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American Idol - Episodes & Seasons Summaries | Recap-TV
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American Idol

2002

5.1/10

Music

American Idol is an American singing competition show, where contestants perform in front of a panel of star judges, representing the music industry. The winner is determined by viewers' vote.

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Complete Season Recaps

Season 1
25 Episodes
Season 2
39 Episodes
Season 3
44 Episodes
Season 4
42 Episodes
Season 5
41 Episodes
Season 6
41 Episodes
Season 7
42 Episodes
Season 8
40 Episodes
Season 9
43 Episodes
Season 10
39 Episodes
Season 11
40 Episodes
Season 12
37 Episodes
Season 13
39 Episodes
Season 14
30 Episodes
Season 15
23 Episodes
Season 16
19 Episodes
Season 17
18 Episodes

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Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

as Host

Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson

as Judge

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell

as Judge

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

as Judge

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

as Judge

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

as Judge

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

as Judge

Katy Perry

Katy Perry

as Judge

Keith Urban

Keith Urban

as Judge

Harry Connick, Jr.

Harry Connick, Jr.

as Judge

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