Seasons & episodes
S11 · E258 Finalists Compete 2012-04-04 · 85 min
The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.
S11 · E261 of 8 Voted Off 2012-04-05 · 85 min
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".
S11 · E277 Finalists Compete 2012-04-11 · 85 min
The singers perform.
S11 · E281 of 7 Voted Off 2012-04-12 · 85 min
One singer is eliminated in a results installment. Performing: Jennifer Hudson; Ne-Yo; James Durbin.
S11 · E297 Finalists Compete 2012-04-18 · 85 min
The singers perform a current song and a classic soul tune.
S11 · E301 of 7 Voted Off 2012-04-19 · 85 min
One singer is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are LMFAO and Kris Allen.
S11 · E316 Finalists Compete 2012-04-25 · 85 min
The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
S11 · E321 of 6 Voted Off 2012-04-26 · 85 min
One singer is eliminated. Performing: Katy Perry; the Queen Extravaganza (the official touring Queen tribute group); and Stefano Langone.
S11 · E335 Finalists Compete 2012-05-02 · 85 min
The singers perform. The theme is British music.
S11 · E341 of 5 Voted Off 2012-05-03 · 85 min
One singer is eliminated. Performing: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.
S11 · E354 Finalists Compete 2012-05-09 · 85 min
The singers perform. The theme is "California Dreamin'.
S11 · E361 of 4 Voted Off 2012-05-10 · 85 min
A finalist is eliminated in a results show. Jennifer Lopez and David Cook perform.
S11 · E37Finalists Compete 2012-05-16 · 85 min
The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own choice. They also return to their hometowns to visit family, friends and fans.
S11 · E38Finalists Results 2012-05-17 · 85 min
A singer is eliminated in a results show. Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert perform.
S11 · E39Final Performance Round 2012-05-22 · 85 min
The two finalists perform in Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 finale. Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery perform. From the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
S11 · E40Grand Finale 2012-05-23 · 85 min
The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part Season 11 finale. Guest performers include Rihanna, Aerosmith, Neil Diamond and Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, Jennifer Holliday, Fantasia, Jordin Sparks and Reba McEntire. Also: a reunion of the Top 12 contestants.