The top 8 perform songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood in the Judge's Song Contest. Jelly Roll is the artist in residence. America votes for the top 6, and the judges save one to complete the top 7.

American Idol Season 23 Episodes...

• s23e01 - Post Oscars: Auditions
• s23e02 - Auditions
• s23e03 - Auditions
• s23e04 - Auditions
• s23e05 - Auditions
• s23e06 - Hollywood Week: Idol Arena
• s23e07 - Hollywood Week: Showstopper
• s23e08 - Head to Head
• s23e09 - Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
• s23e10 - Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
• s23e11 - Songs of Faith
• s23e12 - Top 14 Reveal
• s23e13 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• s23e14 - Iconic Idol Moments
• s23e15 - Ladies' Night
• s23e16 - Judge's Song Contest
• s23e17 - Disney Night #1
• s23e18 - Disney Night #2
• s23e19 - Grand Finale

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.