American Idol
Season 12
201337 episodes
Episode 1
New York City, NY Auditions
Jan 16, 20131h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.
Episode 2
Chicago, IL Auditions
Jan 17, 20131h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..
Episode 3
Charlotte, NC Auditions
Jan 23, 20131h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.
Episode 4
Baton Rouge, LA Auditions
Jan 24, 20131h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.
Episode 5
San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions
Jan 30, 20131h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.
Episode 6
Oklahoma City, OK Auditions
Jan 31, 20131h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.
Episode 7
Hollywood Round, Part 1
Feb 6, 20131h 25m
The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.
Episode 8
Hollywood Round, Part 2
Feb 7, 20131h 25m
The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.
Episode 9
Hollywood Round, Part 3
Feb 13, 20131h 25m
The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
Episode 10
Hollywood Round, Part 4
Feb 14, 20131h 25m
In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.
Episode 11
Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform
Feb 20, 20131h 25m
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 12
Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform
Feb 21, 20131h 25m
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 13
Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform
Feb 27, 20131h 25m
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 14
Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
Feb 28, 20131h 25m
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas
Episode 15
1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
Mar 5, 20131h 25m
Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.
Episode 16
2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
Mar 6, 20131h 25m
Ten more singers perform.
Episode 17
Finalists Announced
Mar 7, 20131h 25m
Episode 18
Top 10 Perform -- Live
Mar 13, 20131h 25m
The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.
Episode 19
Top 10 Results Show
Mar 14, 20131h 25m
Episode 20
Finalists Compete
Mar 20, 20131h 25m
The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).
Episode 21
Results Show
Mar 21, 20131h 25m
Episode 22
Top 8 Perform
Mar 27, 20131h 25m
The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.
Episode 23
Results Show
Mar 28, 20131h 25m
The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.
Episode 24
Finalists Compete
Apr 3, 20131h 25m
The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.
Episode 25
Results Show
Apr 4, 20131h 25m
The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.
Episode 26
Finalists Compete
Apr 10, 20131h 25m
The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.
Episode 27
Results Show
Apr 11, 20131h 25m
The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.
Episode 28
Finalists Compete
Apr 17, 20131h 25m
The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.
Episode 29
Results Show
Apr 18, 20131h 25m
The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.
Episode 30
Finalists Compete
Apr 24, 20131h 25m
The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.
Episode 31
Results Show
Apr 25, 20131h 25m
The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.
Episode 32
Finalists Compete
May 1, 20131h 25m
The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.
Episode 33
Results Show
May 2, 20131h 25m
The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.
Episode 34
Finalists Compete
May 8, 20131h 25m
Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.
Episode 35
Results Show
May 9, 20131h 25m
The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.
Episode 36
Two Finalists Compete
May 15, 20131h 25m
Episode 37
Winner Announced
May 16, 20131h 25m