American Idol

Start It Up!

The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hollywood are:9,000 in

Part Deux

The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood are: 11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood 6,000 in Detroit with

One Last Batch

It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood are: 6,500 in Atlanta with 46 going to Ho

Cut 'Em Up

Here is the list of the 32 semi-finalist: Ashley Hartman Bettis Richardson Candice Coleman Charles Grigsby Chip Day

Eight is Enough!

Performers tonight are: Bettis Richardson Charles Grigsby J.D. Adams Julia DeMato Kimberly Caldwell Lashundra Cobb

Two to Tango

The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!

Here We Go Again

Performers tonight are: Clay Aiken Candice Coleman Rebecca Bond Jacob John Hadas Ruben Studdard Kimberley Locke

Oh, Who Will It Be?!

Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!

Eight more will come before us…

Performers tonight include: Equoia Coleman George Trice Jordan Segundo Kimberly Kelsey Louis Gazzara Rickey Smith

Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.

American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.

Last Batch

Two By Two They March To The Finals

Two more move on to the Top Ten. Also, those contestants who will be performing in the "wild card" show were announced i

Wild!

I Need Results, Not Excuses!

The Clean Dozen

The top 12 battle it out for the first time in front of a live audience. Also for the first time ever a Celebrity Judge

The First One Bites The Dust!

One contestant must leave.

Eleven Man Band

Top 11 sing for your votes.

One More Shall Fall

10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes

One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left

Ten Will Become Nine

Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges

You Kids Be Good!

One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?

Not The Final Countdown!

It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.

The Hits!

Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.

Eight Minus One is Seven

Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?

(Insert Clever Headline Here)

Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?

One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.

The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.

American Idol Special: Halfway Home

Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.

Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.

One more is going home. Find out who Live.

Six To The Five On A To The I

Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.

And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)

6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.

Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)

Another contestant leaves making it just 5.

The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.

It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.

Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!

The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.

Trifecta!

The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.

Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.

All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.

Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!

This episode contained interviews with the judges, and Clay & Ruben, plus audience questions. A look back at how it all

Clay v. Ruben

The final three battle it out to get America's vote for a trip to the Finale and a chance to become the next American Id

I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!

The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.

First Show, First Recap

In The Beginning of the Journey on AI3, we start out in New York city, where contestants start to compete...most fail, b

The Journey Continues!

The auditions continue as the judges move on to Atlanta. And just when they think it couldnt get any worse, well.....it

Night Three!

Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...

Finally! A Show About California!

Once again, hopefuls compete in Los Angeles and San Francisco to be the next American Idol. Not much else to say...the

Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!

The contestants are now in Hawaii, battling it out for the trip to Hollywood. People from all over the country come to

The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)

Today's show is about the lost contestants that auditioned, but we never got to see...some pretty bad ones, i'm glad tha

You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)

Now it's time for those 117 finalists to show their stuff, but not literally. After some bad lyrics to made up songs, M

87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!

One again, the margin of finalists is getting smaller, now narrowed down from 87 to 32. After many forgotten words (aga

Sing!

THESE 8 PEOPLE COMPETE FOR A 2 PERSON SPOT IN THE FINAL GROUP OF 12! Who will win it..? Performing: 1) Diana Degarmo

Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.

The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Diana DeGarmo! & Fantasia Barrino!

Sing Again!

Performing Tonight Jesus Roman- Back At One Lisa Leuschner- Sweet Thing Kara Master- I'm Outta Love Briana Ramirez-R

The Final Decision...But The Right One?

The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Camile Velasco & Matthew Rogers

I'm Back, Baby!

Performing Tonight: Elizabeth Letendre: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Eric Yoder: Still Of the Night Amy Adams: Power o

You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!

The next two people to advance to the top 12 are.... LaTOYA LONDON and... AMY ADAMS

Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented

This special is dedicated to all of the contestants that didn't make it or were never seen. Included in this show is th

Group Four! Then the Wild Card!

Finally! Finalists!

Performing Tonight Susie Vulaca- Unbreak My Heart Heather Piccinini- New Attitude John Preator- That's What Love Is

Wild Card Round (1)

Wild Card Round (2)

These people will be preforming: * Jennifer Hudson (Group 1) * Katie Webber (Group 1) * Marque Lynche (Group 1) *

12 Finalists Have Been Chosen

Clay Aiken Returns

1 Down 11 To Go

The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.

Soon There Will Be 10

One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) returns to preform newes

10 Contestants sing

One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) returns to preform newe

10 - 1 = 9

The 10 remaining contestants sing to stay in the competition Also this weeks theme is Motown Preforming tonight is:

Elton John theme

The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is:

Tamyra Gray returns

One more contestants dreams of becoming the American Idol is crushed as he/she is voted off. Also Season 1's Tamyra Gray

8 left to compete

The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.

Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)

The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night. Preforming tonight is: Fantasia Barrino,

7 sing!!

The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.

6 remain - Barry Manilow visits

The contest is narrowed down to 6 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next American Idol are crushed a

6 perform

The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.

6-1=5 is the result

Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.

American Idol: The Final Five 2004

We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!

5 Idols sing

The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.

Only 4 remain

The competition is narrowed down to 4 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crus

4 Idols perform

Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, Londo

Only 3 Idols remain

The competition is narrowed down to 3 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crus

The Final 3 2004

Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then Diana, Fantasia and J

3 sing

Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, Londo

Now Down To 2

The competition is narrowed down to 2 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crus

American Idol: The Phenomenon

An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!

Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo

Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then Diana, Fantasia and J

And The Winner Is.....

Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of American Idol season 3 is ..

Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas

Past Idols sing songs from their new solo album releases as well as holiday classics. Tonight's theme is: Holiday Class

Washington D.C. Auditions

Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.

St. Louis, Missouri Auditions

Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri

New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions

Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana

Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions

Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions

Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.

San Francisco, California Auditions

Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from San Francisco, California

American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)

AMERICAN IDOL travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each contestant hoping to

Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)

The AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of their careers. Each cont

Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)

Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for a spot in the Top 2

Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywood and tonight you w

The top 12 boys perform live

The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 boys perform live for A

The top 12 girls perform live

The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 girls perform live for

First result show of the season

The Top 24 finalists performed for the first time this week and now America has decided who will stay and who will go. T

Ten males perform live

Ten male singers compete in hopes of winning over America, and then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites.

Ten females perform live

The remaining 10 female contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewers. The choice is up

Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?

The Top 20 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now America has decided who will continue in th

Eight Males Perform Live

Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who wil

Eight Females Perform Live

The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up to the viewers as t

Top 12 Revealed

The remaining 16 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now the viewers have decided who will con

Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. In th

One Must Go Home Tonight!

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who wil

American Idol's Top 11 Perform

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The

Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote

AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics

It's Down To The Top 10

AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics

Top 10 perform live

Tuesday & last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LI

It's Down to the top 9

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 10 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The

American Idol's Top 9 Perform

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 10 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who wil

Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9

Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will pe

Top 8 Perform

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 9 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will

Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8

Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will si

Top 7 Perform

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 8 sang their hearts out, in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who wil

Who's Out Of The Top 7

Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will si

Top 6 Perform

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 7 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will

Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6

Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will si

Top 5 Perform

The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their

Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5

The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their

American Idol's Final 4 Perform!

Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will s

Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4

The Final 4 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing the

American Idol's Final 3 Perform

Last night, the Final 4 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive a

Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2

The Final 3 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing the

Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood

And The Winner Is.......

Find out tonight LIVE who will win. And The Winner is..........

Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)

The best and worst of auditions starting in Chicago, IL.

Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)

The best and worst of auditions from Denver, CO.

Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)

The best and worst of auditions from Greensboro, NC.

Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA)

The best and worst of auditions from San Francisco, CA

Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV)

The best and worst of auditions from Las Vegas, NV.

Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)

The best and worst of auditions from Austin, TX.

Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)

The best and worst of auditions from Boston, MA

Hollywood Round #1

Contestants chosen from around the nation arrive in Hollywood for their big chance at the American Idol crown. Faced wit

Hollywood Round #2

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie

Hollywood Round #3

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywoo

Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up t

Top 12 Men Perform

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to

and then there were 20...

The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contesta

Top 10 Women Perform

Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will

Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)

The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing nex

and then there were 16...

The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contesta

Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)

The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who

Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)

The remaining 8 boys sing tonight for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be ba

and then there were 12...

Top 12 Finalists to be Revealed in the most dramatic results show of the season, four more semifinalists – two boys an

Top 12 perform live

Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour sh

and then there were 11...

Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who r

Top 11 perform live

Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will

and then there were 10...

Last night, American Idol’s Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who r

Top 10 perform live

Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will s

and then there were 9...

Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 9 perform live

Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

and then there were 8...

Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. The contestants will be grouped

Top 8 perform live

Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation. The contestants will perform their hearts

and then there were 7...

Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will s

Top 7 perform live

Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will pe

and then there were 6...

Last night, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will s

Top 6 perform live

Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

and then there were 5...

Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will s

Top 5 perform live

Tonight the Top 5 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

and then there were 4...

Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will b

Top 4 perform live

Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

and then there were 3...

Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will b

Top 3 perform live

Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

and then there were 2...

TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning Am

Top 2 perform live

On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, Taylor Hicks & Katharine McPhee will battle it out liv

The Finale

The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol – find out tonight who A

Minneapolis Auditions

Auditions take place in Minneapolis, MN in this special 2 hour episode

Seattle Auditions

Auditions continue from Seattle, WA in this special 2 hour episode.

Memphis Auditions

Season 6 Auditions continue from Memphis, TN

New York City Auditions

Season 6 Auditions continue from New York City, NY.

Birmingham Auditions

Season 6 auditions continue from Birmingham, AL.

Los Angeles Auditions

Season 6 auditions continue from Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA

San Antonio, Texas Auditions

Season 6 auditions continue in San Antonio, TX

Auditions: Rest of the Best

Tonight, American Idol presents the Best of the Rest, never-before-seen auditions. This is the final audition show befor

Hollywood Round

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie

Top 24 Chosen

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywoo

Top 12 Boys Compete

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to

Top 12 Girls Compete

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up t

Top 24 Results

The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contesta

Top 10 Boys Compete

Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will v

Top 10 Girls Compete

The Top 10 girls perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing ne

Top 20 Results

The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contesta

Top 8 Boys Compete

The remaining eight boys will perform for America and the viewers will vote for their favorites after the show. Who will

Top 8 Girls Compete

The remaining eight girls sing for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back

Top 16 Results

In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go

Top 12 Finalists Perform

Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour sh

Top 12 Results

Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who r

Top 11 Finalists Perform

Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will

Top 11 Results

Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 10 Finalists Perform

Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will s

One Voted Off Live

Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 9 Finalists Perform

After being coached by legendary vocalist Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists will perform songs considered to be American

Top 9 Results

Last night, after coaching by legendary singer Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists sang American classic songs in hopes of

Top 8 Finalists Perform

Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Platin

Top 8 Results

Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing a

Top 7 Finalists Perform

Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Top female country arti

Top 7 Results

Last night, after being mentored by award-winning country artist Martina McBride, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts

Idol Gives Back Part 1

The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Idol Gives Back

Tonight American Idol partners with Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to raise awareness and money for young people li

Top 6 Finalists Perform

Top 6 Results

Top 4 Finalists Perform

Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will be in

Top 4 Results

Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants sing th

Top 3 Finalists Perform

Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing a

Top 3 Results

Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

Top 2 Finalists Perform

TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning Am

Winner Is Crowned

On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants, Blake Lewis, & Jordin Spark

Philadelphia Auditions

The No. 1 show on television returns for an all-new season with new contestants, new dreams and, of course, the best and

Dallas Auditions

The seventh season continues as more contestants audition from Dallas, TX.

San Diego Auditions

American Idol hopefuls continue to dream big and hope to win over the judges for their chance at stardom from San Diego,

Charleston Auditions

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls from Charleston,

Omaha Auditions

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the jud

Miami Auditions

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the jud

Atlanta Auditions

American Idol judges make one last stop in Atlanta hoping to find the next singing sensation. Watch as thousands of hope

Best of the Rest Auditions

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the jud

Hollywood Round

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie

Top 24 Chosen

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywoo

The Top 12 Boys Perform

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to t

Top 12 Girls Compete

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to

Top 24 Results

The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contesta

Top 10 Boys Compete

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vot

Top 10 Girls Compete

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vo

Top 20 Results

The remaining 20 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, four

Top 8 Boys Compete

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote

Top 8 Girls Compete

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vot

Top 16 Results

In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go

Top 12 Finalists Perform

Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour sh

Top 12 Results

Last night, American Idol's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who rec

Top 11 Finalists Perform

Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will

Top 11 Results

Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 10 Finalists Perform

Tonight the remaining 10 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will

One Voted Off Live

Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 9 Finalists Perform

Tonight the remaining 9 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will s

Top 9 Results

Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing a

Top 8 Finalists

Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

Idol Gives Back

Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This y

1 of 8 Voted Off

Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This y

Top 7 Finalists

Last night, the star-studded Idol Gives Back music celebration special helped raise awareness and funds for various U.S.

1 of 7 Voted Off

Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will pe

Top 6 Finalists

1 of 6 Voted Off

Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 5 Finalists

1 of 5 Voted Off

Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

Top 4 Finalists

Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will

1 of 4 Voted Off

Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing a

Top 3 Finalists

Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will si

1 of 3 Voted Off

Tv's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning Amer

Top 2 Finalists Perform

On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the

Winner Announced

On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the

Phoenix Auditions

Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.

Kansas City Auditions

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

San Francisco Auditions

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Louisville Auditions

More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of Am

Jacksonville Auditions

12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8

Salt Lake City Auditions

Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they have the talent to b

New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions

The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next America

Hollywood Round 1

With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that ho

Hollywood Round 2

It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to s

Hollywood Round 3

Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges tha

Hollywood Round 4

The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced stiff competition w

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen

Wild Card Results

Top 13 Finalists Perform

Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.

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Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

Top 11 Finalists Perform

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

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The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.

Top 10 Finalists Perform

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

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Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.

Top 9 Finalists Perform

Top 9 Finalists Perform

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This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Top 8 Finalists Perform

This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.

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This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Top 7 Finalists Perform

The remaining contestants perform songs

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This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

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This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Hous

Top 5 Finalists Perform

This week's performances will come from the songbook of the Rat Pack, the 1960's cool crooners who also went by the name

Top 5 Results

A contestant is eliminated

Top 4 Finalists Perform

Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.

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1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts Platinum Record. No D

Top 3 Finalists Perform

3 Finalists Compete

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One of Three Voted Off

Top 2 Finalists Perform

The Top 2 Finalist perform. Both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen sing three songs: one song they sang before on the competit

Winner Revealed

The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.

Boston Auditions

The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham i

Atlanta Auditions

The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.

Chicago Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyon

Orlando Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions every

Los Angeles Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne a

Dallas Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick

Denver Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Vi

The Road To Hollywood

It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next si

Hollywood Round 1

American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begi

Hollywood Round 2

The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes

Hollywood Round 3

The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top

Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced

The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.

Top 12 Girls Perform

The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for t

Top 12 Guys Perform

The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performance

Top 24 Results

During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from

Top 10 Guys Perform

The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

Top 10 Girls Perform

The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

Top 20 Results

Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after A

Top 8 Girls Perform

The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once

Top 8 Guys Perform

The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once a

Top 16 Results

It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are elimi

Top 12 Finalists Perform

The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to Ameri

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The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your

Top 11 Finalists Perform

The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to Ameri

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The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.

Top 10 Finalists Perform

The Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to Ameri

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The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results

Top 9 Finalists Perform

The nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up

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The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.

Top 9 Finalists Perform Again

The nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once

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The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.

Top 7 Finalists Perform

The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.

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American Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and in

Top 6 Finalists Perform

The Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Idol! Be sure to watch

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Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to beco

Top 5 Finalists Perform

The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up

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The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.

Top 4 Finalists Perform

The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up

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The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.

Top 3 Finalists Perform

The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up

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The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live

Top 2 Finalists Perform

The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America

Winner Announced

And the Winner IS.................

Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey

The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.

Auditions No. 2: New Orleans

As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. After many viewers (yours truly included) complained that American

Auditions No. 3: Milwaukee

The American Idol audition train rolled on to Milwaukee, which served up yet another batch of really young youngsters, a

Auditions No. 4: Nashville

The auditions continue from Nashville, TN on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find

Auditions No. 5: Austin

Before American Idol got down to wild and wacky business in Austin, the producers decided to start the show with a sombe

Auditions No. 6: Los Angeles

Well, the other shoe finally dropped. After a season that, so far, has mostly favored the good auditions, Thursday's ep

Auditions No. 7: San Francisco, CA

The auditions continue from San Francisco, CA on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to f

Hollywood Round: Part 1

With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that ho

Hollywood Round, Part 2

It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to s

Hollywood Round, Part 3

Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges tha

Hollywood Round, Part 4

The 61 contestants are going to have to sing the Beatles to show that they have what it takes to handle the pressure of

Top 24 Chosen

The eliminations continue to reveal the Top 24 contestants for the American Idol Live Shows. With a lot riding on this a

Top 12 Boys Perform

The Top 12 Boys perform. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin,

Top 12 Girls Perform

The Top 12 Girls perform and Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart,

Finalists Chosen

The results are in and the Top 24 are going to be cut down to 13 tonight. This is the most cut at this point in the comp

Finalists Compete

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scott M

One Voted Off

The Votes are in for the first eliminations of the Top 13. With Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money performing tonight, t

12 Finalists Compete

The American Idol top 12 finalists perform once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. Tune in to see who a

One Voted Off

One singer is eliminated in a results edition. The Black Eyed Peas and Lee DeWyze perform.

11 Finalists Compete

The finalists perform Motown songs.

One of 11 Voted Off

One of the finalists is eliminated in a results edition. Stevie Wonder, Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and country du

11 Finalists Compete Again

The finalists perform the songs of Elton John.

Two of 11 Voted Off

Two contestants are eliminated; performances by will.i.am, Jamie Foxx and Fantasia.

9 Finalists Compete

The contestants perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, accompanied by guitarist Jeff Beck.

One of Nine Voted Off

8 Finalists Compete

The eight remaining contestants perform songs from movies.

One of Eight Voted Off

A contestant is eliminated; Rihanna performs; Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean perform.

7 Finalists Compete

The remaining contestants perform songs from the 21st century.

One of Seven Voted Off

A contestant is eliminated; David Cook performs; Katy Perry performs.

6 Finalists Compete

The six remaining contestants perform the songs of Carole King.

One of Six Voted Off

A contestant is eliminated; performances by Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars.

5 Finalists Compete

Five singers perform one current song and one from the 1960s.

One of Five Voted Off

One of the Top 5 contestants is voted off. Performers are Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and country group Lady Antebell

4 Finalists Compete

The remaining contestants perform the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; Lady Gaga mentors the finalists.

One of Four Voted Off

A finalist is sent home; premiere of the video for Steven Tyler's ``(It) Feels so Good''; Jordin Sparks performs.

3 Finalists Compete

3 Finalists Compete

One of Three Voted Off

One of Three Voted Off

2 Finalists Compete

2 Finalists Compete

Winner Announced

The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.

Auditions No. 1: Savannah

Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging

Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh

The auditions continue on the second part of three-night season premiere of American Idolas the judges continue their qu

Auditions No. 3: San Diego

The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to

Auditions No. 4: Aspen

More auditions are featured on American Idol as the judges try to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditi

Auditions No. 5: Galveston

The auditions continue on American Idol as the judges travel to Galveston, TX to search for the next singing superstar.

Auditions No. 6: Portland

The auditions continue on the new season of American Idol, as the judges travel to Portland, OR in search for the next s

Auditions No. 7: St. Louis

In an American Idol exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin," featur

Hollywood Round, Part 1

The Hollywood Round begins as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the auditioncontestants to see who may get a semifi

Hollywood Round, Part 2

The Hollywood Round continues as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the contestants after listening to the Group Rou

Hollywood Round, Part 3

Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the sem

Performance Challenge

A performance round is held in Las Vegas.

Final Judgment, Part 1

The contestants must bring it and sing it in one final performance opportunity to win over the judges, who then reveal t

Final Judgment, Part 2

The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.

Semifinalist Boys Perform

The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins.

Semifinalist Girls Perform

The female semifinalists perform.

Finalists Chosen

Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.

13 Finalists Compete

Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mentor.

1 of 13 Voted Off

One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina.

11 Finalists Compete

Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition.

1 of 11 Voted Off

One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform.

10 Finalists Compete

The finalists perform.

1 of 10 Voted off

One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart.

9 Finalists Compete

The finalists perform songs by their own idols.

1 of 9 Voted Off

A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.

8 Finalists Compete

The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.

1 of 8 Voted Off

One finalist is eliminated in a results edition. Guest performers are the Wanted and Kellie Pickler. Also: the premiere

7 Finalists Compete

The singers perform.

1 of 7 Voted Off

One singer is eliminated in a results installment. Performing: Jennifer Hudson; Ne-Yo; James Durbin.

7 Finalists Compete

The singers perform a current song and a classic soul tune.

1 of 7 Voted Off

One singer is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are LMFAO and Kris Allen.

6 Finalists Compete

The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.

1 of 6 Voted Off

One singer is eliminated. Performing: Katy Perry; the Queen Extravaganza (the official touring Queen tribute group); and

5 Finalists Compete

The singers perform. The theme is British music.

1 of 5 Voted Off

One singer is eliminated. Performing: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.

4 Finalists Compete

The singers perform. The theme is "California Dreamin'.

1 of 4 Voted Off

A finalist is eliminated in a results show. Jennifer Lopez and David Cook perform.

Finalists Compete

The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own choice. They al

Finalists Results

A singer is eliminated in a results show. Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert perform.

Final Performance Round

The two finalists perform in Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 finale. Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery perform. From the

Grand Finale

The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part Season 11 finale. Guest performers include Rihanna, Aer

New York City, NY Auditions

Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.

Chicago, IL Auditions

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..

Charlotte, NC Auditions

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.

Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.

San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions

Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.

Oklahoma City, OK Auditions

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.

Hollywood Round, Part 1

The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams w

Hollywood Round, Part 2

The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the

Hollywood Round, Part 3

The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.

Hollywood Round, Part 4

In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the comp

Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform

Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform

Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform

Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform

Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas

1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.

2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

Ten more singers perform.

Finalists Announced

Top 10 Perform -- Live

The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.

Top 10 Results Show

Finalists Compete

The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).

Results Show

Top 8 Perform

The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the

Results Show

The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban pe

Finalists Compete

The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.

Results Show

The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.

Finalists Compete

The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.

Results Show

The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.

Finalists Compete

The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.

Results Show

The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.

Finalists Compete

The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.

Results Show

The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.

Finalists Compete

The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.

Results Show

The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.

Finalists Compete

Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hom

Results Show

The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.

Two Finalists Compete

Winner Announced

Episode 1

Auditions No. 2

Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Auditions No. 3

Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Auditions No. 4

Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Auditions No. 5

Hopefuls audition in Salt Lake City.

Auditions No. 6

Hopefuls audition in Omaha, Neb.

Hollywood or Home Round

Upon their arrival in Hollywood, the contestants must perform for the judges; contestants who don't make the cut are sen

Hollywood Round, Week No. 1

Solo and group performances in Los Angeles.

Hollywood Round, Week No. 2

Group and solo performances in Los Angeles.

Hollywood Round, Week No. 3

Following more performances, the top semifinalists are announced.

15 Girls Perform

Fifteen female singers perform.

15 Boys Perform

The male singers perform.

Results Show

The top 13 finalists are revealed.

13 Finalists Perform

The 13 finalists perform.

Results Show

The singers face elimination.

12 Finalists Perform

The dozen remaining finalists perform.

Results Show

The contestants face elimination.

11 Finalists Perform

Eleven finalists perform.

Results Show

The contestants face elimination.

10 Finalists Perform

The top 10 finalists perform.

Results Show

Contestants face elimination.

Finalists Perform

The finalists perform.

Results Show

Contestants face elimination.

Finalists Perform

The top finalists perform for the judges.

Results Show

One contestant is voted off.

Finalists Perform

The top finalists perform for the judges.

Results Show (top 7)

(30 minutes)

Finalists Perform

The finalists perform for the judges.

Results Show (top 6)

(30 minutes)

Top 6 Finalists Perform

Six finalists perform for the judges.

Results Show (top 5)

(30 minutes)

5 Finalists Perform

The top five finalists perform for the judges.

Results Show (top 5)

(30 minutes)

4 Finalists Perform

The four remaining finalists perform.

Results Show (top 4)

(30 minutes)

3 Finalists Compete

In the 500th episode, the top three finalists perform.

Results Show (top 3)

(30 minutes)

Two Finalists Compete

The top two finalists perform.

Winner Chosen

The top finalists reunite; the winner is revealed.

Auditions #1

Auditions No. 2

Hopefuls try to impress the judges as auditions continue.

Auditions No. 3

Vocalists in Kansas City, Mo., audition for the judges in hope of making it to the next round.

Auditions No. 4

Vocalists in New York -- the hometown of judge Jennifer Lopez -- audition in hope of making it to the next round; guest

Auditions No. 5

Another round of vocalists audition for the judges in hope of making it to the next round.

Auditions No. 6

The auditions continue as more vocalists try to impress the judges in hope of making it to the next round.

Auditions #7

The auditions continue.

Auditions #8

The auditions continue.

Hollywood Week #1

Hollywood Week opens with the singers forming lines of 10 and performing for the judges.

Hollywood Week #2

Hollywood Week continues.

Hollywood Week #3

Hollywood Week continues as the contestants perform solos.

Hollywood Week #4

Hollywood Week continues and the Top 48 singers are revealed.

Showcase No. 1

The contestants perform in a showcase at the House of Blues; some of the contestants learn their fate.

Showcase No. 2

The final performances take place at the House of Blues; the judges finish selecting the top 24 contestants.

Top 12 Boys Perform

The top 12 guys perform in hope of winning America's votes.

Top 12 Girls Perform

The top 12 girls perform in hope of earning America's votes.

Top 8 Girls Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 Girls perform.

Top 8 Boys Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 Boys perform.

Top 12 Revealed

The 16 remaining contestants are whittled down to the Top 12 finalists.

Top 12 Perform

The Top 12 perform for America's votes.

Top 10 Perform

The results of last week's vote and the Top 10 perform.

Top 9 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 9 perform.

Top 8 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 perform.

Top 7 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 7 perform.

Top 6 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 6 perform.

Top 5 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 5 perform.

Top 4 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 4 perform.

Top 3 Perform

The result of last week's vote and the Top 3 perform.

Top 2 Perform

The final performance show of the season gives America one last chance to vote for the winner.

Finale

A night of featured performances climaxes with the revelation of this year's American Idol winner.

Denver & Atlanta Auditions

Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. begin their search for talented vocalist

Little Rock & San Francisco Auditions

The search for the most talented vocalists continues with auditions in Little Rock, Ark., and San Francisco.

Philadelphia Auditions

Ryan and the judges continue their search for talent with auditions in Philadelphia.

Denver & Little Rock Auditions

Ryan, Jennifer, Keith, and Harry search the country for the most talented vocalists as the auditions continue in Denver

Auditions #5

Hopefuls audition for the judges in Atlanta, Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Auditions #6

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Hollywood Round #1

The judges have heard auditions from all over the country, and now it's time for the best of the best to see if they are

Hollywood Round #2

The contestants press on to show the judges what they've got as Hollywood Week continues.

Hollywood Round #3

Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?

Hollywood Round #4

The contestants have survived Hollywood week and it is time to find out who will continue on in the competition. Only th

Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances

The Top 24 have been chosen, and now it's time for the contestants to show the judges that they are here to stay. Twelve

Showcase #2: Judges Vote

Favorite former Idols will return to mentor and sing with the contestants. Then, after giving it their all, the first ro

Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances

The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.

Showcase #4: Judges Vote

Idol fan favorites return to mentor and perform, as the judges vote on the second showcase and five contestants are sent

Wildcard Night: Judges Pick

After proving themselves alongside Idol legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their journey. The judges will

Top 10 Revealed and Perform

The first live show of the season is finally here! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal America's Vote and announce the final

Episode 17

Top 6 Perform

As the competition moves forward, Idol hopefuls have limited time to make a name for themselves. Find out who will move

Top 5 Perform

Episode 20

Episode 21

American Dream

Finale (1)

Finale (2)