Star Academy

Why Watch
"Experience the intense vocal training, high-stakes weekly eliminations, and raw artistic growth inside France's premier reality musical academy."
Tone: Competitive, Melodic, High-Stakes Reality
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Series Deep Dive:

France's legendary talent contest thrives by balancing demanding artistic development with unvarnished live performance tension. Inside the iconic château, aspiring vocalists face rigorous coaching from industry veterans before facing the public vote during explosive weekend showcases. Star Academy remains a ratings juggernaut on TF1, continually modernizing its production values while delivering the authentic emotional trials and triumphant breakthroughs that define modern television music competitions.

Analysis Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 223 days
Season: 14
Watched? # Air Date Episode Name
E1 Oct 10, 2026 Prime n°1
E2 Oct 10, 2026 L'arrivée au Château
E3 Oct 10, 2026 Le live
E4 Oct 12, 2026 Quotidienne 1 - C'est chez nous maintenant
E5 Oct 13, 2026 Quotidienne 2 - J'ai la vision
E6 Oct 14, 2026 Quotidienne 3 - Ça give
E7 Oct 15, 2026 Quotidienne 4 - J'ai besoin de passer en mode guerrière
E8 Oct 16, 2026 Quotidienne 5 - On chante avec Ben Mazué
E9 Oct 17, 2026 Quotidienne 6 - Faut les choquer !
E10 Oct 17, 2026 Prime n°2 - Les premières fois
E11 Oct 17, 2026 Retour au château n°2
E12 Oct 18, 2026 Quotidienne 7
E13 Oct 19, 2026 Quotidienne 8 - Lâcher prise
E14 Oct 20, 2026 Quotidienne 9 - On peut essayer tous les deux ?
E15 Oct 21, 2026 Quotidienne 10 - Il me faut ce top 3 !
E16 Oct 22, 2026 Quotidienne 11 - Je me présente
E17 Oct 23, 2026 Quotidienne 12 - Je suis vraiment sur un petit nuage
E18 Oct 24, 2026 Quotidienne 13 - Je veux vraiment rester au château !
E19 Oct 24, 2026 Prime n°3 - Le Prime du Parrain
E20 Oct 24, 2026 Retour au château n°3
E21 Oct 25, 2026 Quotidienne 14
E22 Oct 26, 2026 Quotidienne 15 - Je me sens à ma place
E23 Oct 27, 2026 Quotidienne 16 - Une nouvelle facette de vous
E24 Oct 28, 2026 Quotidienne 17 - Prêts pour les évals ?
E25 Oct 29, 2026 Quotidienne 18 - Je serai là la semaine prochaine
E26 Oct 30, 2026 Quotidienne 19 - Faut que je bosse !
E27 Oct 31, 2026 Quotidienne 20 - Des bonbons ou un sort !!
E28 Oct 31, 2026 Prime n°4 - Le Prime des Proches
E29 Oct 31, 2026 Retour au château n°4
E30 Nov 01, 2026 Quotidienne 21 - Ça fait 18 ans que je n'étais pas revenue
E31 Nov 02, 2026 Quotidienne 22 - Tu tiens le bon bout
E32 Nov 03, 2026 Quotidienne 23 - Vous êtes arrivés au bon moment dans ma vie
E33 Nov 04, 2026 Quotidienne 24 - J'espère juste rester
E34 Nov 05, 2026 Quotidienne 25 - C'est plus facile à dire qu'à faire
E35 Nov 06, 2026 Quotidienne 26
E36 Nov 06, 2026 Prime n°5 - Prime des Gagnants
E37 Nov 06, 2026 Retour au château n°5
E38 Nov 07, 2026 Quotidienne 27
E39 Nov 08, 2026 Quotidienne 28
E40 Nov 09, 2026 Quotidienne 29
E41 Nov 10, 2026 Quotidienne 30
E42 Nov 11, 2026 Quotidienne 31
E43 Nov 12, 2026 Quotidienne 32
E44 Nov 13, 2026 Quotidienne 33
E45 Nov 14, 2026 Quotidienne 34
E46 Nov 14, 2026 Prime n°6
E47 Nov 14, 2026 Retour au château n°6
E48 Nov 15, 2026 Quotidienne 35
E49 Nov 16, 2026 Quotidienne 36
E50 Nov 17, 2026 Quotidienne 37
E51 Nov 18, 2026 Quotidienne 38
E52 Nov 19, 2026 Quotidienne 39
E53 Nov 20, 2026 Quotidienne 40
E54 Nov 20, 2026 Prime n°7
E55 Nov 20, 2026 Retour au château n°7
E56 Nov 21, 2026 Quotidienne 41
E57 Nov 22, 2026 Quotidienne 42
E58 Nov 23, 2026 Quotidienne 43
E59 Nov 24, 2026 Quotidienne 44
E60 Nov 25, 2026 Quotidienne 45
E61 Nov 26, 2026 Quotidienne 46
E62 Nov 27, 2026 Quotidienne 47
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Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Release Window: Fall (October)

Star Academy has maintained a steady Annual rhythm, typically returning in October. Following its acclaimed 2022 revival on TF1, the flagship reality singing competition established an unwavering autumn schedule. Contestants enter the iconic Château des Vives-Eaux each October, with Saturday night live shows dominating the broadcaster's fourth-quarter programming through early the following year.

While early classic seasons occasionally explored late-summer launches, the modern era firmly anchors the competition to mid-October. This predictable scheduling aligns TF1's entertainment lineup for prime holiday viewership and consistent ratings success.
Oracle Insights Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 270 days

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Technical Details
Network: TF1
Seasons: 14
Years: 2001 - 2026
Genre: Family, Musical, Reality
Rating: TV-G
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Frequently Asked Questions

Star Academy traditionally premieres in the autumn season, typically launching in mid-to-late October. This placement serves as a cornerstone of TF1's fall entertainment lineup leading into the winter.

TF1 continues to commission Star Academy as an annual flagship reality competition following its successful reboot. The network maintains the series as a recurring autumn broadcast staple.

A standard season consists of roughly 12 to 15 weekly prime-time live shows alongside daily recap episodes that air seven days a week throughout the competition. In total, a single cycle generates over 70 individual broadcasts across several months.

In France, episodes and live daily academy feeds stream on TF1's official platform, TF1+. International streaming access varies by regional licensing agreements.

Contestants live together at the Dammarie-les-Lys chateau taking intensive singing and dancing lessons during the week. Each Saturday night features a live performance gala where participants perform with professional music artists and face public elimination votes.
FAQ Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 267 days