American Idol

The No. 1 show on television returns with an all-new season, new contestants and the best and worst of auditions. For Season Six, AMERICAN IDOL traveled to Los Angeles, San Antonio, Birmingham, Memphis, New York City, Minneapolis and Seattle in search of the next American Idol.

The hottest show on television returns for its highly anticipated sixth season with new contestants and the best and worst of auditions. In tonight's conclusion of the 2-night, 4-hour season premiere, the AMERICAN IDOL judges continue their quest for the next singing superstar.

AMERICAN IDOL continues its search for the next singing superstar with an all-new hour featuring the best and worst of auditions.

AMERICAN IDOL goes to the Big Apple! Don't miss this special two-hour episode featuring auditions from New York City as AMERICAN IDOL continues with Auditions #4: New York City.

AMERICAN IDOL goes for some Southern hospitality!

AMERICAN IDOL travels to Los Angeles, where some IDOL hopefuls will get a golden ticket to nearby Hollywood and others will get disappointing news. Catch this night of unforgettable auditions as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.

AMERICAN IDOL goes deep in the heart of Texas!

Tonight, AMERICAN IDOL presents the Rest of the Best - the final audition show before the contestants go to Hollywood.

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Who will survive and who will go home?

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24.

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants - two males and two females - will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown.

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

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

The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants - two males and two females - who received the fewest votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown.

The remaining eight boys will perform for America and the viewers will vote for their favorites after the show. Who will sing again, and who will go home?

AMERICAN IDOL marks its 200th episode milestone tonight as the remaining eight girls sing for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home?

In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists - two boys and two girls - will go home, leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol crown.

Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.