American Idol: Season 7
Season 7 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 6.
- 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 7 Progress Shield
Philadelphia Auditions
Jan 15, 2008 · 85 min
The No. 1 show on television returns for an all-new season with new contestants, new dreams and, of course, the best and worst auditions from Philadelphia, PA.
Dallas Auditions
Jan 16, 2008 · 85 min
The seventh season continues as more contestants audition from Dallas, TX.
San Diego Auditions
Jan 22, 2008 · 85 min
American Idol hopefuls continue to dream big and hope to win over the judges for their chance at stardom from San Diego, CA.
Charleston Auditions
Jan 23, 2008 · 85 min
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls from Charleston, SC go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood.
Omaha Auditions
Jan 29, 2008 · 85 min
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Omaha, NE.
Miami Auditions
Jan 30, 2008 · 85 min
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Miami, FL.
Atlanta Auditions
Feb 5, 2008 · 85 min
American Idol judges make one last stop in Atlanta hoping to find the next singing sensation. Watch as thousands of hopefuls try to make their dreams come true from Atlanta, GA.
Best of the Rest Auditions
Feb 16, 2008 · 85 min
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from the Best Of The
Hollywood Round
Feb 12, 2008 · 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 13, 2008 · 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
The Top 12 Boys Perform
Feb 19, 2008 · 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 20, 2008 · 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 21, 2008 · 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 26, 2008 · 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 27, 2008 · 85 min
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will
Top 20 Results
Feb 28, 2008 · 85 min
The remaining 20 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – who received the
Top 8 Boys Compete
Mar 4, 2008 · 85 min
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go
Top 8 Girls Compete
Mar 5, 2008 · 85 min
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will g
Top 16 Results
Mar 6, 2008 · 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 11, 2008 · 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 12, 2008 · 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 18, 2008 · 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 19, 2008 · 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 25, 2008 · 85 min
Tonight the remaining 10 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
One Voted Off Live
Mar 26, 2008 · 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 1, 2008 · 85 min
Tonight the remaining 9 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 and
Top 9 Results
Apr 2, 2008 · 85 min
Last night, the Top 9 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 as American Idol celebra
Top 8 Finalists
Apr 8, 2008 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 8 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 s
Idol Gives Back
Apr 9, 2008 · 85 min
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and
1 of 8 Voted Off
Apr 10, 2008 · 85 min
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and
Top 7 Finalists
Apr 15, 2008 · 85 min
Last night, the star-studded Idol Gives Back music celebration special helped raise awareness and funds for various U.S. and international charities. Now the wait is over for the T
1 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 16, 2008 · 85 min
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote an
1 of 6 Voted Off
Apr 23, 2008 · 85 min
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Also Leona Lewis perform
1 of 5 Voted Off
Apr 30, 2008 · 85 min
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who wil
Top 4 Finalists
May 6, 2008 · 85 min
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who wil
1 of 4 Voted Off
May 7, 2008 · 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. Also Maroon 5 & Bo Bice
Top 3 Finalists
May 13, 2008 · 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
1 of 3 Voted Off
May 14, 2008 · 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
Top 2 Finalists Perform
May 20, 2008 · 85 min
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be
Winner Announced
May 21, 2008 · 85 min
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be