American IdolSeason 122013 · 37 episodesEpisodes1New York City, NY AuditionsHopefuls perform for the judges in New York.2Chicago, IL AuditionsHopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..3Charlotte, NC AuditionsHopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.4Baton Rouge, LA AuditionsHopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.5San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA AuditionsHopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.6Oklahoma City, OK AuditionsHopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.7Hollywood Round, Part 1The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.8Hollywood Round, Part 2The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.9Hollywood Round, Part 3The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.10Hollywood Round, Part 4In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.11Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls PerformTen female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.12Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys PerformTen male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.13Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls PerformTen female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.14Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys PerformTen male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas151st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVETen singers perform in Las Vegas.162nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVETen more singers perform.17Finalists Announced18Top 10 Perform -- LiveThe top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.19Top 10 Results Show20Finalists CompeteThe top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).21Results Show22Top 8 PerformThe finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.23Results ShowThe contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.24Finalists CompeteThe top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.25Results ShowThe contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.26Finalists CompeteThe top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.27Results ShowThe finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.28Finalists CompeteThe top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.29Results ShowThe contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.30Finalists CompeteThe top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.31Results ShowThe contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.32Finalists CompeteThe top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.33Results ShowThe contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.34Finalists CompeteEach finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.35Results ShowThe top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.36Two Finalists Compete37Winner AnnouncedSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 13Season 14Season 15
