Episode guide
American Idol: Season 4
19 episodes · premiered Feb 14, 2021
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- Episode 1: 401 (Auditions) Feb 14, 2021 · 2h 4m The auditions begin in 3 California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie return, along with host Ryan Seacrest.
- Episode 2: 402 (Auditions) Feb 21, 2021 · 2h 4m Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
- Episode 3: 403 (Auditions) Feb 28, 2021 · 2h 4m Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
- Episode 4: 404 (Auditions) Mar 7, 2021 · 2h 4m Auditions continue in California.
- Episode 5: 405 (Auditions) Mar 14, 2021 · 2h 4m The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as "American Idol" auditions wrap. Saving some of the best…
- Episode 6: 406 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge) Mar 21, 2021 · 2h 4m The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.
- Episode 7: 407 (Hollywood Duets Challenge) Mar 22, 2021 · 2h 4m The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.
- Episode 8: 408 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)) Mar 28, 2021 · 2h 4m The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
- Episode 9: 409 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)) Mar 29, 2021 · 2h 4m The remaining contestants perform for their first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprising twist.
- Episode 10: 410 (All Star Duets and Solos) Apr 4, 2021 · 2h 4m Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
- Episode 11: 411 (All Star Duets and Solos) Apr 5, 2021 · 2h 4m Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
- Episode 12: 412 (Top 16) Apr 11, 2021 · 2h 4m The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.
- Episode 13: 413 (Top 12 Live Reveal) Apr 12, 2021 · 2h 4m Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.
- Episode 14: 414 (Oscar Nominated Songs) Apr 18, 2021 · 2h 4m The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.
- Episode 15: 415 (The Comeback) Apr 19, 2021 · 2h 4m Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out…
- Episode 16: 416 (Disney Night) May 2, 2021 · 2h 4m The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.
- Episode 17: 417 (Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication) May 9, 2021 · 2h 4m The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's…
- Episode 18: 418 (My Personal Idol/Artist Singles) May 16, 2021 · 2h 4m Artist FINNEAS mentors the finalists, who are grouped to perform two of his songs; the top four perform two additional songs each; FINNEAS performs with Ashe; the top three finalists are…
- Episode 19: 419 (Grand Finale) May 23, 2021 · 2h 4m The top three finalists perform and the winner is announced; scheduled performers include Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka…