The auditions start in New York as Nicki Minaj, Kieth Urban and Mariah Carrey join Randy Jackson on the judging panel. As the contestants auditions play-out, Nicki and Mariah have a hard time being nice to one another.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 12 Episode 1 of American Idol resulted in a 6.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 12 Episodes...

• s12e01 - Season 12 Auditions #1: New York City
• s12e02 - Season 12 Auditions #2: Chicago
• s12e03 - Season 12 Auditions #3: Charlotte
• s12e04 - Season 12 Auditions #4: New Orleans
• s12e05 - Season 12 Auditions #5: San Antonio & Los Angeles
• s12e06 - Season 12 Auditions #6: Oklahoma City
• s12e07 - Season 12 Hollywood Round (1)
• s12e08 - Season 12 Hollywood Round (2)
• s12e09 - Season 12 Hollywood Round (3)
• s12e10 - Season 12 Hollywood Round (4)
• s12e11 - Season 12 Semifinalist Round (1)
• s12e12 - Season 12 Semifinalist Round (2)
• s12e13 - Second Group of 10 Male Singers Perform
• s12e14 - Second Group of 10 Female Singers Perform
• s12e15 - Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform Live
• s12e16 - Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform Live
• s12e17 - Top 10 Finalists Revealed
• s12e18 - Top 10 Live Performance Show
• s12e19 - Top 10 Live Results Show
• s12e20 - Finalists Compete
• s12e21 - Results Show
• s12e22 - Finalists Compete
• s12e23 - Results Show
• s12e24 - Finalists Compete
• s12e25 - Results Show
• s12e26 - Finalists Compete
• s12e27 - Results Show
• s12e28 - Finalists Compete
• s12e29 - Results Show
• s12e30 - Finalists Compete
• s12e31 - Results Show
• s12e32 - Finalists Compete
• s12e33 - Results Show
• s12e34 - Finalists Compete
• s12e35 - Results Show
• s12e36 - Two Finalists Compete
• s12e37 - Winner Announced

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.