Idol fan favorites Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Caleb Johnson, and Nick Fradiani return to mentor and sing with the contestants. Then, after giving it their all, the first round of performers will find out who will make the cut. The judges vote on who will stay in the competition to become the next, and final, American Idol.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 15 Episode 12 of American Idol was watched by 8,880,000 viewers, resulting in a 2.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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American Idol Season 15 Episodes...

• s15e01 - Auditions #1
• s15e02 - Auditions #2
• s15e03 - Auditions #3
• s15e04 - Auditions #4
• s15e05 - Auditions No. 5
• s15e06 - Auditions No. 6
• s15e07 - Hollywood Round No. 1
• s15e08 - Hollywood Round No. 2
• s15e09 - Hollywood Round No. 3
• s15e10 - Hollywood Round No. 4
• s15e11 - Showcase No. 1: 1st 12 Performances
• s15e12 - Showcase No. 1: Judges Vote
• s15e13 - Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances
• s15e14 - Showcase #4: Judges Vote
• s15e15 - Wildcard Night: Judges Pick
• s15e16 - Top 10 Revealed and Perform
• s15e17 - Top 8 Perform
• s15e18 - Top 6 Perform
• s15e19 - Top 5 Perform
• s15e20 - Top 4 Perform
• s15e21 - Top 3 Perform
• s15e22 - American Dream
• s15e23 - Top 3 Perform
• s15e24 - Winner Chosen

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.