upfront presentation, this writer is ready to settle in for a soothing trio of songs from the American Idol Top Three, a group described, in Breakfast Club-esque fashion as The High School Student, The Actress and The Bartender. Would Tuesday's (May 13) performances clarify the race to the finale or just muddy the waters? Continue Reading

  • Dread-ful elimination on 'American Idol'

    Syeshamercado_americanidol7_top12paWith the American Idol finale just two weeks away, Wednesday (May 7) night's hour saw the show cut its talent pool down to the Top Three. Would the most logical suspect (Jason Castro) go home, or did Idol have another surprise in store? Continue Reading

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