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39 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Wed, Jan 19, 2011 120 mins
Part 1 of 2. The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.
Episode 2
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 61 mins
New Orleans is the setting when auditions continue in the conclusion of Season 10's opener.
Episode 3
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 120 mins
Preliminary auditions continue in Season 10's third episode.
Episode 4
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 60 mins
Open auditions continue.
Episode 5
Wed, Feb 2, 2011 60 mins
Open auditions continue in Austin.
Episode 6
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 60 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 7
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 60 mins
San Francisco is the destination when auditions resume.
Episode 8
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 60 mins
Preliminary auditions come to a close. In addition, Hollywood-based competition begins.
Episode 9
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 120 mins
The golden-ticket winners compete in the Hollywood Round.
Episode 10
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 60 mins
The Hollywood round continues.
Episode 11
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 120 mins
The remaining singers perform Beatles songs as auditions continue in Las Vegas.
Episode 12
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 120 mins
The judges unveil the Top 24 semifinalists.
Episode 13
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 90 mins
The semifinal round kicks off with the Top 12 male singers performing. Viewer voting begins.
Episode 14
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 90 mins
The semifinal round resumes with the Top 12 female vocalists taking the stage.
Episode 15
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 120 mins
The Season 10 finalists are revealed. Also: the premiere of Jennifer Lopez's music video "On the Floor."
Episode 16
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 120 mins
The Season 10 finalists perform songs by their favorite artists.
Episode 17
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 60 mins
One of the Season 10 finalists is eliminated. Performers are Adam Lambert and Diddy-Dirty Money with Skylar Grey.
Episode 18
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 120 mins
The finalists perform songs from the year they were born.
Episode 19
Thu, Mar 17, 2011 60 mins
One singer is eliminated in a results edition. The Black Eyed Peas and Lee DeWyze perform.
Episode 20
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 120 mins
The finalists perform Motown songs.
Episode 21
Thu, Mar 24, 2011 60 mins
One of the finalists is eliminated in a results edition. Stevie Wonder, Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and country duo Sugarland perform. Appearing: Hulk Hogan.
Episode 22
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 120 mins
The finalists perform Elton John songs.
Episode 23
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 60 mins
A results show features performances by Fantasia, will.i.am and Jamie Foxx.
Episode 24
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 90 mins
The finalists perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck accompanies the contestants.
Episode 25
Thu, Apr 7, 2011 60 mins
One singer is cut from the competition in a results show. Iggy Pop and Constantine Maroulis perform.
Episode 26
Wed, Apr 13, 2011 90 mins
The eight singers perform songs from the movies.
Episode 27
Thu, Apr 14, 2011 60 mins
One singer is eliminated in a results show. Rihanna performs and Kelly Clarkson joins forces with Jason Aldean to sing the duet "Don't You Wanna Stay."
Episode 28
Wed, Apr 20, 2011 90 mins
The seven still-standing singers perform songs from the 21st century.
Episode 29
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 60 mins
One of the seven finalists is cut from the competition in a results show. Performers include Season 7 winner David Cook, pop songstress Katy Perry and rap artist Kanye West.
Episode 30
Wed, Apr 27, 2011 90 mins
The six singers take the stage and perform Carole King songs.
Episode 31
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 60 mins
One finalist is eliminated. Bruno Mars and Season 9 finalist Crystal Bowersox perform.
Episode 32
Wed, May 4, 2011 90 mins
Five singers perform one current song and one from the 1960s.
Episode 33
Thu, May 5, 2011 60 mins
One of the Top 5 contestants is voted off. Performers are Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and country group Lady Antebellum.
Episode 34
Wed, May 11, 2011 90 mins
The four still-standing singers perform inspirational songs and the tunes of songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Lady Gaga serves as mentor.
Episode 35
Thu, May 12, 2011 60 mins
One of the four singers is cut from the contest. Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks performs. Also: Steven Tyler premieres his solo video, "(It) Feels So Good."
Episode 36
Wed, May 18, 2011 90 mins
The Top 3 finalists perform three songs---one chosen by the judges, one selected by mentor Jimmy Iovine and one individual choice. Also: a visit to the finalists' hometowns.
Episode 37
Thu, May 19, 2011 60 mins
One of the three finalists is cut from the competition. Performers include Italian trio Il Volo, Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent.
Episode 38
Tue, May 24, 2011 60 mins
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 10 finale, the remaining two contestants battle it out in song.
Episode 39
Wed, May 25, 2011 127 mins
The winning singer is named in the conclusion of the Season 10 finale, which features a reunion of the Top 13. Performers include Judas Priest; Gladys Knight; Jack Black; Beyoncé; Tony Bennett; Lil Jon and TLC; Tim McGraw; Lady Gaga; Bono and the Edge; and Carrie Underwood.