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When Does American Idol Season 16 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“Dream big.”
American Idol ended after Season 15.
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Seasons
15
Episodes
567
Predictive Logic Analysis
American Idol has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 16 in development.
What is American Idol about?
American Idol pioneered the modern talent competition format by transforming the search for the next pop superstar into a national phenomenon that captured unprecedented viewership. The show's central appeal lies in its democratic promise: ordinary people from every corner of America get a genuine shot at stardom through live competition, making it accessible to viewers who see themselves or their communities reflected in the hopefuls on stage. The format's genius was in combining raw vocal talent with personality and narrative arc, turning each contestant into a character audiences invested in across multiple episodes and rounds of elimination.
The show established a distinctive tone that balanced brutal honesty with genuine mentorship. The judge's panel became as much a draw as the contestants themselves, with Simon Fuller's creation relying on chemistry between evaluators who could deliver cutting critiques while remaining invested in the contestants' growth. Over its fifteen-season run, the judging dynamic evolved through various iterations, eventually settling on Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr., whose blend of industry credibility and relative warmth softened the franchise's earlier reputation for harsh dismissals. Ryan Seacrest's steady hosting presence provided continuity and emotional intelligence, ensuring the show maintained stakes without descending into pure spectacle.
American Idol fundamentally altered the television landscape by proving audiences would tune in en masse to watch non-scripted competition and by launching genuine recording careers for winners and runners-up alike. Its cultural footprint extended far beyond ratings, influencing how networks approached talent development and establishing a template that countless international versions and American competitors still follow. While the show's IMDB rating reflects the subjective nature of entertainment assessment, its impact on both television and the music industry remained undeniable throughout its run, making it a defining program of 2000s American popular culture.
Created by Simon Fuller
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American Idol Season 16 Release Date
No new season is expected. American Idol has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.
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American Idol seasons
Season 12002 · 25 ep
- 1. Auditions2002-06-11
- 2. Hollywood Week2002-06-12
- 3. Top 30: Group 12002-06-18
- 4. Top 30: Group 1 results2002-06-19
- 5. Top 30: Group 22002-06-25
- 6. Top 30: Group 2 results2002-06-26
- 7. Top 30: Group 32002-07-02
- 8. Top 30: Group 3 results2002-07-03
- 9. Wild Card Show2002-07-10
- 10. Top 10 Perform2002-07-16
- 11. Top 10 Results2002-07-17
- 12. Top 8 Finalists2002-07-23
- 13. Top 8 Results2002-07-24
- 14. Top 7 Finalists2002-07-30
- 15. Top 7 Results2002-07-31
- 16. Top 6 Finalists2002-08-06
- 17. Top 6 Results2002-08-07
- 18. Top 5 Finalists2002-08-13
- 19. Top 5 Results2002-08-14
- 20. Top 4 Finalists2002-08-20
- 21. Top 4 Results2002-08-21
- 22. Top 3 Finalists2002-08-27
- 23. Top 3 Results2002-08-28
- 24. Top 2 Finalists2002-09-03
- 25. Season 1 Finale2002-09-04
Season 22003 · 39 ep
- 1. Start It Up!2003-01-21
- 2. Part Deux2003-01-22
- 3. One Last Batch2003-01-28
- 4. Cut 'Em Up2003-01-29
- 5. Eight is Enough!2003-02-04
- 6. Two to Tango2003-02-05
- 7. Here We Go Again2003-02-11
- 8. Oh, Who Will It Be?!2003-02-12
- 9. Eight more will come before us…2003-02-18
- 10. Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.2003-02-19
- 11. American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly2003-02-19
- 12. Last Batch2003-02-25
- 13. Two By Two They March To The Finals2003-02-26
- 14. Wild!2003-03-04
- 15. I Need Results, Not Excuses!2003-03-05
- 16. The Clean Dozen2003-03-11
- 17. The First One Bites The Dust!2003-03-12
- 18. Eleven Man Band2003-03-18
- 19. One More Shall Fall2003-03-19
- 20. 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes2003-03-25
- 21. Ten Will Become Nine2003-03-26
- 22. You Kids Be Good!2003-04-01
- 23. Not The Final Countdown!2003-04-02
- 24. The Hits!2003-04-08
- 25. Eight Minus One is Seven2003-04-09
- 26. (Insert Clever Headline Here)2003-04-15
- 27. One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.2003-04-16
- 28. American Idol Special: Halfway Home2003-04-21
- 29. Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.2003-04-21
- 30. Six To The Five On A To The I2003-04-23
- 31. And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)2003-04-29
- 32. Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)2003-04-30
- 33. The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.2003-05-06
- 34. Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!2003-05-07
- 35. Trifecta!2003-05-13
- 36. Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.2003-05-14
- 37. Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!2003-05-19
- 38. Clay v. Ruben2003-05-20
- 39. I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!2003-05-21
Season 32004 · 45 ep
- 1. First Show, First Recap2004-01-19
- 2. The Journey Continues!2004-01-20
- 3. Night Three!2004-01-21
- 4. Finally! A Show About California!2004-01-27
- 5. Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!2004-01-28
- 6. The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)2004-02-02
- 7. You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)2004-02-03
- 8. 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!2004-02-04
- 9. Sing!2004-02-10
- 10. Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.2004-02-11
- 11. Sing Again!2004-02-17
- 12. The Final Decision...But The Right One?2004-02-18
- 13. I'm Back, Baby!2004-02-24
- 14. You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!2004-02-25
- 15. Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented2004-03-01
- 16. Group Four! Then the Wild Card!2004-03-02
- 17. Finally! Finalists!2004-03-03
- 18. Wild Card Round (1)2004-03-09
- 19. Wild Card Round (2)2004-03-10
- 20. 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen2004-03-16
- 21. Clay Aiken Returns2004-03-17
- 22. 1 Down 11 To Go2004-03-23
- 23. Soon There Will Be 102004-03-24
- 24. 10 Contestants sing2004-03-30
- 25. 10 - 1 = 92004-03-31
- 26. Elton John theme2004-04-06
- 27. Tamyra Gray returns2004-04-07
- 28. 8 left to compete2004-04-14
- 29. Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)2004-04-15
- 30. 7 sing!!2004-04-20
- 31. 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits2004-04-21
- 32. 6 perform2004-04-27
- 33. 6-1=5 is the result2004-04-28
- 34. American Idol: The Final Five 20042004-05-03
- 35. 5 Idols sing2004-05-04
- 36. Only 4 remain2004-05-05
- 37. 4 Idols perform2004-05-11
- 38. Only 3 Idols remain2004-05-12
- 39. The Final 3 20042004-05-17
- 40. 3 sing2004-05-18
- 41. Now Down To 22004-05-19
- 42. American Idol: The Phenomenon2004-05-23
- 43. Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo2004-05-25
- 44. And The Winner Is.....2004-05-26
- 45. Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas2004-11-24
Season 42005 · 42 ep
- 1. Washington D.C. Auditions2005-01-18
- 2. St. Louis, Missouri Auditions2005-01-19
- 3. New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions2005-01-25
- 4. Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions2005-01-26
- 5. Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions2005-02-01
- 6. San Francisco, California Auditions2005-02-02
- 7. American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)2005-02-08
- 8. Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)2005-02-09
- 9. Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)2005-02-15
- 10. Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)2005-02-16
- 11. The top 12 boys perform live2005-02-21
- 12. The top 12 girls perform live2005-02-22
- 13. First result show of the season2005-02-23
- 14. Ten males perform live2005-02-28
- 15. Ten females perform live2005-03-01
- 16. Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?2005-03-02
- 17. Eight Males Perform Live2005-03-07
- 18. Eight Females Perform Live2005-03-08
- 19. Top 12 Revealed2005-03-09
- 20. Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!2005-03-15
- 21. One Must Go Home Tonight!2005-03-16
- 22. American Idol's Top 11 Perform2005-03-22
- 23. Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote2005-03-23
- 24. It's Down To The Top 102005-03-24
- 25. Top 10 perform live2005-03-29
- 26. It's Down to the top 92005-03-30
- 27. American Idol's Top 9 Perform2005-04-05
- 28. Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 92005-04-06
- 29. Top 8 Perform2005-04-12
- 30. Who Is Eliminated From The Top 82005-04-13
- 31. Top 7 Perform2005-04-19
- 32. Who's Out Of The Top 72005-04-20
- 33. Top 6 Perform2005-04-26
- 34. Who Is Eliminated From The Top 62005-04-27
- 35. Top 5 Perform2005-05-03
- 36. Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 52005-05-04
- 37. American Idol's Final 4 Perform!2005-05-10
- 38. Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 42005-05-11
- 39. American Idol's Final 3 Perform2005-05-17
- 40. Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 22005-05-18
- 41. Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood2005-05-24
- 42. And The Winner Is.......2005-05-25
Season 52006 · 41 ep
- 1. Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)2006-01-17
- 2. Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)2006-01-18
- 3. Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)2006-01-24
- 4. Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA)2006-01-25
- 5. Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV)2006-01-31
- 6. Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)2006-02-01
- 7. Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)2006-02-07
- 8. Hollywood Round #12006-02-08
- 9. Hollywood Round #22006-02-14
- 10. Hollywood Round #32006-02-15
- 11. Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)2006-02-21
- 12. Top 12 Men Perform2006-02-22
- 13. and then there were 20...2006-02-23
- 14. Top 10 Women Perform2006-02-28
- 15. Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)2006-03-01
- 16. and then there were 16...2006-03-02
- 17. Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)2006-03-07
- 18. Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)2006-03-08
- 19. and then there were 12...2006-03-09
- 20. Top 12 perform live2006-03-14
- 21. and then there were 11...2006-03-15
- 22. Top 11 perform live2006-03-21
- 23. and then there were 10...2006-03-22
- 24. Top 10 perform live2006-03-28
- 25. and then there were 9...2006-03-29
- 26. Top 9 perform live2006-04-04
- 27. and then there were 8...2006-04-05
- 28. Top 8 perform live2006-04-11
- 29. and then there were 7...2006-04-12
- 30. Top 7 perform live2006-04-18
- 31. and then there were 6...2006-04-19
- 32. Top 6 perform live2006-04-25
- 33. and then there were 5...2006-04-26
- 34. Top 5 perform live2006-05-02
- 35. and then there were 4...2006-05-03
- 36. Top 4 perform live2006-05-09
- 37. and then there were 3...2006-05-10
- 38. Top 3 perform live2006-05-16
- 39. and then there were 2...2006-05-17
- 40. Top 2 perform live2006-05-23
- 41. The Finale2006-05-24
Season 62007 · 41 ep
- 1. Minneapolis Auditions2007-01-16
- 2. Seattle Auditions2007-01-17
- 3. Memphis Auditions2007-01-23
- 4. New York City Auditions2007-01-24
- 5. Birmingham Auditions2007-01-30
- 6. Los Angeles Auditions2007-01-31
- 7. San Antonio, Texas Auditions2007-02-06
- 8. Auditions: Rest of the Best2007-02-07
- 9. Hollywood Round2007-02-13
- 10. Top 24 Chosen2007-02-14
- 11. Top 12 Boys Compete2007-02-20
- 12. Top 12 Girls Compete2007-02-21
- 13. Top 24 Results2007-02-22
- 14. Top 10 Boys Compete2007-02-27
- 15. Top 10 Girls Compete2007-02-28
- 16. Top 20 Results2007-03-01
- 17. Top 8 Boys Compete2007-03-06
- 18. Top 8 Girls Compete2007-03-07
- 19. Top 16 Results2007-03-08
- 20. Top 12 Finalists Perform2007-03-13
- 21. Top 12 Results2007-03-14
- 22. Top 11 Finalists Perform2007-03-20
- 23. Top 11 Results2007-03-21
- 24. Top 10 Finalists Perform2007-03-27
- 25. One Voted Off Live2007-03-28
- 26. Top 9 Finalists Perform2007-04-03
- 27. Top 9 Results2007-04-04
- 28. Top 8 Finalists Perform2007-04-10
- 29. Top 8 Results2007-04-11
- 30. Top 7 Finalists Perform2007-04-17
- 31. Top 7 Results2007-04-18
- 32. Idol Gives Back Part 12007-04-24
- 33. Idol Gives Back2007-04-25
- 34. Top 6 Finalists Perform2007-05-01
- 35. Top 6 Results2007-05-02
- 36. Top 4 Finalists Perform2007-05-08
- 37. Top 4 Results2007-05-09
- 38. Top 3 Finalists Perform2007-05-15
- 39. Top 3 Results2007-05-16
- 40. Top 2 Finalists Perform2007-05-22
- 41. Winner Is Crowned2007-05-23
Season 72008 · 42 ep
- 1. Philadelphia Auditions2008-01-15 · ★ 1.0
- 2. Dallas Auditions2008-01-16
- 3. San Diego Auditions2008-01-22
- 4. Charleston Auditions2008-01-23
- 5. Omaha Auditions2008-01-29
- 6. Miami Auditions2008-01-30
- 7. Atlanta Auditions2008-02-05
- 8. Best of the Rest Auditions2008-02-16
- 9. Hollywood Round2008-02-12
- 10. Top 24 Chosen2008-02-13
- 11. The Top 12 Boys Perform2008-02-19
- 12. Top 12 Girls Compete2008-02-20
- 13. Top 24 Results2008-02-21
- 14. Top 10 Boys Compete2008-02-26
- 15. Top 10 Girls Compete2008-02-27
- 16. Top 20 Results2008-02-28
- 17. Top 8 Boys Compete2008-03-04
- 18. Top 8 Girls Compete2008-03-05
- 19. Top 16 Results2008-03-06
- 20. Top 12 Finalists Perform2008-03-11
- 21. Top 12 Results2008-03-12
- 22. Top 11 Finalists Perform2008-03-18
- 23. Top 11 Results2008-03-19
- 24. Top 10 Finalists Perform2008-03-25
- 25. One Voted Off Live2008-03-26
- 26. Top 9 Finalists Perform2008-04-01
- 27. Top 9 Results2008-04-02
- 28. Top 8 Finalists2008-04-08
- 29. Idol Gives Back2008-04-09
- 30. 1 of 8 Voted Off2008-04-10
- 31. Top 7 Finalists2008-04-15
- 32. 1 of 7 Voted Off2008-04-16
- 33. Top 6 Finalists2008-04-22
- 34. 1 of 6 Voted Off2008-04-23
- 35. Top 5 Finalists2008-04-29
- 36. 1 of 5 Voted Off2008-04-30
- 37. Top 4 Finalists2008-05-06
- 38. 1 of 4 Voted Off2008-05-07
- 39. Top 3 Finalists2008-05-13
- 40. 1 of 3 Voted Off2008-05-14
- 41. Top 2 Finalists Perform2008-05-20
- 42. Winner Announced2008-05-21
Season 82009 · 40 ep
- 1. Phoenix Auditions2009-01-13
- 2. Kansas City Auditions2009-01-14
- 3. San Francisco Auditions2009-01-20
- 4. Louisville Auditions2009-01-21
- 5. Jacksonville Auditions2009-01-27
- 6. Salt Lake City Auditions2009-01-28
- 7. New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions2009-01-29
- 8. Hollywood Round 12009-02-03
- 9. Hollywood Round 22009-02-04
- 10. Hollywood Round 32009-02-10
- 11. Hollywood Round 42009-02-11
- 12. Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform2009-02-17
- 13. Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results2009-02-18
- 14. Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform2009-02-25
- 15. Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results2009-02-26
- 16. Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform2009-03-03
- 17. Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results2009-03-04
- 18. Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen2009-03-05
- 19. Top 13 Finalists Perform2009-03-10
- 20. 2 of 13 Voted Off2009-03-11
- 21. Top 11 Finalists Perform2009-03-17
- 22. 1 of 11 Voted Off2009-03-18
- 23. Top 10 Finalists Perform2009-03-25
- 24. 1 of 10 Voted Off2009-03-26
- 25. Top 9 Finalists Perform2009-03-31
- 26. 1 of 9 Voted Off2009-04-01
- 27. Top 8 Finalists Perform2009-04-07
- 28. 1 of 8 Voted Off2009-04-08
- 29. Top 7 Finalists Perform2009-04-14
- 30. 1 of 7 Voted Off2009-04-15
- 31. Top 7 Finalists Perform Again2009-04-21
- 32. 2 of 7 Voted Off2009-04-22
- 33. Top 5 Finalists Perform2009-04-28
- 34. Top 5 Results2009-04-29
- 35. Top 4 Finalists Perform2009-05-05
- 36. 1 of 4 Voted Off2009-05-06
- 37. Top 3 Finalists Perform2009-05-12
- 38. 1 of 3 Voted Off2009-05-13
- 39. Top 2 Finalists Perform2009-05-19
- 40. Winner Revealed2009-05-20
Season 92010 · 43 ep
- 1. Boston Auditions2010-01-12
- 2. Atlanta Auditions2010-01-13
- 3. Chicago Auditions2010-01-19
- 4. Orlando Auditions2010-01-20
- 5. Los Angeles Auditions2010-01-26
- 6. Dallas Auditions2010-01-27
- 7. Denver Auditions2010-02-02
- 8. The Road To Hollywood2010-02-03
- 9. Hollywood Round 12010-02-09
- 10. Hollywood Round 22010-02-10
- 11. Hollywood Round 32010-02-16
- 12. Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced2010-02-17
- 13. Top 12 Girls Perform2010-02-23
- 14. Top 12 Guys Perform2010-02-24
- 15. Top 24 Results2010-02-25
- 16. Top 10 Guys Perform2010-03-02
- 17. Top 10 Girls Perform2010-03-03
- 18. Top 20 Results2010-03-04
- 19. Top 8 Girls Perform2010-03-09
- 20. Top 8 Guys Perform2010-03-10
- 21. Top 16 Results2010-03-11
- 22. Top 12 Finalists Perform2010-03-16
- 23. 1 of 12 Voted Off2010-03-17
- 24. Top 11 Finalists Perform2010-03-23
- 25. 1 of 11 Voted Off2010-03-24
- 26. Top 10 Finalists Perform2010-03-30
- 27. 1 of 10 Voted Off2010-03-31
- 28. Top 9 Finalists Perform2010-04-06
- 29. 1 of 9 Voted Off2010-04-07
- 30. Top 9 Finalists Perform Again2010-04-13
- 31. 2 of 9 Voted Off2010-04-14
- 32. Top 7 Finalists Perform2010-04-20
- 33. 1 of 7 Voted Off2010-04-21
- 34. Top 6 Finalists Perform2010-04-27
- 35. 1 of 6 Voted Off2010-04-28
- 36. Top 5 Finalists Perform2010-05-04
- 37. 1 of 5 Voted Off2010-05-05
- 38. Top 4 Finalists Perform2010-05-11
- 39. 1 of 4 Voted Off2010-05-12
- 40. Top 3 Finalists Perform2010-05-18
- 41. 1 of 3 Voted Off2010-05-19
- 42. Top 2 Finalists Perform2010-05-25
- 43. Winner Announced2010-05-26
Season 102011 · 39 ep
- 1. Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey2011-01-19
- 2. Auditions No. 2: New Orleans2011-01-20
- 3. Auditions No. 3: Milwaukee2011-01-26
- 4. Auditions No. 4: Nashville2011-01-27
- 5. Auditions No. 5: Austin2011-02-02
- 6. Auditions No. 6: Los Angeles2011-02-03
- 7. Auditions No. 7: San Francisco, CA2011-02-09
- 8. Hollywood Round: Part 12011-02-10
- 9. Hollywood Round, Part 22011-02-16
- 10. Hollywood Round, Part 32011-02-17
- 11. Hollywood Round, Part 42011-02-23
- 12. Top 24 Chosen2011-02-24
- 13. Top 12 Boys Perform2011-03-01
- 14. Top 12 Girls Perform2011-03-02
- 15. Finalists Chosen2011-03-03
- 16. Finalists Compete2011-03-09
- 17. One Voted Off2011-03-10
- 18. 12 Finalists Compete2011-03-16
- 19. One Voted Off2011-03-17
- 20. 11 Finalists Compete2011-03-23
- 21. One of 11 Voted Off2011-03-24
- 22. 11 Finalists Compete Again2011-03-30
- 23. Two of 11 Voted Off2011-03-31
- 24. 9 Finalists Compete2011-04-06
- 25. One of Nine Voted Off2011-04-07
- 26. 8 Finalists Compete2011-04-13
- 27. One of Eight Voted Off2011-04-14
- 28. 7 Finalists Compete2011-04-20
- 29. One of Seven Voted Off2011-04-21
- 30. 6 Finalists Compete2011-04-27
- 31. One of Six Voted Off2011-04-28
- 32. 5 Finalists Compete2011-05-04
- 33. One of Five Voted Off2011-05-05
- 34. 4 Finalists Compete2011-05-11
- 35. One of Four Voted Off2011-05-12
- 36. 3 Finalists Compete2011-05-18
- 37. One of Three Voted Off2011-05-19
- 38. 2 Finalists Compete2011-05-24
- 39. Winner Announced2011-05-25
Season 112012 · 40 ep
- 1. Auditions No. 1: Savannah2012-01-18
- 2. Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh2012-01-19
- 3. Auditions No. 3: San Diego2012-01-22
- 4. Auditions No. 4: Aspen2012-01-25
- 5. Auditions No. 5: Galveston2012-01-26
- 6. Auditions No. 6: Portland2012-02-01
- 7. Auditions No. 7: St. Louis2012-02-02
- 8. Hollywood Round, Part 12012-02-08
- 9. Hollywood Round, Part 22012-02-09
- 10. Hollywood Round, Part 32012-02-15
- 11. Performance Challenge2012-02-16
- 12. Final Judgment, Part 12012-02-22
- 13. Final Judgment, Part 22012-02-23
- 14. Semifinalist Boys Perform2012-02-28
- 15. Semifinalist Girls Perform2012-02-29
- 16. Finalists Chosen2012-03-01
- 17. 13 Finalists Compete2012-03-07
- 18. 1 of 13 Voted Off2012-03-08
- 19. 11 Finalists Compete2012-03-14
- 20. 1 of 11 Voted Off2012-03-15
- 21. 10 Finalists Compete2012-03-21
- 22. 1 of 10 Voted off2012-03-22
- 23. 9 Finalists Compete2012-03-28
- 24. 1 of 9 Voted Off2012-03-29
- 25. 8 Finalists Compete2012-04-04
- 26. 1 of 8 Voted Off2012-04-05
- 27. 7 Finalists Compete2012-04-11
- 28. 1 of 7 Voted Off2012-04-12
- 29. 7 Finalists Compete2012-04-18
- 30. 1 of 7 Voted Off2012-04-19
- 31. 6 Finalists Compete2012-04-25
- 32. 1 of 6 Voted Off2012-04-26
- 33. 5 Finalists Compete2012-05-02
- 34. 1 of 5 Voted Off2012-05-03
- 35. 4 Finalists Compete2012-05-09
- 36. 1 of 4 Voted Off2012-05-10
- 37. Finalists Compete2012-05-16
- 38. Finalists Results2012-05-17
- 39. Final Performance Round2012-05-22
- 40. Grand Finale2012-05-23
Season 122013 · 37 ep
- 1. New York City, NY Auditions2013-01-16
- 2. Chicago, IL Auditions2013-01-17
- 3. Charlotte, NC Auditions2013-01-23
- 4. Baton Rouge, LA Auditions2013-01-24
- 5. San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions2013-01-30
- 6. Oklahoma City, OK Auditions2013-01-31
- 7. Hollywood Round, Part 12013-02-06
- 8. Hollywood Round, Part 22013-02-07
- 9. Hollywood Round, Part 32013-02-13
- 10. Hollywood Round, Part 42013-02-14
- 11. Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform2013-02-20
- 12. Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform2013-02-21
- 13. Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform2013-02-27
- 14. Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform2013-02-28
- 15. 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE2013-03-05
- 16. 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE2013-03-06
- 17. Finalists Announced2013-03-07
- 18. Top 10 Perform -- Live2013-03-13
- 19. Top 10 Results Show2013-03-14
- 20. Finalists Compete2013-03-20
- 21. Results Show2013-03-21
- 22. Top 8 Perform2013-03-27
- 23. Results Show2013-03-28
- 24. Finalists Compete2013-04-03
- 25. Results Show2013-04-04
- 26. Finalists Compete2013-04-10
- 27. Results Show2013-04-11
- 28. Finalists Compete2013-04-17
- 29. Results Show2013-04-18
- 30. Finalists Compete2013-04-24
- 31. Results Show2013-04-25
- 32. Finalists Compete2013-05-01
- 33. Results Show2013-05-02
- 34. Finalists Compete2013-05-08
- 35. Results Show2013-05-09
- 36. Two Finalists Compete2013-05-15
- 37. Winner Announced2013-05-16
Season 132014 · 39 ep
- 1. Episode 12014-01-15
- 2. Auditions No. 22014-01-16
- 3. Auditions No. 32014-01-22
- 4. Auditions No. 42014-01-23
- 5. Auditions No. 52014-01-29
- 6. Auditions No. 62014-01-30
- 7. Hollywood or Home Round2014-02-05
- 8. Hollywood Round, Week No. 12014-02-06
- 9. Hollywood Round, Week No. 22014-02-12
- 10. Hollywood Round, Week No. 32014-02-13
- 11. 15 Girls Perform2014-02-18
- 12. 15 Boys Perform2014-02-19
- 13. Results Show2014-02-20
- 14. 13 Finalists Perform2014-02-26
- 15. Results Show2014-02-27
- 16. 12 Finalists Perform2014-03-05
- 17. Results Show2014-03-06
- 18. 11 Finalists Perform2014-03-12
- 19. Results Show2014-03-13
- 20. 10 Finalists Perform2014-03-19
- 21. Results Show2014-03-20
- 22. Finalists Perform2014-03-26
- 23. Results Show2014-03-27
- 24. Finalists Perform2014-04-02
- 25. Results Show2014-04-03
- 26. Finalists Perform2014-04-09
- 27. Results Show (top 7)2014-04-10
- 28. Finalists Perform2014-04-16
- 29. Results Show (top 6)2014-04-17
- 30. Top 6 Finalists Perform2014-04-23
- 31. Results Show (top 5)2014-04-24
- 32. 5 Finalists Perform2014-04-30
- 33. Results Show (top 5)2014-05-01
- 34. 4 Finalists Perform2014-05-07
- 35. Results Show (top 4)2014-05-08
- 36. 3 Finalists Compete2014-05-14
- 37. Results Show (top 3)2014-05-15
- 38. Two Finalists Compete2014-05-20
- 39. Winner Chosen2014-05-21
Season 142015 · 30 ep
- 1. Auditions #12015-01-07
- 2. Auditions No. 22015-01-08
- 3. Auditions No. 32015-01-14
- 4. Auditions No. 42015-01-15
- 5. Auditions No. 52015-01-21
- 6. Auditions No. 62015-01-22
- 7. Auditions #72015-01-28
- 8. Auditions #82015-01-29
- 9. Hollywood Week #12015-02-04
- 10. Hollywood Week #22015-02-05
- 11. Hollywood Week #32015-02-11
- 12. Hollywood Week #42015-02-12
- 13. Showcase No. 12015-02-18
- 14. Showcase No. 22015-02-19
- 15. Top 12 Boys Perform2015-02-25
- 16. Top 12 Girls Perform2015-02-26
- 17. Top 8 Girls Perform2015-03-04
- 18. Top 8 Boys Perform2015-03-05
- 19. Top 12 Revealed2015-03-11
- 20. Top 12 Perform2015-03-12
- 21. Top 10 Perform2015-03-19
- 22. Top 9 Perform2015-03-25
- 23. Top 8 Perform2015-04-01
- 24. Top 7 Perform2015-04-08
- 25. Top 6 Perform2015-04-15
- 26. Top 5 Perform2015-04-22
- 27. Top 4 Perform2015-04-29
- 28. Top 3 Perform2015-05-06
- 29. Top 2 Perform2015-05-13
- 30. Finale2015-05-14
Season 152016 · 24 ep
- 1. Denver & Atlanta Auditions2016-01-06
- 2. Little Rock & San Francisco Auditions2016-01-07
- 3. Philadelphia Auditions2016-01-13
- 4. Denver & Little Rock Auditions2016-01-14
- 5. Auditions #52016-01-20
- 6. Auditions #62016-01-21
- 7. Hollywood Round #12016-01-27
- 8. Hollywood Round #22016-01-28
- 9. Hollywood Round #32016-02-03
- 10. Hollywood Round #42016-02-04
- 11. Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances2016-02-10
- 12. Showcase #2: Judges Vote2016-02-11
- 13. Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances2016-02-17
- 14. Showcase #4: Judges Vote2016-02-18
- 15. Wildcard Night: Judges Pick2016-02-24
- 16. Top 10 Revealed and Perform2016-02-25
- 17. Episode 172016-03-03
- 18. Top 6 Perform2016-03-10
- 19. Top 5 Perform2016-03-17
- 20. Episode 202016-03-24
- 21. Episode 212016-03-31
- 22. American Dream2016-04-05
- 23. Finale (1)2016-04-06
- 24. Finale (2)2016-04-07
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