New York City, NY Auditions

S12 E01 • Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 • Jan 16 • 1h 25m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.

Chicago, IL Auditions

S12 E02 • Thursday, Jan 17, 2013 • Jan 17 • 1h 25m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..

Charlotte, NC Auditions

S12 E03 • Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 • Jan 23 • 1h 25m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.

Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

S12 E04 • Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 • Jan 24 • 1h 25m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.

San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions

S12 E05 • Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 • Jan 30 • 1h 25m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.

Oklahoma City, OK Auditions

S12 E06 • Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 • Jan 31 • 1h 25m

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.

Hollywood Round, Part 1

S12 E07 • Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 • Feb 6 • 1h 25m

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.

Hollywood Round, Part 2

S12 E08 • Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 • Feb 7 • 1h 25m

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.

Hollywood Round, Part 3

S12 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 • Feb 13 • 1h 25m

The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.

Hollywood Round, Part 4

S12 E10 • Thursday, Feb 14, 2013 • Feb 14 • 1h 25m

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.

Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform

S12 E11 • Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 • Feb 20 • 1h 25m

Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform

S12 E12 • Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 • Feb 21 • 1h 25m

Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform

S12 E13 • Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 • Feb 27 • 1h 25m

Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform

S12 E14 • Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 • Feb 28 • 1h 25m

Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas

1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

S12 E15 • Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 • Mar 5 • 1h 25m

Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.

2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

S12 E16 • Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013 • Mar 6 • 1h 25m

Ten more singers perform.

Finalists Announced

S12 E17 • Thursday, Mar 7, 2013 • Mar 7 • 1h 25m

Top 10 Perform -- Live

S12 E18 • Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 • Mar 13 • 1h 25m

The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.

Top 10 Results Show

S12 E19 • Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 • Mar 14 • 1h 25m

Finalists Compete

S12 E20 • Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 • Mar 20 • 1h 25m

The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).

Results Show

S12 E21 • Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 • Mar 21 • 1h 25m

Top 8 Perform

S12 E22 • Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 • Mar 27 • 1h 25m

The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.

Results Show

S12 E23 • Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 • Mar 28 • 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.

Finalists Compete

S12 E24 • Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 • Apr 3 • 1h 25m

The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.

Results Show

S12 E25 • Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 • Apr 4 • 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.

Finalists Compete

S12 E26 • Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 • Apr 10 • 1h 25m

The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.

Results Show

S12 E27 • Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 • Apr 11 • 1h 25m

The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.

Finalists Compete

S12 E28 • Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 • Apr 17 • 1h 25m

The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.

Results Show

S12 E29 • Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 • Apr 18 • 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.

Finalists Compete

S12 E30 • Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 • Apr 24 • 1h 25m

The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.

Results Show

S12 E31 • Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 • Apr 25 • 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.

Finalists Compete

S12 E32 • Wednesday, May 1, 2013 • May 1 • 1h 25m

The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.

Results Show

S12 E33 • Thursday, May 2, 2013 • May 2 • 1h 25m

The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.

Finalists Compete

S12 E34 • Wednesday, May 8, 2013 • May 8 • 1h 25m

Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.

Results Show

S12 E35 • Thursday, May 9, 2013 • May 9 • 1h 25m

The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.

Two Finalists Compete

S12 E36 • Wednesday, May 15, 2013 • May 15 • 1h 25m

Winner Announced

S12 E37 • Thursday, May 16, 2013 • May 16 • 1h 25m