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March 27, 2025

American Idol: 808 (Head to Head) (04/07)

MONDAY, APRIL 7 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “808 (Head to Head)” (808) Logline: The competition heats up as competitors face off in intense head-to-head battles, and this season’s new artist in residence, Jelly Roll, makes his highly anticipated debut. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

March 25, 2025

American Idol: 807 (Hollywood Week: Showstopper) (04/06)

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “807 (Hollywood Week: Showstopper)” (807) Logline: “American Idol” competitors bring their A-game in the “Showstopper” episode, delivering powerful performances that could make or break their journey to fame. Jelly Roll joins as the first artist in residence to guide them along the way. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

March 17, 2025

American Idol: 806 (Hollywood Week: Idol Arena) (3/31)

MONDAY, MARCH 31 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “806 (Hollywood Week: Idol Arena)” (806) Logline: In the high stakes of Hollywood Week, singers battle through intense challenges and group performances. Luke, Lionel and Carrie face tough decisions that shape the competitors’ futures. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

March 10, 2025

American Idol: 805 (Auditions) (3/30)

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “805 (Auditions)” (805) Logline: As the final auditions before Hollywood Week unfold, Idol hopefuls turn up the heat with electrifying performances that leave the judges stunned and eager for what’s to come. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

March 3, 2025

American Idol: 804 (Auditions) (3/23)

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “804 (Auditions)” (804) Logline: Auditions continue as Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan are wowed by exceptional talent and unforgettable performances. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

March 2, 2025

‘The Oscars®’ Hits Five-Year High Topping Last Year in Total Viewers and Key Adult Demographic, Ranking as No. 1 Primetime Telecast of the Season

Additional photos are available here. “The Oscars®” (7:00-10:50 p.m. EST) “The Oscars” took place Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show aired live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu, and aired live in more than 200 territories worldwide. Featuring first-time host Conan O’Brien leading a spectacular telecast, the 97th Oscars grew its overall audience for the fourth consecutive year, delivering a five-year high in both Total Viewers (19.69 million) and Adults 18-49 (4.54 rating) – since 2/9/20. Versus the previous year, “The Oscars” increased in Total Viewers (+1% – 19.69 million vs. 19.49 million) and in Adults 18-49 (+19% – 4.54 rating vs. 3.82 rating). In addition, driven by younger viewing, the show improved in Adults 18-34 (+ 28% – 3.92 rating vs. 3.05 rating), delivering the highest rating among the young Adult demo in six years – since 2/24/19. “The Oscars” stands as the 1 primetime entertainment telecast in both Total Viewers (19.69 million) and Adults

Press Release - Ratings

February 25, 2025

American Idol: 803 (Auditions) (3/16)

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “803 (Auditions)” (803) Logline: Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan continue auditions in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, where impressive competitors showcase their talents in fierce competition. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

February 21, 2025

American Idol: SEASON PREMIERE 802 (Season Premiere: Auditions) (3/9)

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 8:00-10:01 p.m. EST – American Idol: “802 (Season Premiere: Auditions)” (802) (Season Premiere) Logline: Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan head to New York, Los Angeles and Nashville to jump-start auditions, where raw talent and unforgettable performances set the stage for the competition ahead. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

February 21, 2025

American Idol: 801 (Post Oscars: Auditions) (3/2)

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 10:32-11:02 p.m. EST – American Idol: “801 (Post Oscars: Auditions)” (801) Logline: Preview the new season as former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood joins Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judges’ table, bringing her music expertise to the next generation of talent vying for a shot at stardom. Ryan Seacrest hosts. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

December 5, 2024

SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ TO AIR FOLLOWING LIVE TELECAST OF ‘THE OSCARS®’ MARCH 2 ON ABC

Today, ABC announced that it will air a special preview of “American Idol,” television’s most iconic music competition series, following the live telecast of “The Oscars®” SUNDAY, MARCH 2, on ABC and next day on Hulu. Ahead of the new season premiere on March 9, viewers will get to see the new judging panel comprised of season four 2005 winner and eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood, alongside fellow music industry icons Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and longtime host Ryan Seacrest, as hopefuls audition to become the nation’s next superstar. Since it began airing on ABC, “American Idol” has been a top unscripted series on ABC in Total Viewers. “American Idol” ranked as the No. 1 most social entertainment series on broadcast or cable in the 2023-2024 TV season with over 66 million total social interactions. (Source: Talkwalker Social Content Ratings; based on total social interactions for primetime entertainment series; excludes sports and wrestling; 9/25/23-5/24/24.) The eigh

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

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American Idol: 808 (Head to Head) (04/07)

American Idol: 807 (Hollywood Week: Showstopper) (04/06)

American Idol: 806 (Hollywood Week: Idol Arena) (3/31)

American Idol: 805 (Auditions) (3/30)

American Idol: 804 (Auditions) (3/23)

‘The Oscars®’ Hits Five-Year High Topping Last Year in Total Viewers and Key Adult Demographic, Ranking as No. 1 Primetime Telecast of the Season

American Idol: 803 (Auditions) (3/16)

American Idol: SEASON PREMIERE 802 (Season Premiere: Auditions) (3/9)

American Idol: 801 (Post Oscars: Auditions) (3/2)

SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ TO AIR FOLLOWING LIVE TELECAST OF ‘THE OSCARS®’ MARCH 2 ON ABC

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