American Idol Season 18 Episodes

Episode 0

300 (Promo)

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Episode 1

301 (Auditions)

Sun, Feb 16, 202085 mins

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Savannah, Ga.; Milwuakee, Wis.; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles; including a subway performer from Harlem, N.Y., a garbage collector and a hopeless romantic who encounters her own fairy-tale twist.

Episode 2

302 (Auditions)

Sun, Feb 23, 202085 mins

Aspiring singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore. perform in hopes of earning a ticket to Hollywood.

Episode 3

303 (Auditions)

Sun, Mar 1, 202084 mins

Aspiring singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Sunriver, Ore., perform in hopes of earning a ticket to Hollywood

Episode 4

304 (Auditions)

Sun, Mar 8, 202084 mins

Aspiring singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore., perform in hopes of earning a ticket to Hollywood.

Episode 5

305 (Auditions)

Sun, Mar 15, 202084 mins

Auditions in Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore., come to an end.

Episode 6

306 (Hollywood Week - Genre Challenge)

Mon, Mar 16, 202085 mins

Contestants perform a song in their selected genre.

Episode 7

307 (Hollywood Week - Duets)

Sun, Mar 22, 202084 mins

The contestants partner up for duets on the Orpheum Theatre stage; one pair's tensions run high as they can't agree on a song, while sparks fly with another pair; two pop divas come together for a powerful rendition of a Celine Dion song.

Episode 8

308 (Hollywood Week - Solos)

Mon, Mar 23, 202085 mins

Hopefuls battle it out with solo performances, showcasing their unique voices and star power in hope of advancing to the next round of the competition.

Episode 9

309 (Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment Part #1)

Sun, Mar 29, 202085 mins

The top 40 contestants head to Hawaii to soak up the sun and perform a concert on the beach before awaiting their final judgement for a spot in the coveted top 20 and the chance to compete for America's vote.

Episode 10

310 (Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment Part #2)

Sun, Apr 5, 202083 mins

The remaining top 40 contestants perform in a concert showcasing their artistry before awaiting their final judgment for a spot in the coveted top 20.

Episode 11

American Idol -- This Is Me (Part #1)

Sun, Apr 12, 202083 mins

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

Episode 12

American Idol -- This Is Me (Part #2)

Sun, Apr 19, 202083 mins

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances; America's votes are revealed as the top 21 is cut down to 20.

Episode 13

313 (On With the Show: Top 20 Sing for Your Vote)

Sun, Apr 26, 202087 mins

The top 20 perform remotely for a spot in the top 10.

Episode 14

314 (On with the Show: Homeward Bound)

Sun, May 3, 202085 mins

The top 10 are revealed; the judges must choose whether to save a contestant; the judges give the finalists a master class on what it takes to be a superstar; Phillip Phillips performs.

Episode 15

315 (On With the Show: Disney; Mother's Day)

Sun, May 10, 202084 mins

The remaining finalists perform two songs each, one from the Disney songbook and one dedicated to the mother figures in their lives; Laine Hardy performs.

Episode 16

316 (On With the Show: Grand Finale)

Sun, May 17, 202084 mins

The top 5 perform a song that celebrates their induction into the top 5, and a previously performed song; America's vote determines the winner; special performances from music legends, including a performance of "We Are the World."