Episode guide
American Idol: Season 5
20 episodes · premiered Feb 27, 2022
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- Episode 1: 501 (Auditions) Feb 27, 2022 · 1h 26m Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
- Episode 2: 502 (Auditions) Mar 6, 2022 · 1h 26m Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
- Episode 3: 503 (Auditions) Mar 13, 2022 · 1h 26m Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
- Episode 4: 504 (Auditions) 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…
- Episode 5: 505 (Auditions) 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.
- Episode 6: 505A (Auditions) Mar 27, 2022 · 40m The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
- Episode 7: 506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge) 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…
- Episode 8: 507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge) 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…
- Episode 9: 508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment) 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…
- Episode 10: 509 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)) 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.
- Episode 11: 510 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)) 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.
- Episode 12: 511 (Season 20's Top 20) 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…
- Episode 13: 512 (Top 14 Live Reveal) 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
- Episode 14: 513 (Top 14) Apr 24, 2022 · 1h 25m Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
- Episode 15: 514 (Judge's Song Contest) Apr 25, 2022 · 1h 26m The judges pick songs for each of the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
- Episode 16: 515 (Disney Night) May 1, 2022 · 1h 25m Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
- Episode 17: 516 (The Great Idol Reunion) 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…
- Episode 18: 517 (Top 7) 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…
- Episode 19: 518 (Top 5) 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.
- Episode 20: 519 (Grand Finale) 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…