| Cover | Feb. 07, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 7, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37495 |
| Entity Registrant Name | iMedia Brands, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000870826 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-1673770 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MN |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6740 Shady Oak Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Eden Prairie |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55344-3433 |
| City Area Code | 952 |
| Local Phone Number | 943-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | IMBI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| 8.50% Senior Notes due 2026 [Member] | X N Y S [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 8.50% Senior Notes due 2026 |
| Trading Symbol | IMBIL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
