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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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18 this season · 734 totals22e01 Auditions 1 2024-02-19 01:00
Auditions 1
Viewers embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville and the judges' hometowns to find the next singing sensation.
s22e02 Auditions 2 2024-02-26 01:00
Auditions 2
Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.
s22e03 Auditions 3 2024-03-04 01:00
Auditions 3
Talented hopefuls inch one step closer to Hollywood stardom as they audition for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Ryan Seacrest hosts. Meanwhile, viewers glimpse into the judges' own beginnings with memorable trips to their hometowns.
s22e04 Auditions 4 2024-03-18 00:00
Auditions 4
Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol.
s22e05 Auditions 5 2024-03-25 00:00
Auditions 5
The stakes are high in the final round of auditions for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as aspiring superstars perform in hopes of advancing to Hollywood Week and becoming the next American Idol.
s22e06 Hollywood Week - Idol Arena 2024-04-01 00:00
Hollywood Week - Idol Arena
It's Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history?
s22e07 Showstopper/Final Judgment 2024-04-02 00:00
Showstopper/Final Judgment
The competition narrows during the final showcase round for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, deciding who will earn a coveted spot in the Top 24 and compete for America's vote.
s22e08 Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1 2024-04-08 00:00
Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1
The Top 24 travel to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, with 12 taking the stage for America's first vote this season.
s22e09 Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2 2024-04-09 00:00
Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2
Filmed at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, 12 of the Top 24 hit the stage for another night of star-making performances as America votes for the top 20; Jelly Roll mentors, performs and joins the judges on the panel.
s22e10 Top 20 2024-04-15 00:00
Top 20
The Top 20 Idol hopefuls perform a song of their choice to capture America's vote once more as the results from the Top 24 vote are revealed.
s22e11 Top 14 Reveal 2024-04-16 00:00
Top 14 Reveal
Live from Hollywood, the Top 20 take the stage again as host Ryan Seacrest reveals the 10 hopefuls America has voted to advance. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie select the remaining four who will round out the Top 14.
s22e12 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024-04-22 00:00
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Performing live from Hollywood in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, the Top 14 take on songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes. By the end of the show, the Top 12 will be revealed.
s22e13 Billboard #1 Hits 2024-04-23 00:00
Billboard #1 Hits
The competition heats up as the Top 12 perform their favorite Billboard No. 1 hits live from Hollywood, giving their all to earn America's vote once more. Two Idol journeys will come to an end as the Top 10 is solidified by the end of the night.
s22e14 Shania Twain Mentors the Top 10 on Songs From Their Year of Birth 2024-04-29 00:00
Shania Twain Mentors the Top 10 on Songs From Their Year of Birth
Vying for a coveted spot in the Top 8, the Top 10 take viewers on a nostalgic journey with performances of songs from their birth years. Host Ryan Seacrest reveals the results of America's vote by the end of the show, airing live coast to coast.
s22e15 Judge's Song Contest 2024-04-30 00:00
Judge's Song Contest
The Top 8 perform one of three songs anonymously selected by Luke Bryan, Katy Perry or Lionel Richie, who are each competing for most songs chosen. America votes live coast to coast for their Top 6, with the judges making one save for the Top 7.
s22e16 Adele Night 2024-05-06 00:00
Adele Night
Airing live coast to coast, the Top 7 finalists take on iconic hits from beloved 16-time GRAMMY(R) winner and bestselling artist Adele, as America votes live for the Top 5. Meanwhile, Meghan Trainor returns to perform her new single, 'Been Like This.'
s22e17 Disney Night 2024-05-13 00:00
Disney Night
Disney Night is back with more magic from Walt Disney World(R) - The Most Magical Place On Earth! The Top 5 each performs two beloved favorites from the Disney Songbook as America votes live coast to coast for the Top 3 heading to the finale.
s22e18 Grand Finale 2024-05-20 00:00
Grand Finale
Who will become the next American Idol? The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as guest mentor, plus special performances from more music legends and today's top stars.