The top 5 each perform a song that celebrates their Idol journey and a previously performed song. America's real-time vote determines the winner. Special performances from music legends, including a performance of "We Are the World".

American Idol Season 18 Episodes...

• s18e01 - Auditions, Part 1
• s18e02 - Auditions, Part 2
• s18e03 - Auditions, Part 3
• s18e04 - Auditions, Part 4
• s18e05 - Auditions, Part 5
• s18e06 - Hollywood Week - Genre Challenge
• s18e07 - Hollywood Week - Duets
• s18e08 - Hollywood Week - Solos
• s18e09 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (1)
• s18e10 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (2)
• s18e11 - American Idol - This Is Me (1)
• s18e12 - American Idol - This Is Me (2)
• s18e13 - On with the Show: Top 20 Sing for Your Vote
• s18e14 - On with the Show: Homeward Bound
• s18e15 - On with the Show: Disney / Mother's Day
• s18e16 - On with the Show: Grand Finale

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.