What is American Idol's schedule?

Answer by  Mazer (173)

American Idol has only ever done one season a year. Auditions for American Idol are recorded during the second half of the year for broadcast in January and February. After the auditions are aired, Hollywood Week is aired in late February and early March. Then the live broadcast portion of the season begins in March and runs through May.

Answer by  Adelle (277)

American Idol only does one cycle a year. It usually starts in January with auditions and then progresses through the challenges where the audience votes. As such Idol airs on multiple nights and ultimately concludes in May.

Answer by  sashangeljaz (992)

American Idol only does 1 season per year. There are a lot of auditions that are not shown on TV. Their televised episodes run from January to May.

Answer by  Tombo (106)

American Idol's season generally begins in January, and ends in May. There is only one season of American Idol per calendar year.