American Idol
The Farewell Season
201624 episodes
Episode 1
Denver & Atlanta Auditions
Jan 6, 20161h 25m
Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. begin their search for talented vocalists with auditions in Denver and Atlanta.
Episode 2
Little Rock & San Francisco Auditions
Jan 7, 20161h 25m
The search for the most talented vocalists continues with auditions in Little Rock, Ark., and San Francisco.
Episode 3
Philadelphia Auditions
Jan 13, 20161h 25m
Ryan and the judges continue their search for talent with auditions in Philadelphia.
Episode 4
Denver & Little Rock Auditions
Jan 14, 20161h 25m
Ryan, Jennifer, Keith, and Harry search the country for the most talented vocalists as the auditions continue in Denver and Little Rock, Ark.
Episode 5
Auditions #5
Jan 20, 20161h 25m
Hopefuls audition for the judges in Atlanta, Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Episode 6
Auditions #6
Jan 21, 20161h 25m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Episode 7
Hollywood Round #1
Jan 27, 20161h 25m
The judges have heard auditions from all over the country, and now it's time for the best of the best to see if they are cut out for Hollywood.
Episode 8
Hollywood Round #2
Jan 28, 20161h 25m
The contestants press on to show the judges what they've got as Hollywood Week continues.
Episode 9
Hollywood Round #3
Feb 3, 20161h 25m
Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?
Episode 10
Hollywood Round #4
Feb 4, 20161h 25m
The contestants have survived Hollywood week and it is time to find out who will continue on in the competition. Only the best of the best will make it through as the Top 24 are revealed.
Episode 11
Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances
Feb 10, 20161h 25m
The Top 24 have been chosen, and now it's time for the contestants to show the judges that they are here to stay. Twelve of the Top 24 perform in hopes of earning their spot.
Episode 12
Showcase #2: Judges Vote
Feb 11, 20161h 25m
Favorite former Idols will return to mentor and sing with the contestants. Then, after giving it their all, the first round of performers will find out who will make the cut. The judges vote on who will stay in the competition to become the next, and final, American Idol.
Episode 13
Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances
Feb 17, 20161h 25m
The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.
Episode 14
Showcase #4: Judges Vote
Feb 18, 20161h 25m
Idol fan favorites return to mentor and perform, as the judges vote on the second showcase and five contestants are sent home. Find out who advances to the Top 14 in the quest to become the final Idol.
Episode 15
Wildcard Night: Judges Pick
Feb 24, 20161h 25m
After proving themselves alongside Idol legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their journey. The judges will announce the first eight semi-finalists to make it into the Top 10, leaving six to sing for America's vote and the final two spots in this farewell season's Top 10.
Episode 16
Top 10 Revealed and Perform
Feb 25, 20161h 25m
The first live show of the season is finally here! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal America's Vote and announce the final two semi-finalists joining the Top 10. Then, the Top 10 finalists will perform for America's vote.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Mar 3, 20161h 25m
Episode 18
Top 6 Perform
Mar 10, 20161h 25m
As the competition moves forward, Idol hopefuls have limited time to make a name for themselves. Find out who will move on and who has reached the end of the road.
Episode 19
Top 5 Perform
Mar 17, 20161h 25m
Episode 20
Episode 20
Mar 24, 20161h 25m
Episode 21
Episode 21
Mar 31, 20161h 25m
Episode 22
American Dream
Apr 5, 20161h 25m
Episode 23
Finale (1)
Apr 6, 20161h 25m
Episode 24
Finale (2)
Apr 7, 20161h 25m