Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on.
Star Search (Season 1)
The Search Begins (Episode 1) 1.0
Air date: 2026-01-20
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: The competition kicks off with head-to-head matchups in juniors music, dance, variety and music group. Champions from each category advance to Week 2.
From Challenger to Champion (Episode 2) 1.5
Air date: 2026-01-21
Runtime: 92 min
Overview: Head-to-head matchups continue in the juniors variety, comedy, variety and music solo categories. The field of champions is set for Week 2.
Meet Your Competition (Episode 3) 1.0
Air date: 2026-01-27
Runtime: 77 min
Overview: The search continues as returning champions in the music group, juniors music, variety and dance categories face a lineup of new challengers.
Vote With Your Remote (Episode 4) 1.0
Air date: 2026-01-28
Runtime: 76 min
Overview: The competition heats up. Fresh challengers step into the spotlight in the music solo, variety, comedy and juniors variety categories.
Challenge Accepted (Episode 5) 1.0
Air date: 2026-02-03
Runtime: 75 min
Overview: Sparks fly as the competition resumes. New hopefuls face champions from the music solo, dance, juniors music and variety categories.
Defend Your Crown (Episode 6) 1.0
Air date: 2026-02-04
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: A big night of dazzling performances in the music group, juniors variety, comedy and variety categories propels the competition forward.
Semi-Final: Night 1 (Episode 7) 1.0
Air date: 2026-02-10
Runtime: 75 min
Overview: On a night of high-stakes head-to-head matchups, champions in dance, juniors variety, music solo and variety lock in their spots in the finals.
Semi-Final: Night 2 (Episode 8) 1.0
Air date: 2026-02-11
Runtime: 78 min
Overview: Four coveted spots in the finals are up for grabs as champions defend their titles in the juniors music, comedy, music group and variety categories.
Finals (Episode 9) 1.0
Air date: 2026-02-17
Runtime: 79 min
Overview: Eight finalists. One Champion. Your vote. The audience is the only judge as the search concludes in a show-stopping finale.
