5.2/1075 votes#1 - Auditions (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2021
The auditions begin in 3 California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie return, along with host Ryan Seacrest.
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4.4/1058 votes#2 - Auditions (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/2021
Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
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4.2/1053 votes#3 - Auditions (3)
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/2021
Auditions across California – Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ojai – continue.
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4.4/1053 votes#4 - Auditions (4)
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/7/2021
Auditions continue in California.
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4.3/1050 votes#5 - Auditions (5)
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/14/2021
The search for the next superstar across Los Angeles, California; San Diego, California; and Ojai, California, comes to an end as "American Idol" auditions wrap. Saving some of the best for last, this week features the final auditions in front of the celebrity judges before heading to Hollywood Week, where contestants get one step closer to being crowned the next "American Idol."
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4.4/1053 votes#6 - Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2021
The search for the next superstar continues with Hollywood week; fan favorites from auditions return to the stage for the genre challenge.
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4.3/1048 votes#7 - Hollywood Duets Challenge
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/2021
The hopefuls encounter surprises as they continue to compete with the Hollywood duets challenge.
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4.4/1050 votes#8 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2021
The contestants showcase their talent by performing with a band for their last chance to make it into the coveted top 24.
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4.4/1048 votes#9 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/2021
The remaining contestants perform for their first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the top 24; the judges share a surprising twist.
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4.3/1052 votes#10 - All Star Duets and Solos (1)
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/4/2021
Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
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3.8/1049 votes#11 - All Star Duets and Solos (2)
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/5/2021
Contestants perform duets with surprise celebrity guests for a chance to make it to live shows.
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4.1/1048 votes#12 - Top 16
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 4/11/2021
The top 16 are revealed and perform in hopes of securing America's vote.
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4.3/1051 votes#13 - Top 12 Live Reveal
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 4/12/2021
Following America's overnight vote, 10 contestants are revealed from the top 16; six contestants perform for a chance to be in the top 12.
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4.4/1039 votes#14 - Oscar Nominated Songs
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2021
The top 12 contestants perform Oscar-nominated songs in hopes of securing America's vote into the top nine; Lionel Richie performs.
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4.2/1040 votes#15 - The Comeback
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/19/2021
Ten finalists from the previous season return to make their debut on the "American Idol" stage, where they sing for America's vote; one remains in the competition this season, rounding out the top 10.
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4.4/1040 votes#16 - Disney Night
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 5/2/2021
The results of the comeback show; the top nine travel to Walt Disney World for a one-on-one session with a celebrity mentor; the top seven finalists are revealed.
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4.0/1037 votes#17 - Coldplay Songbook & Mother's Day Dedication
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 5/9/2021
The remaining finalists perform one song dedicated to the special loved ones in their lives in honor of Mother's Day and a second song from the Coldplay songbook, mentored by the band's lead singer, Chris Martin.
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4.3/1038 votes#18 - My Personal Idol/Artist Singles
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 5/16/2021
Artist FINNEAS mentors the finalists, who are grouped to perform two of his songs; the top four perform two additional songs each; FINNEAS performs with Ashe; the top three finalists are revealed.
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4.5/1038 votes#19 - Grand Finale
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/23/2021
The top three finalists perform and the winner is announced; scheduled performers include Lindsey Buckingham, Alessia Cara, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, Mickey Guyton, Chaka Khan, Leona Lewis and Macklemore.
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Auditions (1)" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 4. It scored 5.2/10 based on 75 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/14/2021. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions (2)".