26.5 million 21.7 million Ruben Studdard season four season five 26.5 million 21.7 million four
How many people watched the first episode of American Idols second season? How many people on average tuned in to watch American Idol in its second season? What contestant won the second season of American Idol? During what season did American Idol become the highest rated show across all demographics? Which season of American Idol was watched by the most people? How many people watched the second season premiere of American Idol? How many people watched on average for season two? By what season was American Idol the most watched show on TV?
The growth continued into the next season, starting with a season premiere of 26.5 million. The season attracted an average of 21.7 million viewers, and was placed second overall amongst the 18–49 age group. The finale night when Ruben Studdard won over Clay Aiken was also the highest-rated ever American Idol episode at 38.1 million for the final hour. By season three, the show had become the top show in the 18–49 demographic a position it has held for all subsequent years up to and including season ten, and its competition stages ranked first in the nationwide overall ratings. By season four, American Idol had become the most watched series amongst all viewers on American TV for the first time, with an average viewership of 26.8 million. The show reached its peak in season five with numbers averaging 30.6 million per episode, and season five remains the highest-rated season of the series.
question: How many people watched the first episode of American Idols second season?, answer: 26.5 million | question: How many people on average tuned in to watch American Idol in its second season?, answer: 21.7 million | question: What contestant won the second season of American Idol?, answer: Ruben Studdard | question: During what season did American Idol become the highest rated show across all demographics?, answer: season four | question: Which season of American Idol was watched by the most people?, answer: season five | question: How many people watched the second season premiere of American Idol?, answer: 26.5 million | question: How many people watched on average for season two?, answer: 21.7 million | question: By what season was American Idol the most watched show on TV?, answer: four