American Idol
Season 5
202220 episodes
Episode 1
501 (Auditions)
Feb 27, 20221h 26m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
Episode 2
502 (Auditions)
Mar 6, 20221h 26m
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
Episode 3
503 (Auditions)
Mar 13, 20221h 26m
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
Episode 4
504 (Auditions)
Mar 20, 20221h 26m
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.
Episode 5
505 (Auditions)
Mar 21, 20221h 25m
Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end; the final Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.
Episode 6
505A (Auditions)
Mar 27, 202240m
The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
Episode 7
506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)
Mar 28, 20221h 26m
The search for the next superstar continues as some of the most prolific alums in the shows history return to mentor the contestants; fan favorites from auditions take the stage for the genre challenge to sing their hearts out.
Episode 8
507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)
Apr 3, 20221h 26m
Fan favorites 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
508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment)
Apr 4, 20221h 26m
The search for the next superstar continues with the showstoppers round; taking the stage for their first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
Episode 10
509 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1))
Apr 10, 20221h 26m
The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls as they belt out unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it through to the next round.
Episode 11
510 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2))
Apr 11, 20221h 23m
The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls as they belt out unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it through to the next round.
Episode 12
511 (Season 20's Top 20)
Apr 17, 20222h 8m
The competition heats up as last week's votes are in and this seasons top 20 hand-picked by America will be revealed; the remaining contestants perform and viewers at home will vote once again to determine who will make it to the next round.
Episode 13
512 (Top 14 Live Reveal)
Apr 18, 20221h 26m
America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey; the judges choose an additional four singers to join the top 14
Episode 14
513 (Top 14)
Apr 24, 20221h 25m
Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
Episode 15
514 (Judge's Song Contest)
Apr 25, 20221h 26m
The judges pick songs for each of the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
Episode 16
515 (Disney Night)
May 1, 20221h 25m
Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
Episode 17
516 (The Great Idol Reunion)
May 2, 202243m
"American Idol" greats -- including Ruben Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence and Caleb Lee Hutchinson -- reunite on the Idol stage.
Episode 18
517 (Top 7)
May 8, 20221h 25m
In a special Mother's Day episode, the top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives; will.i.am returns to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the top five.
Episode 19
518 (Top 5)
May 15, 20221h 25m
The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood; each contestant will perform two songs.
Episode 20
519 (Grand Finale)
May 22, 20222h 8m
The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more.