Episodes
1. New York City, NY Auditions
16 Jan 2013 · 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.
2. Chicago, IL Auditions
17 Jan 2013 · 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..
3. Charlotte, NC Auditions
23 Jan 2013 · 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.
4. Baton Rouge, LA Auditions
24 Jan 2013 · 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.
5. San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions
30 Jan 2013 · 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.
6. Oklahoma City, OK Auditions
31 Jan 2013 · 85 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.
7. Hollywood Round, Part 1
6 Feb 2013 · 85 min
The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.
8. Hollywood Round, Part 2
7 Feb 2013 · 85 min
The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.
9. Hollywood Round, Part 3
13 Feb 2013 · 85 min
The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.
10. Hollywood Round, Part 4
14 Feb 2013 · 85 min
In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.
11. Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform
20 Feb 2013 · 85 min
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
12. Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform
21 Feb 2013 · 85 min
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
13. Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform
27 Feb 2013 · 85 min
Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.
14. Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
28 Feb 2013 · 85 min
Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas
15. 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
5 Mar 2013 · 85 min
Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.
16. 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
6 Mar 2013 · 85 min
Ten more singers perform.
17. Finalists Announced
7 Mar 2013 · 85 min
18. Top 10 Perform -- Live
13 Mar 2013 · 85 min
The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.
19. Top 10 Results Show
14 Mar 2013 · 85 min
20. Finalists Compete
20 Mar 2013 · 85 min
The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).
21. Results Show
21 Mar 2013 · 85 min
22. Top 8 Perform
27 Mar 2013 · 85 min
The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.
23. Results Show
28 Mar 2013 · 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.
24. Finalists Compete
3 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.
25. Results Show
4 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.
26. Finalists Compete
10 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.
27. Results Show
11 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The finalists face elimination; Scotty McCreery performs; Kelly Clarkson performs.
28. Finalists Compete
17 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The top 5 perform songs from the Year They Were Born and songs by Divas.
29. Results Show
18 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.
30. Finalists Compete
24 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.
31. Results Show
25 Apr 2013 · 85 min
The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.
32. Finalists Compete
1 May 2013 · 85 min
The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.
33. Results Show
2 May 2013 · 85 min
The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.
34. Finalists Compete
8 May 2013 · 85 min
Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.
35. Results Show
9 May 2013 · 85 min
The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.
36. Two Finalists Compete
15 May 2013 · 85 min
37. Winner Announced
16 May 2013 · 85 min
American Idol Season 12: quick answers
How many episodes are in American Idol Season 12?
Season 12 of American Idol has 37 episodes, about 52 hours in total.
When did American Idol Season 12 come out?
Season 12 premiered on 16 Jan 2013.