American Idol S9E16 — 916 (Grand Finale)

American Idol•Season 9•Episode 16

916 (Grand Finale)

May 11, 2026128 min

The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote; Alicia Keys performs and serves as guest mentor; special performances from other music legends and today's top stars.

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904 (Auditions)

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905 (Hollywood Week in Music City (1))

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906 (Hollywood Week in Music City (2))

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907 ('Ohana Round)

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908 (Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (1))

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909 (Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (2))

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Songs of Faith

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911 (90s Judges' Song Contest)

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912 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

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913 (Disney Night)

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914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)

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915 (Class of 2006: Reunion/Idol X DWTS)

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916 (Grand Finale)

Cast4

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self - Judge

Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan

Self - Judge

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Self - Judge

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Episode Summary

"916 (Grand Finale)" is episode 16 of American Idol season 9. It aired on May 11, 2026.

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