Follow along as we keep track of the American Idol season 21 TV schedule. American Idol 2023 premieres on Sunday, February 19 at 8 pm on ABC. The finale is set for Sunday, May 21.
This page will be updated when new episodes and or dates are confirmed. The start of Monday episodes has not been revealed at the time this schedule was posted. BOOKMARK this page for updates.
UPDATE: A special one hour episode of American Idol will air right after the Oscars. I should have remembered ABC did the same in 2022.
Season 21 of American Idol continues on ABC as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie look for America’s next singing star. Ryan Seacrest hosts. The judges traveled to Las Vegas, New Orleans and Nashville in search of the best singing talent.
American Idol 2023 Top 55 Contestants Guide (Videos, Photos)
After the Hollywood Round, the Top 55 contestants competed in the Showstopper showcase in front of a live Los Angeles audience. From there, The Top 26 semi-finalists traveled to Hawaii to perform in front of the judges and a concert crowd at the Disney Aulani Resort. Allen Stone and Noah Cyrus served as celebrity mentors. Fan votes will determine the American Idol season 21 Top 20!
UPDATE: Adam Lambert mentors the Top 12 on Sunday April 30 LIVE.
UPDATE: ABC has added a ONE HOUR CLIP SHOW to the schedule on Monday May 15
UPDATE: Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran sit in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie who will be performing at King Charles’ coronation concert on May 7)
UPDATE: Sofia Carson mentors Top 5 Disney Night
UPDATE: Former judge Keith Urban mentors the Top 3 on the FINALE
American Idol 2023 Season 21 Schedule
Sunday Feb 19 – 8 pm – Premiere (Auditions 1)
Sunday Feb 26 – 8 pm – Auditions 2
Sunday Mar 5 – 8 pm – Auditions 3
Sunday Mar 12 – 8 pm – ACADEMY AWARDS (Special One Hour Audition Episode to air after Oscars)
Sunday Mar 19– 8 pm – Auditions 4
Sunday Mar 26 – 8 pm – Auditions 5
Sunday Apr 2 – 8 pm – Hollywood Week Part 1 – Solos (Mentored by Idol alums in “Confidence,” “Stage Presence,” and “Songwriting.”
Monday Apr 3 – 8 pm – Hollywood Week Part 2 – Duets Challenge
Sunday Apr 9 – 8 pm – Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 1 – The Top 26 is revealed
Monday Apr 10 – 8 pm – Showstopper/Final Judgement Part 2 – The Top 26 is revealed (Each press release mentions two pairs of contestants will “face off with the judges”)
Sunday Apr 16 – 8 pm – Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part 1 (Top 26 Perform for America’s Vote, Allen Stone mentors)
Monday Apr 17 – 8 pm – Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part 2 (Top 26 Perform for America’s Vote, Noah Cyrus mentors)
Sunday Apr 23 – 8 pm – Top 20 perform for a spot in the Top 12. Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will also take the stage. Also, Motown legend Smokey Robinson will perform a song from his new album Gasams. (3 hour episode 8-11 pm)
Monday April 24 – 8 pm – Top 12 Reveal – 10 singers advance via America’s Votes. The judges choose two wildcards (2 hour episode 8-10 pm LIVE SHOWS BEGIN)
Sunday Apr 30 – 8 pm – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night (Top 12 Perform, Top 10 REVEALED) Adam Lambert Mentors (LIVE COAST TO COAST BEGINS)
Monday May 1 – 8 pm – Judges Song Contest – The judges suggest songs for the contestants. The judge with the most chosen songs, wins! (Top 10 perform, Top 7 Revealed plus the judges SAVE a contestant)
Sunday May 7 – 8 pm – The Top 8 perform, The Top 5 is revealed. (Alanis Morissette and Ed Sheeran sit in for Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on the judges panel. Alanis will also mentor the contestants. Plus Duets)
Sunday May 14 – 8 pm – Disney Night! (Top 5 perform) – Sofia Carson mentors the Top 5 in Disneyland. The contestants sing two Disney numbers. Sara Bareilles and Halle Bailey perform.
Monday May 15 – 9 pm – Journey to the Finale
Sunday May 21 – 8 pm – FINALE – Former judge Keith Urban returns to mentor the Top 3. The contestants sing newly recorded original songs.
