American Idol
📊 On Scenedle, American Idol is the #130 most iconic TV series and #474 hottest of 2,264 TV shows — Icon 96/100, Heat 82/100.
American Idol is a music TV series that premiered in 2002 on FOX, created by Simon Fuller. On Scenedle, it ranks #130 of 2,264 TV shows by Icon Score (96/100) and #474 by Heat Score (82/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It ran for 15 seasons.
⭐ It’s Simon Fuller’s most iconic TV series in the Scenedle catalog. It’s the most iconic music TV series from the 2000s on Scenedle.
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Quick facts
What is American Idol’s Scenedle Icon Score?
American Idol has a Scenedle Icon Score of 96/100, ranking #130 of 2,264 TV shows. Its Heat Score is 82/100.
Is American Idol more iconic than So You Think You Can Dance?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, American Idol (96) ranks above So You Think You Can Dance (47).
Who created American Idol?
American Idol (2002) was created by Simon Fuller.
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