Episodes
Episode: 15x01 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2016
The 15th and final season of American Idol begins tonight with auditions from Denver, Colorado and Savannah, Georgia. Host Ryan Seacrest and Judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban all return.
Episode: 15x02 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2016
Auditions continue tonight from Little Rock, Arkansas and San Francisco, California.
Episode: 15x03 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2016 (60 min)
The 3rd group of auditions are shown tonight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Episode: 15x04 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2016
Episode: 15x05 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2016 (60 min)
Episode: 15x06 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2016
Episode: 15x07 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2016 (60 min)
Episode: 15x08 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2016
Hollywood Week continues as more vocalists perform for the judges in hopes of making it to the next round.
Episode: 15x09 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2016 (60 min)
Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?
Episode: 15x10 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2016
The contestants have survived Hollywood week and it is time to find out who will continue on in the competition. Only the best of the best will make it through as the Top 24 are revealed.
Episode: 15x11 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2016 (60 min)
Twelve of the top 24 contestants perform in hopes of making it to the next round.
Episode: 15x12 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2016
Fan-favorite singers Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Caleb Johnson and Nick Fradiani return to mentor and sing with the contestants; the judges decide who will stay in the competition.
Episode: 15x13 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2016 (60 min)
Twelve of the top 24 contestants perform in hopes of making it to the next round.
Episode: 15x14 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2016
Fan favorites Constantine Maroulis, Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, David Cook and Haley Reinhart return to mentor the contestants and perform; the judges determine which contestants will be eliminated.
Episode: 15x15 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2016 (60 min)
After proving themselves alongside IDOL legends, some semifinalists will reach the end of their journey. The judges will announce the first eight semi-finalists to make it into the Top 10, leaving six to sing for America's vote and the final two spots in this farewell season's Top 10.
Episode: 15x16 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2016
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.
Episode: 15x17 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2016
After the finalists face elimination, the top eight singers are revealed.
Episode: 15x18 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2016
Episode: 15x19 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2016
The top five finalists perform in hopes of making it to the next round; Adam Lambert performs.
Episode: 15x20 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2016
The four remaining contestants perform for the judges.
Episode: 15x21 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2016
Episode: 15x22 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2016 (60 min)
In Part 1 of the two-part series finale, the Top 3 singers perform at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Episode: 15x23 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2016 (126 min)
Specials
Episode: S15 Special | Airdate: Apr 5, 2016 (90 min)
After 15 seasons of superstars, AMERICAN IDOL has become a cultural phenomenon. As the show wraps up the farewell season and prepares to crown the final IDOL, don't miss this 90-minute retrospective featuring host Ryan Seacrest, current and former judges, contestants and the behind-the-scenes team sharing their IDOL memories.