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American Idol

Season 1 Episode 8: Showcase & Final Judgment

Idol hopefuls take the stage at Exchange LA in downtown Los Angeles for the Showcase Round, performing solo acts in front of a live audience and judges. After the performances, the judges deliberate and announce which contestants make it to the Top 24.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Auditions

1. Auditions

Aired: Mar 11, 2018

The nationwide search for the next superstar began in August, with the Idol B...

Episode 2 Auditions

2. Auditions

Aired: Mar 12, 2018

Audition hopefuls from diverse backgrounds, including a shoe salesman from Wa...

Episode 3 Auditions

3. Auditions

Aired: Mar 18, 2018

The American Idol auditions continue in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City...

Episode 4 Auditions

4. Auditions

Aired: Mar 19, 2018

The search for America's next superstar continues as American Idol auditions ...

Episode 5 Auditions

5. Auditions

Aired: Mar 25, 2018

In the next episode, a diverse group of auditionees, featuring a talented cho...

Episode 6 Hollywood Week

6. Hollywood Week

Aired: Mar 26, 2018

Idol hopefuls from across the country converge on the iconic Dolby Theatre in...

Episode 7 Hollywood Week

7. Hollywood Week

Aired: Apr 1, 2018

Idol hopefuls from across the country gather at the iconic Dolby Theatre to s...

Episode 9 Top 24 Solos

9. Top 24 Solos

Aired: Apr 8, 2018

Twelve top 24 contestants take the stage at Academy LA in Hollywood, performi...

Episode 11 Top 24 Solos

11. Top 24 Solos

Aired: Apr 15, 2018

The top 24 contestants narrow down to 12 as they perform solos at Academy LA ...

Episode 13 Top 14

13. Top 14

Aired: Apr 22, 2018

The judges have announced the Top 14 finalists, following solo and celebrity ...

Episode 14 Top 10 Reveal

14. Top 10 Reveal

Aired: Apr 23, 2018

The next episode will feature a crucial vote, determining the fate of the con...

Episode 15 Disney Night

15. Disney Night

Aired: Apr 29, 2018

American Idol travels to Disneyland Parks and Resorts, infusing the iconic co...

Episode 16 Top 7

16. Top 7

Aired: May 6, 2018

American Idol pays tribute to music legend Prince, as the Top 7 contestants p...

Episode 17 Top 5

17. Top 5

Aired: May 13, 2018

The Top 5 finalists will perform songs dedicated to moms and songs from Carri...

Episode 18 Performance Finals

18. Performance Finals

Aired: May 20, 2018

The Top 3 finalists embark on a hometown celebration before returning to the ...

Episode 19 Grand Finale

19. Grand Finale

Aired: May 27, 2018

The wait is over as the winner of American Idol's Season 1 on ABC is announce...

Info about American Idol

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Reality-TV, Documentary, Music, Game-Show