American Idol Season 9 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Boston Auditions

The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham is this weeks guest judge.

2. Atlanta Auditions

The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.

3. Chicago Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.

4. Orlando Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.

5. Los Angeles Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

6. Dallas Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day

7. Denver Auditions

The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

8. The Road To Hollywood

It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day

9. Hollywood Round 1

American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begin winnowing down the contestants. The golden ticket contenders chosen from around the nation will endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Find out who will survive and who will go home during round 1.

10. Hollywood Round 2

The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when round 2 continues.

11. Hollywood Round 3

The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when the all-new two-hour Hollywood Round 3 begins.

12. Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced

The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.

13. Top 12 Girls Perform

The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.

14. Top 12 Guys Perform

The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.

15. Top 24 Results

During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home. Tune in to see if your favorites made the cut when the first four contestants are sent home after America's vote is revealed.

16. Top 10 Guys Perform

The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

17. Top 10 Girls Perform

The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

18. Top 20 Results

Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites make the cut.

19. Top 8 Girls Perform

The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

20. Top 8 Guys Perform

The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

21. Top 16 Results

It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are eliminated from the competition and sent home after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites earn one of the coveted spots in the Top 12

22. Top 12 Finalists Perform

The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones

23. 1 of 12 Voted Off

The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.

24. Top 11 Finalists Perform

The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus

25. 1 of 11 Voted Off

The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.

26. Top 10 Finalists Perform

The Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live. Tonight's Mentor: Usher Tonight's Theme Is: R&B songs

27. 1 of 10 Voted Off

The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results

28. Top 9 Finalists Perform

The nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live. Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/McCartney Songbook

29. 1 of 9 Voted Off

The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.

30. Top 9 Finalists Perform Again

The nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.

31. 2 of 9 Voted Off

The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.

32. Top 7 Finalists Perform

The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.

33. 1 of 7 Voted Off

American Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities that will feature performances and appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Additionally, the seven remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live on this special night.

34. Top 6 Finalists Perform

The Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Idol! Be sure to watch and see who impresses Simon, Kara, Randy and Ellen when American Idol airs live. This Week's Theme Is: Shania Twain Songs This Week's Mentor Is: Shania Twain

35. 1 of 6 Voted Off

Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Tonight find out who makes the Top 5, and who will be sent home live.

36. Top 5 Finalists Perform

The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is: Frank Sinatra Songs Tonight's Mentor Is: Harry Connick Jr.

37. 1 of 5 Voted Off

The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.

38. Top 4 Finalists Perform

The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles . This Week's Theme Is : Songs from the movies This Week's Mentor Is: Jamie Foxx

39. 1 of 4 Voted Off

The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.

40. Top 3 Finalists Perform

The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, & Judge's Choice Performing Tonight Are: Casey James Crystal Bowersox Lee Dewyze

41. 1 of 3 Voted Off

The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live

42. Top 2 Finalists Perform

The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who becomes this years American Idol!

43. Winner Announced Finale

And the Winner IS.................