American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Episode 1 | 400 (Promo)

Episode 2 | 401 (Auditions)

Hopefuls perform for the judges in four cities.

Episode 3 | 402 (Auditions)

Auditions across California -- Los Angeles, San Diego and Ojai -- continue as the all-star judges bring laughs, emotions and surprises in the search for America's next singing sensation.

Episode 4 | 403 (Auditions)

Hopefuls audition for the judges in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.

Episode 5 | 404 (Auditions)

Auditions continue in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif., as the all-star judging panel searches for the next superstar.

Episode 6 | 405 (Auditions)

The final auditions in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.

Episode 7 | 406 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)

The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.

Episode 8 | 407 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)

The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.

Episode 9 | 408 (Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1)

The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.

Episode 10 | 409 (Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2)

The remaining contestants perform for the first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprise twist.

Episode 11 | 410 (All Star Duets and Solos)

Contestants try to showcase their talent by performing duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to the live shows.

Episode 12 | 411 (All Star Duets and Solos)

The remaining contestants perform for their last shot at making it to the live shows.

Episode 13 | 412 (Top 16)

The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.

Episode 14 | 413 (Top 12 Live Reveal)

Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.

Episode 15 | 414 (Oscar Nominated Songs)

The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.

Episode 16 | 415 (The Comeback)

Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.

Episode 17 | 416 (Disney Night)

The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.

Episode 18 | 417 (Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication)

The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.

Episode 19 | 418 (My Personal Idol/Artist Singles)

Artist FINNEAS mentors the finalists, who are grouped to perform two of his songs; the top four perform two additional songs each; FINNEAS performs with Ashe; the top three finalists are revealed.

Episode 20 | 419 (Grand Finale)

The top three finalists perform and the winner is announced; scheduled performers include Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis and Macklemore.