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Season 25 · not scheduled yet

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History15 of 24 seasons premiered in January.

Last airedGrand Finale (S24E16) · May 11, 2026

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Season premiere dates

  1. Season 24January 26, 2026
  2. Season 23March 2, 2025
  3. Season 22February 18, 2024
  4. Season 21February 19, 2023
  5. Season 20February 27, 2022
  6. Season 19February 14, 2021
  7. Season 18February 16, 2020
  8. Season 17March 3, 2019
  9. Season 16March 11, 2018
  10. Season 15January 6, 2016
  11. Season 14January 7, 2015
  12. Season 13January 15, 2014
  13. Season 12January 16, 2013
  14. Season 11January 18, 2012
  15. Season 10January 19, 2011
  16. Season 9January 12, 2010
  17. Season 8January 13, 2009
  18. Season 7January 15, 2008
  19. Season 6January 16, 2007
  20. Season 5January 17, 2006
  21. Season 4January 18, 2005
  22. Season 3January 19, 2004
  23. Season 2January 21, 2003
  24. Season 1June 11, 2002