American Idol Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

Who will become the next American Idol? The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Jon Bon Jovi serves as guest mentor, plus special performances from more music legends and today's top stars.

Airing live coast to coast, the Top 7 finalists take on iconic hits from beloved 16-time GRAMMY(R) winner and bestselling artist Adele, as America votes live for the Top 5. Meanwhile, Meghan Trainor returns to perform her new single, 'Been Like This.'

Vying for a coveted spot in the Top 8, the Top 10 take viewers on a nostalgic journey with performances of songs from their birth years. Host Ryan Seacrest reveals the results of America's vote by the end of the show, airing live coast to coast.

Performing live from Hollywood in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, the Top 14 take on songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes. By the end of the show, the Top 12 will be revealed.

The Top 20 Idol hopefuls perform a song of their choice to capture America's vote once more as the results from the Top 24 vote are revealed.

The Top 24 travel to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, with 12 taking the stage for America's first vote this season.

It's Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history?

Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol.

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

Season 20 of 'American Idol' concludes in epic fashion with the Top 3 each hitting the Idol stage in hopes of securing America's vote, including one round dedicated to 'The Boss,' Bruce Springsteen. In the end, one winner will be crowned the next American Idol.

In a special Mother's Day episode, the Top 7 dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives, as well as perform viral hits made popular on TikTok.

The iconic Disney Night tradition continues as 'American Idol' returns for a magical night of pixie dust-powered performances and surprise guests live on the 'Idol' stage. Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt will mentor the Top 10 contestants from the Disneyland Resort in California as they prepare to perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.

'American Idol' alum and country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the Top 14 and offer guidance on what it takes to become America's next superstar.

The competition heats up as the top 24 'American Idol' hopefuls return to Hollywood for a shocking night of reveals. Last week's votes are in and season 20's Top 20, hand-picked by America, will be revealed. All 20 remaining contestants will perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and viewers at home will vote once again to determine who will make it to the next round. 

'American Idol' returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, to kick off two nights of spectacular performances by the Top 24. Season 10 Idol alum Jimmie Allen serves as a mentor, offering sound advice to aspiring superstars vying for America's vote, marking the first time overnight voting opens to audiences at home.

Hollywood Week continues as fan favorites 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. The judges are faced with tough decisions that will determine the fate of this season's aspiring superstars.

The journey to find America's next singing sensation continues, with further auditions across Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee. The show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.

Auditions continue across Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee, where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.

Auditions continue across Los Angeles, California; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tennessee, where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists and the second-ever Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.

'American Idol' is ready to crown its winner on a special three-hour live coast-to-coast season finale event. The top three finalists will each take the stage one last time to perform in hopes of securing America's vote and, ultimately, become this season's winner. 

In this show, the remaining finalists will 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. Coldplay will also perform their recently announced new single, 'Higher Power,' in a worldwide exclusive performance.

In an 'Idol' first, 10 finalists from last season will return to make their debut on the 'American Idol' stage, where they will sing for America's vote. After a week-long vote, only one will remain in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.

American Idol gets closer to crowning a winner as it continues. Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants will be revealed from the Top 16, leaving six contestants to perform for a chance at one of two spots picked by the judges, rounding out the Top 12.

Following Sunday's kickoff to the All Star Duet round, 'American Idol' continues the two-night event. The remaining contestants will perform for their last shot at making it to live shows. 

Following Sunday's kickoff to the all-new Showstopper round, 'American Idol' continues the two-night event. The remaining contestants will perform for the first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the Top 24 and highlighting the level of talent still left in the competition. Stay tuned for the final judgment, revealing this season's Top 24 and a surprise twist the judges share that no one saw coming.

Following Sunday's electrifying kickoff to Hollywood Week, 'American Idol' continues the two-night event, challenging this season's hopefuls with Hollywood Duets, as the iconic Hollywood Week wraps up. With unexpected surprises, Idol hopefuls continue to compete for their chance to make it through to the next round, coming one step closer to being crowned America's next superstar.

The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as 'American Idol' auditions wrap. Saving some of the best for last, this week features the final auditions in front of the celebrity judges before heading to Hollywood Week, where contestants get one step closer to being crowned the next 'American Idol.'

'American Idol' continues the search to find its next star in Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California. This week's episode sees determined hopefuls audition in front of Idol's all-star judging panel for their chance to receive a golden ticket to Hollywood.

'American Idol,' the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves during its season premiere. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return to the beloved competition series as host and radio and TV personality Bobby Bones is set to return as in-house mentor. After a nationwide search for talent, viewers will embark on a journey with our judges in Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.

The remaining finalists perform two songs each, one from the Disney songbook and one dedicated to the mother figures in their lives.

The stakes have never been higher as the Top 20 perform remotely for a spot in the Top 10 of 'American Idol,'

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

Idol hopefuls soak up the sun as they sing to impress the judges with their artistry in a concert on the beach before awaiting their Final Judgement for a spot in the coveted Top 20 and the chance to compete for America's vote. Don't miss spectacular performances leaving the judges with difficult decisions, shocking results and an unexpected tropical rainstorm!

While contestants anticipate the infamous group rounds, they are in for a shock when the judges announce they have to pick just one partner to duet with on The Orpheum Theatre stage. One pair's tensions run high as they can't agree on a song, while sparks fly with another pair. Two pop divas come together for a powerful rendition of a Celine Dion song; and later, one pop vocalist and one country singer team up to wow the judges with their unexpected harmony.

In an 'American Idol' first, an audition takes place on a yacht, where the judges will deliberate on whether or not their 'boat vote' will send a hopeful to Hollywood. While in Milwaukee, a contestant who got her first taste of stardom on 'American Juniors' reunites with Ryan Seacrest as she returns to the audition room; and later, another contestant shares a unique emotional and personal story that touches the judges in Oregon.

This week's episode sees a determined hopeful defy the odds for a chance to audition in front of the judges, resulting in an 'American Idol' first. Then, a fan favorite from season one returns for another chance to wow the judges, while another hopeful's great-grandmother fulfills her lifelong dream of meeting Lionel Richie.

In the highly anticipated premiere episode, viewers will embark on a nation-wide journey across Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California; and Sunriver, Oregon, where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences with never-before-seen twists. Those auditioning for the coveted ticket to Hollywood include a subway performer from Harlem who gives one of the most emotional auditions in 'Idol' history; a garbage collector with no experience who heads to the streets of Savannah, alongside host Ryan Seacrest, to warm up for his audition; and a hopeless romantic who encounters her own fairy tale twist during her audition as she sings from the heart.

The Top 3 contestants perform and the winner of American Idol is announced! The crowning moment is preceded by special performances from music legends, including Idol's very own superstar judges.

The stakes are high as the remaining 'American Idol' finalists sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and advancing to the next phase of the competition. In this episode, each contestant will perform one inspirationally powerful 'showstopper' song, with the help of former Idol hopeful and now GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Lauren Daigle, who serves as celebrity guest mentor. Each finalist will also take on a song performed at the famed Woodstock music festival in 1969, which remains one of the most historic moments in popular music history. Sunday night's show will be the final opportunity for the judges to use their coveted save on one contestant this season. Last season's second runner-up and powerhouse vocalist, Gabby Barrett, returns to the Idol stage to perform her latest song.

'American Idol''s Top 10 contestants head to The Happiest Place On Earth, Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, to prepare for the next phase of the competition, Disney Night. The finalists will be joined by celebrity mentor Rebel Wilson, who will offer up her pitch-perfect expertise as the superstar hopefuls prepare for their Disney-themed performances. All-star judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will perform a timeless Disney song in Disneyland Park's Fantasyland. The Top 10 will then return to the iconic Idol stage in Los Angeles to perform fan-favorite Disney songs, in hopes of winning America's heart and vote for a spot in the Top 8.

The top 14 contestants perform on the iconic Idol stage for the first time, in hope of winning over the hearts of viewers and being voted through to the next phase of the competition.

Ten of the top 20 finalists perform duets with celebrity partners as the search for America's next superstar continues.

The top 40 contestants take to the beach and perform solo in front of a live audience in Ko Olina, Hawaii; the judges sit down with each contestant to reveal their fate, culminating with the show's top 20 finalists.

American Idol heads to the heart of Los Angeles for its renowned Hollywood Week rounds, as the search for America's next superstar continues.

Auditions continue in Los Angeles; Louisville; New York; and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Included: the story of a girl reuniting with her egg donor; a performance that Katy Perry shares as one of her favorite voices she has ever heard; and an audition that makes Luke Bryan drop to the floor.

Auditions continue in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Louisville; and Los Angeles. Included: two of the most powerful auditions in 'Idol' history.

Following amazing performances by music superstars and legends, including our very own American Idol judges, the winner of American Idol will finally be crowned, as the search for America's next superstar comes to a close.

In this episode in honor of Mother's Day, the Top 5 finalists will sing songs dedicated to moms, in addition to performing from the catalogue of American Idol alum and seven time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood. The Top 5 finalists were surprised with a trip to Nashville and the opportunity to learn from Underwood while she served as superstar guest mentor for the week. Underwood will also perform her hit single, 'Cry Pretty'.

American Idol heads to the happiest place on earth, Disneyland Parks and Resorts, then returns to the Idol stage with a sprinkle of magic to perform fan-favorite Disney songs.

After solo and celebrity duet performances with the Top 24 contestants, the judges narrowed down the field to the Top 14 finalists. Now the judges are handing over the reigns to America to start voting on who they want to crown the next Idol, as the search for America's next superstar continues.

In this episode, the Top 14 contestants will perform solo, in hopes of winning over America's heart and being voted through to Monday night's top 10 reveal.

As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform solos at Academy LA in Hollywood during this week in the competition, as the search for America's next superstar continues. Nationally-syndicated host of iHeartMedia's 'The Bobby Bones Show' and New York Times best-selling author Bobby Bones returns as a mentor for the top 24 contestants, meeting with each contender and helping them to reach the next level in their artistry and performances.

As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform solos at Academy LA in Hollywood during this week in the competition, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network.

In this second episode of Hollywood Week, Idol hopefuls from across the country gather at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood to battle it out in solo performances, singing their hearts out in hopes of making it through to the Showcase Round.

American Idol heads to Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City and Savannah, as the search for America's next superstar continues.

American Idol heads to Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City and Savannah, as the search for America's next superstar continues. In episode three of auditions, Idol hopefuls, including a cattle farmer from Texas, twin teenagers from Southern California and a furniture salesman from Illinois, sing their hearts out for the judges to see if they have what it takes to earn a ticket to Hollywood.

The series premiere of a reboot of the reality series in which aspiring pop stars compete for a record deal. First up: judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie set out to discover a new crop of inspiring talent with a touch of Disney magic.

The top five finalists perform in hopes of making it to the next round; Adam Lambert performs.

After the finalists face elimination, the top eight singers are revealed.

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.

Twelve of the top 24 contestants perform in hopes of making it to the next round.

Twelve of the top 24 contestants perform in hopes of making it to the next round.

Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?

The 3rd group of auditions are shown tonight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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.

The Top Six finalists are revealed as one contestant's IDOL journey comes to a close.

The votes are in! The Top Eight will perform live and one finalist will go home.

America has spoken! The Top 12 finalists will be revealed LIVE from Los Angeles.

The time has come for the first LIVE show of the season! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal which eight guys will get the chance to sing once again for America's vote to secure a spot as a Top Finalist!

The time has finally come for America to be heard! The Top 12 guys take to the stage for the very first time in hopes of winning over viewers, who will then vote for the first time this season!

Tune in as the contestants perform one last time in a special showcase at the House of Blues. Then, some learn their fate.

Don't miss a second as the contestants perform solos one more time before the next round of eliminations. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue the search for the next superstar!

Hollywood Week is here! Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., continue their search for the next superstar! More than 200 contestants were chosen from around the country and now the true test begins. Tonight, the singers will form lines of 10 and be asked to perform for the judges again. Those who survive will move on to the group rounds.