The Voice: Season 21
Season 21 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 The Voice Season 20.
- 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 21 Progress Shield
The Blind Auditions Season Premiere
Sep 20, 2021
The talent is exceptional and the competition fierce as Ariana Grande claims her red chair alongside returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton as they vie to
The Battles Premiere
Oct 11, 2021
The battle rounds begin as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-to-h
The Battles (2)
Oct 12, 2021
The battle rounds continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-t
The Battles (3)
Oct 18, 2021
The battle rounds continue as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-t
The Battles (4)
Oct 19, 2021
The battle rounds conclude as the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Jason Aldean, Kristin Chenoweth, Dierks Bentley and Camila Cabello to prepare their artists to go head-t
The Knockouts Premiere
Oct 25, 2021
Global superstar Ed Sheeran serves as Mega Mentor to all of the teams on the first night of the Knockouts. The coaches, who each have one steal, pair their artists to perform indiv
The Knockouts (2)
Oct 26, 2021 · 60 min
Global superstar Ed Sheeran serves as Mega Mentor to all of the teams on the second night of the Knockouts. The coaches, who each have one steal, pair their artists to perform indi
The Knockouts (3)
Nov 1, 2021
Global superstar Ed Sheeran serves as Mega Mentor to all of the teams on the final night of the Knockouts. The coaches, who each have one steal, pair their artists to perform indiv
The Road to Live Shows
Nov 2, 2021
A look back at the journeys of the remaining artists, chronicling their time from the Blind Auditions to the Live Playoffs. Best moments are featured as the coaches reflect on the
Top 20 Live Playoffs
Nov 8, 2021
The Top 20 artists perform in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton for their chance at a spot in the Top 13.
Live Top 20 Eliminations
Nov 9, 2021
Two artists, from each team, are revealed as safe by America's votes. Each coach selects one more artist to move forward. The next highest vote earner from each team competes in th
Live Top 13 Performances
Nov 15, 2021
The Top 13 artists perform songs that include special dedications in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton for their chance at a spot in the
Live Top 13 Eliminations
Nov 16, 2021
The Top 10 highest artists are revealed as safe by America's votes while the bottom three compete in the Instant Save. For the first time, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend perform wi
Live Top 11 Performances
Nov 22, 2021
The Top 11 artists perform songs selected by the fans in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton for their chance at a spot in the Top 10.
Live Top 11 Eliminations
Nov 23, 2021
The Top 9 highest artists are revealed as safe by America's votes while the bottom two compete in the Instant Save. Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton perform with their individual te
Live Finale (1)
Dec 13, 2021
The Top 5 artists perform a ballad and an up-tempo song in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton to compete for the title of "The Voice." Ke
Live Finale (2)
Dec 14, 2021
Host Carson Daly reveals who America has chosen to be the Season 21 winner. The star-studded finale features special performances by chart-topping artists and finalist/coach duets.