Season 7

episodes

E1
1.Philadelphia Auditions
Jan 15, 200885m

The No. 1 show on television returns for an all-new season with new contestants, new dreams and, of course, the best and worst auditions from Philadelphia, PA.

E2
2.Dallas Auditions
Jan 16, 200885m

The seventh season continues as more contestants audition from Dallas, TX.

E3
3.San Diego Auditions
Jan 22, 200885m

American Idol hopefuls continue to dream big and hope to win over the judges for their chance at stardom from San Diego, CA.

E4
4.Charleston Auditions
Jan 23, 200885m

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls from Charleston, SC go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood.

E5
5.Omaha Auditions
Jan 29, 200885m

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Omaha, NE.

E6
6.Miami Auditions
Jan 30, 200885m

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Miami, FL.

E7
7.Atlanta Auditions
Feb 5, 200885m

American Idol judges make one last stop in Atlanta hoping to find the next singing sensation. Watch as thousands of hopefuls try to make their dreams come true from Atlanta, GA.

E8
8.Best of the Rest Auditions
Feb 16, 200885m

American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from the Best Of The Rest from Philadelphia, Dallas, San Diego, Charleston, Omaha, Miami, & Atlanta.

E9
9.Hollywood Round
Feb 12, 200885m

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Who will survive and who will go home?

E10
10.Top 24 Chosen
Feb 13, 200885m

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed tonight.

E11
11.The Top 12 Boys Perform
Feb 19, 200885m

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Colton Berry Jason Castro Robbie Carrico David Cook Chikezie Eze Garrett Haley David Hernandez Michael Johns Luke Menard Danny Noriega Jason Yeager

E12
12.Top 12 Girls Compete
Feb 20, 200885m

Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: Joanne Borgella Kristy Lee Cook Amy Davis Asia'h Epperson Alexandrea Lushington Kady Malloy Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Amanda Overmyer Carly Smithson Alaina Whitaker Brooke White

E13
13.Top 24 Results
Feb 21, 200885m

The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Who will make it through the first round of cuts?

E14
14.Top 10 Boys Compete
Feb 26, 200885m

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro Robbie Carrico David Cook Chikezie Eze David Hernandez Michael Johns Luke Menard Danny Noriega Jason Yeager

E15
15.Top 10 Girls Compete
Feb 27, 200885m

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: Kristy Lee Cook Asia'h Epperson Alexandrea Lushington Kady Malloy Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Amanda Overmyer Carly Smithson Alaina Whitaker Brooke White

E16
16.Top 20 Results
Feb 28, 200885m

The remaining 20 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown.

E17
17.Top 8 Boys Compete
Mar 4, 200885m

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Chikezie Eze David Hernandez Michael Johns Luke Menard Danny Noriega

E18
18.Top 8 Girls Compete
Mar 5, 200885m

Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: Kristy Lee Cook Asia'h Epperson Kady Malloy Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Amanda Overmyer Carly Smithson Brooke White

E19
19.Top 16 Results
Mar 6, 200885m

In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol crown. The viewers' choices for the Top 12 will be revealed tonight. Also, Blake Lewis will be performing his hit single "How Many Words" tonight.

E20
20.Top 12 Finalists Perform
Mar 11, 200885m

Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/ / McCartney songs Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Chikezie Eze David Hernandez Michael Johns Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Amanda Overmyer Carly Smithson Brooke White

E21
21.Top 12 Results
Mar 12, 200885m

Last night, American Idol's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown. Also Katharine McPhee performs live.

E22
22.Top 11 Finalists Perform
Mar 18, 200885m

Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: (Thanks to viewer requests) Lennon/ / McCartney songs Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Chikezie Eze Michael Johns Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Amanda Overmyer Carly Smithson Brooke White

E23
23.Top 11 Results
Mar 19, 200885m

Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will return to sing next week. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be sent home. Also there will be a special performance from Kellie Pickler.

E24
24.Top 10 Finalists Perform
Mar 25, 200885m

Tonight the remaining 10 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Songs from when the finalists were born. Performing Tonight is: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Chikezie Eze Michael Johns Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Carly Smithson Brooke White

E25
25.One Voted Off Live
Mar 26, 200885m

Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will go home and who will be among the Top 9 and sing again next week. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Also Kimberley Locke performs.

E26
26.Top 9 Finalists Perform
Apr 1, 200885m

Tonight the remaining 9 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Dolly Parton songs Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Michael Johns Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Carly Smithson Brooke White

E27
27.Top 9 Results
Apr 2, 200885m

Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home as American Idol celebrates its 250th Episode Milestone. Also Dolly Parton performs.

E28
28.Top 8 Finalists
Apr 8, 200885m

Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Inspirational Songs Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Michael Johns Syesha Mercado Carly Smithson Brooke White

E29
29.Idol Gives Back
Apr 9, 200885m

Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international artists and sports stars including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Fantasia Barrino, Elliott Yamin, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Band From TV (Hugh Laurie), Jennifer Connolly, and Amy Adams, John Cena, Triple H, Chris Jericho.

E30
30.1 of 8 Voted Off
Apr 10, 200885m

Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international artists and sports stars including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Fantasia Barrino, Elliott Yamin, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Band From TV (Hugh Laurie), Jennifer Connolly, and Amy Adams, John Cena, Triple H, Chris Jericho. Last season, the special garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy for raising an incredible $76 million

E31
31.Top 7 Finalists
Apr 15, 200885m

Last night, the star-studded Idol Gives Back music celebration special helped raise awareness and funds for various U.S. and international charities. Now the wait is over for the Top 8 finalists as they find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks will perform.

E32
32.1 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 16, 200885m

Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Mariah Carey songs Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Syesha Mercado Carly Smithson Brooke White

E33
33.Top 6 Finalists
Apr 22, 200885m
E34
34.1 of 6 Voted Off
Apr 23, 200885m

Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Also Leona Lewis performs live.

E35
35.Top 5 Finalists
Apr 29, 200885m
E36
36.1 of 5 Voted Off
Apr 30, 200885m

Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Neil Diamond performs Amazing Grace, & Natasha Bedingfield performs Pocketful of Sunshine.

E37
37.Top 4 Finalists
May 6, 200885m

Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Neil Diamond performs Amazing Grace, & Natasha Bedingfield performs Pocketful of Sunshine.

E38
38.1 of 4 Voted Off
May 7, 200885m

Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Maroon 5 & Bo Bice perform.

E39
39.Top 3 Finalists
May 13, 200885m

Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and the coveted opportunity to compete in next week's season finale. Tonight's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, Judge's Choice, & Producer's Choice. Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta David Cook Syesha Mercado

E40
40.1 of 3 Voted Off
May 14, 200885m

Tv's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will compete in next week's exciting season finale. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition.

E41
41.Top 2 Finalists Perform
May 20, 200885m

On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be the next American Idol and one will go home. Tonight's Theme Is: Clive Davis's choice, Songwriter's Competition choice, & Contestant's choice of any song from the season.

E42
42.Winner Announced
May 21, 200885m

On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be the next American Idol and one will go home. Tonight's Theme Is: Clive Davis's choice, Songwriter's Competition choice, & Contestant's choice of any song from the season. Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta David Cook