Episode guide
American Idol: Season 11
40 episodes · premiered Jan 18, 2012
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- Episode 1: Auditions No. 1: Savannah Jan 18, 2012 · 1h 25m Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and…
- Episode 2: Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh Jan 19, 2012 · 1h 25m The auditions continue on the second part of three-night season premiere of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Episode 3: Auditions No. 3: San Diego Jan 22, 2012 · 1h 25m The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from San Diego, CA.
- Episode 4: Auditions No. 4: Aspen Jan 25, 2012 · 1h 25m More auditions are featured on American Idol as the judges try to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day from Aspen, CO.
- Episode 5: Auditions No. 5: Galveston Jan 26, 2012 · 1h 25m The auditions continue on American Idol as the judges travel to Galveston, TX to search for the next singing superstar. Don't miss another round of good, bad and outrageous auditions.
- Episode 6: Auditions No. 6: Portland Feb 1, 2012 · 1h 25m The auditions continue on the new season of American Idol, as the judges travel to Portland, OR in search for the next singing superstar.
- Episode 7: Auditions No. 7: St. Louis Feb 2, 2012 · 1h 25m In an American Idol exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Plus, more auditions – this time from St…
- Episode 8: Hollywood Round, Part 1 Feb 8, 2012 · 1h 25m The Hollywood Round begins as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the auditioncontestants to see who may get a semifinal spot.
- Episode 9: Hollywood Round, Part 2 Feb 9, 2012 · 1h 25m The Hollywood Round continues as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the contestants after listening to the Group Round Performances.
- Episode 10: Hollywood Round, Part 3 Feb 15, 2012 · 1h 25m Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the semi final round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first…
- Episode 11: Performance Challenge Feb 16, 2012 · 1h 25m A performance round is held in Las Vegas.
- Episode 12: Final Judgment, Part 1 Feb 22, 2012 · 1h 25m The contestants must bring it and sing it in one final performance opportunity to win over the judges, who then reveal the first group of semifinalists.
- Episode 13: Final Judgment, Part 2 Feb 23, 2012 · 1h 25m The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.
- Episode 14: Semifinalist Boys Perform Feb 28, 2012 · 1h 25m The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins.
- Episode 15: Semifinalist Girls Perform Feb 29, 2012 · 1h 25m The female semifinalists perform.
- Episode 16: Finalists Chosen Mar 1, 2012 · 1h 25m Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.
- Episode 17: 13 Finalists Compete Mar 7, 2012 · 1h 25m Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mentor.
- Episode 18: 1 of 13 Voted Off Mar 8, 2012 · 1h 25m One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina.
- Episode 19: 11 Finalists Compete Mar 14, 2012 · 1h 25m Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition.
- Episode 20: 1 of 11 Voted Off Mar 15, 2012 · 1h 25m One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform.
- Episode 21: 10 Finalists Compete Mar 21, 2012 · 1h 25m The finalists perform.
- Episode 22: 1 of 10 Voted off Mar 22, 2012 · 1h 25m One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart.
- Episode 23: 9 Finalists Compete Mar 28, 2012 · 1h 25m The finalists perform songs by their own idols.
- Episode 24: 1 of 9 Voted Off Mar 29, 2012 · 1h 25m A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.
- Episode 25: 8 Finalists Compete Apr 4, 2012 · 1h 25m The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.
- Episode 26: 1 of 8 Voted Off Apr 5, 2012 · 1h 25m One finalist is eliminated in a results edition. Guest performers are the Wanted and Kellie Pickler. Also: the premiere of the Jennifer Lopez music video "Dance Again".
- Episode 27: 7 Finalists Compete Apr 11, 2012 · 1h 25m The singers perform.
- Episode 28: 1 of 7 Voted Off Apr 12, 2012 · 1h 25m One singer is eliminated in a results installment. Performing: Jennifer Hudson; Ne-Yo; James Durbin.
- Episode 29: 7 Finalists Compete Apr 18, 2012 · 1h 25m The singers perform a current song and a classic soul tune.
- Episode 30: 1 of 7 Voted Off Apr 19, 2012 · 1h 25m One singer is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are LMFAO and Kris Allen.
- Episode 31: 6 Finalists Compete Apr 25, 2012 · 1h 25m The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
- Episode 32: 1 of 6 Voted Off Apr 26, 2012 · 1h 25m One singer is eliminated. Performing: Katy Perry; the Queen Extravaganza (the official touring Queen tribute group); and Stefano Langone.
- Episode 33: 5 Finalists Compete May 2, 2012 · 1h 25m The singers perform. The theme is British music.
- Episode 34: 1 of 5 Voted Off May 3, 2012 · 1h 25m One singer is eliminated. Performing: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.
- Episode 35: 4 Finalists Compete May 9, 2012 · 1h 25m The singers perform. The theme is "California Dreamin'.
- Episode 36: 1 of 4 Voted Off May 10, 2012 · 1h 25m A finalist is eliminated in a results show. Jennifer Lopez and David Cook perform.
- Episode 37: Finalists Compete May 16, 2012 · 1h 25m The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own choice. They also return to their hometowns to visit family, friends and fans.
- Episode 38: Finalists Results May 17, 2012 · 1h 25m A singer is eliminated in a results show. Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert perform.
- Episode 39: Final Performance Round May 22, 2012 · 1h 25m The two finalists perform in Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 finale. Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery perform. From the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
- Episode 40: Grand Finale May 23, 2012 · 1h 25m The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part Season 11 finale. Guest performers include Rihanna, Aerosmith, Neil Diamond and Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, Jennifer…