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American Idol
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American Idol is an American singing competition show, where contestants perform in front of a panel of star judges, representing the music industry. The winner is determined by viewers' vote.
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39 this season · 734 totals10e01 Auditions - New Jersey 2011-01-20 01:00
s10e02 Auditions - New Orleans 2011-01-21 01:00
s10e03 Auditions - Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2011-01-27 01:00
s10e04 Auditions - Nashville, Tennessee 2011-01-28 01:00
s10e05 Auditions - Austin, Texas 2011-02-03 01:00
s10e06 Auditions - Los Angeles 2011-02-04 01:00
s10e07 Auditions - San Francisco, California 2011-02-10 01:00
s10e08 Hollywood Round: Part 1 2011-02-11 01:00
s10e09 Hollywood Round: Part 2 2011-02-17 01:00
s10e10 Hollywood Round: Part 3 2011-02-18 01:00
s10e11 Las Vegas Round 2011-02-24 01:00
Las Vegas Round
The Hollywood Round continues as Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler continue to narrow down the contestants even further.
s10e12 Top 24 Chosen 2011-02-25 01:00
Top 24 Chosen
The auditions conclude when judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler reveal - in an exciting new twist - 20 semifinalists: 10 guys and 10 girls.
s10e13 Top 12 Boys Perform 2011-03-02 01:00
Top 12 Boys Perform
The Top 10 male semifinalists take the AMERICAN IDOL stage for the first time to perform for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, America votes to pick the Top 5 Guys.
s10e14 Top 12 Girls Perform 2011-03-03 01:00
Top 12 Girls Perform
The Top 10 female semifinalists sing their hearts out for America and the AMERICAN IDOL judges. After the performances, America votes to pick the Top 5 Girls.
s10e15 First Results Show and Finalists Announced 2011-03-04 01:00
s10e16 13 Finalists Compete 2011-03-10 01:00
13 Finalists Compete
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform LIVE for the first time hoping to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.
s10e17 1 Voted Off 2011-03-11 01:00
1 Voted Off
It's that time of the week where one finalist will be eliminated from the competition.
s10e18 12 Finalists Compete 2011-03-17 00:00
12 Finalists Compete
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo take to the stage to sing a song from the year they were born. One contestants sings a song never before attempted on American Idol.
s10e19 1 Voted Off 2011-03-18 00:00
1 Voted Off
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are all in danger of going home tonight. With Lee DeWyze performing tonight as well as The Black Eyed Peas, the results are in and who is going to have to sing to try to save themselves in the competition?
s10e20 11 Finalists Compete 2011-03-24 00:00
11 Finalists Compete
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo take to the stage to compete for the Top 10 spots and the chance to go on the American Idol tour. Who will show their best as American Idol goes Motown this week.
s10e21 1 of 11 Voted Off 2011-03-25 00:00
s10e22 11 Finalists Compete..Again 2011-03-31 00:00
11 Finalists Compete..Again
After the save last week of Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo and Casey Abrams perform again for the public vote. Who will be able to show their talent and avoid elimination in the results show?
s10e23 2 of 11 Voted Off 2011-04-01 00:00
s10e24 9 Finalists Compete 2011-04-07 00:00
9 Finalists Compete
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are up to perform Rock and Roll week and one contestant surprises even the judges.
s10e25 1 of 9 Voted Off 2011-04-08 00:00
1 of 9 Voted Off
Results night and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are in danger of leaving the competition. Guest stars Constintine Maroulis and Iggy Pop perform and a VERY shocking result.
s10e26 8 Finalists Compete 2011-04-14 00:00
8 Finalists Compete
With Pia Toscano gone from last week, Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are performing Soundtrack Week and each one brings a little bit more to the table. Who will outshine the rest?
s10e27 1 of 8 Voted Off 2011-04-15 00:00
s10e28 7 Finalists Compete 2011-04-21 00:00
7 Finalists Compete
With Paul McDonald gone from last week, Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are left to fight for their spot as the American Idol. Who will outshine and prove that they have what it takes to be the winner?
s10e29 1 of 7 Voted Off 2011-04-22 00:00
1 of 7 Voted Off
Results night and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are in danger of ending their journey on the American Idol stage. Special guests: Dave Cook and Katy Perry
s10e30 6 Finalists Compete 2011-04-28 00:00
s10e31 1 of 6 Voted Off 2011-04-29 00:00
1 of 6 Voted Off
The results are in and Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhard, James Durbin and Casey Abrams are in danger of leaving the competition. Special quests: Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars.
s10e32 5 Finalists Compete 2011-05-05 00:00
s10e33 1 Voted Off 2011-05-06 00:00
1 Voted Off
Results night and Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and Haley Reinhart are in danger of going home tonight. Musical Guests: Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Lopez
s10e34 4 Finalists Compete 2011-05-12 00:00
4 Finalists Compete
With Jacob Lusk out of the competition, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and Haley Reinhart are the final four to battle for the spot as The American Idol. Guest mentor: Lady Gaga. They tackle two rounds. Round One: Song that inspires them. Round Two: Songs from Leiber and Stoller.
s10e35 1 Voted Off 2011-05-13 00:00
1 Voted Off
Results Night and James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, and Scotty McCreery wait for the decision of America to see if they go home in style or just goes home. Guest stars: Enrique Inglesias and Jordin Sparks and a video performance from Lady Gaga. Plus the debut of Steven Tyler's new music video.
s10e36 3 Finalists Compete 2011-05-19 00:00
s10e37 1 Voted Off 2011-05-20 00:00
1 Voted Off
Results night and Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart and Lauren Alaina are in danger of leaving their chance to be the next American Idol. Musical Guests, Il Volo, Nicole Scherzinger featuring 50 Cent. The hopefuls get to go back to their home towns.
s10e38 2 Finalists Compete 2011-05-25 00:00
s10e39 Season 10 Finale 2011-05-26 00:00
Season 10 Finale
The Results are in and after a bunch of musical performances from a number of artists, the decision is that the winner of American Idol Season 10 is...