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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...

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  1. Background image for New York City, NY Auditions
    5.6/10(65 votes)

    #1 - New York City, NY Auditions

    S12:E1

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in New York.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Chicago, IL Auditions
    5.6/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Chicago, IL Auditions

    S12:E2

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Chicago..

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Charlotte, NC Auditions
    5.6/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Charlotte, NC Auditions

    S12:E3

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Charlotte.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Baton Rouge, LA Auditions
    5.2/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Baton Rouge, LA Auditions

    S12:E4

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Baton Rouge.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for San Antonio, TX & Los Angeles, CA Auditions
    5.2/10(40 votes)

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

    S12:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Oklahoma City, OK Auditions
    5.8/10(41 votes)

    #6 - Oklahoma City, OK Auditions

    S12:E6

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Oklahoma City.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Hollywood Round, Part 1
    5.0/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Hollywood Round, Part 1

    S12:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Hollywood Round, Part 2
    4.4/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Hollywood Round, Part 2

    S12:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Hollywood Round, Part 3
    4.6/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Hollywood Round, Part 3

    S12:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Hollywood Round, Part 4
    4.9/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Hollywood Round, Part 4

    S12:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Semifinalist Round, Part 1 -- Girls Perform
    4.5/10(29 votes)

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

    S12:E11

    Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

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  12. Background image for Semifinalist Round, Part 2 -- Guys Perform
    4.8/10(30 votes)

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

    S12:E12

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

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  13. Background image for Semifinalist Round, Part 3 -- Girls Perform
    4.2/10(26 votes)

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

    S12:E13

    Ten female semifinalists perform in Las Vegas.

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  14. Background image for Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
    3.8/10(27 votes)

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

    S12:E14

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
    4.4/10(28 votes)

    #15 - 1st 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

    S12:E15

    Ten singers perform in Las Vegas.

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  16. Background image for 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE
    4.1/10(26 votes)

    #16 - 2nd 10 Semifinalists Perform - LIVE

    S12:E16

    Ten more singers perform.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Finalists Announced
    4.2/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Finalists Announced

    S12:E17

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  18. Background image for Top 10 Perform -- Live
    4.4/10(30 votes)

    #18 - Top 10 Perform -- Live

    S12:E18

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Top 10 Results Show
    4.1/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Top 10 Results Show

    S12:E19

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Finalists Compete
    3.9/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Finalists Compete

    S12:E20

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

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  21. Background image for Results Show
    4.6/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Results Show

    S12:E21

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  22. Background image for Top 8 Perform
    4.8/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Top 8 Perform

    S12:E22

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

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  23. Background image for Results Show
    4.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Results Show

    S12:E23

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

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  24. Background image for Finalists Compete
    4.1/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Finalists Compete

    S12:E24

    The top 7 finalists perform classic rock songs.

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  25. Background image for Results Show
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Results Show

    S12:E25

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

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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 5.6/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chicago, IL Auditions".