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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 13
Episodes
Episode 1
No description available.
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 sent back home.
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.
Top Cast
Jennifer Lopez
Self - Judge
Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Keith Urban
Self - Judge
Harry Connick Jr.
Self - Judge
