American Idol Season 4
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
Episodes
E1The auditions begin in 3 California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie return, along with host Ryan Seacrest.
E2Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
E3Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
E4Auditions continue in California.
E5The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as "American Idol" auditions wrap. Saving some of the best for last, this week features the…
E6The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.
E7The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.
E8The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
E9The remaining contestants perform for their first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprising twist.
E10Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
E11Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
E12The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.
E13Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.
E14The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.
E15Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.
E16The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.
E17The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.
E18Artist FINNEAS mentors the finalists, who are grouped to perform two of his songs; the top four perform two additional songs each; FINNEAS performs with Ashe; the top three finalists are revealed.
E19The top three finalists perform and the winner is announced; scheduled performers include Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis and Macklemore.