Ryan Seacrest
Self - Host
American Idol (2018)
Season 2
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre is back!
Released March 11, 2018
Episode 105 min
10+
Genres: Reality
Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.judge, tmdb.talent, tmdb.music-competition, tmdb.aspiring-singer, tmdb.singer, tmdb.voting + 20 more, tmdb.audition, tmdb.reboot, tmdb.singing-competition, tmdb.talent-search, tmdb.talent-competition, tmdb.reality-competition, tmdb.vocal-talent, imdb.idol-franchise, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.election, imdb.singing, imdb.abc, imdb.screaming-fans, imdb.pop-music, imdb.singing-contest, imdb.based-on-british-tv-series, imdb.music-competition, imdb.talent-game-show, imdb.manufactured-pop, imdb.audition
Production Companies: FremantleMedia North America, 19 Entertainment
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Auditions (1)
Auditions in Louisville KY, Coeur d’Alene ID, Los Angeles CA, New York NY, and Denver CO.
March 3, 2019, midnight
S2E2 - Auditions (2)
Auditions in Coeur d’Alene ID, Louisville KY, and Los Angeles CA.
March 6, 2019, midnight
S2E3 - Auditions (3)
Auditions in Coeur d’Alene ID, New York NY, Louisville KY, and Los Angeles CA. Lionel Richie reminisces about Mohammed Ali.
March 10, 2019, midnight
S2E4 - Auditions (4)
Auditions from Los Angeles CA, Louisville KY, New York NY, and Coeur d’Alene ID. Stories include a girl reuniting with her egg donor, a performance that Katy Perry shares as one of her favorite voices she has ever heard, an audition that makes Luke Bryan drop to the floor, and emotional family stories that will touch audiences across America.
March 17, 2019, midnight
S2E5 - Auditions (5)
Auditions from Los Angeles CA, New York NY, Louisville KY, and Denver CO see if they have what it takes to move on in the competition. Stories include one surprise audition that no one saw coming, a reunion for judge Luke Bryan, and an incredible story of defying the odds.
March 18, 2019, midnight
S2E6 - Hollywood Week (1)
Tensions are high as this year’s crop of hopefuls battles it out in solo and group round performances from the famous stage of The Orpheum Theatre. Helping to guide them through the rigorous week is in-house mentor Bobby Bones. Don’t miss phenomenal performances from returning fan favorites, an emergency trip to the hospital in an ambulance, and a special moment when one lucky contestant receives a heartfelt gift from Luke Bryan.
March 24, 2019, midnight
S2E7 - Hollywood Week (2)
Contestants battle it out in group rounds and solo performances in the hope of advancing to the next round of the competition. Also, don't miss a surprise on-stage marriage proposal.
March 25, 2019, midnight
S2E8 - Showcase & Final Judgment
The showcase round goes to Aulani, A Disney Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii, where the show’s Top 40 contestants take to the beach for solo performances in front of a live audience and the judge panel. Afterward, the judges sit down with each contestant to reveal their fate, culminating with the show’s Top 20 finalists.
March 31, 2019, midnight
S2E9 - Top 20 Solos
The top 20 finalists perform in front of a live audience.
April 1, 2019, midnight
S2E10 - All-Star Duets
The first 10 of the Top 20 finalists perform duets with all-star celebrity partners. Following the performances and during a shocking elimination, the “American Idol” judges will determine which 7 finalists will advance to the Top 14 and get the chance to perform for America’s vote.
April 7, 2019, midnight
S2E11 - All-Star Duets Part 2
The remaining 10 of the Top 20 finalists perform duets with all-star celebrity partners. Following the performances, the contestants find out who has made the last 7 spots, rounding out the Top 14 during a final elimination that will leave audiences stunned.
April 8, 2019, midnight
S2E12 - Top 14
The top 14 contestants perform on the iconic Idol stage for the first time, in hope of winning over the hearts of viewers and being voted through to the next phase of the competition.
April 14, 2019, midnight
S2E13 - Top 10 Reveal
The 7 contestants with the most votes by America take their spot in the top 10, while the 7 remaining contestants must sing to impress the judges.
April 15, 2019, midnight
S2E14 - Disney Night
The Top 10 contestants head to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, to prepare for Disney Night. The finalists are joined by celebrity mentor Rebel Wilson. The 3 judges perform a timeless Disney song in Fantasyland. The Top 10 then return to the iconic Idol stage to perform fan-favorite Disney songs in the hope of winning America’s vote for a spot in the Top 8. Lea Michele performs the song “Under the Sea.” Also, Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson return to the stage to sing a Disney classic duet.
April 21, 2019, midnight
S2E15 - Meet Your Finalists
This 2-hour special episode takes a deep dive into each finalist’s journey on the show thus far, highlighting new, never-before-seen songs, stories, performances, and footage, as well as revisiting favorite moments from this season.
April 22, 2019, midnight
S2E16 - Queen Night
The finalists continue their journey in the competition, paying tribute to one of the world’s most iconic bands, Queen. Each contestant takes on a song from the legendary Queen catalogue, before partnering up for classic movie duet performances. Helping to prepare the Top 8 to rock the stage is alumnus Adam Lambert.
April 28, 2019, midnight
S2E17 - Woodstock and Show Stoppers
Each contestant performs one inspirationally powerful “showstopper” song, with the help of Grammy Award-winning artist, Lauren Daigle, who serves as celebrity guest mentor. Each finalist also takes on a song performed at the famed Woodstock music festival in 1969.
May 5, 2019, midnight
S2E18 - Top 5
The journey to find the next superstar continues as the remaining five Idol hopefuls leave it all on the stage, singing their hearts out to win America’s vote and land themselves a spot in the coveted season finale.
May 12, 2019, midnight
S2E19 - Grand Finale
The second season rounds out with an epic grand finale event, featuring the Top 3 contestants. The crowning moment is preceded by special performances from music legends, including our own superstar judges, the return of fan-favorite contestants and a special visit by last season’s winner, Maddie Poppe.
May 19, 2019, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 105 min.
Season Runtime: 15855 min.
Released: March 11, 2018
Last Air Date: May 18, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 26, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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