American Idol Episode Ratings Heatmap
2002 · 15 Seasons · 567 Episodes · Overall Score: 1.0/10 (1 rated)
Season 7 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 7 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
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Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 15 seasons and 567 episodes, American Idol has earned an overall series rating of 1.0 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 7, Episode 1 ("Philadelphia Auditions"), rated at an extraordinary 1.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 7, Episode 1 ("Philadelphia Auditions"), landing at 1.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of American Idol
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
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| #1 | Season 7, Ep 1 | Philadelphia Auditions | 1.0 | 1 | Jan 15, 2008 |