6.7/1058 votes#1 - Auditions No. 1: Savannah
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2012
Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Charleston & Savannah where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next American Idol.
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4.9/1035 votes#2 - Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2012
The auditions continue on the second part of three-night season premiere of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from Pittsburgh, PA.
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- 5.2/1033 votes
#3 - Auditions No. 3: San Diego
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2012
The auditions continue on a special, extended primetime broadcast of American Idolas the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar from San Diego, CA.
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- 5.3/1038 votes
#4 - Auditions No. 4: Aspen
Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2012
More auditions are featured on American Idol as the judges try to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day from Aspen, CO.
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- 5.3/1035 votes
#5 - Auditions No. 5: Galveston
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2012
The auditions continue on American Idol as the judges travel to Galveston, TX to search for the next singing superstar. Don't miss another round of good, bad and outrageous auditions.
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- 4.8/1031 votes
#6 - Auditions No. 6: Portland
Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2012
The auditions continue on the new season of American Idol, as the judges travel to Portland, OR in search for the next singing superstar.
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- 4.7/1031 votes
#7 - Auditions No. 7: St. Louis
Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 2/2/2012
In an American Idol exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Plus, more auditions – this time from St. Louis, MO – as the judges resume their search to find the next singing superstar.
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5.3/1032 votes#8 - Hollywood Round, Part 1
Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 2/8/2012
The Hollywood Round begins as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the auditioncontestants to see who may get a semifinal spot.
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4.7/1029 votes#9 - Hollywood Round, Part 2
Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 2/9/2012
The Hollywood Round continues as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the contestants after listening to the Group Round Performances.
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4.9/1032 votes#10 - Hollywood Round, Part 3
Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 2/15/2012
Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the semi final round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first group of semifinalists whose names will be revealed tonight, the next part of the journey is about to begin
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- 5.7/1038 votes
#11 - Performance Challenge
Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 2/16/2012
A performance round is held in Las Vegas.
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- 5.4/1041 votes
#12 - Final Judgment, Part 1
Season 11 Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2012
The contestants must bring it and sing it in one final performance opportunity to win over the judges, who then reveal the first group of semifinalists.
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- 6.2/1048 votes
#13 - Final Judgment, Part 2
Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2012
The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.
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- 4.4/1024 votes
#14 - Semifinalist Boys Perform
Season 11 Episode 14 - Aired 2/28/2012
The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins.
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- 6.0/1049 votes
#15 - Semifinalist Girls Perform
Season 11 Episode 15 - Aired 2/29/2012
The female semifinalists perform.
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- 5.1/1029 votes
#16 - Finalists Chosen
Season 11 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2012
Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.
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- 5.5/1040 votes
#17 - 13 Finalists Compete
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2012
Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mentor.
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- 5.9/1038 votes
#18 - 1 of 13 Voted Off
Season 11 Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2012
One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina.
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- 4.6/1031 votes
#19 - 11 Finalists Compete
Season 11 Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2012
Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition.
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- 6.1/1059 votes
#20 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
Season 11 Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2012
One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform.
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- 5.6/1037 votes
#21 - 10 Finalists Compete
Season 11 Episode 21 - Aired 3/21/2012
The finalists perform.
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- 5.0/1036 votes
#22 - 1 of 10 Voted off
Season 11 Episode 22 - Aired 3/22/2012
One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart.
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- 3.9/1023 votes
#23 - 9 Finalists Compete
Season 11 Episode 23 - Aired 3/28/2012
The finalists perform songs by their own idols.
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- 3.8/1023 votes
#24 - 1 of 9 Voted Off
Season 11 Episode 24 - Aired 3/29/2012
A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.
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- 3.9/1024 votes
#25 - 8 Finalists Compete
Season 11 Episode 25 - Aired 4/4/2012
The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.
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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 11
Every episode of American Idol Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 11!
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will...
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Network:FOX
Season 11 Ratings Summary
"Auditions No. 1: Savannah" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 11. It scored 6.7/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/18/2012. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh".