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American Idol

TV series · 567 episodes · 2002

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Simon Fullercreator · executive producer · writer
  2. Ken Warwickexecutive producer · director
  3. Nigel Lythgoeexecutive producer · director
  4. Cécile Frot-Coutazexecutive producer
  5. Simon Jonesexecutive producer
  6. Richard Curtisexecutive producer
  7. Beth McNamaraproducer
  8. Brian Robinsonproducer
  9. Charles Boydproducer
  10. David Goffinproducer
  11. John Entzproducer
  12. Katie Fennellyproducer
  13. Megan Michaelsproducer
  14. Melanie Obermanproducer
  15. Norm Bettsproducer
  16. Ron De Shayproducer
  17. Theodore Dimitriouproducer
  18. Toby Gormanproducer
  19. James Breenproducer
  20. Patrick Lynnproducer
  21. Simon Lythgoeproducer
  22. Simon Jonesproducer
  23. Bruce Gowersdirector
  24. Louis J. Horvitzdirector

On screen

  1. Ryan Seacrestlead actor
  2. Randy Jacksonlead actor
  3. Simon Cowelllead actor
  4. Paula Abdulsupporting actor
  5. Jennifer Lopezsupporting actor
  6. Keith Urbansupporting actor
  7. Harry Connick Jr.guest actor
  8. Kara DioGuardiguest actor
  9. Steven Tylerguest actor
  10. Ellen DeGeneresguest actor
  11. Mariah Careyguest actor
  12. Nicki Minajguest actor
  13. Phillip Phillipsguest actor
  14. Kimberley Lockeguest actor
  15. Brian Dunklemanguest actor
  16. Katie Stevensguest actor
  17. Todrick Hallguest actor
  18. Peter Frankguest actor
  19. Jennifer Hudsonguest actor
  20. Jon Peter Lewisguest actor
  21. Tamyra Grayguest actor
  22. Chris Daughtryguest actor
  23. Clay Aikenguest actor
  24. Carrie Underwoodguest actor
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From the people who made American Idol

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  1. America's Got Talent2006 · TV seriesExceptional· 7 shared
  2. From Justin to Kelly2003 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. Bel Ami2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Spice World1997 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  5. Mr. Bean's Holiday2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Eddie Murphy: Delirious1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Meet Me Next Christmas2024 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Deep Blue Sea1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  10. The Masked Singer2019 · TV seriesFaint· 24 shared
  11. The Concert for New York City2001 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  12. Griffin & Phoenix2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. The Gilded Age2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  14. High Strung Free Dance2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. The Devil's Own1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  16. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The X FactorSimon Cowell2004 · TV seriesStrong· 9 shared
  2. Jennifer Lopez: Dance AgainRandy JacksonRyan Seacrest2014 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  3. Keeping Up with the KardashiansRyan Seacrest2007 · TV seriesStrong· 10 shared
  4. The Ellen DeGeneres ShowEllen DeGeneres2003 · TV seriesNotable· 119 shared
  5. A Christmas MelodyMariah Carey2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  6. This Is Me…NowJennifer Lopez2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  7. Ellen DeGeneres: RelatableEllen DeGeneres2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. One ChanceSimon Cowell2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  9. The KardashiansRyan Seacrest2022 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  10. Far Far Away IdolSimon Cowell2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  11. My FamilyJennifer Lopez1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. Lila & EveJennifer Lopez2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. BordertownJennifer Lopez2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  14. One Direction: This Is UsSimon Cowell2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. The Boy Next DoorJennifer Lopez2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. U TurnJennifer Lopez1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Impractical Jokers: The MoviePaula Abdul2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. HomeJennifer Lopez2015 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  19. El CantanteJennifer Lopez2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  20. AtlasJennifer Lopez2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. GigliJennifer Lopez2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Out of SightJennifer Lopez1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Shades of BlueJennifer Lopez2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  24. JackJennifer Lopez1996 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  25. Hope FloatsHarry Connick Jr.1998 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  26. Shotgun WeddingJennifer Lopez2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. The MotherJennifer Lopez2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Little Man TateHarry Connick Jr.1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. EnoughJennifer Lopez2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. HustlersJennifer Lopez2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Angel EyesJennifer Lopez2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Monster-in-LawJennifer Lopez2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The FostersJennifer Lopez2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  34. Second ActJennifer Lopez2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Office RomanceJennifer Lopez2026 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The Back-Up PlanJennifer Lopez2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. The CellJennifer Lopez2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Maid in ManhattanJennifer Lopez2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. SelenaJennifer Lopez1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Punk'dRandy JacksonRyan Seacrest2003 · TV seriesFaint· 14 shared
  41. AnacondaJennifer Lopez1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Money TrainJennifer Lopez1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. HalftimeJennifer Lopez2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  44. BugHarry Connick Jr.2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Dolphin Tale 2Harry Connick Jr.2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Blood and WineJennifer Lopez1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Marry MeJennifer Lopez2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Chris Brown: Welcome to My LifeJennifer Lopez2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. An Unfinished LifeJennifer Lopez2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  50. P.S. I Love YouHarry Connick Jr.2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  51. The Iron GiantHarry Connick Jr.1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Dolphin TaleHarry Connick Jr.2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Shall We Dance?Jennifer Lopez2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  54. The Wedding PlannerJennifer Lopez2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. New in TownHarry Connick Jr.2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. UnstoppableJennifer Lopez2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  57. ParkerJennifer Lopez2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Good TroubleJennifer Lopez2019 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  59. Find Me FallingHarry Connick Jr.2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. GlitterMariah Carey2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. What to Expect When You're ExpectingJennifer Lopez2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. A Smoky Mountain ChristmasPaula AbdulDolly Parton1986 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  63. Hell's KitchenPaula AbdulSteven Tyler2005 · TV seriesFaint· 14 shared
  64. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2Jennifer Lopez2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  65. Jersey GirlJennifer Lopez2004 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  66. Exploring the ReefEllen DeGeneres2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. RobotsRandy JacksonPaula Abdul2005 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  68. Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by SapphireMariah Carey2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Ice Age: Continental DriftJennifer Lopez2012 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  70. Mr. WrongEllen DeGeneres1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Carrie Underwood: ReflectionCarrie Underwood2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Wayne's World 2Steven Tyler1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  73. Back to the OutbackKeith Urban2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. My Dog SkipHarry Connick Jr.2000 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  75. Be CoolSteven Tyler2005 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  76. Memphis BelleHarry Connick Jr.1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. Marine Life InterviewsEllen DeGeneres2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. New Year's EveRyan Seacrest2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  79. Justin Bieber's BelieveRyan Seacrest2013 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  80. Finding DoryEllen DeGeneres2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingSimon Cowell2016 · FilmFaint· 7 shared
  82. If These Walls Could Talk 2Ellen DeGeneres2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Excess BaggageHarry Connick Jr.1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. Made for LovePaula Abdul2021 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  85. RespectJennifer Hudson2021 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  86. A Bit of Fry & LaurieHugh Laurie1989 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Graham Norton Show2007 · TV seriesFaint· 55 shared
  2. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · TV seriesFaint· 70 shared
  3. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009 · TV seriesFaint· 61 shared
  4. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992 · TV seriesFaint· 103 shared
  5. Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · TV seriesFaint· 112 shared
  6. Late Night with Seth Meyers2014 · TV seriesFaint· 51 shared
  7. The Greatest Night in Pop2024 · FilmFaint· 11 shared

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