The incredible journey is about to begin as American Idol, America’s No. 1 show, returns for its remarkable 11th season. Featuring host Ryan Seacrest and returning judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler, American Idol is set to return with a two-night event showcasing the nation’s most extraordinary talent Wednesday, Jan. 18 8/7c and Thursday, Jan. 19 8/7c.Auditions will continue with a special, extended primetime broadcast of AMERICAN IDOL Sunday, Jan. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM ET/7:00-8:00 PM PT), following the NFC Championship Game on FOX.
The show’s judges – Jackson, Lopez and Tyler – traveled to Savannah, Aspen, Galveston, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego and St. Louis in search of contestants with the raw talent and potential to become the next American Idol.
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Wednesday, Jan. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM) ~ Season Premiere, Part 1Thursday, Jan. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Season Premiere, Part 2
Sunday, Jan. 22 (10-11PM ET/7-8 PM PT) ~ Auditions Episode (Special Broadcast)
Wednesday, Jan. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Auditions Episode
Thursday, Jan. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Auditions Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 1 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Auditions Episode
Thursday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Auditions Episode
Wednesday, Feb. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Auditions Episode
Thursday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Hollywood Round, Part 1Wednesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-10:00 PM) ~ Hollywood Round, Part 2
Thursday, Feb. 16 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Hollywood Round, Part 3
Wednesday, Feb. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM) ~ Performance ChallengeThursday, Feb. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM) ~ Semifinalists Announced
Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8:00-10:00 PM) ~ Semifinalists Perform/400th Episode (Special Broadcast)Wednesday, Feb. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM) ~Semifinalists Perform
Thursday, March 1 (8:00-10:00 PM) ~ Results Show; Finalists Announced & Judges’ Wild Card Picks Revealed (ET live/PT tape-delayed)
Wednesday, March 7 (8:00-10:00 PM) Finalists PerformThursday, March 8 (8:00-9:00 PM) Results Show; First Elimination (ET live/PT tape-delayed)