American IdolSeason 92010 · 43 episodesEpisodes1Boston AuditionsThe audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham is this weeks guest judge.2Atlanta AuditionsThe auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.3Chicago AuditionsThe judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.4Orlando AuditionsThe judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.5Los Angeles AuditionsThe judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.6Dallas AuditionsThe judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day7Denver AuditionsThe judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.8The Road To HollywoodIt is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day9Hollywood Round 1American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begin winnowing down the contestants. The golden ticket contenders chosen from around the nation will endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Find out who will survive and who will go home during round 1.10Hollywood Round 2The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when round 2 continues.11Hollywood Round 3The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when the all-new two-hour Hollywood Round 3 begins.12Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists AnnouncedThe judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.13Top 12 Girls PerformThe Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.14Top 12 Guys PerformThe Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.15Top 24 ResultsDuring the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home. Tune in to see if your favorites made the cut when the first four contestants are sent home after America's vote is revealed.16Top 10 Guys PerformThe Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.17Top 10 Girls PerformThe Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.18Top 20 ResultsFour more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites make the cut.19Top 8 Girls PerformThe eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.20Top 8 Guys PerformThe eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.21Top 16 ResultsIt's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are eliminated from the competition and sent home after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites earn one of the coveted spots in the Top 1222Top 12 Finalists PerformThe Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones231 of 12 Voted OffThe Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.24Top 11 Finalists PerformThe Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus251 of 11 Voted OffThe Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.26Top 10 Finalists PerformThe Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live. Tonight's Mentor: Usher Tonight's Theme Is: R&B songs271 of 10 Voted OffThe Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results28Top 9 Finalists PerformThe nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live. Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/McCartney Songbook291 of 9 Voted OffThe nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.30Top 9 Finalists Perform AgainThe nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.312 of 9 Voted OffThe nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.32Top 7 Finalists PerformThe seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.331 of 7 Voted OffAmerican Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities that will feature performances and appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Additionally, the seven remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live on this special night.34Top 6 Finalists PerformThe Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Idol! Be sure to watch and see who impresses Simon, Kara, Randy and Ellen when American Idol airs live. This Week's Theme Is: Shania Twain Songs This Week's Mentor Is: Shania Twain351 of 6 Voted OffLast night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Tonight find out who makes the Top 5, and who will be sent home live.36Top 5 Finalists PerformThe five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is: Frank Sinatra Songs Tonight's Mentor Is: Harry Connick Jr.371 of 5 Voted OffThe five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.38Top 4 Finalists PerformThe four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles . This Week's Theme Is : Songs from the movies This Week's Mentor Is: Jamie Foxx391 of 4 Voted OffThe four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.40Top 3 Finalists PerformThe three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, & Judge's Choice Performing Tonight Are: Casey James Crystal Bowersox Lee Dewyze411 of 3 Voted OffThe three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live42Top 2 Finalists PerformThe two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who becomes this years American Idol!43Winner AnnouncedAnd the Winner IS.................Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15
