American Idol Season 19 Episodes

Episode 0

400 (Promo)

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Episode 1

401 (Auditions)

Sun, Feb 14, 202186 mins

Hopefuls perform for the judges in four cities.

Episode 2

402 (Auditions)

Sun, Feb 21, 202184 mins

Auditions across California -- Los Angeles, San Diego and Ojai -- continue as the all-star judges bring laughs, emotions and surprises in the search for America's next singing sensation.

Episode 3

403 (Auditions)

Sun, Feb 28, 202185 mins

Hopefuls audition for the judges in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.

Episode 4

404 (Auditions)

Sun, Mar 7, 202185 mins

Auditions continue in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif., as the all-star judging panel searches for the next superstar.

Episode 5

405 (Auditions)

Sun, Mar 14, 202185 mins

The final auditions in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai, Calif.

Episode 6

406 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)

Sun, Mar 21, 202185 mins

The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.

Episode 7

407 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)

Mon, Mar 22, 202185 mins

The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.

Episode 8

408 (Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1)

Sun, Mar 28, 202185 mins

The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.

Episode 9

409 (Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2)

Mon, Mar 29, 202184 mins

The remaining contestants perform for the first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprise twist.

Episode 10

410 (All Star Duets and Solos)

Sun, Apr 4, 202185 mins

Contestants try to showcase their talent by performing duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to the live shows.

Episode 11

411 (All Star Duets and Solos)

Mon, Apr 5, 202185 mins

The remaining contestants perform for their last shot at making it to the live shows.

Episode 12

412 (Top 16)

Sun, Apr 11, 202185 mins

The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.

Episode 13

413 (Top 12 Live Reveal)

Mon, Apr 12, 202185 mins

Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.

Episode 14

414 (Oscar Nominated Songs)

Sun, Apr 18, 202185 mins

The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.

Episode 15

415 (The Comeback)

Mon, Apr 19, 202184 mins

Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.

Episode 16

416 (Disney Night)

Sun, May 2, 202185 mins

The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.

Episode 17

417 (Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication)

Sun, May 9, 202185 mins

The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.

Episode 18

418 (My Personal Idol/Artist Singles)

Sun, May 16, 202185 mins

Artist FINNEAS mentors the finalists, who are grouped to perform two of his songs; the top four perform two additional songs each; FINNEAS performs with Ashe; the top three finalists are revealed.

Episode 19

419 (Grand Finale)

Sun, May 23, 2021128 mins

The top three finalists perform and the winner is announced; scheduled performers include Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis and Macklemore.