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Grand Finale
American Idol - S5 - E20
The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more.
American Idol: Season 5 - 20 Episode s
5x1 - Auditions (1)
February 27, 2022
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities.
5x2 - Auditions (2)
March 6, 2022
Hopefuls perform for the judges in three cities; the second platinum ticket winner is revealed.
5x3 - Auditions (3)
March 13, 2022
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif., Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.
5x4 - Auditions (4)
March 20, 2022
Auditions continue across Los Angeles, Calif.; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists.
5x5 - Auditions (5)
March 21, 2022
Auditions across Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn., come to an end; the final Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.
5x6 - Auditions (6)
March 27, 2022
The judges continue their search for the next singing sensation in Los Angeles; Austin, Texas; and Nashville, Tenn.
5x7 - Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
March 28, 2022
The search for the next superstar continues as some of the most prolific alums in the shows history return to mentor the contestants; fan favorites from auditions take the stage for the genre challenge to sing their hearts out.
5x8 - Hollywood Duets Challenge
April 3, 2022
Fan favorites form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the duets challenge; platinum ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.
5x9 - Showstopper/Final Judgment
April 4, 2022
The search for the next superstar continues with the showstoppers round; taking the stage for their first time with a band, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
5x10 - Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
April 10, 2022
The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls as they belt out unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it through to the next round.
5x11 - Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
April 11, 2022
The contestants wrap up two nights of top 24 performances; Bebe Rexha mentors hopefuls as they belt out unforgettable tunes in hopes of making it through to the next round.
5x12 - Season 20's Top 20
April 17, 2022
The competition heats up as last week's votes are in and this seasons top 20 hand-picked by America will be revealed; the remaining contestants perform and viewers at home will vote once again to determine who will make it to the next round.
5x13 - Top 14 Live Reveal
April 18, 2022
America's votes determine which 10 hopefuls continue on their musical journey; the judges choose an additional four singers to join the top 14
5x14 - Top 14
April 24, 2022
Country music star Gabby Barrett returns to mentor the top 14.
5x15 - Judge's Song Contest
April 25, 2022
The judges pick songs for each of the top 11 to perform; each contestant selects their favorite song.
5x16 - Disney Night
May 1, 2022
Contestants perform beloved Disney tunes in hopes of securing America's vote.
5x17 - The Great Idol Reunion
May 2, 2022
"American Idol" greats -- including Ruben Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence and Caleb Lee Hutchinson -- reunite on the Idol stage.
5x18 - Top 7
May 8, 2022
In a special Mother's Day episode, the top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives; will.i.am returns to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the top five.
5x19 - Top 5
May 15, 2022
The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood; each contestant will perform two songs.
5x20 - Grand Finale
May 22, 2022
The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more.