The 21st century's original singing competition show, American Idol, is back with an all new season and new contestants who hope to make their music dreams come true. While this marks the seventh season the show has aired on ABC, it is officially American Idol season 22 since the show debuted all the way back in 2002.
Since then, the singing competition shown has grown, with shows like The Voice and America's Got Talent proving popular among fans, but American Idol remains a go-to for viewers. According to ABC, American Idol season 21 was the No. 1 program in its Sunday, 8-10 pm timeslot.
