EPISODE GUIDE

American Idol
Season 21.

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

1. Auditions 1

Air date: 2023-02-19 · 120 min

Auditions in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

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2. Auditions 2

Air date: 2023-02-26 · 120 min

Hopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

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3. Auditions 3

Air date: 2023-03-05 · 120 min

With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts.

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4. Auditions 3A

Air date: 2023-03-12 · 60 min

With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts.

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5. Auditions 4

Air date: 2023-03-19 · 120 min

The judges search New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.

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6. Auditions 5

Air date: 2023-03-26 · 120 min

With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts.

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7. Hollywood Week Part #1

Air date: 2023-04-02 · 120 min

Fan-favorite "American Idol" alumni return as contestant mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for amazing performances on the iconic Hollywood Week stage.

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8. Hollywood Week Part #2

Air date: 2023-04-03 · 120 min

Hollywood Week continues as contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge. Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.

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9. Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1

Air date: 2023-04-09 · 120 min

Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

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10. Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2

Air date: 2023-04-10 · 120 min

Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

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11. Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1

Air date: 2023-04-16 · 120 min

Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.

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12. Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2

Air date: 2023-04-17 · 120 min

Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.

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13. Top 20

Air date: 2023-04-23 · 180 min

The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the Top 20, performing again in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 12. "American Idol" 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will also take the stage.

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14. Top 12 Reveal!

Air date: 2023-04-24 · 120 min

The Top 20 contestants perform LIVE, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.

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15. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night

Air date: 2023-04-30 · 120 min

The competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as America's vote for the Top 10 is revealed LIVE coast to coast.

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16. Judge's Song Contest

Air date: 2023-05-01 · 120 min

The Judge's Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 LIVE coast to coast.

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17. Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran

Air date: 2023-05-07 · 120 min

The Top 8 contestants perform LIVE coast to coast in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as audiences across the country cast their vote for the Top 5.

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18. Disney Night

Air date: 2023-05-14 · 120 min

Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook LIVE while America votes for the Top 3 contestants headed to the finale.

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19. Journey to the Finale

Air date: 2023-05-15 · 120 min

What does it take to become the next American Idol? Featuring never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists, this special episode takes a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood for this season's contestants.

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20. Season Finale

Air date: 2023-05-21 · 180 min

Special performances from music legends and today's top artists; the top three contestants take the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.

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