The WORST seasons of American Idol
Every season of American Idol ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of American Idol!
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.
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6.50
4 votes
#1 - Season 9
First Aired 1/13/2010
6.60
5 votes
#2 - Season 12
First Aired 1/17/2013
6.67
6 votes
#3 - Season 6
First Aired 1/17/2007
6.80
5 votes
#4 - Season 7
First Aired 1/16/2008
6.88
8 votes
#5 - Season 15
First Aired 1/7/2016
7.00
5 votes
#6 - Season 5
First Aired 1/18/2006
7.00
4 votes
#7 - Season 3
First Aired 1/20/2004
7.00
4 votes
#8 - Season 2
First Aired 1/22/2003
7.50
4 votes
#9 - Season 13
First Aired 1/16/2014
7.50
8 votes
#10 - Season 8
First Aired 1/14/2009
7.67
6 votes
#11 - Season 10
First Aired 1/20/2011
7.86
7 votes
#12 - Season 14
First Aired 1/8/2015
8.13
8 votes
#13 - Season 1
First Aired 6/12/2002
8.20
5 votes
#14 - Season 4
First Aired 1/19/2005
8.40
5 votes