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- Season 18 overviewFeb 16-May 17, 202016 episodesSeason 18 episodes1. 301 (Auditions) Feb 16, 2020
- Hopefuls perform in Savannah, Ga.; Milwuakee, Wis.; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles.
- 2. 302 (Auditions) Feb 23, 2020
- Singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore., perform.
- 3. 303 (Auditions) Mar 1, 2020
- Aspiring singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore., perform.
- 4. 304 (Auditions) Mar 8, 2020
- Singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore., perform.
- 5. 305 (Auditions) Mar 15, 2020
- Auditions in Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore., end.
- 6. 306 (Hollywood Week -- Genre Challenge) Mar 16, 2020
- Contestants perform a song in their selected genre.
- 7. 307 (Hollywood Week -- Duets) Mar 22, 2020
- The contestants partner up for duets on the stage; one pair struggles to agree on a song.
- 8. 308 (Hollywood Week -- Solos) Mar 23, 2020
- Hopefuls battle it out with solo performances, in hope of advancing to the next round.
- 9. 309 (Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment Part #1) Mar 29, 2020
- The top 40 contestants await their final judgement for a spot in the coveted top 20.
- The contestants perform in a concert showcasing their artistry.
- 11. American Idol -- This Is Me (Part #1) Apr 12, 2020
- A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.
- 12. American Idol -- This Is Me (Part #2) Apr 19, 2020
- A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.
- The top 20 perform remotely for a spot in the top 10.
- 14. 314 (On With the Show: Homeward Bound) May 3, 2020
- The top 10 are revealed; the judges must choose whether to save a contestant.
- 15. 315 (On With the Show: Disney/Mother's Day) May 10, 2020
- The finalists perform a song from Disney songbook and one dedicated to a mother figure.
- 16. 316 (On With the Show: Grand Finale) May 17, 2020
- The top 5 perform; America's real-time vote determines the winner.
The eighteenth season of American Idol premiered on February 16, 2020, on the ABC television network. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges, while Ryan Seacrest continued as host. Bobby Bones returned as the in-house mentor.
May 18, 2020 · American Idol hosted its first-ever virtual finale on Sunday, crowning the winner of Season 18 from a distance of six feet… and many miles. The first order of business was trimming the...
May 17, 2020 · 'American Idol' season 18 winner crowned at the first at-home finale. By Gil Kaufman, Billboard. May 17, 2020 7:43pm. ABC/Eric McCandless. No matter who ended up in...
May 18, 2020 · American Idol season finale recap: Your Season 18 winner is crowned. Plus, Lionel Richie brings back "We Are the World."
Apr 12, 2020 · TVLine asked its readers to rank American Idol Season 18’s Top 20. (Yes, we know that one spot remains a tie, but as you’ll see from our results, that doesn’t really matter.)
May 17, 2020 · Sunday night's (May 17) American Idol finale crowned the season 18 champ in the most unusual coronation in the show's nearly two-decade history.
May 18, 2020 · A new American Idol has officially been crowned. 21-year-old Harlem singer Just Sam took home the grand prize in Sunday's Season 18 finale, which was held virtually amid the coronavirus...