Twelve aspiring singers, six men and six women, compete in a talent contest, singing their chosen songs and receiving critiques from judges Abdul, Jackson, and Cowell. Viewers then vote for their favorite performance using their cellular phones, and the contestant with the fewest votes is eliminated each week. The competition continues until the winner is crowned "American Idol," receiving a recording contract worth up to $1,000,000, while the runner-up also receives a recording contract.
Aired: Jun 11, 2002A humorous debut for this hit reality show series. It showed three judges, wh...
