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The Best Seasons of American Idol

Every season of American Idol ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of American Idol!

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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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Season 15

24 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2016

6.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE24 · Finale (2) 7.5

Season 8

40 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2009

5.7/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE34 · Top 5 Results 8.1

Season 10

39 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2011

5.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE15 · Finalists Chosen 7.4

Other Seasons

Season 14

30 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2015

5.3/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Auditions #1 6.6

Season 3

45 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2004

5.2/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE40 · 3 sing 6.1

Season 13

39 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2014

5.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE2 · Auditions No. 2 6.6

Season 4

42 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2005

5.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE14 · Ten males perform live 5.8

Season 2

39 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2003

5.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE39 · I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay! 5.9

Season 11

40 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2012

5.0/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE39 · Final Performance Round 6.7

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Season 5

41 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2006

4.9/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE41 · The Finale 5.8

#11

Season 9

43 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2010

4.8/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE43 · Winner Announced 6.6

#12

Season 7

42 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2008

4.6/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE42 · Winner Announced 7.5

#13

Season 6

41 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2007

4.6/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE41 · Winner Is Crowned 7.2

#14

Season 12

37 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2013

4.5/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE6 · Oklahoma City, OK Auditions 5.8

#15

Season 1

25 Episodes

First Aired: Jun 2002

4.4/ 10

Average Rating

Best episodeE1 · Auditions 5.5