EPISODE GUIDE

American Idol
Season 11.

40 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.

1. Auditions - Savannah

Air date: 2012-01-18 · 120 min

Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Savannah, Aspen, Galveston, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego and St. Louis where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next AMERICAN IDOL. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

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2. Auditions - Pittsburgh

Air date: 2012-01-19 · 60 min

The auditions continue on the second part of two-night season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

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3. Auditions - San Diego

Air date: 2012-01-22 · 60 min

The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of AMERICAN IDOL as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

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4. Auditions - Aspen

Air date: 2012-01-25 · 60 min

More auditions are featured on AMERICAN IDOL as the judges try to find the next singing superstar.

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5. Auditions - Houston

Air date: 2012-01-26 · 60 min

The auditions continue on AMERICAN IDOL as the judges search for the next singing superstar. Don't miss another round of good, bad and outrageous tryouts in the "Auditions #5: Portland, OR" episode.

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6. Auditions - Portland

Air date: 2012-02-01 · 60 min

The auditions continue in Portland, OR, as the judges search for the next singing superstar. Don't miss a new round of hopefuls in the "Auditions #6: Portland, OR" episode.

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7. Auditions - St. Louis

Air date: 2012-02-02 · 60 min

In an AMERICAN IDOL exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Plus, more auditions - this time from St. Louis, MO - as the judges resume their search to find the next singing superstar. Be sure to watch the Madonna video and the latest tryouts.

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9. Hollywood Round: Part 2

Air date: 2012-02-09 · 60 min

Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler join host Ryan Seacrest in Hollywood to begin sorting the contestants. Hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted spot on the show.

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12. Final Judgement: Part 1

Air date: 2012-02-22 · 120 min

Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the next round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first group of semifinalists whose names will be revealed tonight, the next part of the journey is about to begin.

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13. Final Judgement: Part 2

Air date: 2012-02-23 · 60 min

The first phase of the competition comes to a dramatic end when Randy, Jennifer and Steven reveal this season's remaining semifinalists.

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14. Semifinalist Boys Perform

Air date: 2012-02-28 · 120 min

On this season's first night of voting, America votes to pick their favorites.

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15. Semifinalist Girls Perform

Air date: 2012-02-29 · 120 min

On this season's second night of voting, America votes to pick their favorites.

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16. Finalists Chosen

Air date: 2012-03-01 · 120 min

The competition takes an intense turn as America's vote reveals the first set of finalists, then those that remain will have one last chance to perform for the judges who will round out this season's finalists with their wild card picks.

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19. 11 Finalists Compete

Air date: 2012-03-14 · 120 min

Jermaine Jones was disqualified prior to this performance show.

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