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s24e16 · 2026-05-12
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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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19 this season · 734 totals19e01 Auditions 1 2021-02-15 01:00
Auditions 1
'American Idol,' the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves during its season premiere. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return to the beloved competition series as host and radio and TV personality Bobby Bones is set to return as in-house mentor. After a nationwide search for talent, viewers will embark on a journey with our judges in Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.
s19e02 Auditions 2 2021-02-22 01:00
Auditions 2
'American Idol' continues its journey to find the next superstar on the original music competition series. Auditions across California - Los Angeles, San Diego and Ojai - continue as the all-star judges bring laughs, emotions and surprises in the search for America's next singing sensation.
s19e03 Auditions 3 2021-03-01 01:00
Auditions 3
'American Idol' continues the search to find its next star in Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California. This week's episode sees determined hopefuls audition in front of Idol's all-star judging panel for their chance to receive a golden ticket to Hollywood.
s19e04 Auditions 4 2021-03-08 01:00
Auditions 4
'American Idol' auditions continue in Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, as the all-star judging panel searches for the next superstar. This week, more incredible standouts are found as they sing their hearts out for a chance at a ticket to Hollywood.
s19e05 Auditions 5 2021-03-15 00:00
Auditions 5
The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as 'American Idol' auditions wrap. Saving some of the best for last, this week features the final auditions in front of the celebrity judges before heading to Hollywood Week, where contestants get one step closer to being crowned the next 'American Idol.'
s19e06 Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge 2021-03-22 00:00
Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
In a two night event, the search for the next superstar continues as 'American Idol' kicks off its iconic Hollywood Week
s19e07 Hollywood Duets Challenge 2021-03-23 00:00
Hollywood Duets Challenge
Following Sunday's electrifying kickoff to Hollywood Week, 'American Idol' continues the two-night event, challenging this season's hopefuls with Hollywood Duets, as the iconic Hollywood Week wraps up. With unexpected surprises, Idol hopefuls continue to compete for their chance to make it through to the next round, coming one step closer to being crowned America's next superstar.
s19e08 Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1 2021-03-29 00:00
Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1
The Showstoppers round marks the first time contestants will showcase their talent by performing with a band this season for their last chance to make it into the coveted Top 24. Don't miss remarkable performances leading the judges to make difficult decisions and share shocking results in their final judgment.
s19e09 Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2 2021-03-30 00:00
Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2
Following Sunday's kickoff to the all-new Showstopper round, 'American Idol' continues the two-night event. The remaining contestants will perform for the first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the Top 24 and highlighting the level of talent still left in the competition. Stay tuned for the final judgment, revealing this season's Top 24 and a surprise twist the judges share that no one saw coming.
s19e10 All Star Duets and Solos 2021-04-05 00:00
All Star Duets and Solos
Following last week's Showstopper round, 'American Idol' continues with the All Star Duet and Solo round, Contestants will showcase their talent by performing duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
s19e11 All Star Duets and Solos 2021-04-06 00:00
All Star Duets and Solos
Following Sunday's kickoff to the All Star Duet round, 'American Idol' continues the two-night event. The remaining contestants will perform for their last shot at making it to live shows.
s19e12 Top 16 2021-04-12 00:00
Top 16
American Idol continues its search for the next superstar with an all-new episode as the Top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote to the next round.
s19e13 Top 12 Live Reveal 2021-04-13 00:00
Top 12 Live Reveal
American Idol gets closer to crowning a winner as it continues. Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants will be revealed from the Top 16, leaving six contestants to perform for a chance at one of two spots picked by the judges, rounding out the Top 12.
s19e14 Oscar Nominated Songs 2021-04-19 00:00
Oscar Nominated Songs
The top 12 contestants perform Oscar(R)-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine. Plus, Lionel Richie opens the show with a special performance of 'Say You Say Me.'
s19e15 The Comeback 2021-04-20 00:00
The Comeback
In an 'Idol' first, 10 finalists from last season will return to make their debut on the 'American Idol' stage, where they will sing for America's vote. After a week-long vote, only one will remain in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.
s19e16 Disney Night 2021-05-03 00:00
Disney Night
To kick off the night, the results of the Comeback show will be announced. Then, after the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor and inspiration from the Most Magical Place on Earth, the season's top 10 contestants, including the Comeback winner, will perform a song from the renowned Disney songbook in hopes of securing America's real-time vote. The top seven finalists will be revealed at the end of the episode.
s19e17 Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication 2021-05-10 00:00
Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication
In this show, the remaining finalists will perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin. Coldplay will also perform their recently announced new single, 'Higher Power,' in a worldwide exclusive performance.
s19e18 My Personal Idol / Artist Singles 2021-05-17 00:00
My Personal Idol / Artist Singles
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, producer and artist FINNEAS will mentor the finalists who will be grouped to perform two of his songs, 'Break My Heart Again' and 'What They'll Say About Us.' The top five will perform two additional songs each - one song will be inspired by their personal idol and the second song will be the debut of their new, recently recorded winner's single, each produced by a renowned music producer. In addition to mentoring, FINNEAS will also take to the Idol stage to perform 'Till Forever Falls Apart' with friend, collaborator and acclaimed singer/songwriter Ashe.
s19e19 Grand Finale 2021-05-24 00:00
Grand Finale
'American Idol' is ready to crown its winner on a special three-hour live coast-to-coast season finale event. The top three finalists will each take the stage one last time to perform in hopes of securing America's vote and, ultimately, become this season's winner.