American Idol - Season 8

1. Post Oscars: Auditions (Part 1)

Aired: 3/2/2025

Preview the new season as former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood joins Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judges' table, bringing her music expertise to the next generation of talent vying for a shot at stardom. Ryan Seacrest hosts.

2. Season Premiere: Auditions (Part 2)

Aired: 3/9/2025

Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan head to New York, Los Angeles and Nashville to jump-start auditions, where raw talent and unforgettable performances set the stage for the competition ahead.

3. Auditions (Part 3)

Aired: 3/16/2025

Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan continue auditions in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, where impressive competitors showcase their talents in fierce competition.

4. Auditions (Part 4)

Aired: 3/23/2025

Auditions continue as Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan are wowed by exceptional talent and unforgettable performances.

5. Auditions (Part 5)

Aired: 3/30/2025

As the final auditions before Hollywood Week unfold, Idol hopefuls turn up the heat with electrifying performances that leave the judges stunned and eager for what's to come.

6. Hollywood Week: Idol Arena

Aired: 3/31/2025

In the high stakes of Hollywood Week, singers battle through intense challenges and group performances. Luke, Lionel and Carrie face tough decisions that shape the competitors' futures.

7. Hollywood Week: Showstopper

Aired: 4/6/2025

"American Idol" competitors bring their A-game in the "Showstopper" episode, delivering powerful performances that could make or break their journey to fame. Jelly Roll joins as the first artist in residence to guide them along the way.

8. Head to Head

Aired: 4/7/2025

The competition heats up as competitors face off in intense head-to-head battles, and this season's new artist in residence, Jelly Roll, makes his highly anticipated debut.

9. Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (Part 1)

Aired: 4/13/2025

From Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, the Top 12 of 24 take the stage with guidance from GRAMMY® Award-winning mentor Ashanti as Jelly Roll steps in as "American Idol"'s artist in residence, and nationwide voting begins.

10. Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (Part 2)

Aired: 4/14/2025

The second night at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, brings powerhouse performances. GRAMMY® winner Josh Groban mentors the remaining Top 12 of 24, and Jelly Roll continues his role as artist in residence as voting intensifies.

11. Songs of Faith

Aired: 4/20/2025

"American Idol" celebrates Easter! Enjoy songs of faith from the finalists, GRAMMY(R) winner CeCe Winans, and artist in residence Jelly Roll with Brandon Lake. Plus, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan perform as voting continues.

12. Top 14 Reveal

Aired: 4/21/2025

The Top 14 are revealed as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood.

13. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Aired: 4/27/2025

With guidance from an award-winning guest mentor, the Top 14 take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as America votes live for the Top 12.

14. Iconic Idol Moments

Aired: 4/28/2025

15. Ladies Night

Aired: 5/4/2025

16. TBA

Aired: 5/5/2025

17. TBA

Aired: 5/11/2025

18. TBA

Aired: 5/12/2025

19. Season Finale

Aired: 5/18/2025