what is the date for the returning american idol
American Idol Return, Empire Series Debut Date Set at Fox. The search for the next American Idol startsâ¦ (insert dramatic Ryan Secrest pause here) on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Fox will kick off the reality singing competitionâs Season 14 premiere that night with a one-hour episode at 8/7c, then wrap it up with a two-hour installment on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 8 pm.