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American Idol Season 12 Episodes
Season 12 Episode Guide
37 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
Auditions #1
Wed, Jan 16, 2013 120 mins
Part 1 of the two-part Season 12 premiere features preliminary auditions. Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are the judges.
Episode 2
Auditions #2
Thu, Jan 17, 2013 120 mins
The conclusion of the two-part Season 12 opener features preliminary auditions.
Episode 3
Auditions #3
Wed, Jan 23, 2013 120 mins
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 4
Auditions #4
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 60 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 5
Auditions #5
Wed, Jan 30, 2013 120 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 6
Auditions #6
Thu, Jan 31, 2013 60 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 7
Hollywood Round, Part 1
Wed, Feb 6, 2013 120 mins
Vocalists who passed the preliminary auditions are featured when the Hollywood Round begins.
Episode 8
Hollywood Round, Part 2
Thu, Feb 7, 2013 60 mins
The Hollywood round continues.
Episode 9
Hollywood Round, Part 3
Wed, Feb 13, 2013 120 mins
The singers battle for a spot as a semifinalist when the Hollywood round continues.
Episode 10
Hollywood Round, Part 4
Thu, Feb 14, 2013 60 mins
The Top 40 singers are revealed when the Hollywood round comes to a close.
Episode 11
Semifinalist Round, Part 1 - Girls Perform
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 120 mins
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 12
Semifinalist Round, Part 2 - Guys Perform
Thu, Feb 21, 2013 120 mins
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 13
Semifinalist Round, Part 3
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 120 mins
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 14
Semifinalist Round, Part 4
Thu, Feb 28, 2013 120 mins
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 15
Las Vegas Round 1
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 120 mins
The 10 female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 16
Las Vegas Round 2
Wed, Mar 6, 2013 120 mins
The 10 male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 17
Las Vegas Round 3
Thu, Mar 7, 2013 90 mins
The finalists are revealed.
Episode 18
Top 10 Perform
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 120 mins
The Season 12 finalists deliver songs performed by past "American Idol" winners.
Episode 19
Results Show
Thu, Mar 14, 2013 60 mins
One finalist is eliminated in a results show. Bon Jovi and Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips perform.
Episode 20
Finalists Compete
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 120 mins
Season 12's finalists perform.
Episode 21
Results Show
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 60 mins
One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Included: performances by Jessica Sanchez, Ne-Yo and Casey Abrams.
Episode 22
Finalists Compete
Wed, Mar 27, 2013 120 mins
The finalists perform.
Episode 23
Results Show
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 60 mins
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Included: performances by Keith Urban, One Republic, Katharine McPhee and Colton Dixon.
Episode 24
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 3, 2013 120 mins
The Top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.
Episode 25
Results Show
Thu, Apr 4, 2013 60 mins
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performers include Carrie Underwood and Casey James.
Episode 26
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 120 mins
The Top 6 finalists perform two songs each, including tunes they wish they had written.
Episode 27
Results Show
Thu, Apr 11, 2013 60 mins
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery perform.
Episode 28
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 120 mins
The Top 5 finalists compete.
Episode 29
Results Show
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 60 mins
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performers include Fantasia and Clay Aiken.
Episode 30
Finalists Compete
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 120 mins
The Top 4 finalists (Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb and Angie Miller) compete. All four finalists are female for the first time in the show's history.
Episode 31
Results Show
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 120 mins
One of the four remaining finalists is eliminated in a results episode.
Episode 32
Finalists Compete
Wed, May 1, 2013 120 mins
The Top 4 singers (Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Kree Harrison and Candice Glover) compete for a second time. The votes from April 24 and May 1 will be combined to determine the three finalists.
Episode 33
Results Show
Thu, May 2, 2013 60 mins
One of the four remaining finalists is eliminated in a results episode. Also: David Cook performs.
Episode 34
3 Finalists Compete
Wed, May 8, 2013 120 mins
The remaining three singers (Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller) visit their hometowns before performing three songs each in hopes of continuing to the finale. Themes: "Judges' Choice"; "Jimmy's Choice"; and "Idol's Choice."
Episode 35
Results Show
Thu, May 9, 2013 60 mins
The Top 2 finalists are revealed in a results show. Included: performances by Alicia Keys and Lauren Alaina.
Episode 36
Two Finalists Perform
Wed, May 15, 2013 60 mins
Candice Glover and Kree Harrison battle for the title in Part 1 of the two-part Season 12 finale. Also: Carly Rae Jepsen performs.
Episode 37
Winner Announced
Thu, May 16, 2013 127 mins
In the conclusion of the Season 12 finale, the Top 10 singers reunite for a group performance before the winner is announced.
