The Top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in the hope of securing America's vote into the Top 9. Lionel Richie opens the show with a special performance of "Say You Say Me".

American Idol Season 19 Episodes...

• s19e01 - Auditions, Part 1
• s19e02 - Auditions, Part 2
• s19e03 - Auditions, Part 3
• s19e04 - Auditions, Part 4
• s19e05 - Auditions, Part 5
• s19e06 - Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
• s19e07 - Hollywood Duets Challenge
• s19e08 - Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #1
• s19e09 - Showstopper/Final Judgment Part #2
• s19e10 - All Star Duets and Solos (1)
• s19e11 - All Star Duets and Solos (2)
• s19e12 - Top 16
• s19e13 - Top 12 Live Reveal
• s19e14 - Oscar Nominated Songs
• s19e15 - The Comeback
• s19e16 - Disney Night
• s19e17 - Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication
• s19e18 - My Personal Idol/Artist Singles
• s19e19 - 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.