American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Episode 1 | 601 (Auditions)

Auditions in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

Episode 2 | 602 (Auditions)

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

Episode 3 | 603 (Auditions)

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

Episode 4 | 603A (Auditions)

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

Episode 5 | 604 (Auditions)

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

Episode 6 | 605 (Auditions)

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

Episode 7 | 606 (Hollywood Week Part #1)

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

Episode 8 | 607 (Hollywood Week Part #2)

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.

Episode 9 | 608 (Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 1)

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

Episode 10 | 609 (Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 2)

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

Episode 11 | 610 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1)

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

Episode 12 | 611 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2)

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

Episode 13 | 612 (Top 20)

The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; last year's winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take t...

Episode 14 | 613 (Top 12 Reveal!)

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.

Episode 15 | 614 (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night)

The top 12 contestants perform; America's vote for the top 10 is revealed.

Episode 16 | 615 (Judge's Song Contest)

The judge's song contest returns as the judges each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from; America votes for the top seven.

Episode 17 | 616 (Top 8: Alanis Morisette/Ed Sheeran)

The top eight contestants perform; Alanis Morisette mentors contestants; Ed Sheeran guest judges alongside Luke Bryan.

Episode 18 | 617 (Disney Night)

The top five perform Disney classics live and America votes for the top three; Sofia Carson mentors the contestants at Disneyland Resort; Halle Bailey performs.

Episode 19 | 617A (Journey to the Finale)

Never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists; a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood.

Episode 20 | 618 (Season Finale)

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.