American Idol
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
American Idol
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
American Idol
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
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Episode 1: American Idol Presents The World's Worst Auditions
FOX unveils an original, all-new special featuring highlights and low-lights of the global phenomeno...
Episode 2: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
A special presentation featuring great singers who didn't quite make it as well as some of the best...
Episode 3: Where Are They Now
A Fox special presentation that follows up with last season's finalists and asks, Where Are They Now...
Episode 4: American Idol Special: Halfway Home
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Episode 5: American Idol: Christmas Songs
Episode 6: Idols In Vegas
Episode 7: Primetime: Fallen Idol
Did Corey Clark have an inappropriate relationship with American Idol judge, Paula Abdul? Interviews...
Episode 8: Final Five Special
Episode 9: Phenomenom Special
Episode 10: Uncut, Uncensored Talent
Episode 11: Adam Lambert Performances
Episode 1: Auditions
A humorous debut for this hit reality show series. It showed three judges, which were Randy,Paula, a...
Episode 2: Hollywood Week
After going through their first round, things start to heat up when the competion gets harder. Now t...
Episode 3: No Way Jim Moves On After That Performance. Right, Simon? Simon?
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as group one performs for...
Episode 4: Dewey Defeats Truman!
The show is live and the votes are in! America will see which 3 contestants they voted for will mov...
Episode 5: Army Of The Mediocre
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Two performs for Am...
Episode 6: Six Pack
The show is live and the votes are in! Three more contestants will advance to the Final 10. Watch...
Episode 7: The Bad, The Even Worse and The Ugly
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Three performs for...
Episode 8: Judge Fight!
The show is live and the votes are in! The final choices are revealed as the last three contestants...
Episode 9: Wild!
10,000 auditioned... 121 made it to Hollywood... 30 sang for your vote and 9 are through to the next...
Episode 10: The Live Album!
Last night American Idol rocked to Motown. The Top 10 finalists gave it their all. But tonight tw...
Episode 11: Top 10 Results
Live in Hollywood! They have a new set, full orchestral arrangements, and a live studio audience....
Episode 12: Pride Goeth Before The ‘Fro
Tonight the Top 8 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contesta...
Episode 13: Clash of the Titanic Egos
Last night, the Top 8 finalists performed hits from the 60's. Tonight, the show is live and the vot...
Episode 14: The Big Time!
Tonight the Top 7 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contesta...
Episode 15: Ryan-ara!
Last night, the Top 7 finalists performed hits from the 70's. Tonight, the show is live and the vot...
Episode 16: Jump, Jive and Fail!
Tonight the Top 6 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contesta...
Episode 17: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Last night, the Top 6 finalists performed hits from the Big Band era. Tonight, the show is live and...
Episode 18: Five Alive (And An Assortment Of Other Bad Puns)
Tonight the Top 5 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contesta...
Episode 19: RJ is Short for "Really Gone"
Last night, the Top 5 finalists performed love songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are i...
Episode 20: Two for Each One
Tonight the Top 4 will perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. Th...
Episode 21: What? Who? You're Sure now?
Last night, the Top 4 finalists performed two hits from the 80's and 90's. Tonight, the show is liv...
Episode 22: Three Do Two
Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title...
Episode 23: Two More
Last night, the Top 3 finalists performed two songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in...
Episode 24: Showdown!
Kelly vs. Justin who will win?
Episode 25: EL FINALE!
The episode begins as usual, with the whole thing starting. They go behind the scenes for the first...
Episode 1: Start It Up!
The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hol...
Episode 2: Part Deux
The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood are: 11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood 6,...
Episode 3: One Last Batch
It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood are: 6,500 in Atlanta...
Episode 4: Cut 'Em Up
Here is the list of the 32 semi-finalist: Ashley Hartman Bettis Richardson Candice Coleman Charl...
Episode 5: Eight is Enough!
Performers tonight are: Bettis Richardson Charles Grigsby J.D. Adams Julia DeMato Kimberly Cald...
Episode 6: Two to Tango
The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!
Episode 7: Here We Go Again
Performers tonight are: Clay Aiken Candice Coleman Rebecca Bond Jacob John Hadas Ruben Studdar...
Episode 8: Oh, Who Will It Be?!
Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!
Episode 9: Eight more will come before us…
Performers tonight include: Equoia Coleman George Trice Jordan Segundo Kimberly Kelsey Louis Ga...
Episode 10: Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.
Episode 11: American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.
Episode 12: Last Batch
Episode 13: Two By Two They March To The Finals
Two more move on to the Top Ten. Also, those contestants who will be performing in the "wild card" s...
Episode 14: Wild!
Episode 15: I Need Results, Not Excuses!
Episode 16: The Clean Dozen
The top 12 battle it out for the first time in front of a live audience. Also for the first time eve...
Episode 17: The First One Bites The Dust!
One contestant must leave.
Episode 18: Eleven Man Band
Top 11 sing for your votes.
Episode 19: One More Shall Fall
Episode 20: 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes
One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left
Episode 21: Ten Will Become Nine
Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges
Episode 22: You Kids Be Good!
One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?
Episode 23: Not The Final Countdown!
It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White...
Episode 24: The Hits!
Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.
Episode 25: Eight Minus One is Seven
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
Episode 26: (Insert Clever Headline Here)
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
Episode 27: One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.
The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.
Episode 28: American Idol Special: Halfway Home
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Episode 29: Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.
One more is going home. Find out who Live.
Episode 30: Six To The Five On A To The I
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Episode 31: And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)
6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.
Episode 32: Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)
Another contestant leaves making it just 5.
Episode 33: The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.
It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest ju...
Episode 34: Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!
The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.
Episode 35: Trifecta!
The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.
Episode 36: Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.
All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets elimina...
Episode 37: Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!
This episode contained interviews with the judges, and Clay & Ruben, plus audience questions. A look...
Episode 38: Clay v. Ruben
The final three battle it out to get America's vote for a trip to the Finale and a chance to become...
Episode 39: I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!
The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out li...
Episode 1: First Show, First Recap
In The Beginning of the Journey on AI3, we start out in New York city, where contestants start to co...
Episode 2: The Journey Continues!
The auditions continue as the judges move on to Atlanta. And just when they think it couldnt get any...
Episode 3: Night Three!
Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...
Episode 4: Finally! A Show About California!
Once again, hopefuls compete in Los Angeles and San Francisco to be the next American Idol. Not muc...
Episode 5: Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!
The contestants are now in Hawaii, battling it out for the trip to Hollywood. People from all over...
Episode 6: The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)
Today's show is about the lost contestants that auditioned, but we never got to see...some pretty ba...
Episode 7: You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)
Now it's time for those 117 finalists to show their stuff, but not literally. After some bad lyrics...
Episode 8: 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!
One again, the margin of finalists is getting smaller, now narrowed down from 87 to 32. After many...
Episode 9: Sing!
THESE 8 PEOPLE COMPETE FOR A 2 PERSON SPOT IN THE FINAL GROUP OF 12! Who will win it..? Performing...
Episode 10: Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.
The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Diana DeGarmo! & Fantasia Barrino...
Episode 11: Sing Again!
Performing Tonight Jesus Roman- Back At One Lisa Leuschner- Sweet Thing Kara Master- I'm Outta Lo...
Episode 12: The Final Decision...But The Right One?
The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Camile Velasco & Matthew Rogers
Episode 13: I'm Back, Baby!
Performing Tonight: Elizabeth Letendre: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Eric Yoder: Still Of the Night...
Episode 14: You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!
The next two people to advance to the top 12 are.... LaTOYA LONDON and... AMY ADAMS
Episode 15: Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
This special is dedicated to all of the contestants that didn't make it or were never seen. Include...
Episode 16: Group Four! Then the Wild Card!
Episode 17: Finally! Finalists!
Performing Tonight Susie Vulaca- Unbreak My Heart Heather Piccinini- New Attitude John Preator-...
Episode 18: Wild Card Round (1)
Episode 19: Wild Card Round (2)
These people will be preforming: * Jennifer Hudson (Group 1) * Katie Webber (Group 1) * Marque...
Episode 20: 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
Episode 21: Clay Aiken Returns
Episode 22: 1 Down 11 To Go
The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.
Episode 23: Soon There Will Be 10
One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) retu...
Episode 24: 10 Contestants sing
One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) ret...
Episode 25: 10 - 1 = 9
The 10 remaining contestants sing to stay in the competition Also this weeks theme is Motown Prefo...
Episode 26: Elton John theme
The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition....
Episode 27: Tamyra Gray returns
One more contestants dreams of becoming the American Idol is crushed as he/she is voted off. Also Se...
Episode 28: 8 left to compete
The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.
Episode 29: Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night. Preforming tonight is:...
Episode 30: 7 sing!!
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
Episode 31: 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits
The contest is narrowed down to 6 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next America...
Episode 32: 6 perform
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.
Episode 33: 6-1=5 is the result
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
Episode 34: American Idol: The Final Five 2004
We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
Episode 35: 5 Idols sing
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.
Episode 36: Only 4 remain
The competition is narrowed down to 4 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next Am...
Episode 37: 4 Idols perform
Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Bar...
Episode 38: Only 3 Idols remain
The competition is narrowed down to 3 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next Am...
Episode 39: The Final 3 2004
Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then D...
Episode 40: 3 sing
Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Bar...
Episode 41: Now Down To 2
The competition is narrowed down to 2 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next Am...
Episode 42: American Idol: The Phenomenon
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
Episode 43: Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo
Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then D...
Episode 44: And The Winner Is.....
Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of American...
Episode 45: Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
Past Idols sing songs from their new solo album releases as well as holiday classics. Tonight's the...
Episode 1: Washington D.C. Auditions
Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.
Episode 2: St. Louis, Missouri Auditions
Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri
Episode 3: New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana
Episode 4: Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Episode 5: Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.
Episode 6: San Francisco, California Auditions
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from San Francisco, California
Episode 7: American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)
AMERICAN IDOL travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each...
Episode 8: Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)
The AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of thei...
Episode 9: Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)
Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for...
Episode 10: Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywo...
Episode 11: The top 12 boys perform live
The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 boy...
Episode 12: The top 12 girls perform live
The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 gir...
Episode 13: First result show of the season
The Top 24 finalists performed for the first time this week and now America has decided who will sta...
Episode 14: Ten males perform live
Ten male singers compete in hopes of winning over America, and then the viewing audience will vote f...
Episode 15: Ten females perform live
The remaining 10 female contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewe...
Episode 16: Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?
The Top 20 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now America has decided who...
Episode 17: Eight Males Perform Live
Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for thei...
Episode 18: Eight Females Perform Live
The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up...
Episode 19: Top 12 Revealed
The remaining 16 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now the viewers have...
Episode 20: Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!
Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERIC...
Episode 21: One Must Go Home Tonight!
Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out...
Episode 22: American Idol's Top 11 Perform
Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERI...
Episode 23: Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote
AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place...
Episode 24: It's Down To The Top 10
AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place...
Episode 25: Top 10 perform live
Tuesday & last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over....
Episode 26: It's Down to the top 9
Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 10 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERI...
Episode 27: American Idol's Top 9 Perform
Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 10 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out...
Episode 28: Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9
Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The...
Episode 29: Top 8 Perform
Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 9 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out t...
Episode 30: Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8
Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The...
Episode 31: Top 7 Perform
Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 8 sang their hearts out, in hopes of winning America over. Find out...
Episode 32: Who's Out Of The Top 7
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The...
Episode 33: Top 6 Perform
Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 7 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out t...
Episode 34: Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6
Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The...
Episode 35: Top 5 Perform
The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contest...
Episode 36: Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5
The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contest...
Episode 37: American Idol's Final 4 Perform!
Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 38: Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4
The Final 4 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The conte...
Episode 39: American Idol's Final 3 Perform
Last night, the Final 4 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIV...
Episode 40: Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2
The Final 3 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The conte...
Episode 41: Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood
Episode 42: And The Winner Is.......
Find out tonight LIVE who will win. And The Winner is..........
Episode 1: Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)
The best and worst of auditions starting in Chicago, IL.
Episode 2: Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)
The best and worst of auditions from Denver, CO.
Episode 3: Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)
The best and worst of auditions from Greensboro, NC.
Episode 4: Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA)
The best and worst of auditions from San Francisco, CA
Episode 5: Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV)
The best and worst of auditions from Las Vegas, NV.
Episode 6: Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)
The best and worst of auditions from Austin, TX.
Episode 7: Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)
The best and worst of auditions from Boston, MA
Episode 8: Hollywood Round #1
Contestants chosen from around the nation arrive in Hollywood for their big chance at the American I...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round #2
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed a...
Episode 10: Hollywood Round #3
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure audit...
Episode 11: Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first ti...
Episode 12: Top 12 Men Perform
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first tim...
Episode 13: and then there were 20...
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. To...
Episode 14: Top 10 Women Perform
Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show,...
Episode 15: Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)
The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will...
Episode 16: and then there were 16...
The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonigh...
Episode 17: Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)
The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for...
Episode 18: Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)
The remaining 8 boys sing tonight for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favor...
Episode 19: and then there were 12...
Top 12 Finalists to be Revealed in the most dramatic results show of the season, four more semifinal...
Episode 20: Top 12 perform live
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this...
Episode 21: and then there were 11...
Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight,...
Episode 22: Top 11 perform live
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. T...
Episode 23: and then there were 10...
Last night, American Idol’s Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight,...
Episode 24: Top 10 perform live
Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Th...
Episode 25: and then there were 9...
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out to...
Episode 26: Top 9 perform live
Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 27: and then there were 8...
Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. The contesta...
Episode 28: Top 8 perform live
Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation. The contestants will...
Episode 29: and then there were 7...
Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 30: Top 7 perform live
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 31: and then there were 6...
Last night, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 32: Top 6 perform live
Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 33: and then there were 5...
Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 34: Top 5 perform live
Tonight the Top 5 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 35: and then there were 4...
Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 36: Top 4 perform live
Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 37: and then there were 3...
Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 38: Top 3 perform live
Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 39: and then there were 2...
TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in h...
Episode 40: Top 2 perform live
On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, Taylor Hicks & Katharine McPhee will...
Episode 41: The Finale
The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol – find...
Episode 1: Minneapolis Auditions
Auditions take place in Minneapolis, MN in this special 2 hour episode
Episode 2: Seattle Auditions
Auditions continue from Seattle, WA in this special 2 hour episode.
Episode 3: Memphis Auditions
Season 6 Auditions continue from Memphis, TN
Episode 4: New York City Auditions
Season 6 Auditions continue from New York City, NY.
Episode 5: Birmingham Auditions
Season 6 auditions continue from Birmingham, AL.
Episode 6: Los Angeles Auditions
Season 6 auditions continue from Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA
Episode 7: San Antonio, Texas Auditions
Season 6 auditions continue in San Antonio, TX
Episode 8: Auditions: Rest of the Best
Tonight, American Idol presents the Best of the Rest, never-before-seen auditions. This is the final...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed a...
Episode 10: Top 24 Chosen
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure audit...
Episode 11: Top 12 Boys Compete
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first tim...
Episode 12: Top 12 Girls Compete
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first ti...
Episode 13: Top 24 Results
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. To...
Episode 14: Top 10 Boys Compete
Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show,...
Episode 15: Top 10 Girls Compete
The Top 10 girls perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who wil...
Episode 16: Top 20 Results
The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonigh...
Episode 17: Top 8 Boys Compete
The remaining eight boys will perform for America and the viewers will vote for their favorites afte...
Episode 18: Top 8 Girls Compete
The remaining eight girls sing for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorite...
Episode 19: Top 16 Results
In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two...
Episode 20: Top 12 Finalists Perform
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this...
Episode 21: Top 12 Results
Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight,...
Episode 22: Top 11 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. T...
Episode 23: Top 11 Results
Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out to...
Episode 24: Top 10 Finalists Perform
Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Th...
Episode 25: One Voted Off Live
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out to...
Episode 26: Top 9 Finalists Perform
After being coached by legendary vocalist Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists will perform songs consi...
Episode 27: Top 9 Results
Last night, after coaching by legendary singer Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists sang American class...
Episode 28: Top 8 Finalists Perform
Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the America...
Episode 29: Top 8 Results
Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 30: Top 7 Finalists Perform
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Top...
Episode 31: Top 7 Results
Last night, after being mentored by award-winning country artist Martina McBride, the Top 7 finalist...
Episode 32: Idol Gives Back Part 1
The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Episode 33: Idol Gives Back
Tonight American Idol partners with Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to raise awareness and money...
Episode 34: Top 6 Finalists Perform
Tonight, Bon Jovi mentors the contestants before they sing songs by the legendary rock band in hopes...
Episode 35: Top 6 Results
Tonight, Bon Jovi mentors the contestants before they sing songs by the legendary rock band in hopes...
Episode 36: Top 4 Finalists Perform
Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 37: Top 4 Results
Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 38: Top 3 Finalists Perform
Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 39: Top 3 Results
Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 40: Top 2 Finalists Perform
TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in h...
Episode 41: Winner Is Crowned
On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants, Blake Lew...
Episode 1: Philadelphia Auditions
The No. 1 show on television returns for an all-new season with new contestants, new dreams and, of...
Episode 2: Dallas Auditions
The seventh season continues as more contestants audition from Dallas, TX.
Episode 3: San Diego Auditions
American Idol hopefuls continue to dream big and hope to win over the judges for their chance at sta...
Episode 4: Charleston Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefu...
Episode 5: Omaha Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefu...
Episode 6: Miami Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefu...
Episode 7: Atlanta Auditions
American Idol judges make one last stop in Atlanta hoping to find the next singing sensation. Watch...
Episode 8: Best of the Rest Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefu...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed a...
Episode 10: Top 24 Chosen
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure audit...
Episode 11: The Top 12 Boys Perform
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first tim...
Episode 12: Top 12 Girls Compete
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first ti...
Episode 13: Top 24 Results
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. To...
Episode 14: Top 10 Boys Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show,...
Episode 15: Top 10 Girls Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show,...
Episode 16: Top 20 Results
The remaining 20 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers voted for their favo...
Episode 17: Top 8 Boys Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 boys perform again for America. After the show, t...
Episode 18: Top 8 Girls Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 girls perform again for America. After the show,...
Episode 19: Top 16 Results
In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two...
Episode 20: Top 12 Finalists Perform
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this...
Episode 21: Top 12 Results
Last night, American Idol's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight,...
Episode 22: Top 11 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. T...
Episode 23: Top 11 Results
Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out to...
Episode 24: Top 10 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 10 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. T...
Episode 25: One Voted Off Live
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out to...
Episode 26: Top 9 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 9 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Th...
Episode 27: Top 9 Results
Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 28: Top 8 Finalists
Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 29: Idol Gives Back
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and internation...
Episode 30: 1 of 8 Voted Off
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and internation...
Episode 31: Top 7 Finalists
Last night, the star-studded Idol Gives Back music celebration special helped raise awareness and fu...
Episode 32: 1 of 7 Voted Off
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 33: Top 6 Finalists
Episode 34: 1 of 6 Voted Off
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out t...
Episode 35: Top 5 Finalists
Episode 36: 1 of 5 Voted Off
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out t...
Episode 37: Top 4 Finalists
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out t...
Episode 38: 1 of 4 Voted Off
Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out ton...
Episode 39: Top 3 Finalists
Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The...
Episode 40: 1 of 3 Voted Off
Tv's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in h...
Episode 41: Top 2 Finalists Perform
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battl...
Episode 42: Winner Announced
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battl...
Episode 1: Phoenix Auditions
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Episode 2: Kansas City Auditions
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Episode 3: San Francisco Auditions
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Episode 4: Louisville Auditions
More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for audition...
Episode 5: Jacksonville Auditions
12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chan...
Episode 6: Salt Lake City Auditions
Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they...
Episode 7: New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search...
Episode 8: Hollywood Round 1
With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round 2
It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a tw...
Episode 10: Hollywood Round 3
Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to...
Episode 11: Hollywood Round 4
The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced...
Episode 12: Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Episode 13: Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Episode 14: Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Episode 15: Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Episode 16: Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Episode 17: Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Episode 18: Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
Wild Card Results
Episode 19: Top 13 Finalists Perform
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Episode 20: 2 of 13 Voted Off
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Episode 21: Top 11 Finalists Perform
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
Episode 22: 1 of 11 Voted Off
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Episode 23: Top 10 Finalists Perform
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
Episode 24: 1 of 10 Voted Off
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
Episode 25: Top 9 Finalists Perform
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Episode 26: 1 of 9 Voted Off
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 27: Top 8 Finalists Perform
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight...
Episode 28: 1 of 8 Voted Off
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 29: Top 7 Finalists Perform
The remaining contestants perform songs
Episode 30: 1 of 7 Voted Off
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 31: Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Episode 32: 2 of 7 Voted Off
This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harr...
Episode 33: Top 5 Finalists Perform
This week's performances will come from the songbook of the Rat Pack, the 1960's cool crooners who a...
Episode 34: Top 5 Results
A contestant is eliminated
Episode 35: Top 4 Finalists Perform
Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
Episode 36: 1 of 4 Voted Off
1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts P...
Episode 37: Top 3 Finalists Perform
3 Finalists Compete
Episode 38: 1 of 3 Voted Off
One of Three Voted Off
Episode 39: Top 2 Finalists Perform
The Top 2 Finalist perform. Both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen sing three songs: one song they sang be...
Episode 40: Winner Revealed
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
Episode 1: Boston Auditions
The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges....
Episode 2: Atlanta Auditions
The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.
Episode 3: Chicago Auditions
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss t...
Episode 4: Orlando Auditions
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss...
Episode 5: Los Angeles Auditions
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest ju...
Episode 6: Dallas Auditions
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest...
Episode 7: Denver Auditions
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with retu...
Episode 8: The Road To Hollywood
It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round 1
American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson...
Episode 10: Hollywood Round 2
The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kar...
Episode 11: Hollywood Round 3
The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in thei...
Episode 12: Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - a...
Episode 13: Top 12 Girls Perform
The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for...
Episode 14: Top 12 Guys Perform
The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. A...
Episode 15: Top 24 Results
During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will...
Episode 16: Top 10 Guys Perform
The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fi...
Episode 17: Top 10 Girls Perform
The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who...
Episode 18: Top 20 Results
Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent...
Episode 19: Top 8 Girls Perform
The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the perf...
Episode 20: Top 8 Guys Perform
The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the perfor...
Episode 21: Top 16 Results
It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more sem...
Episode 22: Top 12 Finalists Perform
The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is on...
Episode 23: 1 of 12 Voted Off
The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tu...
Episode 24: Top 11 Finalists Perform
The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is on...
Episode 25: 1 of 11 Voted Off
The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live ton...
Episode 26: Top 10 Finalists Perform
The Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is on...
Episode 27: 1 of 10 Voted Off
The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results
Episode 28: Top 9 Finalists Perform
The nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances,...
Episode 29: 1 of 9 Voted Off
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show...
Episode 30: Top 9 Finalists Perform Again
The nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the perf...
Episode 31: 2 of 9 Voted Off
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.
Episode 32: Top 7 Finalists Perform
The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.
Episode 33: 1 of 7 Voted Off
American Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting...
Episode 34: Top 6 Finalists Perform
The Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Id...
Episode 35: 1 of 6 Voted Off
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one...
Episode 36: Top 5 Finalists Perform
The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances,...
Episode 37: 1 of 5 Voted Off
The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestan...
Episode 38: Top 4 Finalists Perform
The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances,...
Episode 39: 1 of 4 Voted Off
The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.
Episode 40: Top 3 Finalists Perform
The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances,...
Episode 41: 1 of 3 Voted Off
The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home...
Episode 42: Top 2 Finalists Perform
The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once...
Episode 43: Winner Announced
And the Winner IS.................
Episode 1: Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey
The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.
Episode 2: Auditions No. 2: New Orleans
As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. After many viewers (yours truly included) comp...
Episode 3: Auditions No. 3: Milwaukee
The American Idol audition train rolled on to Milwaukee, which served up yet another batch of really...
Episode 4: Auditions No. 4: Nashville
The auditions continue from Nashville, TN on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue...
Episode 5: Auditions No. 5: Austin
Before American Idol got down to wild and wacky business in Austin, the producers decided to start t...
Episode 6: Auditions No. 6: Los Angeles
Well, the other shoe finally dropped. After a season that, so far, has mostly favored the good audi...
Episode 7: Auditions No. 7: San Francisco, CA
The auditions continue from San Francisco, CA on the new season of American Idol as the judges conti...
Episode 8: Hollywood Round: Part 1
With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round, Part 2
It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a tw...
Episode 10: Hollywood Round, Part 3
Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to...
Episode 11: Hollywood Round, Part 4
The 61 contestants are going to have to sing the Beatles to show that they have what it takes to han...
Episode 12: Top 24 Chosen
The eliminations continue to reveal the Top 24 contestants for the American Idol Live Shows. With a...
Episode 13: Top 12 Boys Perform
The Top 12 Boys perform. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewen...
Episode 14: Top 12 Girls Perform
The Top 12 Girls perform and Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones, Thia Meg...
Episode 15: Finalists Chosen
The results are in and the Top 24 are going to be cut down to 13 tonight. This is the most cut at th...
Episode 16: Finalists Compete
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano,...
Episode 17: One Voted Off
The Votes are in for the first eliminations of the Top 13. With Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money p...
Episode 18: 12 Finalists Compete
The American Idol top 12 finalists perform once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation....
Episode 19: One Voted Off
One singer is eliminated in a results edition. The Black Eyed Peas and Lee DeWyze perform.
Episode 20: 11 Finalists Compete
The finalists perform Motown songs.
Episode 21: One of 11 Voted Off
One of the finalists is eliminated in a results edition. Stevie Wonder, Season 3 finalist Jennifer H...
Episode 22: 11 Finalists Compete Again
The finalists perform the songs of Elton John.
Episode 23: Two of 11 Voted Off
Two contestants are eliminated; performances by will.i.am, Jamie Foxx and Fantasia.
Episode 24: 9 Finalists Compete
The contestants perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, accompanied by guitarist Jeff Bec...
Episode 25: One of Nine Voted Off
Episode 26: 8 Finalists Compete
The eight remaining contestants perform songs from movies.
Episode 27: One of Eight Voted Off
A contestant is eliminated; Rihanna performs; Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean perform.
Episode 28: 7 Finalists Compete
The remaining contestants perform songs from the 21st century.
Episode 29: One of Seven Voted Off
A contestant is eliminated; David Cook performs; Katy Perry performs.
Episode 30: 6 Finalists Compete
The six remaining contestants perform the songs of Carole King.
Episode 31: One of Six Voted Off
A contestant is eliminated; performances by Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars.
Episode 32: 5 Finalists Compete
Five singers perform one current song and one from the 1960s.
Episode 33: One of Five Voted Off
One of the Top 5 contestants is voted off. Performers are Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and country...
Episode 34: 4 Finalists Compete
The remaining contestants perform the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; Lady Gaga mentors the...
Episode 35: One of Four Voted Off
A finalist is sent home; premiere of the video for Steven Tyler's ``(It) Feels so Good''; Jordin Spa...
Episode 36: 3 Finalists Compete
3 Finalists Compete
Episode 37: One of Three Voted Off
One of Three Voted Off
Episode 38: 2 Finalists Compete
2 Finalists Compete
Episode 39: Winner Announced
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
Episode 1: Auditions No. 1: Savannah
Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants,...
Episode 2: Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh
The auditions continue on the second part of three-night season premiere of American Idolas the judg...
Episode 3: Auditions No. 3: San Diego
The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of American Idolas the judges cont...
Episode 4: Auditions No. 4: Aspen
More auditions are featured on American Idol as the judges try to find the next singing superstar. D...
Episode 5: Auditions No. 5: Galveston
The auditions continue on American Idol as the judges travel to Galveston, TX to search for the next...
Episode 6: Auditions No. 6: Portland
The auditions continue on the new season of American Idol, as the judges travel to Portland, OR in s...
Episode 7: Auditions No. 7: St. Louis
In an American Idol exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, "Give Me All...
Episode 8: Hollywood Round, Part 1
The Hollywood Round begins as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the auditioncontestants to see...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round, Part 2
The Hollywood Round continues as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the contestants after listen...
Episode 10: Hollywood Round, Part 3
Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves t...
Episode 11: Performance Challenge
A performance round is held in Las Vegas.
Episode 12: Final Judgment, Part 1
The contestants must bring it and sing it in one final performance opportunity to win over the judge...
Episode 13: Final Judgment, Part 2
The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.
Episode 14: Semifinalist Boys Perform
The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins.
Episode 15: Semifinalist Girls Perform
The female semifinalists perform.
Episode 16: Finalists Chosen
Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.
Episode 17: 13 Finalists Compete
Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mento...
Episode 18: 1 of 13 Voted Off
One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina.
Episode 19: 11 Finalists Compete
Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition.
Episode 20: 1 of 11 Voted Off
One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform.
Episode 21: 10 Finalists Compete
The finalists perform.
Episode 22: 1 of 10 Voted off
One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinha...
Episode 23: 9 Finalists Compete
The finalists perform songs by their own idols.
Episode 24: 1 of 9 Voted Off
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.
Episode 25: 8 Finalists Compete
The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.
Episode 26: 1 of 8 Voted Off
One finalist is eliminated in a results edition. Guest performers are the Wanted and Kellie Pickler....
Episode 27: 7 Finalists Compete
The singers perform.
Episode 28: 1 of 7 Voted Off
One singer is eliminated in a results installment. Performing: Jennifer Hudson; Ne-Yo; James Durbin.
Episode 29: 7 Finalists Compete
The singers perform a current song and a classic soul tune.
Episode 30: 1 of 7 Voted Off
One singer is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are LMFAO and Kris Allen.
Episode 31: 6 Finalists Compete
The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Episode 32: 1 of 6 Voted Off
One singer is eliminated. Performing: Katy Perry; the Queen Extravaganza (the official touring Queen...
Episode 33: 5 Finalists Compete
The singers perform. The theme is British music.
Episode 34: 1 of 5 Voted Off
One singer is eliminated. Performing: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.
Episode 35: 4 Finalists Compete
The singers perform. The theme is "California Dreamin'.
Episode 36: 1 of 4 Voted Off
A finalist is eliminated in a results show. Jennifer Lopez and David Cook perform.
Episode 37: Finalists Compete
The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their o...
Episode 38: Finalists Results
A singer is eliminated in a results show. Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert perform.
Episode 39: Final Performance Round
The two finalists perform in Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 finale. Jason Derulo and Scotty McCree...
Episode 40: Grand Finale
The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part Season 11 finale. Guest performers...
Episode 1: New York City, NY Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.
Episode 2: Chicago, IL Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..
Episode 3: Charlotte, NC Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.
Episode 4: Baton Rouge, LA Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.
Episode 5: San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.
Episode 6: Oklahoma City, OK Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.
Episode 7: Hollywood Round, Part 1
The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood,...
Episode 8: Hollywood Round, Part 2
The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Ur...
Episode 9: Hollywood Round, Part 3
The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in th...
Episode 10: Hollywood Round, Part 4
In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - wh...
Episode 11: Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 12: Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 13: Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 14: Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas
Episode 15: 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 16: 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
Ten more singers perform.
Episode 17: Finalists Announced
Episode 18: Top 10 Perform -- Live
The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.
Episode 19: Top 10 Results Show
Episode 20: Finalists Compete
The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).
Episode 21: Results Show
Episode 22: Top 8 Perform
The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey R...
Episode 23: Results Show
The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee perf...
Episode 24: Finalists Compete
The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.
Episode 25: Results Show
The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.
Episode 26: Finalists Compete
The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.
Episode 27: Results Show
The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.
Episode 28: Finalists Compete
The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.
Episode 29: Results Show
The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.
Episode 30: Finalists Compete
The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.
Episode 31: Results Show
The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.
Episode 32: Finalists Compete
The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standard...
Episode 33: Results Show
The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs...
Episode 34: Finalists Compete
Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also...
Episode 35: Results Show
The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.
Episode 36: Two Finalists Compete
Episode 37: Winner Announced
Episode 1: Episode 1
Episode 2: Auditions No. 2
Hopefuls perform for the judges.
Episode 3: Auditions No. 3
Hopefuls perform for the judges.
Episode 4: Auditions No. 4
Hopefuls perform for the judges.
Episode 5: Auditions No. 5
Hopefuls audition in Salt Lake City.
Episode 6: Auditions No. 6
Hopefuls audition in Omaha, Neb.
Episode 7: Hollywood or Home Round
Upon their arrival in Hollywood, the contestants must perform for the judges; contestants who don't...
Episode 8: Hollywood Round, Week No. 1
Solo and group performances in Los Angeles.
Episode 9: Hollywood Round, Week No. 2
Group and solo performances in Los Angeles.
Episode 10: Hollywood Round, Week No. 3
Following more performances, the top semifinalists are announced.
Episode 11: 15 Girls Perform
Fifteen female singers perform.
Episode 12: 15 Boys Perform
The male singers perform.
Episode 13: Results Show
The top 13 finalists are revealed.
Episode 14: 13 Finalists Perform
The 13 finalists perform.
Episode 15: Results Show
The singers face elimination.
Episode 16: 12 Finalists Perform
The dozen remaining finalists perform.
Episode 17: Results Show
The contestants face elimination.
Episode 18: 11 Finalists Perform
Eleven finalists perform.
Episode 19: Results Show
The contestants face elimination.
Episode 20: 10 Finalists Perform
The top 10 finalists perform.
Episode 21: Results Show
Contestants face elimination.
Episode 22: Finalists Perform
The finalists perform.
Episode 23: Results Show
Contestants face elimination.
Episode 24: Finalists Perform
The top finalists perform for the judges.
Episode 25: Results Show
One contestant is voted off.
Episode 26: Finalists Perform
The top finalists perform for the judges.
Episode 27: Results Show (top 7)
(30 minutes)
Episode 28: Finalists Perform
The finalists perform for the judges.
Episode 29: Results Show (top 6)
(30 minutes)
Episode 30: Top 6 Finalists Perform
Six finalists perform for the judges.
Episode 31: Results Show (top 5)
(30 minutes)
Episode 32: 5 Finalists Perform
The top five finalists perform for the judges.
Episode 33: Results Show (top 5)
(30 minutes)
Episode 34: 4 Finalists Perform
The four remaining finalists perform.
Episode 35: Results Show (top 4)
(30 minutes)
Episode 36: 3 Finalists Compete
In the 500th episode, the top three finalists perform.
Episode 37: Results Show (top 3)
(30 minutes)
Episode 38: Two Finalists Compete
The top two finalists perform.
Episode 39: Winner Chosen
The top finalists reunite; the winner is revealed.
Episode 1: Auditions #1
Episode 2: Auditions No. 2
Hopefuls try to impress the judges as auditions continue.
Episode 3: Auditions No. 3
Vocalists in Kansas City, Mo., audition for the judges in hope of making it to the next round.
Episode 4: Auditions No. 4
Vocalists in New York -- the hometown of judge Jennifer Lopez -- audition in hope of making it to th...
Episode 5: Auditions No. 5
Another round of vocalists audition for the judges in hope of making it to the next round.
Episode 6: Auditions No. 6
The auditions continue as more vocalists try to impress the judges in hope of making it to the next...
Episode 7: Auditions #7
The auditions continue.
Episode 8: Auditions #8
The auditions continue.
Episode 9: Hollywood Week #1
Hollywood Week opens with the singers forming lines of 10 and performing for the judges.
Episode 10: Hollywood Week #2
Hollywood Week continues.
Episode 11: Hollywood Week #3
Hollywood Week continues as the contestants perform solos.
Episode 12: Hollywood Week #4
Hollywood Week continues and the Top 48 singers are revealed.
Episode 13: Showcase No. 1
The contestants perform in a showcase at the House of Blues; some of the contestants learn their fat...
Episode 14: Showcase No. 2
The final performances take place at the House of Blues; the judges finish selecting the top 24 cont...
Episode 15: Top 12 Boys Perform
The top 12 guys perform in hope of winning America's votes.
Episode 16: Top 12 Girls Perform
The top 12 girls perform in hope of earning America's votes.
Episode 17: Top 8 Girls Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 Girls perform.
Episode 18: Top 8 Boys Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 Boys perform.
Episode 19: Top 12 Revealed
The 16 remaining contestants are whittled down to the Top 12 finalists.
Episode 20: Top 12 Perform
The Top 12 perform for America's votes.
Episode 21: Top 10 Perform
The results of last week's vote and the Top 10 perform.
Episode 22: Top 9 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 9 perform.
Episode 23: Top 8 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 perform.
Episode 24: Top 7 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 7 perform.
Episode 25: Top 6 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 6 perform.
Episode 26: Top 5 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 5 perform.
Episode 27: Top 4 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 4 perform.
Episode 28: Top 3 Perform
The result of last week's vote and the Top 3 perform.
Episode 29: Top 2 Perform
The final performance show of the season gives America one last chance to vote for the winner.
Episode 30: Finale
A night of featured performances climaxes with the revelation of this year's American Idol winner.
Episode 1: Denver & Atlanta Auditions
Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. begin their search f...
Episode 2: Little Rock & San Francisco Auditions
The search for the most talented vocalists continues with auditions in Little Rock, Ark., and San Fr...
Episode 3: Philadelphia Auditions
Ryan and the judges continue their search for talent with auditions in Philadelphia.
Episode 4: Denver & Little Rock Auditions
Ryan, Jennifer, Keith, and Harry search the country for the most talented vocalists as the auditions...
Episode 5: Auditions #5
Hopefuls audition for the judges in Atlanta, Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Episode 6: Auditions #6
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Episode 7: Hollywood Round #1
The judges have heard auditions from all over the country, and now it's time for the best of the bes...
Episode 8: Hollywood Round #2
The contestants press on to show the judges what they've got as Hollywood Week continues.
Episode 9: Hollywood Round #3
Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?
Episode 10: Hollywood Round #4
The contestants have survived Hollywood week and it is time to find out who will continue on in the...
Episode 11: Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances
The Top 24 have been chosen, and now it's time for the contestants to show the judges that they are...
Episode 12: Showcase #2: Judges Vote
Favorite former Idols will return to mentor and sing with the contestants. Then, after giving it the...
Episode 13: Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances
The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.
Episode 14: Showcase #4: Judges Vote
Idol fan favorites return to mentor and perform, as the judges vote on the second showcase and five...
Episode 15: Wildcard Night: Judges Pick
After proving themselves alongside Idol legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their jour...
Episode 16: Top 10 Revealed and Perform
The first live show of the season is finally here! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal America's Vote and...
Episode 17: Episode 17
Episode 18: Top 6 Perform
As the competition moves forward, Idol hopefuls have limited time to make a name for themselves. Fin...
Episode 19: Top 5 Perform
Episode 20: Episode 20
Episode 21: Episode 21
Episode 22: American Dream
Episode 23: Finale, Part 1
Episode 24: Finale, Part 2
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