American Idol (2018)

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

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Feb 14, 2021	1. Auditions (1) The auditions begin in 3 California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie return, along with host Ryan Seacrest.
Feb 21, 2021	2. Auditions (2) Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
Feb 28, 2021	3. Auditions (3) Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
Mar 07, 2021	4. Auditions (4) Auditions continue in California.
Mar 14, 2021	5. Auditions (5) The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as "American Idol" auditions wrap. Saving some of the best for last, this week features the final auditions in front of the celebrity judges before heading to Hollywood Week, where contestants get one step closer to being crowned the next "American Idol."
Mar 21, 2021	6. Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.
Mar 22, 2021	7. Hollywood Duets Challenge The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.
Mar 28, 2021	8. Showstopper/Final Judgment (1) The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
Mar 29, 2021	9. Showstopper/Final Judgment (2) The remaining contestants perform for their first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprising twist.
Apr 04, 2021	10. All Star Duets and Solos (1) Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
Apr 05, 2021	11. All Star Duets and Solos (2) Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
Apr 11, 2021	12. Top 16 The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.
Apr 12, 2021	13. Top 12 Live Reveal Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.
Apr 18, 2021	14. Oscar Nominated Songs The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.
Apr 19, 2021	15. The Comeback Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.
May 02, 2021	16. Disney Night The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.
May 09, 2021	17. Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.
May 16, 2021	18. My Personal Idol/Artist Singles Artist FINNEAS mentors the finalists, who are grouped to perform two of his songs; the top four perform two additional songs each; FINNEAS performs with Ashe; the top three finalists are revealed.
May 23, 2021	19. Grand Finale The top three finalists perform and the winner is announced; scheduled performers include Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis and Macklemore.