1: Auditions (1)
Feb 27, 2022
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
Season 5
American Idol
20 EPISODES • 2022
Season 5 of American Idol was released on February 27 and consists of 20 episodes.Episodes
2: Auditions (2)
Mar 6, 2022
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
3: Auditions (3)
Mar 13, 2022
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
4: Auditions (4)
Mar 20, 2022
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.
5: Auditions (5)
Mar 21, 2022
Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end; the final Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.
6: Auditions (6)
Mar 27, 2022
The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
7: Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
Mar 28, 2022
The search for the next superstar continues as some of the most prolific alums in the shows history return to mentor the contestants; fan favorites from auditions take the stage for the genre challenge to sing their hearts out.
8: Hollywood Duets Challenge
Apr 3, 2022
Fan favorites form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge; platinum ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.
9: Showstopper/Final Judgment
Apr 4, 2022
The search for the next superstar continues with the showstoppers round; taking the stage for their first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
10: Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
Apr 10, 2022
The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls as they belt out unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it through to the next round.
11: Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
Apr 11, 2022
The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls as they belt out unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it through to the next round.
12: Season 20's Top 20
Apr 17, 2022
The competition heats up as last week's votes are in and this seasons top 20 hand-picked by America will be revealed; the remaining contestants perform and viewers at home will vote once again to determine who will make it to the next round.
13: Top 14 Live Reveal
Apr 18, 2022
America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey; the judges choose an additional four singers to join the top 14
14: Top 14
Apr 24, 2022
Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
15: Judge's Song Contest
Apr 25, 2022
The judges pick songs for each of the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
16: Disney Night
May 1, 2022
Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
17: The Great Idol Reunion
May 2, 2022
"American Idol" greats -- including Ruben Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence and Caleb Lee Hutchinson -- reunite on the Idol stage.
18: Top 7
May 8, 2022
In a special Mother's Day episode, the top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives; will.i.am returns to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the top five.
19: Top 5
May 15, 2022
The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood; each contestant will perform two songs.
20: Grand Finale
May 22, 2022
The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more.
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