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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 12

Every episode of American Idol Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 12!

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:FOX
Episodes
37
Avg. Rating
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"New York City, NY Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 12. It scored 5.5/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/16/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chicago, IL Auditions".

  • New York City, NY Auditions
    5.5/10(64)

    #1 - New York City, NY Auditions

    Season 12 Episode 1

    Aired 1/16/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chicago, IL Auditions
    5.5/10(44)

    #2 - Chicago, IL Auditions

    Season 12 Episode 2

    Aired 1/17/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Charlotte, NC Auditions
    5.5/10(37)

    #3 - Charlotte, NC Auditions

    Season 12 Episode 3

    Aired 1/23/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baton Rouge, LA Auditions
    5.2/10(44)

    #4 - Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

    Season 12 Episode 4

    Aired 1/24/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions
    5.1/10(39)

    #5 - San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions

    Season 12 Episode 5

    Aired 1/30/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oklahoma City, OK Auditions
    5.7/10(40)

    #6 - Oklahoma City, OK Auditions

    Season 12 Episode 6

    Aired 1/31/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Hollywood Round, Part 1
    4.9/10(31)

    #7 - Hollywood Round, Part 1

    Season 12 Episode 7

    Aired 2/6/2013

    The contestants who impressed the judges in their respective audition cities will head to Hollywood, where some dreams will come true and others will come to an end. The intensity of the competition heats up as hopefuls chosen from around the nation vie for a coveted semifinalist spot.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hollywood Round, Part 2
    4.3/10(32)

    #8 - Hollywood Round, Part 2

    Season 12 Episode 8

    Aired 2/7/2013

    The tough Hollywood Round continues, as judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban narrow down the contestants. Some will leave with shattered dreams, others will move on in the competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hollywood Round, Part 3
    4.3/10(32)

    #9 - Hollywood Round, Part 3

    Season 12 Episode 9

    Aired 2/13/2013

    The ultimate singing stage test resumes in Hollywood as the contestants vie for a coveted spot in the semifinals.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hollywood Round, Part 4
    4.6/10(31)

    #10 - Hollywood Round, Part 4

    Season 12 Episode 10

    Aired 2/14/2013

    In the final Hollywood episode, the judges reveal the Top 40 contestants - 20 guys and 20 girls - who remain in the competition. These contestants will travel to Las Vegas in hopes of impressing the judges one more time. See which contestants shine and which ones crack under the pressure.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform
    4.2/10(28)

    #11 - Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform

    Season 12 Episode 11

    Aired 2/20/2013

    Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform
    4.6/10(29)

    #12 - Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform

    Season 12 Episode 12

    Aired 2/21/2013

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform
    3.8/10(25)

    #13 - Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform

    Season 12 Episode 13

    Aired 2/27/2013

    Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
    3.5/10(26)

    #14 - Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform

    Season 12 Episode 14

    Aired 2/28/2013

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
    4.2/10(27)

    #15 - 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

    Season 12 Episode 15

    Aired 3/5/2013

    Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
    3.8/10(25)

    #16 - 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

    Season 12 Episode 16

    Aired 3/6/2013

    Ten more singers perform.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finalists Announced
    3.9/10(25)

    #17 - Finalists Announced

    Season 12 Episode 17

    Aired 3/7/2013

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top 10 Perform -- Live
    4.2/10(29)

    #18 - Top 10 Perform -- Live

    Season 12 Episode 18

    Aired 3/13/2013

    The top 10 finalists perform songs that have been performed by previous Idols.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top 10 Results Show
    3.8/10(24)

    #19 - Top 10 Results Show

    Season 12 Episode 19

    Aired 3/14/2013

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finalists Compete
    3.6/10(24)

    #20 - Finalists Compete

    Season 12 Episode 20

    Aired 3/20/2013

    The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results Show
    4.4/10(25)

    #21 - Results Show

    Season 12 Episode 21

    Aired 3/21/2013

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top 8 Perform
    4.6/10(31)

    #22 - Top 8 Perform

    Season 12 Episode 22

    Aired 3/27/2013

    The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results Show
    4.5/10(27)

    #23 - Results Show

    Season 12 Episode 23

    Aired 3/28/2013

    The contestants face elimination. Colton Dixon performs; OneRepublic featuring Katharine McPhee performs; Keith Urban performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finalists Compete
    3.8/10(23)

    #24 - Finalists Compete

    Season 12 Episode 24

    Aired 4/3/2013

    The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results Show
    4.3/10(25)

    #25 - Results Show

    Season 12 Episode 25

    Aired 4/4/2013

    The contestants face elimination. Carrie Underwood performs; Casey James performs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A