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American Idol

Season 12 · 37 episodes · Jan 16, 2013

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    Episode 1

    New York City, NY Auditions

    Jan 16, 2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.

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    Episode 2

    Chicago, IL Auditions

    Jan 17, 2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..

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    Episode 3

    Charlotte, NC Auditions

    Jan 23, 2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.

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    Episode 4

    Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

    Jan 24, 2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.

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    Episode 5

    San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions

    Jan 30, 2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.

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    Episode 6

    Oklahoma City, OK Auditions

    Jan 31, 2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.

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    Episode 7

    Hollywood Round, Part 1

    Feb 6, 2013

    The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.

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    Episode 8

    Hollywood Round, Part 2

    Feb 7, 2013

    The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.

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    Episode 9

    Hollywood Round, Part 3

    Feb 13, 2013

    The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.

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    Episode 10

    Hollywood Round, Part 4

    Feb 14, 2013

    In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.

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    Episode 11

    Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform

    Feb 20, 2013

    Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

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    Episode 12

    Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform

    Feb 21, 2013

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

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    Episode 13

    Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform

    Feb 27, 2013

    Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

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    Episode 14

    Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform

    Feb 28, 2013

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas

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    Episode 15

    1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

    Mar 5, 2013

    Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.

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    Episode 16

    2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

    Mar 6, 2013

    Ten more singers perform.

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    Episode 17

    Finalists Announced

    Mar 7, 2013

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    Episode 18

    Top 10 Perform -- Live

    Mar 13, 2013

    The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.

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    Episode 19

    Top 10 Results Show

    Mar 14, 2013

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    Episode 20

    Finalists Compete

    Mar 20, 2013

    The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).

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    Episode 21

    Results Show

    Mar 21, 2013

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    Episode 22

    Top 8 Perform

    Mar 27, 2013

    The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.

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    Episode 23

    Results Show

    Mar 28, 2013

    The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.

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    Episode 24

    Finalists Compete

    Apr 3, 2013

    The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.

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    Episode 25

    Results Show

    Apr 4, 2013

    The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.

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    Episode 26

    Finalists Compete

    Apr 10, 2013

    The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.

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    Episode 27

    Results Show

    Apr 11, 2013

    The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.

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    Episode 28

    Finalists Compete

    Apr 17, 2013

    The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.

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    Episode 29

    Results Show

    Apr 18, 2013

    The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.

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    Episode 30

    Finalists Compete

    Apr 24, 2013

    The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.

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    Episode 31

    Results Show

    Apr 25, 2013

    The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.

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    Episode 32

    Finalists Compete

    May 1, 2013

    The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.

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    Episode 33

    Results Show

    May 2, 2013

    The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.

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    Episode 34

    Finalists Compete

    May 8, 2013

    Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.

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    Episode 35

    Results Show

    May 9, 2013

    The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.

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    Episode 36

    Two Finalists Compete

    May 15, 2013

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    Episode 37

    Winner Announced

    May 16, 2013