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American Idol Season 21 Episodes
Season 21 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2023 - 2023
Episode 1
601 (Auditions)
Sun, Feb 19, 202385 mins
Auditions in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.
Episode 2
602 (Auditions)
Sun, Feb 26, 202385 mins
Hopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville.
Episode 3
603 (Auditions)
Sun, Mar 5, 202385 mins
A search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.
Episode 4
603A (Auditions)
Sun, Mar 12, 202342 mins
A search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.
Episode 5
604 (Auditions)
Sun, Mar 19, 202385 mins
The judges search New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville, Tenn., to find the next singing sensation.
Episode 6
605 (Auditions)
Sun, Mar 26, 202385 mins
Hopefuls audition for the judges in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Nashville, Tenn.
Episode 7
606 (Hollywood Week Part #1)
Sun, Apr 2, 202385 mins
"American Idol" alumni return as mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for performances on the Hollywood Week stage.
Episode 8
607 (Hollywood Week Part #2)
Mon, Apr 3, 202385 mins
Contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge; platinum ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.
Episode 9
608 (Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 1)
Sun, Apr 9, 202385 mins
Performing with a band for the first time, hopefuls sing for their last chance to make it to America's vote; two pairs of contestants face off, with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
Episode 10
609 (Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 2)
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Performing with a band for the first time, hopefuls sing for their last chance to make it to America's vote; two pairs of contestants face off, with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
Episode 11
610 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1)
Sun, Apr 16, 202385 mins
Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.
Episode 12
611 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2)
Mon, Apr 17, 202385 mins
Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.
Episode 13
612 (Top 20)
Sun, Apr 23, 2023128 mins
The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; last year's winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take the stage.
Episode 14
613 (Top 12 Reveal!)
Mon, Apr 24, 202385 mins
The Top 20 contestants perform live, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue; judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose two singers to round out the Top 12.
Episode 15
614 (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night)
Sun, Apr 30, 202385 mins
The top 12 contestants perform; America's vote for the top 10 is revealed.
Episode 16
615 (Judge's Song Contest)
Mon, May 1, 202385 mins
The judge's song contest returns as the judges each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from; America votes for the top seven.
Episode 17
616 (Top 8: Alanis Morisette/Ed Sheeran)
Sun, May 7, 202385 mins
The top eight contestants perform; Alanis Morisette mentors contestants; Ed Sheeran guest judges alongside Luke Bryan.
Episode 18
617 (Disney Night)
Sun, May 14, 202385 mins
The top five perform Disney classics live and America votes for the top three; Sofia Carson mentors the contestants at Disneyland Resort; Halle Bailey performs.
Episode 19
617A (Journey to the Finale)
Mon, May 15, 202385 mins
Never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists; a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood.
Episode 20
618 (Season Finale)
Sun, May 21, 2023128 mins
Special performances from music legends and today's top artists; the top three contestants take the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.
