An all-new season with new contestants, new dreams and the best and worst auditions at San Diego, Dallas, Omaha, Charleston, Miami, Atlanta and Philadelphia in search of the next American Idol.
As more contestants take the spotlight with hopes of going to Hollywood the judges continue their search for the next singing sensation.
“American Idol” continues its search for the next singing superstar with its best and worst of auditions from San Diego.
“American Idol” continues its search for the next singing superstar with the best and worst of auditions from Charleston auditions.
"American Idol" continues its quest for the next singing superstar.
The quest continues to find the next singing superstar.
Singing hopefuls audition in Atlanta.
The best of the rest auditions.
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24.
The judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed.
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time.
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time.
Of the 24 semifinalists, four contestants’ two males and two females went home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. In this episode, Garrett, Amy, Joann and Colton are voted off by America.
On the last episode of American Idol, contestants Garrett and Colton were both voted off. Now, the remaining 10 boys will compete for spots in the next elimination.
In the last elimination round of American Idol, contestants Amy and Joanne were both voted off. Now, the remaining 10 girls will compete for spots in the next elimination.
The remaining 20 semifinalists perform for America; of them four contestants’ two males and two females will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown. In this episode, Robbie, Jason, Alexandrea and Elaina are voted off by America.
After surviving last week's competition, the Top 8 boys perform again for America.
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 girls perform again for America.
Four more semifinalists, two boys and two girls, will go home leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol crown. In this episode, Kady, Luke, Asia'H and Danny are voted off by America.
The top 12 finalists perform live for the nation.
One of the Top 12 who received the fewest votes is eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown. In this episode, it is David Hernandez who is voted off by America. Also a special song written by Ruben Studdard closes out the show.
The remaining 11 finalists perform the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
One of the Top 11 who received the fewest votes is eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown. In this episode, it is Amanda Overmeyer who is voted off by America.
Top 10 finalists perform live for the nation, songs from the years in which they were born, vying for the American Idol crown.
One of the Top 10 who received the fewest votes is eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown. In this episode, it is Chikezie who is voted off by America.
After working with musical icon Dolly Parton, the remaining 9 contestants perform live, in hopes of winning the American Idol crown.
One of the Top 10 who received the fewest votes is eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown. In this episode, it is Ramiele Malubay who is voted off by America.
Top 8 finalists perform inspirational songs for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown.
After the star-studded IDOL GIVES BACK music celebration special, the Top 8 finalists learn whether they will be singing again or going home. Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks perform. At the end of the night, Michael Johns is eliminated.
Mariah Carey mentors the Top 7. They each perform one of her songs for the judges and America.
Elliot Yamin performs. Mariah Carey performs. At the end of the night, Kristy Lee Cook is eliminated.
Tonight the six finalists perform, after receiving pointers from musical theater legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Tonight on American Idol, Andrew Lloyd Webber performs, President Bush and the 1st lady make an announcement, and the remaining 6 contestants receive the results from their performances. In the end, it is Carly Smithson that is voted off by America.
Tonight on American Idol, after being coached and mentored by singing sensation Neil Diamond, the top five finalists perform live for the nation.
Tonight on American Idol, the remaining 5 contestants receive the results from their performances. Before the results are given, singing sensations, Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield, perform live. In the end, it is Brooke White that is voted off by America.
Top 4 finalists perform music from the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown.
Tonight on American Idol, the remaining 4 contestants receive the results from their performances. In the end, it is Jason Castrothat is voted off by America.
The top 3 finalists perform a song of their own choice, one chosen by the judges, and a song chosen by the producers, live for the nation.
Tonight on American Idol, the remaining 3 contestants receive the results from their performances. In the end, it is Syesha Mercado that is voted off by America, revealing the top two finalists.
The final two contestants battle it out live at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, coached by legends, Clive Owens and Andrew Lloyd Webber, as they try to help them become America's idol. Also, Ruben Studdard performs.
The Top 12 reunite on stage at the Nokia Theatre live in LA one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned. The "American Idol" finale, includes performances by, Seal, the top six female contestants, the top four male contestants, Donna Summer, ZZ Top, Graham Nash, Jonas Brothers, Renaldo Lapuz, One Republic, Jordin Sparks, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller, Carrie Underwood and George Michael.