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February 21, 2025

American Idol: SEASON PREMIERE 802 (Season Premiere: Auditions) (3/9)

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST – American Idol: “802 (Season Premiere: Auditions)” (802) (Season Premiere) Logline: Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan head to New York, Los Angeles and Nashville to jump-start auditions, where raw talent and unforgettable performances set the stage for the competition ahead. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

February 21, 2025

American Idol: 801 (Post Oscars: Auditions) (3/2)

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 10:32-11:02 p.m. EST – American Idol: “801 (Post Oscars: Auditions)” (801) Logline: Preview the new season as former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood joins Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judges’ table, bringing her music expertise to the next generation of talent vying for a shot at stardom. Ryan Seacrest hosts. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

December 5, 2024

SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ TO AIR FOLLOWING LIVE TELECAST OF ‘THE OSCARS®’ MARCH 2 ON ABC

Today, ABC announced that it will air a special preview of “American Idol,” television’s most iconic music competition series, following the live telecast of “The Oscars®” SUNDAY, MARCH 2, on ABC and next day on Hulu. Ahead of the new season premiere on March 9, viewers will get to see the new judging panel comprised of season four 2005 winner and eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood, alongside fellow music industry icons Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and longtime host Ryan Seacrest, as hopefuls audition to become the nation’s next superstar. Since it began airing on ABC, “American Idol” has been a top unscripted series on ABC in Total Viewers. “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable in the 2023-2024 TV season with over 66 million total social interactions. (Source: Talkwalker Social Content Ratings; based on total social interactions for primetime entertainment series; excludes sports and wrestling; 9/25/23-5/24/24.) The eigh

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

November 11, 2024

ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES

ABC, the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 for five consecutive years, announced today its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas and fan-favorite unscripted series. The network delivered a fall schedule full of ratings hits, including this season’s, “High Potential,” which was ABC’s most-watched series premiere in nearly four years, in recent MP35 data. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” makes its long-awaited return to ABC with all the feels beginning Thursday, Jan. 2. The new iteration, hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin±—co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will be followed by the exclusive broadcast premiere of season two of the Emmy® Award-nominated Hulu Original comedy “Only Murders in the Building.” “Will Trent” premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7, followed by the midseason return of “High Potential” and a new season of “The Rookie.” Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star in new comedy series “Shiftin

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Primetime – Unscripted

August 1, 2024

A Legend Returns to ‘American Idol’

— Click Here For Video and Photo (One) / (Two) Assets — Television’s most widely recognized music competition series, “American Idol,” welcomes season four winner and eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood to the judging panel for season eight on ABC and Hulu. Music industry icons Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return for their eighth consecutive season as judges, and longtime host Ryan Seacrest also returns when the show premieres in spring 2025 for the franchise’s 23rd overall season. Since it began airing on ABC, “American Idol” has been a top unscripted series on ABC in Total Viewers. Season to date, “American Idol” ranks as the No. 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable with over 63 million total social interactions. “This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on ‘Idol’ and launched her successful multi-GRAMMY Award-winning career. As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to on

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

May 23, 2024

‘American Idol’ Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18–49

Series photos are available here. “American Idol” wrapped its spectacular season 22 on Sunday night, delivering season highs, growing from the previous week’s episode in both Total Viewers (+8% – 5.64 million vs. 5.22 million) and Adults 18-49 (+3% – 0.65 rating vs. 0.63 rating). Sunday’s season finale was its strongest performance in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the “American Idol” season finale last spring – since 5/21/23. The star-studded finale, during which 21-year-old Indio, California, musician Abi Carter became this year’s champion while judge Katy Perry bid farewell, also surged to become the 1 entertainment program of the night in Adults 18-49 (0.65 rating). The “Grand Finale” of “American Idol”was the 1 most social program across broadcast and cable on 5/19, earning 2.1 million total social interactions (+101% above the S7 average). Season to date, “American Idol”ranks as the 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable with 18.5 million total social i

Press Release - Ratings

May 23, 2024

‘American Idol’ Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49

“American Idol” wrapped its spectacular season 22 on Sunday night, delivering season highs, growing from the previous week’s episode in both Total Viewers (+8% – 5.64 million vs. 5.22 million) and Adults 18-49 (+3% – 0.65 rating vs. 0.63 rating) Sunday’s season finale was its strongest performance in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the “American Idol” season finale last spring – since 5/21/23. The star-studded finale, during which 21-year-old Indio, California, musician Abi Carter became this year’s champion while judge Katy Perry bid farewell, also surged to become the 1 entertainment program of the night in Adults 18-49 (0.65 rating). The “Grand Finale” of “American Idol”was the 1 most social program across broadcast and cable on 5/19, earning 2.1 million total social interactions (+101% above the S7 average). Season to date, “American Idol”ranks as the 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable with 18.5 million total social interactions. Source: The Nielsen Co

Press Release - Ratings

May 13, 2024

American Idol: SEASON FINALE - 718 (Grand Finale) (5/19)

SUNDAY, MAY 19 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “718 (Grand Finale)” (718) (Season Finale) Logline: Who will become the next American Idol? The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America’s vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today’s top stars. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 30, 2024

UPDATE: American Idol: 717 (Disney Night) (5/12)

SUNDAY, MAY 12 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “717 (Disney Night)” (717) Logline: The Top 5 travel to Walt Disney World® – The Most Magical Place On Earth with guest mentor Kane Brown before performing two beloved favorites from the Disney Songbook. America votes live for the Top 3 heading to the finale. Jenifer Lewis performs. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

April 30, 2024

American Idol: 716 (Adele Night) (5/5)

SUNDAY, MAY 5 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “716 (Adele Night)” (716) Logline: Multiplatinum superstar Ciara serves as guest mentor for the Top 7, who perform dance songs from various artists and iconic hits from bestselling artist Adele. Meghan Trainor returns to perform, while America votes live for the Top 5. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

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American Idol: SEASON PREMIERE 802 (Season Premiere: Auditions) (3/9)

American Idol: 801 (Post Oscars: Auditions) (3/2)

SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ TO AIR FOLLOWING LIVE TELECAST OF ‘THE OSCARS®’ MARCH 2 ON ABC

ABC ANNOUNCES 2025 MIDSEASON PREMIERE DATES

A Legend Returns to ‘American Idol’

‘American Idol’ Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18–49

‘American Idol’ Wraps Season 22 Delivering Season Highs in Both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49

American Idol: SEASON FINALE - 718 (Grand Finale) (5/19)

UPDATE: American Idol: 717 (Disney Night) (5/12)

American Idol: 716 (Adele Night) (5/5)

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