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American Idol
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+
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
401 (Auditions)
2021-02-14 · 124mThe 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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E02
Episode 2
402 (Auditions)
2021-02-21 · 124mAuditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
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E03
Episode 3
403 (Auditions)
2021-02-28 · 124mAuditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
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E04
Episode 4
404 (Auditions)
2021-03-07 · 124mAuditions continue in California.
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E05
Episode 5
405 (Auditions)
2021-03-14 · 124mThe 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 · 124mThe 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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E07
Episode 7
407 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)
2021-03-22 · 124mThe hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.
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E08
Episode 8
408 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (1))
2021-03-28 · 124mThe 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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E09
Episode 9
409 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (2))
2021-03-29 · 124mThe 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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E10
Episode 10
410 (All Star Duets and Solos)
2021-04-04 · 124mContestants 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 · 124mContestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
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E12
Episode 12
412 (Top 16)
2021-04-11 · 124mThe top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.
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E13
Episode 13
413 (Top 12 Live Reveal)
2021-04-12 · 124mFollowing 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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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.0414 (Oscar Nominated Songs)
2021-04-18 · 124mThe 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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E15
Episode 15
415 (The Comeback)
2021-04-19 · 124mTen 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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E16
Episode 16
416 (Disney Night)
2021-05-02 · 124mThe 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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E17
Episode 17
417 (Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication)
2021-05-09 · 124mThe 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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E18
Episode 18
418 (My Personal Idol/Artist Singles)
2021-05-16 · 124mArtist 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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E19
Episode 19
419 (Grand Finale)
2021-05-23 · 124mThe 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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Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Lionel Richie
Self - Judge
Luke Bryan
Self - Judge
Carrie Underwood
Self - Judge