An overview of the series Season 1-5 and its overwhelming success.
The first of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From Los Angeles.
The second of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From Chicago and Dallas.
The third of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From Atlanta and Seattle.
The fourth of four episodes devoted to the audition stage. From New York and Miami.
A recap of the auditions in a "Best Of" format.
A showcase of the first week's events in Hollywood.
A showcase of the second week's events in Hollywood.
A showcase of the auditions and the Hollywood rounds
The first group of 10 perform for the judges and America.
The second group of 10 perform for the judges and America
The third group of 10 perform for the judges and America
The judges pick the 5 best performers from all three nights and they perform for the judges for one last chance to be chosen for the top 10
The Top 10 sing hits of Motown; 10 will become 8
The Top 8 sing hits of the 60's; 8 will become 7
The Top 7 sing hits of the 70's; 7 will become 6
The Top 6 sing songs of Big band; 6 will become 5
The Top 5 recount on their experience with the show
The Top 5 sing love songs; 5 will become 4
The Top 4 sing hits of the '80s and '90s; 4 will become 3
The Top 3 sings one song of their own Choice and Judges' Choice; 3 will become 2
The Top 2 finalists sing two new songs and one previous one, Pop Idol winner Will Young performs.
Backstage Pre-Show, the Top 10 Finalists sing a '60s Medley.
The winner is revealed based on America's votes, The Top 10 Return for a Motown Medley.
A look at the journeys of Kelly and Justin during the season.
The Top 10.
Auditions in New York plus an overview of the season 2 auditions.
Auditions in Miami and Detroit.
Auditions in Austin.
Auditions in L.A.
Auditions in Nashville.
Showcase of the first week events in Hollywood.
Showcase of the second week events in Hollywood.
Showcase from the worst auditions in all seven cities.
The first group of 8 perform for the judges and America.
The second group of 8 perform for the judges and America.
The third group of 8 perform for the judges and America.
The fourth group of 8 perform for the judges and America.
Nine previously eliminated contestants perform for the judges and America for their last chance of making the top 12.
The Final 12 perform songs of Motown; Guest judge Lamont Dozier; 12 will become 11.
The Final 11 perform songs from the movies; Guest judge Gladys Knight; 11 will become 10.
The Final 10 perform Country Rock songs; Guest judge Olivia Newton-John; 10 will become 9.
One contestant is disqualified; the remaining 8 perform Disco songs; Guest judge Verdine White; Nobody is voted off.
The Final 8 sing Billboard Number Ones; Guest judge Lionel Richie; 8 will become 7.
The Final 7 sing songs of Billy Joel; Guest judge Smokey Robinson; 7 will become 6.
The Final 6 sing the songs of Diane Warren; Guest judge Diane Warren; 6 will become 5.
The Final 5 sing the songs of the 60's and songs of Neil Sedaka; Guest judge Neil Sedaka; 5 will become 4.
The Final 4 sing the songs of the Bee Gees; Guest judge Robin Gibb; 4 will become 3.
The Final 3 sing one song chosen randomly, one chosen by the judges, and one they chose; 3 will become 2.
The finalists return; The Top 2 are interviewed and their journey on the show is looked at; The judges answer questions.
The Top 2 Perform 2 songs each; The winner is revealed.
Season 3 Auditions in New York.
Auditions in Los Angeles and San Francisco
Auditions in Houston and Hawaii.
The Top 12 go through Hollywood week and Semifinals.
A recap of the first six weeks of finals.
The final weeks of the competition.
Season 4 Auditions in Washington, D.C., guest judge Mark McGrath.
Auditions in St. Louis.
Auditions in Cleveland and Orlando, guest judge LL Cool J.
Auditions in New Orleans, guest judge Gene Simmons.
Auditions in Las Vegas, guest judge Kenny Loggins.
Contestants continue auditions in Hollywood.
24 Semifinalists, 12 guys and 12 girls, are cut down to the Top 12 Finalists.
The Top 12 perform songs from the 60's, 12 will become 11; The Top 11 perform Billboard Number Ones, 11 will become 10.
The Top 10 perform songs of the 90's, 10 will become 9; The Top 9 perform songs from Broadway, 9 will become 8.
The Top 8 perform songs from the year they were born, 8 will become 7; The Top 7 perform 70's dance music, 7 will become 6.
The Top 6 sing songs from the 2000s, 6 will become 5; The Top 5 sing songs from Leiber and Stoller and the current Billboard Chart, 5 will become 4.
The Top 4 sing country songs and songs from Gamble and Huff, 4 will become 3; The Top 3 sing a song of their choice, a song chosen by the judges, and a song chosen by Clive Davis, guest judge Clive Davis, The Top 2 are revealed.
The Final 2 perform; the winner is revealed.
The journey of Carrie Underwood.