American Idol: Season 6
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Idol Season 5.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Minneapolis Auditions
Jan 16, 2007 · 85 min
Auditions take place in Minneapolis, MN in this special 2 hour episode
Seattle Auditions
Jan 17, 2007 · 85 min
Auditions continue from Seattle, WA in this special 2 hour episode.
New York City Auditions
Jan 24, 2007 · 85 min
Season 6 Auditions continue from New York City, NY.
Birmingham Auditions
Jan 30, 2007 · 85 min
Season 6 auditions continue from Birmingham, AL.
Los Angeles Auditions
Jan 31, 2007 · 85 min
Season 6 auditions continue from Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA
San Antonio, Texas Auditions
Feb 6, 2007 · 85 min
Season 6 auditions continue in San Antonio, TX
Auditions: Rest of the Best
Feb 7, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight, American Idol presents the Best of the Rest, never-before-seen auditions. This is the final audition show before the contestants go to Hollywood.
Hollywood Round
Feb 13, 2007 · 85 min
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Who will survive and w
Top 24 Chosen
Feb 14, 2007 · 85 min
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the
Top 12 Boys Compete
Feb 20, 2007 · 85 min
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and
Top 12 Girls Compete
Feb 21, 2007 · 85 min
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive an
Top 24 Results
Feb 22, 2007 · 85 min
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 f
Top 10 Boys Compete
Feb 27, 2007 · 85 min
Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will g
Top 10 Girls Compete
Feb 28, 2007 · 85 min
The Top 10 girls perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide. Performing tonight are: Alai
Top 20 Results
Mar 1, 2007 · 85 min
The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest vo
Top 8 Boys Compete
Mar 6, 2007 · 85 min
The remaining eight boys will perform for America and the viewers will vote for their favorites after the show. Who will sing again, and who will go home? Performing Tonight are:
Top 8 Girls Compete
Mar 7, 2007 · 85 min
The remaining eight girls sing for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home? Performing tonight are: A
Top 16 Results
Mar 8, 2007 · 85 min
In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol
Top 12 Finalists Perform
Mar 13, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of w
Top 12 Results
Mar 14, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for
Top 11 Finalists Perform
Mar 20, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s votes an
Top 11 Results
Mar 21, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will return to sing next week. The contestant who received the fe
Top 10 Finalists Perform
Mar 27, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and
One Voted Off Live
Mar 28, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will go home and who will be among the Top 9 and sing again next
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Apr 3, 2007 · 85 min
After being coached by legendary vocalist Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists will perform songs considered to be American classics. See who impresses the judges and who buckles unde
Top 9 Results
Apr 4, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, after coaching by legendary singer Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists sang American classic songs in hopes of winning America’s votes. Tune in tonight to enjoy a special
Top 8 Finalists Perform
Apr 10, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Platinum-selling vocalist Jennifer Lopez coaches the contestants b
Top 8 Results
Apr 11, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home, and enjoy a special liv
Top 7 Finalists Perform
Apr 17, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Top female country artist Martina McBride mentors the contestants before they perfo
Top 7 Results
Apr 18, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, after being mentored by award-winning country artist Martina McBride, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who w
Idol Gives Back Part 1
Apr 24, 2007 · 85 min
The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Idol Gives Back
Apr 25, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight American Idol partners with Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to raise awareness and money for young people living in extreme poverty in America and Africa. The Top 6 fin
Top 6 Finalists Perform
May 1, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight, Bon Jovi mentors the contestants before they sing songs by the legendary rock band in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviving another week in the competition.
Top 6 Results
May 2, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight, Bon Jovi mentors the contestants before they sing songs by the legendary rock band in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonig
Top 4 Finalists Perform
May 8, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will be in the Final 4 and which 2 will go home, and enjoy a special li
Top 4 Results
May 9, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviv
Top 3 Finalists Perform
May 15, 2007 · 85 min
Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home.
Top 3 Results
May 16, 2007 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and t
Top 2 Finalists Perform
May 22, 2007 · 85 min
TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will com
Winner Is Crowned
May 23, 2007 · 85 min
On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants, Blake Lewis, & Jordin Sparks will battle it out live at the famed Kodak Theatre in Hollyw