American Idol
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Each season of American Idol begins with three weeks of auditions in various cities across the United States. Thousands of hopeful contestants come to these initial casting calls. Talent scouts and producers select those who will audition onscreen before the program's three celebrity judges, producer Randy Jackson, rock and roll icon Steven Tyler and actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.
The judges award golden tickets to worthy contestants who then progress to the next stage of the competition in Hollywood. In Hollywood, the contestants must sing in groups as well as individually. Over the course of several weeks, the judges eliminate contestants until they whittle the number down to 24 semi-finalists.
From this point on, the celebrity judges do not choose which contestants to eliminate. The public votes by calling a toll-free number, texting or going online. Millions of viewers select their favorites each week, and the 24 semi-finalists get reduced to 12 finalists. The 12 finalists then get reduced to two finalists and, after that, a single winner is chosen.
Themed weekly shows require the contestants to sing songs from a certain era, or perform the tunes of a certain pop star or singing group. Previous winners and guest stars make appearances also.
From the amusing auditions of some of the less talented contestants at the beginning of the season to the inspiring performances of the finalists, American Idol provides endless entertainment. It has become an American tradition and has jumpstarted the careers of numerous talented performers.
American Idol Video Clips & Extras
- Lauren Alaina Performs "Barefoot and Buckwild" - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12 Clip (03:17)
- The Top 2 Perform Recap - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12 Clip (04:17)
- Casey James Performs "The Good Life" - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12 Clip (03:29)
- Carrie Underwood Performs "See You Again" - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12 Clip (04:30)
American Idol Full Episode Guide:
Season 12 (1501 clips available)
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Episode 37 - Winner Announced
First Aired: May 16, 2013
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Episode 36 - Two Finalists Compete
First Aired: May 15, 2013
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Episode 35 - Results Show - 1 of 3 Voted Off
First Aired: May 09, 2013
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Episode 34 - Top 3 Finalists Compete
First Aired: May 08, 2013
- Episode 33 - Results Show - 1 of 4 Voted Off
- Episode 32 - Top 4 Finalists Perform
- Episode 31 - Results Show - 1 of 4 Voted Off
- Episode 30 - Top 4 Finalists Perform
- Episode 29 - Results Show - 1 of 5 Voted Off
- Episode 28 - Top 5 Finalists Perform
- Episode 27 - Results Show - 1 of 6 Voted Off
- Episode 26 - Top 6 Finalists Perform
- Episode 25 - Results Show - 1 of 7 Voted Off
- Episode 24 - Top 7 Finalists Perform
- Episode 23 - Results Show - 1 of 8 Voted Off
- Episode 22 - Top 8 Finalists Perform
- Episode 21 - Results Show - 1 of 9 Voted Off
- Episode 20 - Top 9 Finalists Perform
- Episode 19 - Live Results Show
- Episode 18 - Top 10 Live Performance Show
- Episode 17 - Top 10 Finalists Revealed
- Episode 16 - Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform L...
- Episode 15 - Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform Liv...
- Episode 14 - Semifinalist Round (4) - Girls Perfor...
- Episode 13 - Semifinalist Round (3) - Guys Perform
- Episode 12 - Semifinalist Round (2) - Guys Perform
- Episode 11 - Semifinalist Round (1) - Girls Perfor...
- Episode 10 - Hollywood Round 4
- Episode 9 - Hollywood Round 3
- Episode 8 - Hollywood Round 2
- Episode 7 - Hollywood Round 1
- Episode 6 - Auditions #6
- Episode 5 - Auditions #5
- Episode 4 - Auditions #4
- Episode 3 - Auditions #3
- Episode 2 - Auditions #2
- Episode 1 - Auditions #1
Season 11 (39 clips available)
- Episode 40 - Season 11 Finale
- Episode 39 - 2 Finalists Compete
- Episode 38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
- Episode 37 - 3 Finalists Compete
- Episode 36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
- Episode 35 - 4 Finalists Compete
- Episode 34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
- Episode 33 - 5 Finalists Compete
- Episode 32 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
- Episode 31 - 6 Finalists Compete
- Episode 30 - Results Show: Week 7
- Episode 29 - 7 Finalists Compete...Again
- Episode 28 - Top 7 Results Show
- Episode 27 - 7 Finalists Compete
- Episode 26 - Top 8 Results Show
- Episode 25 - 8 Finalists Compete
- Episode 24 - Top 9 Results Show
- Episode 23 - 9 Finalists Compete
- Episode 22 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
- Episode 21 - 10 Finalists Compete
- Episode 20 - 2 of 12 Voted Off
- Episode 19 - 12 Finalists Compete
- Episode 18 - 1 of 13 Voted Off
- Episode 17 - 13 Finalists Compete
- Episode 16 - Finalists Chosen
- Episode 15 - Semifinalist Girls Perform
- Episode 14 - Semifinalist Boys Perform
- Episode 13 - Final Judgement, Part 2
- Episode 12 - Final Judgement, Part 1
- Episode 11 - Performance Challenge
- Episode 10 - Hollywood Round, Part 2
- Episode 9 - Hollywood Round, Part 1
- Episode 8 - Auditions #8
- Episode 7 - Auditions #7: St. Louis, MO
- Episode 6 - Auditions #6: Portland, OR
- Episode 5 - Auditions #5: Galveston, TX
- Episode 4 - Auditions #4: Aspen, CO
- Episode 3 - Auditions #3: San Diego, CA
- Episode 2 - Auditions #2: Pittsburgh, PA
- Episode 1 - Auditions #1: Charleston, SC / Savann...
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