Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
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S21E02602 (Auditions)
Aired: 26 Feb. 2023
Show details expand_moreHopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E03603 (Auditions)
Aired: 5 Mar. 2023
Show details expand_moreA search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E04603A (Auditions)
Aired: 12 Mar. 2023
Show details expand_moreA search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.
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S21E05604 (Auditions)
Aired: 19 Mar. 2023
Show details expand_moreThe judges search New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E06605 (Auditions)
Aired: 26 Mar. 2023
Show details expand_moreHopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Nashville, Tenn.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E07606 (Hollywood Week Part #1)
Aired: 2 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_more"American Idol" alumni return as mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for performances on the Hollywood Week stage.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E08607 (Hollywood Week Part #2)
Aired: 3 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_moreContestants 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.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Director(s): Carrie Havel
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Director(s): Carrie Havel
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S21E09608 (Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 1)
Aired: 9 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_morePerforming 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.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E10609 (Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 2)
Aired: 10 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_morePerforming 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.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E11610 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1)
Aired: 16 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_moreSinger-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E12611 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2)
Aired: 17 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_moreNoah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E13612 (Top 20)
Aired: 23 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_moreThe 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...
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E14613 (Top 12 Reveal!)
Aired: 24 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_moreThe 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.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E15614 (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night)
Aired: 30 Apr. 2023
Show details expand_moreThe top 12 contestants perform; America's vote for the top 10 is revealed.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E16615 (Judge's Song Contest)
Aired: 1 May 2023
Show details expand_moreThe judge's song contest returns as the judges each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from; America votes for the top seven.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E17616 (Top 8: Alanis Morisette/Ed Sheeran)
Aired: 7 May 2023
Show details expand_moreThe top eight contestants perform; Alanis Morisette mentors contestants; Ed Sheeran guest judges alongside Luke Bryan.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, Wé Ani
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Luke Bryan, Wé Ani
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S21E18617 (Disney Night)
Aired: 14 May 2023
Show details expand_moreThe top five perform Disney classics live and America votes for the top three; Sofia Carson mentors the contestants at Disneyland Resort; Halle Bailey performs.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E19617A (Journey to the Finale)
Aired: 15 May 2023
Show details expand_moreNever-before-seen footage of this season's finalists; a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
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S21E20618 (Season Finale)
Aired: 21 May 2023
Show details expand_moreSpecial 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.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry











































