American Idol

HD 55909.0 N/A min.

The smash reality series showcases wannabe pop stars competing for a record deal by crooning for a panel of judges. The judges review a performer's talent (or lack thereof), and at-home viewers then vote for their favorite potential star. The show helped launch the careers of such artists as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert.

Genre: Game Show, Reality, Musical

Release: June 11, 2002

Cast: Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Ryan Seacrest, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Bobby Bones, Harry Connick Jr., Carrie Underwood, Rae Boyd, Julian Kalel, Braden Rumfelt, Jake Thistle, Philmon Lee, Chris Tungseth, Daniel Stallworth, Lucas Leon, Jordan McCullough, Jesse Findling, Brooks Rosser, Hannah Harper, Keyla Richardson, Kyndal Inskeep