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  1. 01MusicThe essential episodes of The Voice2011–present·NBCStreaming on Peacock PremiumThe Voice is a singing competition where famous musicians serve as coaches to mentor aspiring artists through a series of blind auditions, battles, and live performances, with the ultimate goal of finding and crowning…5.8
  2. 02MusicThe essential episodes of America's Got Talent2006–present·NBCStreaming on Peacock PremiumWith the talent search open to acts of all ages, America's Got Talent has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country.5.8
  3. 03Music·ComedyThe essential episodes of Saturday Night Live1975–present·NBCStreaming on Amazon Prime VideoSaturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase.Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation.5.9
  4. 04Music·ComedyThe essential episodes of Schmigadoon!2021–2023Streaming on Apple TVSchmigadoon! is a parody of iconic musicals, which follows a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship when they discover a magical town in which everyone is living in a studio musical…7.3
  5. 05Music·Horror·SupernaturalThe essential episodes of Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat2026–present·AMC+The Vampire Lestat goes on tour while being haunted by "muses" from his past.5.1
  6. 06MusicThe essential episodes of American Idol2002–present·ABCStreaming on HuluAmerican Idol is an American singing competition show, where contestants perform in front of a panel of star judges, representing the music industry.5.1
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