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American Idol

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

Cast:
Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
ABC, Disney+

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Season 4

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Episode 1

401 (Auditions)

2021-02-14 · 124m

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.

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Episode 2

402 (Auditions)

2021-02-21 · 124m

Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

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Episode 3

403 (Auditions)

2021-02-28 · 124m

Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

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Episode 4

404 (Auditions)

2021-03-07 · 124m

Auditions continue in California.

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Episode 5

405 (Auditions)

2021-03-14 · 124m

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."

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Episode 6

406 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)

2021-03-21 · 124m

The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.

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Episode 7

407 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)

2021-03-22 · 124m

The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.

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Episode 8

408 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (1))

2021-03-28 · 124m

The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.

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Episode 9

409 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (2))

2021-03-29 · 124m

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.

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Episode 10

410 (All Star Duets and Solos)

2021-04-04 · 124m

Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

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Episode 11

411 (All Star Duets and Solos)

2021-04-05 · 124m

Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

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Episode 12

412 (Top 16)

2021-04-11 · 124m

The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.

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Episode 13

413 (Top 12 Live Reveal)

2021-04-12 · 124m

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.

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Episode 14

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414 (Oscar Nominated Songs)

2021-04-18 · 124m

The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.

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Episode 15

415 (The Comeback)

2021-04-19 · 124m

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.

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Episode 16

416 (Disney Night)

2021-05-02 · 124m

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.

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Episode 17

417 (Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication)

2021-05-09 · 124m

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.

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Episode 18

418 (My Personal Idol/Artist Singles)

2021-05-16 · 124m

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.

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Episode 19

419 (Grand Finale)

2021-05-23 · 124m

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.

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Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Self - Judge

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