15x1 - Denver & Atlanta Auditions

January 6, 2016

Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. begin their search for talented vocalists with auditions in Denver and Atlanta.

15x2 - Little Rock & San Francisco Auditions

January 7, 2016

The search for the most talented vocalists continues with auditions in Little Rock, Ark., and San Francisco.

15x3 - Philadelphia Auditions

January 13, 2016

Ryan and the judges continue their search for talent with auditions in Philadelphia.

15x4 - Denver & Little Rock Auditions

January 14, 2016

Ryan, Jennifer, Keith, and Harry search the country for the most talented vocalists as the auditions continue in Denver and Little Rock, Ark.

15x5 - Auditions #5

January 20, 2016

Hopefuls audition for the judges in Atlanta, Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia and San Francisco.

15x7 - Hollywood Round #1

January 27, 2016

The judges have heard auditions from all over the country, and now it's time for the best of the best to see if they are cut out for Hollywood.

15x8 - Hollywood Round #2

January 28, 2016

The contestants press on to show the judges what they've got as Hollywood Week continues.

15x9 - Hollywood Round #3

February 3, 2016

Hollywood week continues and the contestants are put to the test. Who will come out on top?

15x10 - Hollywood Round #4

February 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.

15x11 - Showcase #1: 1st 12 Performances

February 10, 2016

The Top 24 have been chosen, and now it's time for the contestants to show the judges that they are here to stay. Twelve of the Top 24 perform in hopes of earning their spot.

15x12 - Showcase #2: Judges Vote

February 11, 2016

Favorite former Idols will return to mentor and sing with the contestants. Then, after giving it their all, the first round of performers will find out who will make the cut. The judges vote on who will stay in the competition to become the next, and final, American Idol.

15x13 - Showcase #3: 2nd 12 Performances

February 17, 2016

The remaining 12 of the Top 24 get their chance to shine as they perform for the judges' votes.

15x14 - Showcase #4: Judges Vote

February 18, 2016

Idol fan favorites return to mentor and perform, as the judges vote on the second showcase and five contestants are sent home. Find out who advances to the Top 14 in the quest to become the final Idol.

15x15 - Wildcard Night: Judges Pick

February 24, 2016

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.

15x16 - Top 10 Revealed and Perform

February 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.

15x17 - Episode 17

March 3, 2016

15x18 - Top 6 Perform

March 10, 2016

As the competition moves forward, Idol hopefuls have limited time to make a name for themselves. Find out who will move on and who has reached the end of the road.

15x19 - Top 5 Perform

March 17, 2016

15x20 - Episode 20

March 24, 2016

15x21 - Episode 21

March 31, 2016

15x22 - American Dream

April 5, 2016

15x23 - Finale, Part 1

April 6, 2016

15x24 - Finale, Part 2

April 7, 2016