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American Idol

American Idol

Dream big.

2002Ended15 Seasons567 Episodes5.1TMDB
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Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

Created by: Simon Fuller

Season 12 Episodes

Browse every episode and jump into details.

Episode 7: Hollywood Round, Part 1

Feb 6, 2013 · 1h 25m

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.

Episode 8: Hollywood Round, Part 2

Feb 7, 2013 · 1h 25m

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.

Episode 10: Hollywood Round, Part 4

Feb 14, 2013 · 1h 25m

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.

Episode 22: Top 8 Perform

Mar 27, 2013 · 1h 25m

The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.

Episode 23: Results Show

Mar 28, 2013 · 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.

Episode 25: Results Show

Apr 4, 2013 · 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.

Episode 26: Finalists Compete

Apr 10, 2013 · 1h 25m

The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.

Episode 27: Results Show

Apr 11, 2013 · 1h 25m

The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.

Episode 29: Results Show

Apr 18, 2013 · 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.

Episode 31: Results Show

Apr 25, 2013 · 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.

Episode 32: Finalists Compete

May 1, 2013 · 1h 25m

The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.

Episode 33: Results Show

May 2, 2013 · 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.

Episode 34: Finalists Compete

May 8, 2013 · 1h 25m

Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.

Episode 35: Results Show

May 9, 2013 · 1h 25m

The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.

Season 12 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did American Idol Season 12 premiere?

American Idol Season 12 premiered on January 16, 2013.

How many episodes are in American Idol Season 12?

American Idol Season 12 has 37 episodes.

What is the first episode of American Idol Season 12?

The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "New York City, NY Auditions". It aired on January 16, 2013.

Go to Season 12 Episode 1

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