Everyone's favorite singing competition returns for its highly anticipated 13th season with a new dream team judging panel, new contestants and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr., travel across the country to Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Omaha, Salt Lake City and San Francisco where the good, the bad and the outrageous audition for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next AMERICAN IDOL. Don't miss the auditions from Boston and Austin that everyone will be talking about the next day.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 13 Episode 1 of American Idol was watched by 15,190,000 viewers, resulting in a 4.70 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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American Idol Season 13 Episodes...

• s13e01 - Auditions No. 1
• s13e02 - Auditions No. 2
• s13e03 - Auditions No. 3
• s13e04 - Auditions No. 4
• s13e05 - Auditions No. 5
• s13e06 - Auditions No. 6
• s13e07 - Hollywood or Home Round
• s13e08 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 1
• s13e09 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 2
• s13e10 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 3
• s13e11 - 15 Girls Perform
• s13e12 - 15 Boys Perform
• s13e13 - Results Show
• s13e14 - 13 Finalists Perform
• s13e15 - Results Show
• s13e16 - 12 Finalists Perform
• s13e17 - Results Show
• s13e18 - 11 Finalists Perform
• s13e19 - Results Show
• s13e20 - 10 Finalists Perform
• s13e21 - Results Show (top 10)
• s13e22 - 9 Finalists Perform
• s13e23 - Results Show (top 9)
• s13e24 - 8 Finalists Perform
• s13e25 - Results Show (top 8)
• s13e26 - 8 Finalists Perform (again)
• s13e27 - Results Show (top 8 again)
• s13e28 - 7 Finalists Perform
• s13e29 - Results Show (top 7)
• s13e30 - 6 Finalists Perform
• s13e31 - Results Show: 1 of 6 Voted Off
• s13e32 - 5 Finalists Perform
• s13e33 - Results Show: 1 of 5 Voted Off
• s13e34 - 4 Finalists Perform
• s13e35 - Results Show: 1 of 4 Voted Off
• s13e36 - 3 Finalists Perform
• s13e37 - Results Show: 1 of 3 Voted Off
• s13e38 - Final 2 Perform - Live Season Finale (1)
• s13e39 - Winner Announced - Live Season Finale (2)

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.