Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes2022
American Idol
Season 5
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Episode 186 min2022-02-27
501 (Auditions)
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
Episode 286 min2022-03-06
502 (Auditions)
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
Episode 386 min2022-03-13
503 (Auditions)
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
Episode 486 min2022-03-20
504 (Auditions)
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.
Episode 585 min2022-03-21
505 (Auditions)
Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end; the final Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.
Episode 640 min2022-03-27
505A (Auditions)
The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
Episode 786 min2022-03-28
506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge)
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.
Episode 886 min2022-04-03
507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge)
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.
Episode 986 min2022-04-04
508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment)
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.
Episode 1086 min2022-04-10
509 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1))
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.
Episode 1183 min2022-04-11
510 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2))
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.
Episode 12128 min2022-04-17
511 (Season 20's Top 20)
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.
Episode 1386 min2022-04-18
512 (Top 14 Live Reveal)
America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey; the judges choose an additional four singers to join the top 14
Episode 1485 min2022-04-24
513 (Top 14)
Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
Episode 1586 min2022-04-25
514 (Judge's Song Contest)
The judges pick songs for each of the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
Episode 1685 min2022-05-01
515 (Disney Night)
Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
Episode 1743 min2022-05-02
516 (The Great Idol Reunion)
"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.
Episode 1885 min2022-05-08
517 (Top 7)
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.
Episode 1985 min2022-05-15
518 (Top 5)
The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood; each contestant will perform two songs.
Episode 20128 min2022-05-22
519 (Grand Finale)
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.