Idol 2004 (Sweden)

Idol 2004 was the inaugural season of the Swedish reality television show Idol, which is part of the Idols franchise. The season premiered in August 2004 and concluded on December 3, 2004. The show aimed to find the best new singer in Sweden through a series of auditions, theatre rounds, semi-finals, and live finals.

The judging panel for the first season consisted of Peter Swartling, Kishti Tomita, and Claes af Geijerstam. The show was hosted by Peter Jihde and Tobbe Blom.

The winner of Idol 2004 was Daniel Lindström, who defeated Darin Zanyar in the final. Both finalists went on to achieve considerable success in the Swedish music industry following their participation in the show. The season is notable for launching the careers of several successful Swedish artists, including the aforementioned Lindström and Zanyar, and for popularizing the Idols format in Sweden.