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American Idol Season 15 Episodes
Season 15 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
Auditions #1
Wed, Jan 6, 2016 120 mins
Part 1 of 2. The 15th and final season kicks off with auditions in Denver and Atlanta.
Episode 2
Auditions #2
Thu, Jan 7, 2016 120 mins
The conclusion of the two-part Season 15 opener features auditions in San Francisco and Little Rock, Ark.
Episode 3
Auditions #3
Wed, Jan 13, 2016 61 mins
Auditions continue as the star search's 15th season progresses.
Episode 4
Auditions #4
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 120 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 5
Auditions #5
Wed, Jan 20, 2016 61 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 6
Auditions #6
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 120 mins
The preliminary auditions come to a close.
Episode 7
Hollywood Round #1
Wed, Jan 27, 2016 61 mins
Hollywood Week opens.
Episode 8
Hollywood Round #2
Thu, Jan 28, 2016 120 mins
Hollywood Week continues.
Episode 9
Hollywood Round #3
Wed, Feb 3, 2016 61 mins
Hollywood Week continues.
Episode 10
Hollywood Round #4
Thu, Feb 4, 2016 120 mins
Hollywood Week continues and the Top 24 singers are revealed.
Episode 11
Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances
Wed, Feb 10, 2016 61 mins
The showcases kick off with 12 of the Top 24 performing.
Episode 12
Showcase #2: Judges Vote
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 120 mins
The judges vote on who will advance in the competition. Former contestants return to mentor and perform with the singers.
Episode 13
Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances
Wed, Feb 17, 2016 61 mins
Showcases continue with the remaining 12 contestants of the Top 24 performing.
Episode 14
Showcase #4: Judges Vote
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 120 mins
The judges vote on the second showcase and the Top 14 are revealed. Included: fan-favorite Idols return to mentor and perform.
Episode 15
Wildcard Night: Judges Pick
Wed, Feb 24, 2016 61 mins
The judges reveal the first eight semifinalists to advance into the Top 10 in a "Wildcard Night" edition.
Episode 16
Top 10 Revealed and Perform
Thu, Feb 25, 2016 120 mins
Two semifinalists advance and the Top 10 is revealed. Then, the finalists perform.
Episode 17
Top 8 Perform
Thu, Mar 3, 2016 120 mins
The Top 8 finalists are revealed; the singers perform.
Episode 18
Top 6 Perform
Thu, Mar 10, 2016 120 mins
The Top 6 singers perform.
Episode 19
Top 5 Perform
Thu, Mar 17, 2016 120 mins
The Top 5 finalists are revealed; the singers perform.
Episode 20
Top 4 Perform
Thu, Mar 24, 2016 120 mins
The Top 4 finalists perform.
Episode 21
Top 3 Perform
Thu, Mar 31, 2016 120 mins
The Top 3 finalists are chosen; the singers perform.
Episode 22
Top 3 Perform
Wed, Apr 6, 2016 60 mins
In Part 1 of the two-part series finale, the Top 3 singers perform at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Episode 23
Winner Chosen
Thu, Apr 7, 2016 126 mins
The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part series finale. Included: a farewell celebration paying tribute to the contestants and the show's fans.
