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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!

Top season
Season 7
10.0avg
Best episode
S7E18 718 (Grand Finale)
10.01 votes
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WorstEpisodes
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#1

Season 7

18 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2024

10.0/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE18 · 718 (Grand Finale) 10.0
#2

Season 9

16 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2026

10.0/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE13 · 913 (Disney Night) 10.0
#3

Season 6

20 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2023

8.4/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE1 · 601 (Auditions) 9.0

Other Seasons

#4

Season 4

19 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2021

8.0/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE14 · 414 (Oscar Nominated Songs) 8.0
#5

Season 8

19 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2025

6.0/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE4 · 804 (Auditions) 8.0
#6

Season 1

19 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2018

1.0/ 10
Average Rating
Best episodeE1 · Auditions 1.0
#7

Season 2

19 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2019

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#8

Season 3

16 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2020

N/A/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 5

20 Episodes

First Aired: Feb 2022

N/A/ 10
Average Rating

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Top-rated American Idol episodes

  1. #1718 (Grand Finale) S7E1810.0
  2. #2913 (Disney Night) S9E1310.0
  3. #3601 (Auditions) S6E19.0
  4. #4603 (Auditions) S6E39.0
  5. #5414 (Oscar Nominated Songs) S4E148.0

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