The Top 20 contestants perform live, with overnight voting results revealing the 10 Idol hopefuls who continue. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.

American Idol Season 21 Episodes...

• s21e01 - Auditions 1
• s21e02 - Auditions 2
• s21e03 - Auditions 3
• s21e04 - Auditions 4
• s21e05 - Auditions 5
• s21e06 - Auditions 6
• s21e07 - Hollywood Week (1)
• s21e08 - Hollywood Week (2)
• s21e09 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)
• s21e10 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)
• s21e11 - Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
• s21e12 - Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
• s21e13 - Top 20
• s21e14 - Top 12 Reveal!
• s21e15 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night
• s21e16 - Judge's Song Contest
• s21e17 - Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran
• s21e18 - Disney Night
• s21e19 - Journey to the Finale
• s21e20 - Season 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.