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American Idol

2002–201615 seasons555 episodes

American Idol is a American series that premiered on Fox in 2002 and ran until 2016. 15 seasons and 555 episodes. Created by Simon Fuller.

Fox logoOriginal networkFoxbroadcast network · 473 shows on record
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On air 2002–2016: 15 years

Key facts

Network
Fox
Format
Series
Premiere
June 11, 2002
Finale
April 7, 2016
Years on air
15
Seasons
15
Episodes
555
Language
English
Production
Fremantle
Distributor
Fremantle

Credits

Created bySimon Fuller
DirectorsBruce Gowers