This is American Idol - the hit FOX musical reality series following four judges, Simon Cowell , >, Randy Jackson (II) , Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres , along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it. American Idol began as a spinoff of Pop Idol , a U.K. series with the same general format and also featuring Simon Cowell as a judge. It has since emerged as hit series in its own right, propelling FOX to the top of television rankings, inspiring various merchandise, and launching the careers of many hit-stars. The show also lead to a short-lived spinoff with younger singers called American Juniors . The series is currently in its ninth season, featuring what the judges are describing as the best crop of new talent yet. Changes have been made to the season, with contestants allowed to play instruments during the program's famous "Hollywood Week" and a renewed focus on talent, rather than guest celebrities. This season also featured different guest judges during the audition process. These judges included Victoria Beckham , Mary J. Blige , Shania Twain , Kristin Chenoweth , Avril Lavigne , Katy Perry , Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas . American Idol can generally be caught Tuesday and Wednesday nights on FOX. However, watch listings, as airings are often extended from their original broadcast times, to as much as two hours in length. You can also catch American Idol: Rewind in syndication, a program narrated by Clay Aiken , featuring the best of past seasons. American Idol is also available on DVD, and specials about the program are often seen on both TV Guide Channel and FOX Reality.
Summary: The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who becomes this years American Idol!
Summary: The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live
The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
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Summary: The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.
Summary: The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles .
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Summary: The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.
Summary: The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
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Summary: Celebrities join the contestants to raise money for charity; scheduled performers include Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck; a contestant is eliminated.
Summary: The remaining nine finalists perform; former ``American Idol'' runner-up Adam Lambert mentors the contestants.
Summary: The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.
Summary: The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
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Summary: Four contestants are eliminated; the top 12 finalists are revealed.
Summary: Four contestants are eliminated; Kris Allen performs and shares footage of his recent trip to Haiti; Allison Iraheta performs.
The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hop...
Summary: Season 9's semifinalists are unveiled as the Hollywood round concludes
Summary: The Hollywood round continues, with a gradually dwindling contingent of contestants vying for a slot in the Top 24
Summary: The golden-ticket winners perform again in the second heat of the Hollywood round. Original Air Date: Feb 10, 2010
Summary: The Hollywood Round begins with nation-spanning golden-ticket winners arriving in California. They struggle through punishing rehearsals and nerve-jangling auditions in the hopes of winning a slot in the Top 24...
Summary: It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day
Summary: The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day...
Summary: The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the ne...
Summary: Auditions continue in Los Angeles; Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry act as guest judges.
Summary: Auditions continue as hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago.
Summary: The auditions continue on the second part of two-night season premiere of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from Atlanta, Georgia.
Summary: Its back, with wings made of song and dreams made of cheese whizz
