American Idol — Season 5

Feb 27, 2022 · 1h 26m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.

Mar 6, 2022 · 1h 26m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.

Mar 13, 2022 · 1h 26m

Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.

Mar 20, 2022 · 1h 26m

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.

Mar 21, 2022 · 1h 25m

Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end; the final Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.

Mar 27, 2022 · 40m

The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.

Mar 28, 2022 · 1h 26m

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.

Apr 3, 2022 · 1h 26m

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.

Apr 4, 2022 · 1h 26m

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.

Apr 10, 2022 · 1h 26m

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.

Apr 11, 2022 · 1h 23m

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.

Apr 17, 2022 · 2h 8m

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.

Apr 18, 2022 · 1h 26m

America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey; the judges choose an additional four singers to join the top 14

Apr 24, 2022 · 1h 25m

Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.

Apr 25, 2022 · 1h 26m

The judges pick songs for each of the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.

May 1, 2022 · 1h 25m

Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.

May 2, 2022 · 43m

"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.

May 8, 2022 · 1h 25m

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.

May 15, 2022 · 1h 25m

The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood; each contestant will perform two songs.

May 22, 2022 · 2h 8m

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.