How many episodes of "The Voice" were created in the first season?

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The first season of The Voice had 12 episodes.

The American version of The Voice premiered on NBC on April 26, 2011, with coaches Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. Its first season concluded on June 29, 2011, after twelve broadcast episodes.

The season introduced the show’s signature competition structure: blind auditions, battle rounds, live performances, and audience voting. Contestants first performed with their backs to the coaches, who chose singers based only on their voices. The finalists then competed for a recording contract and a cash prize.

Javier Colon, representing Adam Levine’s team, won the inaugural season. Dia Frampton finished as runner-up, while Vicci Martinez and Beverly McClellan also reached the final four. Some episode guides may display different counts when preview specials, recap programs, or web extras are included, but the regular first-season episode count is 12.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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