SimilarScreen
American Idol

American Idol

Heading back to where it all began.

20186.89 Seasons159 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!

NetworksABC

Top Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Self - Judge

Themes & Keywords

competitionjudgetalentmusic competitionaspiring singersingervotingauditionrebootsinging competitiontalent searchtalent competitionreality competitionvocal talent

About American Idol

American Idol is a reality series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of competition, judge, talent, music competition, aspiring singer, singer. it stars Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan. The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!

Shows Similar to American Idol

Discover shows like American Idol — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 shows similar to American Idol

If you enjoyed American Idol, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, creator filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of American Idol.

The Mole
33% Match

The Mole(2022)

TV Show6.9/10

A high-stakes competition series where twelve players work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Among the players is one person who has secretly been designated "the Mole" and tasked with sabotaging the group's money-making efforts. In the end, one player will outlast their competition and expose the Mole to win the prize pot.

The Voice
31% Match

The Voice(2011)

TV Show5.9/10

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

The Masked Singer
30% Match

Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. One singer will be eliminated each week, ultimately revealing his or her true identity.

MasterChef Junior
30% Match

American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.

MasterChef
30% Match

MasterChef(2010)

TV Show7.1/10

This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.

The Amazing Race
29% Match

This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams who are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning the race and the $1 million prize.

Face Off
28% Match

Face Off(2011)

TV Show7.1/10

In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.

Beast Games
28% Match

Beast Games(2024)

TV Show7.5/10

I gathered 1,000 people to fight for $5,000,000, the LARGEST cash prize in TV history! We're also giving away a private island, Lamborghinis, and millions more in cash throughout the competition! Go watch to see the greatest show ever made!

So You Think You Can Dance
27% Match

Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personalities to a panel of judges and viewers as they strive to win votes and avoid elimination.

Pointless
27% Match

Pointless(2009)

TV Show6.4/10

Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.