American Idol is an American reality-competition show airing on Fox. It debuted on June 11, 2002, and it has since become one of the most popular shows on American television. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, which was first aired in 2001 in the United Kingdom.
The program seeks to discover the best singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. The outcomes of the later stages of this competition are determined by public voting by phone. The format features three judges who give critiques of the contestants' performances: record producer Randy Jackson; pop singer and choreographer Paula Abdul; and music executive Simon Cowell. The show is hosted by former children's game show emcee and television personality Ryan Seacrest; comedian Brian Dunkleman co-hosted with Seacrest during the first season. The American Idol band is led by Rickey Minor. |
Music referenced in American IdolSongsThis television series plays: This television series plays: June 27, 2007 This song was used regularly in season 7 of American Idol. TV/Films that reference American IdolMoviesThis television series is referred to by: January 17, 2009 While Tom and Summer are in the IKEA store, sitting in a living room display, Summer sits on the couch and says "Ooh! Idol's on!". This television series is referred to by: July 10, 2009 When Bruno tries to start up a talk show in Hollywood, one of his guests is Paula Abdul, an American Idol Judge. Television EpisodesThis television series is referred to by: Season: 4
Episode: 9March 6, 2011 Becca asks Hank if she and Pearl look like the kind of girls who would like 'American Idol'. Hank responds by saying they look like the kind of girls who would make fun of people who do like the show. This television series is referred to by: Season: 3
Episode: 12January 27, 2013 This television series is referred to by: Season: 6
Episode: 15February 11, 2004 Carrie makes Doug go to an art gallery opening with her. Doug brings along Spence and Deacon to help him get through the event. When Doug thanks Deacon for coming, Deacon tells Doug that going to the gallery got him out of Kelly's 'American Idol' party. This television series is referred to by: Season: 2
Episode: 2October 3, 2010 After returning from the first commercial break, the camera shows Ryan Seacrest in the audience, with a banner on the screen informing viewers that it was "American Idol's Ryan Seacrest and 'Friend'." This television series is referred to by: Season: 2
Episode: 15May 8, 2008 Jenna tries to teach Kenneth how to become skilled in "backdoor bragging", giving him the example of "It's hard for me to watch American Idol because I have perfect pitch.". Kenneth tries the "backdoor bragging" himself, saying "It's hard for me to watch American Idol because there's a water bug in the channel changer.". This television series is referred to by: Season: 1
Episode: 10January 4, 2012 After passing her driving test Tessa decides to try and fake George out by pretending she didn't pass, saying it's like on 'American Idol' when the contestants hide their yellow paper behind their backs when everyone knows they're going to Hollywood. This television series is referred to by: Season: 7
Episode: 24May 12, 2011 Kelly asks Dwight for the day off so she can go to her 'American Idol' audition. This television series is referred to by: Season: 1
Episode: 17April 11, 2010 They played Bad Day to vote the Krinklesac's out of the karaoke contest in the same way they used this song in the fifth season of American Idol. This television series is referred to by: Season: 21
Episode: 23May 23, 2010 Moe is invited to be a judge on 'American Idol'. This television series is referred to by: Season: 1
Episode: 8September 12, 2004 Shawna is upset about the fliers for Vince's going away party, saying his unapproved picture looks like he's trying out for 'American Idol'. This television series is referred to by: Season: 1
Episode: 24May 11, 2006 Crabman asks Earl what his method for choosing which list items to cross off is. Randy tells him that sometimes Earl lets him pick the list item, saying "but I get a little freaked out when I play God. That's why I also don't vote on American Idol.". This television series is referred to by: Season: 21
Episode: 10January 10, 2010 Bart complains that women ruin all the good things, naming the Army, the Fantastic Four and American Idol - saying American Idol would be better with just Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. This television series is referred to by: Season: 1
Episode: 5February 17, 2011 Dave is upset that he can't name any astronauts, but says he can name every American Idol winner, asking, "What is wrong with our generation?". This television series is referred to by: Season: 2
Episode: 5October 16, 2006 Christine wants to apologize to Barb, so she goes to the house, knocking on the door, telling Barb that she knows she's home, and that she doesn't have to be anywhere till 'American Idol' starts...in January. This television series is referred to by: Season: 5
Episode: 8July 24, 2005 Jackie is tired of listening to Brenda complain so she asks if they can just talk about something meaningless like American Idol. This television series is referred to by: Season: 8
Episode: 20May 23, 2010 Luke (Chris) is raised up onto the American Idol stage while the AI theme music is playing right before the lightsaber fight with Darth Vader (Stewie). This television series is referred to by: Season: 5
Episode: 3October 7, 2009 Christine thinks she has cancer and is dying, so she offers some words of wisdom to Ritchie. She tells him "It doesn't matter who you vote for on 'American Idol', it's rigged.". Television SeriesThis television series spun-off: March 15, 2006 - May 21, 2009 This television series spun-off: September 30, 2006 - May 15, 2010 This television series spun-off: June 3, 2003 - August 19, 2003 People/Groups that reference American IdolArtistsThis television series is related to: Blake Lewis was a contestant on season 6 of American Idol. Episodes in this Series |