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- Season 20 overviewFeb 27-May 22, 202220 episodesSeason 20 episodes1. 501 (Auditions) Feb 27, 2022
- Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
- 2. 502 (Auditions) Mar 6, 2022
- Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
- 3. 503 (Auditions) Mar 13, 2022
- Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
- 4. 504 (Auditions) Mar 20, 2022
- Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
- 5. 505 (Auditions) Mar 21, 2022
- Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end.
- 6. 505A (Auditions) Mar 27, 2022
- The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation.
- 7. 506 (Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge) Mar 28, 2022
- The search for the next superstar continues; fan favorites from auditions sing their hearts out.
- 8. 507 (Hollywood Duets Challenge) Apr 3, 2022
- Fan favorites form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge.
- 9. 508 (Showstopper/Final Judgment) Apr 4, 2022
- The search for the next superstar continues with the showstoppers round.
- "American Idol" returns to Hawaii to kick off two nights of performances by the top 24.
- The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls.
- 12. 511 (Season 20's Top 20) Apr 17, 2022
- Competition heats up as last week's votes are revealed; the remaining contestants perform.
- 13. 512 (Top 14 Live Reveal) Apr 18, 2022
- America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey.
- 14. 513 (Top 14) Apr 24, 2022
- Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
- 15. 514 (Judge's Song Contest) Apr 25, 2022
- The judges pick songs for the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
- 16. 515 (Disney Night) May 1, 2022
- Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
- 17. 516 (The Great Idol Reunion) May 2, 2022
- "American Idol" greats -- including Ruben Studdard and Scotty McCreery -- reunite on the Idol stage.
- 18. 517 (Top 7) May 8, 2022
- The top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives.
- 19. 518 (Top 5) May 15, 2022
- The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood.
- 20. 519 (Grand Finale) May 22, 2022
- Top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers Carrie Underwood and Deana Carter.
The twentieth season of American Idol premiered on February 27, 2022, on the ABC television network. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, and Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie returned as judges. Bobby Bones did not return this year as the in-house mentor.
Fox announced on May 11, 2015, that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season was expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returned as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning as judges. [17]
Apr 18, 2022 · The Top 20 were revealed over the course of the three-hour event in no particular order, with each lucky singer also getting to perform for more of America’s votes.
May 23, 2022 · “American Idol” picked a winner on Sunday during a three-hour finale. Noah Thompson, a 20-year-old country singer from Kentucky, won Season 20 of the singing competition.
Season 20 of American Idol premiered on ABC on Sunday February 27th, 2022 and ended on May 22, 2022. It is the show's fifth season to air on ABC. Ryan Seacrest return as host, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan return as judge.
May 23, 2022 · 'American Idol' crowned its season 20 winner on Sunday night (May 23) during a showdown between Noah Thompson, HunterGirl and Leah Marlene.
May 23, 2022 · On Sunday's season 20 finale of American Idol, the top three contestants hit the stage for the last time in hopes of taking home the first-place prize. Once America's results were in,...
Apr 18, 2022 · The Top 20 of "American Idol" Season 20 has been revealed! Following two nights of nationwide voting, we were offered a three-hour extravaganza as host Ryan Seacrest announced the Idol hopefuls who made it to the next stage of the competition.
May 22, 2022 · The milestone Season 20 of American Idol crowned its winner. Host Ryan Seacrest revealed Noah Thompson after almost 16 million votes were cast. The blue-collar construction worker turned...
May 23, 2022 · Noah Thompson talks winning 'American Idol' season 20. Plus, read how the night unfolded with a recap of the season 20 finale. By Danielle Long and Carson Blackwelder. May 23, 2022, 7:02 AM. 6:46 ...