For what age: 4+
How many episodes in 12 season: 37 episodes
The auditions start in New York as Nicki Minaj, Kieth Urban and Mariah Carrey join Randy Jackson on the judging panel. As the contestants auditions play-out, Nicki and Mariah have a hard time being nice to one another.
The auditions continue and this time they are in Chicago! With the bickering between Mariah Carrey and Nicki Minaj settled, the contestants show their strengths and weaknesses including a contestant with a stutter.
The auditions continue in Charlotte, North Carolina as Judges Mariah Carrey, Nicki Minaj get into a huge argument with Randy Jackson and Keith Urban forced to play referee.
The auditions continue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as Judges Mariah Carrey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson listen to the worst and the best of what the Bayou has to offer.
The Auditions continue in San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, California as Judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Kieth Urban and Randy Jackson take to two cities tonight. As the talent continues to come, there are fewer tickets that the judges are forced not to give.
Auditions conclude in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and a special guest star appears at the end to lift the mood of the judges.
The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.
The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.
The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.
In a new twist, the competition moves to Las Vegas, where the Top 40 semifinalists will be split into guys and girls. Starting tonight, 10 semifinalists will perform and the judges will be faced with the tough decision of choosing which five will stay each night and which five will be sent home.
The grueling semifinals continue as 10 more singers take the stage to perform for the judges. After they perform, the judges will be faced with the tough decision of choosing which five will stay each night and which five will be sent home.
The semifinals continue as the third group of 10 singers perform for the judges in hopes of keeping their coveted spot on the show. Find out if your favorites make the cut.
The grueling singing semifinals come to an end as the final group of 10 singers perform for the judges in hopes of keeping their coveted spot on the show. After tonight, only the Top 20 semifinalists will remain in the competition. Next week, it will be up to America to decide who will make it to the Top 10 and who will be sent home. Find out if your favorite contestants make the cut.
The LIVE shows are here and performing are: Zoanette Johnson, Breanna Steer, Aubrey Cleland, Janelle Arthur, Teena Torres, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb, Kree Harrison, Adriana Latonio and Candice Glover. Judges don't have any control and the contestants are singing for votes from America!
The LIVE shows continue as the Top 10 Males take to the stage. Performing tonight are: Elijah Liu, Cortez Shaw, Charlie Askew, Nick Boddington, Burnell Taylor, Paul Jolley, Lazaro Arbos, Curtis Finch, JR., Devin Velez and Vincent Powell. With only 5 spots for the guys, the competition heats up.
The Top 20 find out whether they did enough to make it into the 10 spots onto the LIVE shows and Tour. They perform a victory song after they have found out that they are through to the next round.
The Top 10: Paul Jolley, Burnell Taylor, Curtis Finch, JR., Devin Valez, Lazaro Arbos, Janelle Arthur, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison perform songs performed by past "American Idol" winners tonight. Jimmy Iovine helps them understand where they need to improve.
World-renowned rock group Bon Jovi will perform and one finalist's journey will come to an end as America's vote is revealed LIVE
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and America. After the performances, it is up to the nation to vote for their favorites. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat
The remaining American Idol finalists perform live in hopes of impressing the judges and America. After the performances, it is up to the nation to vote for their favorites.
It's that time of the week where one of the finalists will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who does not make the cut after America's vote is revealed live.
The remaining AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform live in hopes of impressing both the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote for their favorite singers. Tune in to see who "wows" the judges and who falls flat
It's that time of the week when one of the finalists will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who does not make the cut after the nation's vote is revealed live.
The remaining AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform on the IDOL stage once again to win over the hearts of the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote for their favorites. Tune in to see who triumphs and who falls short.
It's that time of the week when one of the finalists will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who does not make the cut after America's vote is revealed live.
The remaining AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform live in hopes of impressing the judges and America. After the performances, it is up to the nation to vote for their favorites.
It's that time of the week when one of the finalists will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who does not make the cut after America's vote is revealed live.
With Janelle Arthur eliminated from the competition, they are down to the Top 4: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, Angie Miller and Amber Holcomb. Tonight the contestants get to choose one and At&T have the results on the Theme for the next round.
The Results are in and the Top 4: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, Angie Miller and Amber Holcomb wait for their results. There is a twist that will affect the judges and contestants. Musical Guests: Stefano Langone and Lee DeWyze
With nobody eliminated last week, the Top 4: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Angie Miller and Amber Holcomb come out and sing again. This week's themes are: Songs of 2013 and The Standards. Guest mentor Harry Connick, Jr. helps out the contestants.
The Results are in and the Top 4: Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Angie Miller and Amber Holcomb wait to see if they did enough to make it to the Home Visits next week. Musical Guests: Will.I.Am, David Cook and Harry Connick, JR.
Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.
The Results are in and the Top 3: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller wait to find out which two of them are going to go to the Finale. Musical Guests: Lauren Alaina and Alicia Keys.
The two finalists take the stage to battle it out on the last performance show of the season at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be crowned the next AMERICAN IDOL. Tune in to see who impresses the judges - and America
The most anticipated night of the television season is finally here! On the second part of the two-night season finale, the top finalists reunite on the stage one last time before host Ryan Seacrest reveals the newest American Idol
