Star SearchSeason 12026 · 9 episodesEpisodes1The Search BeginsThe competition kicks off with head-to-head matchups in juniors music, dance, variety and music group. Champions from each category advance to Week 2.2From Challenger to ChampionHead-to-head matchups continue in the juniors variety, comedy, variety and music solo categories. The field of champions is set for Week 2.3Meet Your CompetitionThe search continues as returning champions in the music group, juniors music, variety and dance categories face a lineup of new challengers.4Vote With Your RemoteThe competition heats up. Fresh challengers step into the spotlight in the music solo, variety, comedy and juniors variety categories.5Challenge AcceptedSparks fly as the competition resumes. New hopefuls face champions from the music solo, dance, juniors music and variety categories.6Defend Your CrownA big night of dazzling performances in the music group, juniors variety, comedy and variety categories propels the competition forward.7Semi-Final: Night 1On 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.8Semi-Final: Night 2Four coveted spots in the finals are up for grabs as champions defend their titles in the juniors music, comedy, music group and variety categories.9FinalsEight finalists. One Champion. Your vote. The audience is the only judge as the search concludes in a show-stopping finale.
