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The Top 40 contestants perform in a concert before awaiting their final judgment for a spot in the coveted top 20. Watch a shocking first-ever twist in the show’s history for two contestants.

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

The top 20 perform remotely for a spot in the top 10.

Find out who America voted into the Top 10 and whether or not judges choose to use their only save of the season.

In the hybrid Disney and Mother’s Day show, the remaining finalists will perform two songs each; one from the renowned Disney songbook and the second dedicated to the mother figures in their lives as a Mother’s Day tribute. Season two winner, Laine Hardy, returns to perform “Life is a Highway” and share his journey after winning the show last year.

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S4 · E1Auditions (1) 2021-02-14 · 124 min＋

The auditions begin in 3 California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie return, along with host Ryan Seacrest.

S4 · E2Auditions (2) 2021-02-21 · 124 min＋

Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

S4 · E3Auditions (3) 2021-02-28 · 124 min＋

Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.

S4 · E4Auditions (4) 2021-03-07 · 124 min＋

Auditions continue in California.

S4 · E5Auditions (5) 2021-03-14 · 124 min＋

The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as "American Idol" auditions wrap. Saving some of the best for last, this week features the final auditions in front of the celebrity judges before heading to Hollywood Week, where contestants get one step closer to being crowned the next "American Idol."

S4 · E6Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge 2021-03-21 · 124 min＋

The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.

S4 · E7Hollywood Duets Challenge 2021-03-22 · 124 min＋

The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.

S4 · E8Showstopper/Final Judgment (1) 2021-03-28 · 124 min＋

The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.

S4 · E9Showstopper/Final Judgment (2) 2021-03-29 · 124 min＋

The remaining contestants perform for their first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprising twist.

S4 · E10All Star Duets and Solos (1) 2021-04-04 · 124 min＋

Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

S4 · E11All Star Duets and Solos (2) 2021-04-05 · 124 min＋

Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.

S4 · E12Top 16 2021-04-11 · 124 min＋

The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.

S4 · E13Top 12 Live Reveal 2021-04-12 · 124 min＋

Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.

S4 · E14Oscar Nominated Songs 2021-04-18 · 124 min＋

The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.

S4 · E15The Comeback 2021-04-19 · 124 min＋

Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.

S4 · E16Disney Night 2021-05-02 · 124 min＋

The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.

S4 · E17Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication 2021-05-09 · 124 min＋

The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.