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The Idol: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

HBO drama and music series (2023–2023), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

The Idol is a drama and music series that aired on HBO, running from 2023 with 1 season and 5 episodes. The Idol has ended. Its final episode aired on July 2, 2023.

U.S. premiere: June 4, 2023
Where: HBO
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 5
Finale: July 2, 2023

Where to watch The Idol season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Idol season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	June 4, 2023 – July 2, 2023	Original U.S. run on HBO. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Idol season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Pop Tarts & Rat Tales	Sun, Jun 4, 2023 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Double Fantasy	Sun, Jun 11, 2023 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Daybreak	Sun, Jun 18, 2023 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Stars Belong to the World	Sun, Jun 25, 2023 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Jocelyn Forever	Sun, Jul 2, 2023 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Idol

The Idol is a drama and music series that aired on HBO, running from 2023 with 1 season and 5 episodes. The Idol has ended. Its final episode aired on July 2, 2023.

Season 1: Season 1 of The Idol aired from June 4, 2023 to July 2, 2023 on HBO (5 episodes).

Network / service: HBO (first aired June 4, 2023)
Official site: hbo.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Lily-Rose Depp (Jocelyn), The Weeknd (Tedros), Suzanna Son (Chloe), Troye Sivan (Xander), Jane Adams (Nikki Katz)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Idol are there?

The Idol has 1 season and 5 episodes listed, airing from June 4, 2023 to July 2, 2023.

Is The Idol cancelled or ended?

The Idol has ended. Its final episode aired on July 2, 2023.

Where can I watch The Idol?

The Idol originally aired on HBO in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check HBO's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.