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Season 4
February 14, 2021

Season 4

01. Auditions (1)

The 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.

2h 4min
February 14, 2021

02. Auditions (2)

Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

2h 4min
February 21, 2021

03. Auditions (3)

Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

2h 4min
February 28, 2021

04. Auditions (4)

Auditions continue in California.

2h 4min
March 7, 2021

05. Auditions (5)

The 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 final auditions in front of the celebrity judges before heading to Hollywood Week, where contestants get one step closer to being crowned the next "American Idol."

2h 4min
March 14, 2021

06. Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge

The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.

2h 4min
March 21, 2021

07. Hollywood Duets Challenge

The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.

2h 4min
March 22, 2021

08. Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)

The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.

2h 4min
March 28, 2021

09. Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)

The 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.

2h 4min
March 29, 2021

10. All Star Duets and Solos (1)

Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

2h 4min
April 4, 2021

11. All Star Duets and Solos (2)

Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

2h 4min
April 5, 2021

12. Top 16

The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.

2h 4min
April 11, 2021

13. Top 12 Live Reveal

Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.

2h 4min
April 12, 2021

14. Oscar Nominated Songs

The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.

2h 4min
April 18, 2021

15. The Comeback

Ten 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.

2h 4min
April 19, 2021

16. Disney Night

The 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.

2h 4min
May 2, 2021

17. Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication

The 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.

2h 4min
May 9, 2021

18. My Personal Idol/Artist Singles

Artist 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.

2h 4min
May 16, 2021

19. Grand Finale

The 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.

2h 4min
May 23, 2021