Jan 19, 2011 · 1h 25m
The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.

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Jan 19, 2011 · 1h 25m
The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.
Jan 20, 2011 · 1h 25m
As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. After many viewers (yours truly included) complained that American Idol's Season 10 premiere on Wednesday didn't offer anything remarkably different from past seasons, Thursday's episode gave us something we've never seen before: Randy Jackson's bare stomach. I'm pretty sure that's not what any of us were hoping for. So, what had Randy (and Steven!) taking off their clothes? And which New Orleans singers gave J. Lo goose bumps and moved her to tears? Let's find out....
Jan 26, 2011 · 1h 25m
The American Idol audition train rolled on to Milwaukee, which served up yet another batch of really young youngsters, a few more impressive standouts and the most ridiculous auditions we've seen thus far. But while watching and judging the wannabes, some interesting things happened to the judging panel: Steven Tyler became an even more inappropriate softie, Jennifer Lopez finally looked comfortable crushing people's dreams and Randy Jackson ... actually said something smart? So which singers inspired these changes?
Jan 27, 2011 · 1h 25m
The auditions continue from Nashville, TN on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.
Feb 2, 2011 · 1h 25m
Before American Idol got down to wild and wacky business in Austin, the producers decided to start the show with a somber moment. Responding to some recent outrage over Steven Tyler's outlandish (and sometimes vulgar) outbursts and his inappropriate come-ons toward some of the younger female singers, the producers apologized for his "outrageous behavior." So did the Aerosmith rocker straighten up?
Feb 3, 2011 · 1h 25m
Well, the other shoe finally dropped. After a season that, so far, has mostly favored the good auditions, Thursday's episode focused almost exclusively on the bad. Steven Tyler attributed the change to the city of Los Angeles, which he deduced is full of delusional people. Things got so bad that even J. Lo discovered her potty mouth. So, who was the worst of the worst?
Feb 9, 2011 · 1h 25m
The auditions continue from San Francisco, CA on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.
Feb 10, 2011 · 1h 25m
With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?
Feb 16, 2011 · 1h 25m
It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.
Feb 17, 2011 · 1h 25m
Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.
Feb 23, 2011 · 1h 25m
The 61 contestants are going to have to sing the Beatles to show that they have what it takes to handle the pressure of the competition. A lot happens in the 2 hour show. A contestant gets married, hearts are broken and one judge doesn't know if it is possible to continue to tell people the bad news that they didn't make it through. Some of the Top 24 are revealed.
Feb 24, 2011 · 1h 25m
The eliminations continue to reveal the Top 24 contestants for the American Idol Live Shows. With a lot riding on this and after Jennifer's big blow up, will she been able to go on? The contestants await their fate.
Mar 1, 2011 · 1h 25m
The Top 12 Boys perform. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scott McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, and Casey Abrams take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. Who will outshine the rest and who will fall short?
Mar 2, 2011 · 1h 25m
The Top 12 Girls perform and Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Lauren Turner, TaTynisa Wilson, Rachel Zevita, and Julie Zorrilla each perform at their best to show that they have what it takes to make it to the next stage in the competition. Is there the next American Idol in this bunch?
Mar 3, 2011 · 1h 25m
The results are in and the Top 24 are going to be cut down to 13 tonight. This is the most cut at this point in the competition and all hopefuls are nervous. Who has made the cut to be part of America's Top 10 and the 3 Wildcard spots? Jennifer Lopez's new music video is also premiered.
Mar 9, 2011 · 1h 25m
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scott McCreery, Paul McDonald, Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are up for the spot of American Idol as the Top 13 perform for the spot into the next round. Who will show that they can sing the best?
Mar 10, 2011 · 1h 25m
The Votes are in for the first eliminations of the Top 13. With Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money performing tonight, the hopefuls all get a taste of fame when they go to the premiere of "Red Riding Hood" and see their home.
Mar 16, 2011 · 1h 25m
The American Idol top 12 finalists perform once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.
Mar 17, 2011 · 1h 25m
One singer is eliminated in a results edition. The Black Eyed Peas and Lee DeWyze perform.
Mar 23, 2011 · 1h 25m
The finalists perform Motown songs.
Mar 24, 2011 · 1h 25m
One of the finalists is eliminated in a results edition. Stevie Wonder, Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and country duo Sugarland perform. Appearing: Hulk Hogan.
Mar 30, 2011 · 1h 25m
The finalists perform the songs of Elton John.
Mar 31, 2011 · 1h 25m
Two contestants are eliminated; performances by will.i.am, Jamie Foxx and Fantasia.
Apr 6, 2011 · 1h 25m
The contestants perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, accompanied by guitarist Jeff Beck.
Apr 7, 2011 · 43m
Apr 13, 2011 · 1h 25m
The eight remaining contestants perform songs from movies.
Apr 14, 2011 · 1h 25m
A contestant is eliminated; Rihanna performs; Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean perform.
Apr 20, 2011 · 1h 25m
The remaining contestants perform songs from the 21st century.
Apr 21, 2011 · 1h 25m
A contestant is eliminated; David Cook performs; Katy Perry performs.
Apr 27, 2011 · 1h 25m
The six remaining contestants perform the songs of Carole King.
Apr 28, 2011 · 1h 25m
A contestant is eliminated; performances by Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars.
May 4, 2011 · 1h 25m
Five singers perform one current song and one from the 1960s.
May 5, 2011 · 1h 25m
One of the Top 5 contestants is voted off. Performers are Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and country group Lady Antebellum.
May 11, 2011 · 1h 25m
The remaining contestants perform the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; Lady Gaga mentors the finalists.
May 12, 2011 · 1h 25m
A finalist is sent home; premiere of the video for Steven Tyler's ``(It) Feels so Good''; Jordin Sparks performs.
May 18, 2011 · 1h 25m
3 Finalists Compete
May 19, 2011 · 1h 25m
One of Three Voted Off
May 24, 2011 · 1h 25m
2 Finalists Compete
May 25, 2011 · 1h 25m
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
American Idol Season 10 premiered on January 19, 2011.
American Idol Season 10 has 39 episodes.
The season opens with Season 10 Episode 1, "Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey". It aired on January 19, 2011.
Go to Season 10 Episode 1