American Idol

The fun begins for this farewell season when host Ryan Seacrest and returning judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr. travel to Denver and Atlanta, to discover the city's best talent.

Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez
Director(s): Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez

Auditions continue in Little Rock and San Francisco on Part Two of the two-night Season Premiere.

Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez
Director(s): Bill DeRonde, Phil Heyes
Writer(s): Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez

Ryan and the judges continue their search for talent as auditions continue in Philadelphia.

Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez
Director(s): Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez

Ryan, Jennifer, Keith, and Harry search the country for the most talented vocalists as the auditions continue in Denver and Little Rock, Ark.

Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez
Director(s): Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez

Hopefuls audition for the judges in Atlanta, Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Director(s): Kayden Bracken

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Atlanta, Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Stars: Kayden Bracken, Brian Dale Brown, Colette Lush
Director(s): Kayden Bracken, Brian Dale Brown, Colette Lush

The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.

Director(s): Ryan Seacrest

Idol fan favorites Constantine Maroulis, Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, and Haley Reinhart return to mentor the contestants and perform. The judges vote on the second showcase and five contestants are sent home. Find out who advances to the Top 14 in the quest to become the final Idol.

Director(s): David Cook

After proving themselves alongside Idol legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their journey. The judges will announce the first 4 semi-finalists to make it into the Top 10, leaving 10 to sing for America's vote and the final 6 spots in this farewell season's Top 10.

Stars: Jenn Blosil, MacKenzie Bourg, Emily Brooke
Director(s): Jenn Blosil, MacKenzie Bourg, Emily Brooke

The first live show of the season is finally here! Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal America's Vote and announce the final two semi-finalists joining the Top 10. Then, the Top 10 finalists will perform for America's vote.

Stars: Kayden Bracken, Thomas Stringfellow
Director(s): Phil Heyes, Russell Norman

America has spoken! Find out which finalists have made it to the Top 8 and who will have to say goodbye. (550th episode)

Stars: Kayden Bracken, Brian Dale Brown, Amelia Eisenhauer
Director(s): Phil Heyes, Russell Norman

As the competition moves forward, Idol hopefuls have limited time to make a name for themselves. Find out who will move on and who has reached the end of the road.

Stars: Thomas Stringfellow, Laura Sykora
Director(s): Thomas Stringfellow, Laura Sykora

Find out who will earn a coveted spot in the Top 5. Also, a performance by Adam Lambert.

Stars: Kayden Bracken, Thomas Stringfellow
Director(s): Phil Heyes, Russell Norman

Another finalist's journey will end and only 4 will remain in the battle to become the next American Idol.

Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez
Director(s): Ryan Seacrest, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez

Week after week, each finalist has done their best to win the hearts of America. Find out who must say goodbye and who has earned a spot in the coveted Top 3.

Current and former judges, contestants, and the behind-the-scenes team members share memories in a retrospective of the singing competition.

After weeks of eliminations, the series' final Top Three battle it out live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.