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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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#1

Season 8

40 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2009

5.7/ 10
Average Rating
#2

Season 10

39 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2011

5.5/ 10
Average Rating
#3

Season 14

30 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2015

5.3/ 10
Average Rating

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#4

Season 3

45 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2004

5.2/ 10
Average Rating
#5

Season 11

40 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2012

5.2/ 10
Average Rating
#6

Season 13

39 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2014

5.0/ 10
Average Rating
#7

Season 4

42 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2005

5.0/ 10
Average Rating
#8

Season 2

39 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2003

5.0/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 5

41 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2006

4.9/ 10
Average Rating
#10

Season 9

43 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2010

4.9/ 10
Average Rating
#11

Season 7

42 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2008

4.7/ 10
Average Rating
#12

Season 6

41 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2007

4.6/ 10
Average Rating
#13

Season 12

37 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2013

4.5/ 10
Average Rating
#14

Season 1

25 Episodes

First Aired: Jun 2002

4.4/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 15

24 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2016

N/A/ 10
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