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American Idol
"Dream big."
Overview
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
Status
Ended
Created By
Simon Fuller
Network
FOX
Seasons & Episodes
Season 12
Episodes
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 will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.
Hollywood Round, Part 2
The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.
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 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.
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
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Top 10 Perform -- Live
The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.
Top 10 Results Show
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Finalists Compete
The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).
Results Show
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Top 8 Perform
The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.
Results Show
The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.
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 hometown visits.
Results Show
The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.
Two Finalists Compete
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Winner Announced
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Top Cast
Jennifer Lopez
Self - Judge
Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Keith Urban
Self - Judge
Harry Connick Jr.
Self - Judge
