Series synopsis
Star Search is an American reality television series that premiered on Netflix on January 20, 2026. It stars Anthony Anderson, Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chrissy Teigen.
Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on.
Premise
Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anthony Anderson as Self - Host
- Jelly Roll as Self - Panelist
- Sarah Michelle Gellar as Self - Panelist
- Chrissy Teigen as Self - Panelist
Guest cast
- Eric Adrien Williams as Self - Performer
- Blair Kudelka as Self - Performer
- Austin Blaise Lee as Self - Performer
- Jaden Otani as Self - Performer
- Maia Rogers as Self - Performer
- Jocelyn Mastro as Self - Performer
- Davyd Treasure as Self - Performer
- Coco Williams as Self - Performer
- Dawson Jackson as Self - Performer
- Kaya McAfee as Self - Performer
- Kuveny as Self - Performer
- Marie as Self - Performer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 20, 2026 | February 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Search Begins 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. |
January 20, 2026 |
| 2 |
From Challenger to Champion Head-to-head matchups continue in the juniors variety, comedy, variety and music solo categories. The field of champions is set for Week 2. |
January 21, 2026 |
| 3 |
Meet Your Competition The search continues as returning champions in the music group, juniors music, variety and dance categories face a lineup of new challengers. |
January 27, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 17, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday |