American Idol Season 9, Episode 1: Auditions

Auditions 2

Auditions continue, with hopefuls stepping into the spotlight and delivering unforgettable performances.

85 min

Auditions 3

The stakes continue to rise as additional hopefuls face the judges with electrifying performances, each vying for a chance at the coveted golden ticket.

85 min

Auditions 4

In the final week of auditions, rising stars deliver showstopping performances that stun Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan, setting the stage for Hollywood Week.

85 min

Hollywood Week in Music City: Part 1

For the first time, Idol is bringing Hollywood Week to Music City as hopefuls take the stage for a make-or-break performance and face the biggest Hollywood Week cut in Idol history.

85 min

Hollywood Week in Music City: Part 2

Hollywood Week in Music City continues, pushing hopefuls to their maximum potential as they compete to wow the judges; in the end, only 30 move forward.

85 min

Ohana Round

At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai'i, hopefuls take the stage to perform for their own families, industry tastemakers and their fellow hopefuls; 20 contestants move forward.

85 min

Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i: Part 1

As the competition continues at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi, Brad Paisley and Keke Palmer mentor the Top 20 hopefuls. Keke also serves as a guest judge, while Iam Tongi and Thunderstorm Artis perform.

85 min

Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i: Part 2

In the final week at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai'i, Brad Paisley and Keke Palmer continue mentoring the top 20 hopefuls, Keke returns to the judging panel and takes the stage for a performance, Skip Marley performs.

85 min

Songs of Faith

The hopefuls lift their voices in inspiring songs of faith, 12 finalists continue on the journey to become the next singing sensation.

88 min

'90s Judges' Song Contest

84 min

Episode 12