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41 Episodes 2007 - 2007
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 16, 2007
The American Idol judges begin their search for the next winner of the nationwide talent contest. First stop: Minneapolis, MN.
Episode 2
Wed, Jan 17, 2007
Auditions continue for the talent competition in Seattle, WA.
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 23, 2007
The best and worst auditions for the next singing superstar, taking place in Memphis, TN.
Episode 4
Wed, Jan 24, 2007
Auditions continue in New York City.
Episode 5
Tue, Jan 30, 2007
Auditions continue in Birmingham, Alabama.
Episode 6
Wed, Jan 31, 2007
Auditions continue in Los Angeles, California.
Episode 7
Tue, Feb 6, 2007
Auditions continue in San Antonio, TX.
Episode 8
Wed, Feb 7, 2007
Previously unseen auditions are shown before the show heads to Los Angeles.
Episode 9
Tue, Feb 13, 2007
Show contestants audition in hopes of making the list of the final 24 candidates.
Episode 10
Wed, Feb 14, 2007
The top 24 semifinalists are revealed.
Episode 11
Tue, Feb 20, 2007
The top 12 male contestants perform in Hollywood.
Episode 12
Wed, Feb 21, 2007
The top 12 female contestants perform in Hollywood.
Episode 13
Thu, Feb 22, 200786 mins
Two male and two female contestants are asked to leave on the first live results show of the season.
Episode 14
Tue, Feb 27, 2007
The remaining top ten male contestants perform.
Episode 15
Wed, Feb 28, 2007
The remaining top ten female contestants perform.
Episode 16
Thu, Mar 1, 2007
Four more contestants are voted off the show.
Episode 17
Tue, Mar 6, 2007
The top eight male contestants perform.
Episode 18
Wed, Mar 7, 2007
The top eight female contestants perform.
Episode 19
Thu, Mar 8, 2007
Four contestants are asked to leave, and the top twelve finalists are revealed.
Episode 20
Tue, Mar 13, 2007
The top 12 contestants perform.
Episode 21
Wed, Mar 14, 200721 mins
One of the contestants is asked to leave the show, as determined by audience voting.
Episode 22
Tue, Mar 20, 2007
The eleven finalists perform.
Episode 23
Wed, Mar 21, 2007
Another contestant is asked to leave, narrowing the field down to ten.
Episode 24
Tue, Mar 27, 2007
The top ten remaining finalists compete.
Episode 25
Wed, Mar 28, 2007
Another finalist is voted off the show, as determined by the viewing audience.
Episode 26
Tue, Apr 3, 2007
The top nine finalists perform.
Episode 27
Wed, Apr 4, 2007
One of the finalists is voted off; Michael Bublé makes a special guest appearance.
Episode 28
Tue, Apr 10, 2007
Guest star Jennifer Lopez coaches the remaining eight contestants.
Episode 29
Wed, Apr 11, 2007
One of the eight remaining contestants is voted off; Jennifer Lopez performs.
Episode 30
Tue, Apr 17, 2007
The seven remaining contestants receive coaching from singer Martina McBride.
Episode 31
Wed, Apr 18, 2007
One of the remaining seven contestants is voted off the show; Martina McBride performs.
Episode 32
Tue, Apr 24, 2007
The six remaining contestants perform songs for the "Idol Gives Back," in which sponsors donate money for young people living in extreme poverty.
Episode 33
Wed, Apr 25, 2007
Celebrites are slated to appear and perform as part of the "Idol Gives Back" charity cause; in a surprise move, no one is voted off the show.
Episode 34
Tue, May 1, 2007
Jon Bon Jovi coaches the six remaining contestants.
Episode 35
Wed, May 2, 2007
Two of the six remaining contestants are asked to leave; rocker Jon Bon Jovi performs.
Episode 36
Tue, May 8, 2007
The four remaining contestants perform.
Episode 37
Wed, May 9, 2007
One of the final four competitors is asked to leave.
Episode 38
Tue, May 15, 2007
The top three finalists perform.
Episode 39
Wed, May 16, 2007
One of the final three contestants is asked to leave the show.
Episode 40
Tue, May 22, 2007
The final two contestants perform.
Episode 41
Wed, May 23, 2007120 mins
The winner of the talent contest is named, as decided by popular vote.