Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Charleston & Savannah where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next American Idol. Air Date : 18th-Jan-2012  Read More

The auditions continue on the second part of three-night season premiere of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from Pittsburgh, PA. Air Date : 19th-Jan-2012  Read More

The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from San Diego, CA. Air Date : 22nd-Jan-2012  Read More

More auditions are featured on American Idol as the judges try to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day from Aspen, CO. Air Date : 25th-Jan-2012  Read More

The auditions continue on American Idol as the judges travel to Galveston, TX to search for the next singing superstar. Don't miss another round of good, bad and outrageous auditions. Air Date : 26th-Jan-2012  Read More

The auditions continue on the new season of American Idol, as the judges travel to Portland, OR in search for the next singing superstar. Air Date : 1st-Feb-2012  Read More

In an American Idol exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Plus, more auditions – this time from St. Louis, MO – as the judges resume their search to find the next singing superstar. Air Date : 2nd-Feb-2012  Read More

The Hollywood Round begins as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the auditioncontestants to see who may get a semifinal spot. Air Date : 8th-Feb-2012  Read More

The Hollywood Round continues as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the contestants after listening to the Group Round Performances. Air Date : 9th-Feb-2012  Read More

Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the semi final round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first group of semifinalists whose names will be revealed tonight, the next part of the journey is about to begin Air Date : 15th-Feb-2012  Read More

A performance round is held in Las Vegas. Air Date : 16th-Feb-2012  Read More

The contestants must bring it and sing it in one final performance opportunity to win over the judges, who then reveal the first group of semifinalists. Air Date : 22nd-Feb-2012  Read More

The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists. Air Date : 23rd-Feb-2012  Read More

The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins. Air Date : 28th-Feb-2012  Read More

The female semifinalists perform. Air Date : 29th-Feb-2012  Read More

Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group. Air Date : 1st-Mar-2012  Read More

Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mentor. Air Date : 7th-Mar-2012  Read More

One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2012  Read More

Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition. Air Date : 14th-Mar-2012  Read More

One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2012  Read More

The finalists perform. Air Date : 21st-Mar-2012  Read More

One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart. Air Date : 22nd-Mar-2012  Read More

The finalists perform songs by their own idols. Air Date : 28th-Mar-2012  Read More

A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery. Air Date : 29th-Mar-2012  Read More

The finalists perform songs from the 1980s. Air Date : 4th-Apr-2012  Read More

One finalist is eliminated in a results edition. Guest performers are the Wanted and Kellie Pickler. Also: the premiere of the Jennifer Lopez music video "Dance Again". Air Date : 5th-Apr-2012  Read More

The singers perform. Air Date : 11th-Apr-2012  Read More

One singer is eliminated in a results installment. Performing: Jennifer Hudson; Ne-Yo; James Durbin. Air Date : 12th-Apr-2012  Read More

The singers perform a current song and a classic soul tune. Air Date : 18th-Apr-2012  Read More

One singer is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are LMFAO and Kris Allen. Air Date : 19th-Apr-2012  Read More

The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor. Air Date : 25th-Apr-2012  Read More