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American Idol Season 11 Episodes
Season 11 Episode Guide
40 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Auditions #1: Savannah
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 120 mins
Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 opener features preliminary auditions in Savannah.
Episode 2
Auditions #2: Pittsburgh
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 60 mins
The conclusion of the Season 11 opener features auditions in Pittsburgh.
Episode 3
Auditions #3: San Diego
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 60 mins
Auditions are held in San Diego.
Episode 4
Auditions #4: Aspen
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 60 mins
Auditions are held in Aspen, Colo.
Episode 5
Auditions #5: Galveston, TX
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 60 mins
Auditions are held in Galveston, Texas.
Episode 6
Auditions #6: Portland, OR
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 60 mins
Preliminary auditions continue in Portland, Ore.
Episode 7
Auditions #7: St. Louis, MO
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 60 mins
The star search continues with auditions in St. Louis. Also: Madonna previews her video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.
Episode 8
Hollywood Round, Part 1
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 60 mins
The Hollywood Round begins.
Episode 9
Hollywood Round, Part 2
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 60 mins
The Hollywood Round continues.
Episode 10
Hollywood Round, Part 3
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 120 mins
The Hollywood round continues.
Episode 11
Performance Challenge
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 120 mins
A performance round is held in Las Vegas.
Episode 12
Final Judgment, Part 1
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 120 mins
The contestants must bring it and sing it in one final performance opportunity to win over the judges, who then reveal the first group of semifinalists.
Episode 13
Final Judgment, Part 2
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 60 mins
The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.
Episode 14
Semifinalist Boys Perform
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 120 mins
The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins.
Episode 15
Semifinalist Girls Perform
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 120 mins
The female semifinalists perform.
Episode 16
Finalists Chosen
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 120 mins
Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.
Episode 17
Finalists Compete
Wed, Mar 7, 2012 120 mins
Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mentor.
Episode 18
1 Voted Off
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 60 mins
One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina.
Episode 19
Finalists Compete
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 120 mins
Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition.
Episode 20
1 Voted Off
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 60 mins
One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform.
Episode 21
10 Finalists Compete
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 120 mins
The finalists perform.
Episode 22
1 of 10 Voted Off
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 60 mins
One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart.
Episode 23
9 Finalists Compete
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 120 mins
The finalists perform songs by their own idols.
Episode 24
1 of 9 Voted Off
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 60 mins
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.
Episode 25
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 120 mins
The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.
Episode 26
1 Voted Off
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 60 mins
One finalist is eliminated in a results edition. Guest performers are the Wanted and Kellie Pickler. Also: the premiere of the Jennifer Lopez music video "Dance Again."
Episode 27
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 120 mins
The singers perform.
Episode 28
1 Voted Off
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 60 mins
One singer is eliminated in a results installment. Performing: Jennifer Hudson; Ne-Yo; James Durbin.
Episode 29
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 120 mins
The singers perform a current song and a classic soul tune.
Episode 30
1 Voted Off
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 60 mins
One singer is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are LMFAO and Kris Allen.
Episode 31
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 120 mins
The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Episode 32
1 Voted Off
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 60 mins
One singer is eliminated. Performing: Katy Perry; the Queen Extravaganza (the official touring Queen tribute group); and Stefano Langone.
Episode 33
Finalists Compete
Wed, May 2, 2012 120 mins
The singers perform. The theme is British music.
Episode 34
1 Voted Off
Thu, May 3, 2012 60 mins
One singer is eliminated. Performing: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.
Episode 35
Performance Show
Wed, May 9, 2012 120 mins
The singers perform. The theme is "California Dreamin'."
Episode 36
Results Show
Thu, May 10, 2012 60 mins
A finalist is eliminated in a results show. Jennifer Lopez and David Cook perform.
Episode 37
Performance Show
Wed, May 16, 2012 120 mins
The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own choice. They also return to their hometowns to visit family, friends and fans.
Episode 38
Results Show
Thu, May 17, 2012 60 mins
A singer is eliminated in a results show. Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert perform.
Episode 39
Performance Show
Tue, May 22, 2012 60 mins
The two finalists perform in Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 finale. Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery perform. From the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
Episode 40
Winner Announced
Wed, May 23, 2012 127 mins
The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part Season 11 finale. Guest performers include Rihanna, Aerosmith, Neil Diamond and Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, Jennifer Holliday, Fantasia, Jordin Sparks and Reba McEntire. Also: a reunion of the Top 12 contestants.
