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April 21, 2025

American Idol: 813 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) (04/27)

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT* – American Idol: “813 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)” (813) Logline: With guidance from guest mentor James Taylor, the Top 14 take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as America votes live for the Top 12. Plus, the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will be revealed live during the show. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 15, 2025

‘American Idol’ Packs a Punch With Sunday and Monday Wins

Series photos are available here. Boasting a spectacular season so far with Carrie Underwood joining the superstar judges’ panel alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, “American Idol” logged impressive wins for its back-to-back shows on Sunday, April 6, and Monday, April 7, after three days of linear and multiplatform viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. Sunday, April 6 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) On linear, Sunday’s “Hollywood Week: Showstopper” was the top entertainment program of the night in Total Viewers (5.92 million) and the top program of the night among Adults 18-49 (0.57 rating) on broadcast and cable. Rising over the previous week in both Total Viewers (+11%; vs. 5.35 million) and Adults 18-49 (+4%; vs. 0.55 rating), “American Idol” scored season highs in both measures in the show’s two-hour time period. The strong Sunday performance pushed ABC to a win for the night, leading second-place NBC by double digits in both Total Viewers (+48% – 4.81 million vs. 3.3

Press Release - Ratings

April 11, 2025

American Idol: 812 (Top 14 Reveal) (4/21)

MONDAY, APRIL 21 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “812 (Top 14 Reveal)” (812) Logline: The Top 14 are revealed as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 8, 2025

American Idol: 811 (Songs of Faith) (04/20)

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “811 (Songs of Faith)” (811) Logline: “American Idol” celebrates Easter! Enjoy songs of faith from the finalists, GRAMMY® winner CeCe Winans, and artist in residence Jelly Roll with Brandon Lake. Plus, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan perform as voting continues. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 3, 2025

American Idol: 810 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai’i Part #2) (4/14)

MONDAY, APRIL 14 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “810 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i Part #2)” (810) Logline: The second night at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai’i, brings powerhouse performances. GRAMMY® winner Josh Groban mentors the remaining Top 12 of 24, and Jelly Roll continues his role as artist in residence as voting intensifies. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

April 3, 2025

American Idol: 809 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i Part #1) (4/13)

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT – American Idol: “809 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i Part #1)” (809) Logline: From Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai’i, the Top 12 of 24 take the stage with guidance from GRAMMY® Award-winning mentor Ashanti as Jelly Roll steps in as “American Idol”’s artist in residence, and nationwide voting begins. (TV-PG, L) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Unscripted

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.

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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.

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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

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American Idol: 813 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) (04/27)

‘American Idol’ Packs a Punch With Sunday and Monday Wins

American Idol: 812 (Top 14 Reveal) (4/21)

American Idol: 811 (Songs of Faith) (04/20)

American Idol: 810 (Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai’i Part #2) (4/14)

American Idol: 809 (Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i Part #1) (4/13)

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)

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