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American Idol

American Idol

Heading back to where it all began.

2018Returning SeriesNext: Feb 239 Seasons159 Episodes6.8TMDB
ABC

The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!

Season 3 Episodes

Browse every episode and jump into details.

Episode 1: Auditions (1)

Feb 16, 2020 · 2h 4m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Savannah, Ga.; Milwuakee, Wis.; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles; including a subway performer from Harlem, N.Y., a garbage collector and a hopeless romantic who encounters her own fairy-tale twist.

Episode 2: Auditions (2)

Feb 23, 2020 · 2h 4m

Aspiring singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore. perform in hopes of earning a ticket to Hollywood.

Episode 3: Auditions (3)

Mar 1, 2020 · 2h 4m

This week’s episode sees a determined hopeful defy the odds for a chance to audition in front of the judges, resulting in an “American Idol” first. Then, a fan favorite from season one returns for another chance to wow the judges, while another hopeful’s great-grandmother fulfills her lifelong dream of meeting Lionel Richie.

Episode 4: Auditions (4)

Mar 8, 2020 · 2h 4m

Idol heads to Savannah GA, Milwaukee WI, Washington D.C., Los Angeles CA, and Sunriver OR as the search for America’s next superstar continues.

Episode 5: Auditions (5)

Mar 16, 2020 · 2h 4m

Auditions across Savannah GA, Milwaukee WI, Washington D.C., Los Angeles CA, and Sunriver OR come to an end with the final search for America’s next superstar.

Episode 7: Hollywood Week - Duets

Mar 22, 2020 · 2h 4m

The contestants pick just one partner for a duet group round. One pair’s tensions run high as they can’t agree on a song. Sparks fly with another pair.

Episode 8: Hollywood Week - Solos

Mar 23, 2020 · 2h 4m

Hollywood Week wraps up with with solo performances. One contestant experiences an unprecedented medical emergency. Will one couple’s love survive the latest elimination?

Episode 9: Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (1)

Mar 29, 2020 · 2h 4m

The Top 40 contestants go to Hawaii to soak up the sun and sing to impress the judges in a concert on the beach before awaiting their Final Judgement for a spot in the coveted Top 20.

Episode 10: Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (2)

Apr 5, 2020 · 2h 4m

The Top 40 contestants perform in a concert before awaiting their final judgment for a spot in the coveted top 20. Watch a shocking first-ever twist in the show’s history for two contestants.

Episode 11: This Is Me (1)

Apr 13, 2020 · 2h 4m

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

Episode 12: This Is Me (2)

Apr 20, 2020 · 2h 4m

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

Episode 15: On with the Show: Disney / Mother's Day

May 10, 2020 · 2h 4m

In the hybrid Disney and Mother’s Day show, the remaining finalists will perform two songs each; one from the renowned Disney songbook and the second dedicated to the mother figures in their lives as a Mother’s Day tribute. Season two winner, Laine Hardy, returns to perform “Life is a Highway” and share his journey after winning the show last year.

Season 3 FAQ

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

When did American Idol Season 3 premiere?

American Idol Season 3 premiered on February 16, 2020.

How many episodes are in American Idol Season 3?

American Idol Season 3 has 16 episodes.

What is the first episode of American Idol Season 3?

The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "Auditions (1)". It aired on February 16, 2020.

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