Episode 1
Boston Auditions
1h 25m
The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham is this weeks guest judge.
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American Idol
2002TV-PG15 seasons5.0 / 10
Dream big.
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?
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Synopsis
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?
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Episode 2
Atlanta Auditions
1h 25m
The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.
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Chicago Auditions
1h 25m
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.
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Orlando Auditions
1h 25m
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.
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Los Angeles Auditions
1h 25m
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.
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Dallas Auditions
1h 25m
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day
Episode credits
Guest stars Todrick Hall
Episode 7
Denver Auditions
1h 25m
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.
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The Road To Hollywood
1h 25m
It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day
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Hollywood Round 1
1h 25m
American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begin winnowing down the contestants. The golden ticket contenders chosen from around the nation will endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Find out who will survive and who will go home during round 1.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens, Todrick Hall
Episode 10
Hollywood Round 2
1h 25m
The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when round 2 continues.
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Hollywood Round 3
1h 25m
The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when the all-new two-hour Hollywood Round 3 begins.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 12
Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
1h 25m
The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens, Todrick Hall
Episode 13
Top 12 Girls Perform
1h 25m
The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens, Crystal Bowersox
Episode 14
Top 12 Guys Perform
1h 25m
The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.
Episode credits
Guest stars Todrick Hall
Episode 15
Top 24 Results
1h 25m
During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home. Tune in to see if your favorites made the cut when the first four contestants are sent home after America's vote is revealed.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens, Todrick Hall
Episode 16
Top 10 Guys Perform
1h 25m
The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
Episode credits
Guest stars Todrick Hall
Episode 17
Top 10 Girls Perform
1h 25m
The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 18
Top 20 Results
1h 25m
Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites make the cut.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens, Todrick Hall
Episode 19
Top 8 Girls Perform
1h 25m
The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 20
Top 8 Guys Perform
1h 25m
The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
Episode credits
Guest stars Todrick Hall
Episode 21
Top 16 Results
1h 25m
It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are eliminated from the competition and sent home after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites earn one of the coveted spots in the Top 12
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens, Todrick Hall
Episode 22
Top 12 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 23
1 of 12 Voted Off
1h 25m
The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 24
Top 11 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 25
1 of 11 Voted Off
1h 25m
The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 26
Top 10 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live. Tonight's Mentor: Usher Tonight's Theme Is: R&B songs
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 27
1 of 10 Voted Off
1h 25m
The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 28
Top 9 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live. Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/McCartney Songbook
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 29
1 of 9 Voted Off
1h 25m
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 30
Top 9 Finalists Perform Again
1h 25m
The nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 31
2 of 9 Voted Off
1h 25m
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.
Episode credits
Guest stars Katie Stevens
Episode 32
Top 7 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.
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1 of 7 Voted Off
1h 25m
American Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities that will feature performances and appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Additionally, the seven remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live on this special night.
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Episode 34
Top 6 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Idol! Be sure to watch and see who impresses Simon, Kara, Randy and Ellen when American Idol airs live. This Week's Theme Is: Shania Twain Songs This Week's Mentor Is: Shania Twain
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 35
1 of 6 Voted Off
1h 25m
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Tonight find out who makes the Top 5, and who will be sent home live.
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Top 5 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is: Frank Sinatra Songs Tonight's Mentor Is: Harry Connick Jr.
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1 of 5 Voted Off
1h 25m
The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.
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Top 4 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles . This Week's Theme Is : Songs from the movies This Week's Mentor Is: Jamie Foxx
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1 of 4 Voted Off
1h 25m
The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.
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Top 3 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, & Judge's Choice Performing Tonight Are: Casey James Crystal Bowersox Lee Dewyze
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1 of 3 Voted Off
1h 25m
The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live
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Top 2 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who becomes this years American Idol!
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Winner Announced
1h 25mfinale
And the Winner IS.................
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More about American Idol
Cast
Ryan SeacrestSelf - Host
Simon CowellSelf - Judge
Randy JacksonSelf - Judge
Steven TylerSelf - Judge
Kara DioGuardiSelf - Judge
Brian DunklemanSelf - Host
Keith UrbanSelf - Judge
Paula AbdulSelf - JudgeCredits
- Created by
- Simon Fuller
- Written by
- Simon Fuller
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 567
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
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Themes
aspiring singerauditioncompetitionjudgemusic competitionmusic industrysingersinging
