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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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40 this season · 734 totals11e01 Auditions - Savannah 2012-01-19 01:00
s11e02 Auditions - Pittsburgh 2012-01-20 01:00
Auditions - Pittsburgh
The auditions continue on the second part of two-night season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.
s11e03 Auditions - San Diego 2012-01-23 01:00
Auditions - San Diego
The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of AMERICAN IDOL as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.
s11e04 Auditions - Aspen 2012-01-26 01:00
s11e05 Auditions - Houston 2012-01-27 01:00
s11e06 Auditions - Portland 2012-02-02 01:00
s11e07 Auditions - St. Louis 2012-02-03 01:00
Auditions - St. Louis
In an AMERICAN IDOL exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, 'Give Me All Your Luvin,' featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Plus, more auditions - this time from St. Louis, MO - as the judges resume their search to find the next singing superstar. Be sure to watch the Madonna video and the latest tryouts.
s11e08 Hollywood Round: Part 1 2012-02-09 01:00
Hollywood Round: Part 1
The Hollywood Round begins and the contestants are ready to show what it takes to make it. However, when familiar faces go home, people start to question. One contestant can't handle the pressure and falls off the stage.
s11e09 Hollywood Round: Part 2 2012-02-10 01:00
Hollywood Round: Part 2
Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler join host Ryan Seacrest in Hollywood to begin sorting the contestants. Hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted spot on the show.
s11e10 Hollywood Round: Part 3 2012-02-16 01:00
Hollywood Round: Part 3
Group Round and Individual performances are tonight and the Idol "Bug" claims more victims that cause them to faint on stage. However, the ones that are feeling at their top game perform and outshine them all. Next round is Vegas for those who made it through.
s11e11 Las Vegas Week 2012-02-17 01:00
Las Vegas Week
The 70 contestants move on to Las Vegas to form into groups again. They have to perform with full costume, choreography and the band. As the groups get through to the next round and some go home, there is a twist at the end that sends even more packing to make 70 contestants into only 42. Next week are solo acts as they battle for the Top 24.
s11e12 Final Judgement: Part 1 2012-02-23 01:00
Final Judgement: Part 1
Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the next round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first group of semifinalists whose names will be revealed tonight, the next part of the journey is about to begin.
s11e13 Final Judgement: Part 2 2012-02-24 01:00
s11e14 Semifinalist Boys Perform 2012-02-29 01:00
s11e15 Semifinalist Girls Perform 2012-03-01 01:00
s11e16 Finalists Chosen 2012-03-02 01:00
s11e17 13 Finalists Compete 2012-03-08 01:00
13 Finalists Compete
In a special Guys vs. Girls night, the Top 13 take on songs of Stevie Wonder and the Late Whitney Houston. The guys singing Stevie and the girls singing Whitney. Who will stand out to make it through?
s11e18 1 of 13 Voted Off 2012-03-09 01:00
1 of 13 Voted Off
Results night and one contestant has to go home. With the millions of votes in, who has done enough to be able to not be in the bottom two? Musical Guests: Lauren Alaina and Mary J. Blige.
s11e19 11 Finalists Compete 2012-03-15 00:00
11 Finalists Compete
Jermaine Jones was disqualified prior to this performance show.
s11e20 1 of 11 Voted Off 2012-03-16 00:00
s11e21 10 Finalists Compete 2012-03-22 00:00
10 Finalists Compete
The Top 10 take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to stay in the competition. Tonight they are taking on the songs of Billy Joel. Each show that they don't want to go anywhere, but was it enough?
s11e22 1 of 10 Voted Off 2012-03-23 00:00
1 of 10 Voted Off
The Top 10 will be reduced to 9 tonight as the remaining contestants wait to hear their fate and whether they get to move in the mansion or not. Musical Guests: Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart
s11e23 9 Finalists Compete 2012-03-29 00:00
9 Finalists Compete
With Erica out of the running, Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips are going to show that they have what it takes. The judges get excited when they hear the tone that they stand up 5 times. Which are going to stand out?
s11e24 1 of 9 Voted Off 2012-03-30 00:00
1 of 9 Voted Off
The results are in and for Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips , the stress is on them. Musical Guests: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.
s11e25 8 Finalists Compete 2012-04-05 00:00
8 Finalists Compete
Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips sing for their time on American Idol. This week it is 80's Week. Mentors Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal join Jimmy Iovine.
s11e26 1 of 8 Voted Off 2012-04-06 00:00
1 of 8 Voted Off
Results Time and for Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips it could be the end of the road for one of them as 8 becomes 7. Musical Guests: "The Wanted" and Kelly Pickler.
s11e27 7 Finalists Compete 2012-04-12 00:00
s11e28 1 of 7 Voted Off 2012-04-13 00:00
1 of 7 Voted Off
Results time and Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips are in danger of leaving the competition. However, when a shocking result happens, the judges contemplate whether or not to use their only save. Musical Guests: James Durbin, Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo.
s11e29 7 Finalists Compete 2012-04-19 00:00
7 Finalists Compete
Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips perform for the votes again as they sing 2 songs. One from the present and one from the past. Which singers will outshine and get the votes to be able to go into the next round?
s11e30 1 of 7 Voted Off 2012-04-20 00:00
1 of 7 Voted Off
Results Night kicks off and Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips are in danger of leaving the competition for good. Musical Guests: LMFAO and Kris Allen.
s11e31 6 Finalists Compete 2012-04-26 00:00
6 Finalists Compete
Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone perform to the hits of Queen as they sing for the votes.
s11e32 1 of 6 Voted Off 2012-04-27 00:00
1 of 6 Voted Off
The Results are in and for Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone it could mean the end of their time on Idol. Musical Guests: Stefano Langone and Katy Perry.
s11e33 5 Finalists Compete 2012-05-03 00:00
5 Finalists Compete
The Top 5: Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez take the stage and sing a song from the 60's and a song from British Pop. Little Steve Van Zandt joins Jimmy Iovine to coach the singers.
s11e34 1 of 5 Voted Off 2012-05-04 00:00
1 of 5 Voted Off
Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips wait for their results as 5 become 4. Musical Guests: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.
s11e35 4 Finalists Compete 2012-05-10 00:00
4 Finalists Compete
With Skylar Laine out of the running, it is down to four. Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez sing to a “California Dreaming” theme and sing a song they wish they had written.
s11e36 1 of 4 Voted Off 2012-05-11 00:00
1 of 4 Voted Off
Hollie Cavanaugh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips wait for the results to see who is making it into the Top 3 and hometown visits. Musical Guests: David Cook and Jennifer Lopez.
s11e37 3 Finalists Compete 2012-05-17 00:00
3 Finalists Compete
With Hollie Cavanaugh out of the competition, it is up to Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to make it to the end. Three rounds of singing tonight. First round will be judges' choice. Second round will be contestants' choice. Third round will be Jimmy Iovine's choice. Who will make it through to the Top 2?
s11e38 1 of 3 Voted Off 2012-05-18 00:00
1 of 3 Voted Off
The results are in and for Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, it is the end of the road to the title for one of them. Musical Guests: Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert
s11e39 2 Finalists Compete 2012-05-23 00:00
2 Finalists Compete
It is down to Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in the Finale of American Idol. With 3 songs each, who will be the next American Idol? Musical Guests: Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery.
s11e40 Season 11 Finale 2012-05-24 00:00
Season 11 Finale
The Results are in and a night of performances from multi-platinum recording artists is underway as 132 million votes decide the next winner of American Idol. As the the lights fade for the final time of the season, the winner of American Idol is...