About this season
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
Episodes (37)
1. New York City, NY Auditions
Aired 16 January 2013 • 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.
2. Chicago, IL Auditions
Aired 17 January 2013 • 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..
3. Charlotte, NC Auditions
Aired 23 January 2013 • 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.
4. Baton Rouge, LA Auditions
Aired 24 January 2013 • 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.
5. San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions
Aired 30 January 2013 • 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.
6. Oklahoma City, OK Auditions
Aired 31 January 2013 • 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.
7. Hollywood Round, Part 1
Aired 6 February 2013 • 85 min
The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.
8. Hollywood Round, Part 2
Aired 7 February 2013 • 85 min
The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.
9. Hollywood Round, Part 3
Aired 13 February 2013 • 85 min
The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
10. Hollywood Round, Part 4
Aired 14 February 2013 • 85 min
In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.
11. Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform
Aired 20 February 2013 • 85 min
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
12. Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform
Aired 21 February 2013 • 85 min
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
13. Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform
Aired 27 February 2013 • 85 min
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
14. Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
Aired 28 February 2013 • 85 min
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas
15. 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
Aired 5 March 2013 • 85 min
Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.
16. 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
Aired 6 March 2013 • 85 min
Ten more singers perform.
17. Finalists Announced
Aired 7 March 2013 • 85 min
18. Top 10 Perform -- Live
Aired 13 March 2013 • 85 min
The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.
19. Top 10 Results Show
Aired 14 March 2013 • 85 min
20. Finalists Compete
Aired 20 March 2013 • 85 min
The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).
21. Results Show
Aired 21 March 2013 • 85 min
22. Top 8 Perform
Aired 27 March 2013 • 85 min
The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.
23. Results Show
Aired 28 March 2013 • 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.
24. Finalists Compete
Aired 3 April 2013 • 85 min
The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.
25. Results Show
Aired 4 April 2013 • 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.
26. Finalists Compete
Aired 10 April 2013 • 85 min
The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.
27. Results Show
Aired 11 April 2013 • 85 min
The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.
28. Finalists Compete
Aired 17 April 2013 • 85 min
The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.
29. Results Show
Aired 18 April 2013 • 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.
30. Finalists Compete
Aired 24 April 2013 • 85 min
The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.
31. Results Show
Aired 25 April 2013 • 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.
32. Finalists Compete
Aired 1 May 2013 • 85 min
The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.
33. Results Show
Aired 2 May 2013 • 85 min
The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.
34. Finalists Compete
Aired 8 May 2013 • 85 min
Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.
35. Results Show
Aired 9 May 2013 • 85 min
The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.
36. Two Finalists Compete
Aired 15 May 2013 • 85 min
37. Winner Announced
Aired 16 May 2013 • 85 min