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American Idol Season 13 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Ended: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

When does American Idol Season 13 come out?

American Idol Season 13 premiered Wednesday, January 15, 2014 on FOX and ended Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The season has 39 episodes.

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American Idol Season 13 release schedule

American Idol Season 13 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

Wednesday · 12 years ago

2. Auditions No. 2

Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Thursday · 12 years ago

3. Auditions No. 3

Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

4. Auditions No. 4

Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Thursday · 12 years ago

5. Auditions No. 5

Hopefuls audition in Salt Lake City.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

6. Auditions No. 6

Hopefuls audition in Omaha, Neb.

Thursday · 12 years ago

7. Hollywood or Home Round

Upon their arrival in Hollywood, the contestants must perform for the judges; contestants who don't make the cut are sent back home.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

8. Hollywood Round, Week No. 1

Solo and group performances in Los Angeles.

Thursday · 12 years ago

9. Hollywood Round, Week No. 2

Group and solo performances in Los Angeles.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

10. Hollywood Round, Week No. 3

Following more performances, the top semifinalists are announced.

Thursday · 12 years ago

11. 15 Girls Perform

Fifteen female singers perform.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

12. 15 Boys Perform

The male singers perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

13. Results Show

The top 13 finalists are revealed.

Thursday · 12 years ago

14. 13 Finalists Perform

The 13 finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

15. Results Show

The singers face elimination.

Thursday · 12 years ago

16. 12 Finalists Perform

The dozen remaining finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

17. Results Show

The contestants face elimination.

Thursday · 12 years ago

18. 11 Finalists Perform

Eleven finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

19. Results Show

The contestants face elimination.

Thursday · 12 years ago

20. 10 Finalists Perform

The top 10 finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

21. Results Show

Contestants face elimination.

Thursday · 12 years ago

22. Finalists Perform

The finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

23. Results Show

Contestants face elimination.

Thursday · 12 years ago

24. Finalists Perform

The top finalists perform for the judges.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

25. Results Show

One contestant is voted off.

Thursday · 12 years ago

26. Finalists Perform

The top finalists perform for the judges.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

27. Results Show (top 7)

(30 minutes)

Thursday · 12 years ago

28. Finalists Perform

The finalists perform for the judges.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

29. Results Show (top 6)

(30 minutes)

Thursday · 12 years ago

30. Top 6 Finalists Perform

Six finalists perform for the judges.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

31. Results Show (top 5)

(30 minutes)

Thursday · 12 years ago

32. 5 Finalists Perform

The top five finalists perform for the judges.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

33. Results Show (top 5)

(30 minutes)

Thursday · 12 years ago

34. 4 Finalists Perform

The four remaining finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

35. Results Show (top 4)

(30 minutes)

Thursday · 12 years ago

36. 3 Finalists Compete

In the 500th episode, the top three finalists perform.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

37. Results Show (top 3)

(30 minutes)

Thursday · 12 years ago

38. Two Finalists Compete

The top two finalists perform.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

39. Winner Chosen Finale

The top finalists reunite; the winner is revealed.

Wednesday · 12 years ago

American Idol Season 13 FAQ

When does American Idol Season 13 come out?

American Idol Season 13 premiered Wednesday, January 15, 2014 on FOX.

How many episodes are in American Idol Season 13?

American Idol Season 13 has 39 episodes.

Are new episodes of American Idol Season 13 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the American Idol Season 13 finale?

The American Idol Season 13 finale (Episode 39) aired Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

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