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  • Feb 12, 2021
  • ABC
  • Feb 12, 2021

Summary This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following four judges, Simon Cowell , >, Randy Jackson (II) , Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres , along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will de...

  • ABC
  • Feb 12, 2021
  • ABC
  • Feb 12, 2021
American Idol
Season 19
23 Seasons
Season Premiere: Feb 12, 2021
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Summary This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following four judges, Simon Cowell , >, Randy Jackson (II) , Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres , along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will de...

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Season Episodes

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Episode 0 • Feb 12, 2021
400 (Promo)
Episode 1 • Feb 14, 2021 • 1 h 26 m
401 (Auditions)
Hopefuls perform for the judges in four cities.
Episode 2 • Feb 21, 2021 • 1 h 24 m
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 3 • Feb 28, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
403 (Auditions)
Hopefuls audition for the judges in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.
Episode 4 • Mar 7, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
404 (Auditions)
Auditions continue in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif., as the all-star judging panel searches for the next superstar.
Episode 5 • Mar 14, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
405 (Auditions)
The final auditions in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.
Episode 6 • Mar 21, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 7 • Mar 22, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
407 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)
The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.
Episode 8 • Mar 28, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 9 • Mar 29, 2021 • 1 h 24 m
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 10 • Apr 4, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 11 • Apr 5, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
411 (All Star Duets and Solos)
The remaining contestants perform for their last shot at making it to the live shows.
Episode 12 • Apr 11, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
412 (Top 16)
The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.
Episode 13 • Apr 12, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 14 • Apr 18, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 15 • Apr 19, 2021 • 1 h 24 m
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 16 • May 2, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 17 • May 9, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 18 • May 16, 2021 • 1 h 25 m
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 19 • May 23, 2021 • 2 h 8 m
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.
23 Seasons

Top Cast

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Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host, Self

Mark Thompson

Announcer, Self - Announcer

Randy Jackson

Self - Judge, Self

Simon Cowell

Self - Judge, Self, Self - Host

Paula Abdul

Self - Judge, Self

Jennifer Lopez

Self - Judge, Self - Guest Star, Performer

Katy Perry

Self - Judge, Self, Self - Musical Guest

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge, Self, Self - Guest Judge

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge, Self

Keith Urban

Self - Judge, Performer, Self

Kara DioGuardi

Self - Judge, Self

Steven Tyler

Self - Judge, Self, Self - Musical Guest

Harry Connick Jr.

Self - Judge, Musical Guest, Self, Self - Mentor, Self - Musical Guest

Jimmy Iovine

Self - Mentor, Self, Self - In-House Coach

Ruben Studdard

Self, Self - Performer, Self - Finalist, Self - Guest, Performer, Self - Audience, Self - Audience Member, Self - Mentor

Carrie Underwood

Self, Self - Performer, Self - Finalist, Self - Guest, Self - Guest Performer, Self - Mentor, Self - Musical Guest

Clay Aiken

Self, Self - Guest, Self - Audience Member, Self - Finalist, Self - Performer, Self - Guest Host, Self - Mentor, Self - Season 2 Runner-Up

David Cook

Self, Self - Musical Guest, Self - Performer, Self - Guest Mentor, Self - Duet Partner, Self - Mentor

Fantasia Barrino

Self, Self - Finalist, Self - Guest Performer, Self - Performer, Self - Guest, Self - Musical Guest

Jordin Sparks

Self, Self - Performer, Performer, Self - Audience Member, Self - Mentor, Self - Winner

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