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Star Search

2026 · Rated 7/10

Last aired: S1 E9, Finals · 2026-02-17

Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across four categories – music, dance, variety/comedy, kids – as they compete for their shot at stardom. With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event.

Cast

Anthony Anderson Host

Jelly Roll Judge

Sarah Michelle Gellar Judge

Chrissy Teigen Judge

Season 1

E1 The Search Begins 2026-01-20 · 85 min 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.

E2 From Challenger to Champion 2026-01-21 · 92 min Performers from music, dance, variety, comedy, magic and juniors compete live. Vote for your favorite acts in real time.

E3 Meet Your Competition 2026-01-27 · 78 min The search continues as returning champions in the music group, juniors music, variety and dance categories face a lineup of new challengers.

E4 Vote With Your Remote 2026-01-28 · 77 min The competition heats up. Fresh challengers step into the spotlight in the music solo, variety, comedy and juniors variety categories.

E5 Challenge Accepted 2026-02-03 · 76 min Sparks fly as the competition resumes. New hopefuls face champions from the music solo, dance, juniors music and variety categories.

E6 Defend Your Crown 2026-02-04 · 70 min A big night of dazzling performances in the music group, juniors variety, comedy and variety categories propels the competition forward.

E7 Semi-Final: Night 1 2026-02-10 · 75 min 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.

E8 Semi-Final: Night 2 2026-02-11 · 78 min 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.

E9 Finals 2026-02-17 · 79 min Eight finalists. One Champion. Your vote. The audience is the only judge as the search concludes in a show-stopping finale.

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