American Idol

Airing live coast to coast, the Top 7 finalists take on iconic hits from beloved 16-time GRAMMY® winner and bestselling artist Adele, as America votes live for the Top 5. Meanwhile, Meghan Trainor returns to perform her new single, “Been Like This.”

The Top 8 perform one of three songs secretly selected by Luke, Katy and Lionel, who are each competing for most songs chosen. America votes live for the Top 6, and the judges make a save for the Top 7; plus, a special tribute to Idol alum Mandisa.

Country music icon Shania Twain mentors the Top 10 who perform songs from their birth years, all vying for a spot in the Top 8 as America votes live. 2011 winner and bestselling superstar Scotty McCreery performs. 2020 winner Just Sam also performs.

Meghan Trainor mentors the Top 12 before they perform their favorite Billboard #1 hits live, giving their all to earn America’s vote for the coveted Top 10. 2008 runner-up David Archuleta also performs.

With guidance from guest mentor Gene Simmons, the Top 14 take on songs from legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced live.

Live from Hollywood, the Top 20 take the stage again as host Ryan Seacrest reveals the 10 hopefuls America has voted to advance. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie select the remaining four who will round out the Top 14.

The Top 20 Idol hopefuls perform a song of their choice to capture America’s vote once more as the results from the Top 24 vote are revealed. Lauren Spencer-Smith, Teddy Swims and Paul Russell also take the stage.

Filmed at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai’i, 12 of the Top 24 hit the stage for another night of star-making performances as America votes for the Top 20. Jelly Roll mentors, performs and joins the judges on the panel.

The Top 24 travel to Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai’i, with 12 taking the stage for America’s first vote this season. Tori Kelly mentors, performs and joins the judges on the panel. Reigning American Idol Iam Tongi also performs.

The competition narrows during the final showcase round for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, deciding who will earn a coveted spot in the Top 24 and compete for America’s vote. Ryan Seacrest hosts.

It’s Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in the first-ever Idol Arena. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history? Ryan Seacrest hosts.

The stakes are high in the final round of auditions for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as aspiring superstars perform in hopes of advancing to Hollywood Week and becoming the next American Idol. Ryan Seacrest hosts.

Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol. Ryan Seacrest hosts.

Talented hopefuls inch one step closer to Hollywood stardom as they audition for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Ryan Seacrest hosts. Meanwhile, viewers glimpse into the judges’ own beginnings with memorable trips to their hometowns.

Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie join host Ryan Seacrest for a special walk down memory lane in their hometowns while auditions in search of the most talented singers and musicians continue.

With help from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville, and the judges’ very own hometowns to find the next singing sensation. Ryan Seacrest hosts.