The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6
Every episode of American Idol Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6!
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Season 6 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "American Idol" season 6 is "Auditions (1)", rated 5.2/10 from 75 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Auditions (1)" aired on 2/19/2023 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Auditions (2)".
5.2/10 75 votes#1 - Auditions (1)
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2023
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
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4.4/10 58 votes#2 - Auditions (2)
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2023
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
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- 4.2/10 53 votes
#3 - Auditions (3)
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2023
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
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- 4.4/10 53 votes
#4 - Auditions (3A)
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2023
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
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- 4.3/10 50 votes
#5 - Auditions (4)
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2023
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
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- 4.4/10 53 votes
#6 - Auditions (5)
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2023
With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.
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- 4.3/10 47 votes
#7 - Hollywood Week (1)
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2023
Fan-favorite "American Idol" alumni return as contestant mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for amazing performances on the iconic Hollywood Week stage.
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- 4.4/10 50 votes
#8 - Hollywood Week (2)
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2023
Hollywood Week continues as contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge. Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.
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- 4.4/10 48 votes
#9 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 4/9/2023
Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
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- 4.3/10 51 votes
#10 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2023
Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
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- 3.8/10 49 votes
#11 - Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2023
Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.
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- 4.1/10 48 votes
#12 - Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 4/17/2023
Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.
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- 4.3/10 51 votes
#13 - Top 20
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 4/23/2023
The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; "American Idol" 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take the stage.
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- 4.3/10 38 votes
#14 - Top 12 Reveal!
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 4/24/2023
The Top 20 contestants perform LIVE, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. The judges choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.
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- 4.2/10 40 votes
#15 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 4/30/2023
The competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as America's vote for the Top 10 is revealed LIVE coast to coast.
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- 4.4/10 40 votes
#16 - Judge's Song Contest
Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 5/1/2023
The Judge's Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 LIVE coast to coast.
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- 4.0/10 37 votes
#17 - Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 5/7/2023
The Top 7 contestants perform LIVE coast to coast in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as audiences across the country cast their vote for the Top 5.
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- 4.3/10 38 votes
#18 - Disney Night
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 5/14/2023
Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook LIVE while America votes for the Top 3 contestants headed to the finale.
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- 4.5/10 38 votes
#19 - Journey to the Finale
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 5/15/2023
What does it take to become the next American Idol? Featuring never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists, this special episode takes a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood for this season's contestants.
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- 4.7/10 39 votes
#20 - Season Finale
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 5/21/2023
The live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today's top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.
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