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American Idol is an American singing competition show, where contestants perform in front of a panel of star judges, representing the music industry. The winner is determined by viewers' vote.

Genres: Music
Station: ABC (US)
Rating: 9/10 from 6 users
Status: Running
Start: 2002-06-11

American Idol Season 16 Air Dates


S16E01 - Auditions 1 Air Date: 12 March 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E02 - Auditions 2 Air Date: 13 March 2018 00:00 -

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In episode two of auditions, Idol hopefuls, including a shoe salesman from Washington D.C., a construction worker from Southern California and a student from Louisiana, sing their hearts out for the judges to see if they have what it takes to earn a ticket to Hollywood.


S16E03 - Auditions 3 Air Date: 19 March 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E04 - Auditions 4 Air Date: 20 March 2018 00:00 -

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American Idol heads to Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans and New York City, as the search for America's next superstar continues. In episode four of auditions, Idol hopefuls, including a teacher from Michigan, a construction worker from Alabama and a goat farmer from Oklahoma, sing their hearts out for the judges to see if they have what it takes to earn a ticket to Hollywood.


S16E05 - Auditions 5 Air Date: 26 March 2018 00:00 -

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


S16E06 - Hollywood Week: Part 1 Air Date: 27 March 2018 00:00 -

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In this first episode of Hollywood Week, Idol hopefuls from across the country head to the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood to battle it out in solo and group performances, singing their hearts out in hopes of making it through to the showcase round.


S16E07 - Hollywood Week: Part 2 Air Date: 02 April 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E08 - Showcase & Final Judgment Air Date: 03 April 2018 00:00 -

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Idol hopefuls head to Exchange LA in downtown Los Angeles for the Showcase Round, where contestants perform solos in front of a live crowd and the judges. Following the performances, the judges sit down with each contestant for the Final Judgment and reveal which finalists made it through to the Top 24.


S16E09 - Top 24 Solos: Part 1 Air Date: 09 April 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E10 - Top 24 Celebrity Duets: Part 1 Air Date: 10 April 2018 00:00 -

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As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform duets with celebrity partners 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.


S16E11 - Top 24 Solos: Part 2 Air Date: 16 April 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E12 - Top 24 Celebrity Duets: Part 2 Air Date: 17 April 2018 00:00 -

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As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform duets with celebrity partners at Academy LA in Hollywood during this week in the competition, as the search for America's next superstar continues.


S16E13 - Top 14 Air Date: 23 April 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E14 - Top 10 Reveal Air Date: 24 April 2018 00:00 -

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America's overnight vote from Sunday will solidify the safety of the six contestants with the most votes. Those that are safe will perform a victory song, and the eight contestants who are in jeopardy will sing to impress the judges. The judges will choose four contestants to join America's top six picks, pushing 10 talented Idol hopefuls one step closer to stardom.


S16E15 - Top 10 - Disney Night Air Date: 30 April 2018 00:00 -

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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.


S16E16 - Top 7 Air Date: 07 May 2018 00:00 -

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American Idol breaks more boundaries as the show pays tribute to music luminary Prince. The Top 7 take on the legendary Prince catalogue, paying homage to the late icon in a historic first-time tribute episode by a singing competition series. The tribute continues American Idol's longstanding relationship with the Prince family, following Prince's live performance on the show in 2006. Iconic musician Sheila E., who toured with Prince earlier in her career, performs with American Idol music director, Kris Pooley, and the house band for this special tribute.

Golden Globe® and GRAMMY®-nominated artist Nick Jonas lends his expertise to the Top 7 finalists as mentor for this week's performances. In addition to singing a song from Prince's catalogue, each contestant will also sing a song from the year of their birth.


S16E17 - Top 5 Air Date: 14 May 2018 00:00 -

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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".


S16E18 - Performance Finals Air Date: 21 May 2018 00:00 -

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In part one of the two-night season finale, the Top 3 finalists visit their hometowns to celebrate their time on the show then return to the Idol stage for their last chance to win America's vote, as the search for America's next superstar continues.


S16E19 - Grand Finale Air Date: 22 May 2018 01:00 -

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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.

Next Episode of American Idol is

Season 23 / Episode 1 and airs on 10 March 2025 00:00

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