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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!

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...
  1. Background image for Auditions No. 1: Savannah
    6.8/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Auditions No. 1: Savannah

    S11:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh

    S11:E2

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Auditions No. 3: San Diego
    5.3/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Auditions No. 3: San Diego

    S11:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Auditions No. 4: Aspen
    5.4/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Auditions No. 4: Aspen

    S11:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Auditions No. 5: Galveston
    5.4/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Auditions No. 5: Galveston

    S11:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Auditions No. 6: Portland
    5.0/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Auditions No. 6: Portland

    S11:E6

    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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  8. Background image for Auditions No. 7: St. Louis
    4.8/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Auditions No. 7: St. Louis

    S11:E7

    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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  9. Background image for Hollywood Round, Part 1
    5.5/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Hollywood Round, Part 1

    S11:E8

    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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  10. Background image for Hollywood Round, Part 2
    5.0/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Hollywood Round, Part 2

    S11:E9

    The Hollywood Round continues as Randy, Jennifer and Steven narrow down the contestants after listening to the Group Round Performances.

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    5.2/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Hollywood Round, Part 3

    S11:E10

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    5.8/10(39 votes)

    #11 - Performance Challenge

    S11:E11

    A performance round is held in Las Vegas.

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  13. Background image for Final Judgment, Part 1
    5.5/10(42 votes)

    #12 - Final Judgment, Part 1

    S11:E12

    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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  14. Background image for Final Judgment, Part 2
    6.3/10(49 votes)

    #13 - Final Judgment, Part 2

    S11:E13

    The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.

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  15. Background image for Semifinalist Boys Perform
    4.6/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Semifinalist Boys Perform

    S11:E14

    The male semifinalists perform. Viewer voting begins.

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  16. Background image for Semifinalist Girls Perform
    6.1/10(50 votes)

    #15 - Semifinalist Girls Perform

    S11:E15

    The female semifinalists perform.

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  17. Background image for Finalists Chosen
    5.3/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Finalists Chosen

    S11:E16

    Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.

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  18. Background image for 13 Finalists Compete
    5.6/10(41 votes)

    #17 - 13 Finalists Compete

    S11:E17

    Season 11's finalists perform songs by Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Mary J. Blige is the mentor.

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  19. Background image for 1 of 13 Voted Off
    6.0/10(39 votes)

    #18 - 1 of 13 Voted Off

    S11:E18

    One finalist is eliminated in a results episode. The performers are Mary J. Blige and Lauren Alaina.

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  20. Background image for 11 Finalists Compete
    4.8/10(32 votes)

    #19 - 11 Finalists Compete

    S11:E19

    Season 11's finalists must bring it and sing it in a performance edition.

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  21. Background image for 1 of 11 Voted Off
    6.2/10(60 votes)

    #20 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

    S11:E20

    One singer is cut from the competition in a results episode. Daughtry perform.

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  22. Background image for 10 Finalists Compete
    5.7/10(38 votes)

    #21 - 10 Finalists Compete

    S11:E21

    The finalists perform.

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  23. Background image for 1 of 10 Voted off
    5.2/10(38 votes)

    #22 - 1 of 10 Voted off

    S11:E22

    One singer is voted off in a results installment. Guest performers are Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart.

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  24. Background image for 9 Finalists Compete
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    #23 - 9 Finalists Compete

    S11:E23

    The finalists perform songs by their own idols.

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  25. Background image for 1 of 9 Voted Off
    4.1/10(24 votes)

    #24 - 1 of 9 Voted Off

    S11:E24

    A finalist is eliminated in a results episode. Performing: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.

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  26. Background image for 8 Finalists Compete
    4.2/10(25 votes)

    #25 - 8 Finalists Compete

    S11:E25

    The finalists perform songs from the 1980s.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Auditions No. 1: Savannah" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 11. It scored 6.8/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/18/2012. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh".