Talented hopefuls inch one step closer to Hollywood stardom as they audition for the judges. Viewers glimpse into the judges' own beginnings with memorable trips to their hometowns.

American Idol Season 22 Episodes...

• s22e01 - Auditions 1
• s22e02 - Auditions 2
• s22e03 - Auditions 3
• s22e04 - Auditions 4
• s22e05 - Auditions 5
• s22e06 - Hollywood Week - Idol Arena
• s22e07 - Showstopper/Final Judgment
• s22e08 - Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
• s22e09 - Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
• s22e10 - Top 20
• s22e11 - Top 14 Reveal
• s22e12 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• s22e13 - Billboard #1 Hits
• s22e14 - Shania Twain Mentors the Top 10 on Songs From Their Year of Birth
• s22e15 - Judge's Song Contest
• s22e16 - Adele Night
• s22e17 - Disney Night
• s22e18 - 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.