1. Auditions - Denver & Savannah
Air date: 2016-01-06 · 120 min
The 15th and final season of American Idol begins tonight with auditions from Denver, Colorado and Savannah, Georgia. Host Ryan Seacrest and Judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban all return.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Auditions - Little Rock & San Francisco
Air date: 2016-01-07 · 120 min
Auditions continue tonight from Little Rock, Arkansas and San Francisco, California.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Auditions - Philadelphia
Air date: 2016-01-13 · 60 min
The 3rd group of auditions are shown tonight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Auditions - Denver & Little Rock
Air date: 2016-01-14 · 120 min
Open episode 4 ↗5. Auditions - Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco: Part 1
Air date: 2016-01-20 · 60 min
Open episode 5 ↗6. Auditions - Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco: Part 2
Air date: 2016-01-21 · 120 min
Open episode 6 ↗7. Hollywood Round #1
Air date: 2016-01-27 · 60 min
Open episode 7 ↗8. Hollywood Round #2
Air date: 2016-01-28 · 120 min
Hollywood Week continues as more vocalists perform for the judges in hopes of making it to the next round.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Hollywood Round #3
Air date: 2016-02-03 · 60 min
Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?
Open episode 9 ↗10. Hollywood Round #4
Air date: 2016-02-04 · 120 min
The contestants have survived Hollywood week and it is time to find out who will continue on in the competition. Only the best of the best will make it through as the Top 24 are revealed.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances
Air date: 2016-02-10 · 60 min
Twelve of the top 24 contestants perform in hopes of making it to the next round.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Showcase #2: Judges Vote
Air date: 2016-02-11 · 120 min
Fan-favorite singers Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Caleb Johnson and Nick Fradiani return to mentor and sing with the contestants; the judges decide who will stay in the competition.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances
Air date: 2016-02-17 · 60 min
Twelve of the top 24 contestants perform in hopes of making it to the next round.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Showcase #4: Judges Vote
Air date: 2016-02-18 · 120 min
Fan favorites Constantine Maroulis, Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, David Cook and Haley Reinhart return to mentor the contestants and perform; the judges determine which contestants will be eliminated.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Wildcard Night: Judges Pick
Air date: 2016-02-24 · 60 min
After proving themselves alongside IDOL legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their journey. The judges will announce the first eight semi-finalists to make it into the Top 10, leaving six to sing for America's vote and the final two spots in this farewell season's Top 10.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Top 10 Revealed and Perform
Air date: 2016-02-25 · 120 min
The first live show of the season is finally here! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal America's Vote and announce the final two semi-finalists joining the Top 10. Then, the Top 10 finalists will perform for America's vote.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Top 8 Perform
Air date: 2016-03-03 · 120 min
After the finalists face elimination, the top eight singers are revealed.
Open episode 17 ↗18. Top 6 Perform
Air date: 2016-03-10 · 120 min
Open episode 18 ↗19. Top 5 Perform
Air date: 2016-03-17 · 120 min
The top five finalists perform in hopes of making it to the next round; Adam Lambert performs.
Open episode 19 ↗20. Top 4 Perform
Air date: 2016-03-24 · 120 min
The four remaining contestants perform for the judges.
Open episode 20 ↗21. Top 3 Perform
Air date: 2016-03-31 · 120 min
Open episode 21 ↗22. Top 3 Perform
Air date: 2016-04-06 · 60 min
In Part 1 of the two-part series finale, the Top 3 singers perform at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Finale, Part 2
Air date: 2016-04-07 · 126 min
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