American Idol - Season 21

American Idol - Season 21

Season 21

Network
Episodes20
DatesFeb 19, 2023 - May 21, 2023
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Episodes

Auditions 1
Season 21Episode 1120 min

Auditions 1

Auditions in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

Feb 19, 2023
Auditions 2
Season 21Episode 2120 min

Auditions 2

Hopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.

Feb 26, 2023
Auditions 3
Season 21Episode 3120 min

Auditions 3

With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts.

Mar 5, 2023
Auditions 3A
Season 21Episode 460 min

Auditions 3A

With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts. 

Mar 12, 2023
Auditions 4
Season 21Episode 5120 min

Auditions 4

The judges search New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.

Mar 19, 2023
Auditions 5
Season 21Episode 6120 min

Auditions 5

With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts.

Mar 26, 2023
Hollywood Week Part #1
Season 21Episode 7120 min

Hollywood Week Part #1

Fan-favorite "American Idol" alumni return as contestant mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for amazing performances on the iconic Hollywood Week stage.

Apr 2, 2023
Hollywood Week Part #2
Season 21Episode 8120 min

Hollywood Week Part #2

Hollywood Week continues as contestants 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.

Apr 3, 2023
Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1
Season 21Episode 9120 min

Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1

Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

Apr 9, 2023
Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2
Season 21Episode 10120 min

Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2

Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgment, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

Apr 10, 2023
Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1
Season 21Episode 11120 min

Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1

Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.

 


 

Apr 16, 2023
Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2
Season 21Episode 12120 min

Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2

Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.

Apr 17, 2023
Top 20
Season 21Episode 13180 min

Top 20

The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the Top 20, performing again in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 12. "American Idol" 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will also take the stage.

Apr 23, 2023
Top 12 Reveal!
Season 21Episode 14120 min

Top 12 Reveal!

The 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 competing to be the next American Idol.

Apr 24, 2023
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night
Season 21Episode 15120 min

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night

The competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as America's vote for the Top 10 is revealed LIVE coast to coast.

Apr 30, 2023
Judge's Song Contest
Season 21Episode 16120 min

Judge's Song Contest

The Judge's Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 LIVE coast to coast.

May 1, 2023
Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran
Season 21Episode 17120 min

Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran

The Top 8 contestants perform LIVE coast to coast in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as audiences across the country cast their vote for the Top 5.

May 7, 2023
Disney Night
Season 21Episode 18120 min

Disney Night

Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook LIVE while America votes for the Top 3 contestants headed to the finale.

May 14, 2023
Journey to the Finale
Season 21Episode 19120 min

Journey to the Finale

What does it take to become the next American Idol? Featuring never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists, this special episode takes a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood for this season's contestants.

May 15, 2023
Season Finale
Season 21Episode 20180 min

Season Finale

Special 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.

May 21, 2023

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