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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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37 this season · 734 totals12e01 Auditions - New York City 2013-01-17 01:00
Auditions - New York City
The auditions start in New York as Nicki Minaj, Kieth Urban and Mariah Carrey join Randy Jackson on the judging panel. As the contestants auditions play-out, Nicki and Mariah have a hard time being nice to one another.
s12e02 Auditions - Chicago 2013-01-18 01:00
s12e03 Auditions - Charlotte 2013-01-24 01:00
s12e04 Auditions - New Orleans 2013-01-25 01:00
Auditions - New Orleans
The auditions continue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as Judges Mariah Carrey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson listen to the worst and the best of what the Bayou has to offer.
s12e05 Auditions - San Antonio & Los Angeles 2013-01-31 01:00
Auditions - San Antonio & Los Angeles
The Auditions continue in San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, California as Judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Kieth Urban and Randy Jackson take to two cities tonight. As the talent continues to come, there are fewer tickets that the judges are forced not to give.
s12e06 Auditions - Oklahoma City 2013-02-01 01:00
Auditions - Oklahoma City
Auditions conclude in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and a special guest star appears at the end to lift the mood of the judges.
s12e07 Hollywood Round: Part 1 2013-02-07 01:00
Hollywood Round: Part 1
The dreaded Hollywood Week starts off with a twist. They have the guys sing in groups this time and the girls will sing next week. The drama with the guys continues when they are put into groups rather than picking themselves. Attitudes come out as each guy tries to outshine the other.
s12e08 Hollywood Round: Part 2 2013-02-08 01:00
s12e09 Hollywood Round: Part 3 2013-02-14 01:00
s12e10 Hollywood Round: Part 4 - Top 40 Revealed 2013-02-15 01:00
Hollywood Round: Part 4 - Top 40 Revealed
In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.
s12e11 Semifinalist Round: Part 1 - Girls Perform 2013-02-21 01:00
Semifinalist Round: Part 1 - Girls Perform
In a new twist, the competition moves to Las Vegas, where the Top 40 semifinalists will be split into guys and girls. Starting tonight, 10 girls will perform and the judges will be faced with the tough decision of choosing which five will stay and which five will be sent home. Watch to find out if your favorites make the cut.
s12e12 Semifinalist Round: Part 2 - Guys Perform 2013-02-22 01:00
Semifinalist Round: Part 2 - Guys Perform
The grueling semifinals continue as the first group of 10 guys takes the stage to perform for the judges. After they perform, the judges will be faced with the tough decision of choosing which five will stay each night and which five will be sent home. Find out if your favorites make the cut.
s12e13 Semifinalist Round: Part 3 - Girls Perform 2013-02-28 01:00
s12e14 Semifinalist Round: Part 4 - Guys Perform 2013-03-01 01:00
Semifinalist Round: Part 4 - Guys Perform
The grueling singing semifinals come to an end as the final group of 10 singers perform for the judges in hopes of keeping their coveted spot on the show. After tonight, only the Top 20 semifinalists will remain in the competition. Next week, it will be up to America to decide who will make it to the Top 10 and who will be sent home. Find out if your favorite contestants make the cut.
s12e15 Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform Live 2013-03-06 01:00
Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform Live
In the season's first live show, 10 of 20 semifinalists will perform LIVE from Las Vegas for America's vote.
s12e16 Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform Live 2013-03-07 01:00
Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform Live
Tonight, the remaining 10 singing hopefuls take the stage in Las Vegas to show the nation why they deserve to remain in the competition.
s12e17 Top 10 Finalists Revealed 2013-03-08 01:00
Top 10 Finalists Revealed
Tonight in a special extended edition, America's vote and the AMERICAN IDOL finalists will be revealed in the first elimination show LIVE from Los Angeles.
s12e18 Top 10 Live Performance Show 2013-03-14 00:00
Top 10 Live Performance Show
Tonight, the competition heats up when the finalists perform LIVE on the AMERICAN IDOL stage. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.
s12e19 Live Results Show 2013-03-15 00:00
Live Results Show
Reults time and Paul Jolley, Burnell Taylor, Curtis Finch, JR., Devin Valez, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison wait to see if they did enough. Musical Guests: Bon Jovi and Phillip Phillips.
s12e20 9 Finalists Compete 2013-03-21 00:00
9 Finalists Compete
With Curtis Finch, JR. voted out last week, the TOP 9 perform. Paul Jolley, Burnell Taylor, Devin Valez, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison take on the Beatles tonight!
s12e21 Results Show 2013-03-22 00:00
Results Show
Results night and Paul Jolley, Burnell Taylor, Devin Valez, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison wait to hear if they did enough to survive the vote. Musical Guests: Casey Abrams, Jessica Sanchez and Ne-Yo.
s12e22 8 Finalists Compete 2013-03-28 00:00
s12e23 Results Show 2013-03-29 00:00
Results Show
Results Night and Burnell Taylor, Devin Valez, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison wait to see if they did enough to make it to next week. Musical Guests: Colton Dixon, "One Republic", Katherine McPhee and Keith Urban.
s12e24 7 Finalists Compete 2013-04-04 00:00
s12e25 Results Show 2013-04-05 00:00
s12e26 6 Finalists Compete 2013-04-11 00:00
6 Finalists Compete
With Burnell Taylor gone, it is down to the Top 6: Angie Miller, Janelle Arthur, Lazaro Arbos, Candice Glover Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison as they take on Songs of the Burt Backarat and Hal David Catalog and Songs They Wish They Had Written.
s12e27 Results Show 2013-04-12 00:00
Results Show
Results Night and the Top 6: Angie Miller, Janelle Arthur, Lazaro Arbos, Candice Glover Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison are ready to see if they did enough to make it through to the next round. Musical Guests: Scotty McCreery and Kelly Clarkson.
s12e28 5 Finalists Compete 2013-04-18 00:00
s12e29 Results Show 2013-04-19 00:00
Results Show
The Top 5: Kree Harrison, Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller and Candice Glover wait to see if they did enough to make it through for another week. Musical Guests: Clay Aiken and Fantasia.
s12e30 4 Finalists Compete 2013-04-25 00:00
s12e31 Results Show 2013-04-26 00:00
Results Show
The Results are in and the Top 4: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, Angie Miller and Amber Holcomb wait for their results. There is a twist that will affect the judges and contestants. Musical Guests: Stefano Langone and Lee DeWyze
s12e32 4 Finalists Compete 2013-05-02 00:00
4 Finalists Compete
With nobody eliminated last week, the Top 4: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Angie Miller and Amber Holcomb come out and sing again. This week's themes are: Songs of 2013 and The Standards. Guest mentor Harry Connick, Jr. helps out the contestants.
s12e33 Results Show 2013-05-03 00:00
s12e34 3 Finalists Compete 2013-05-09 00:00
s12e35 Results Show 2013-05-10 00:00
s12e36 Two Finalists Compete 2013-05-16 00:00
Two Finalists Compete
The two finalists take the stage to battle it out on the last performance show of the season at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be crowned the next AMERICAN IDOL. Tune in to see who impresses the judges - and America -.
s12e37 Season 12 Finale 2013-05-17 00:00
Season 12 Finale
The results are in and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover wait for the results. Musical guests: The Band Perry, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Emeli Sande, Psy, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Jessie J, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull.