Season 8
(2025)
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Judge
as Self - Judge
as Self - Judge
as Self - Judge
as Self - Mentor
Episodes
Post Oscars: Auditions (Part 1) 4.0
March 2, 2025
Preview the new season as former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood joins Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judg…
Season Premiere: Auditions (Part 2) 6.0
March 9, 2025
Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan head to New York, Los Angeles and Nashville to jump-start auditions, where raw talent and…
Auditions (Part 3) 6.0
March 16, 2025
Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan continue auditions in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, where impressive competitors s…
Auditions (Part 4) 8.0
March 23, 2025
Auditions continue as Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan are wowed by exceptional talent and unforgettable performances.
Auditions (Part 5) 0.0
March 30, 2025
As the final auditions before Hollywood Week unfold, Idol hopefuls turn up the heat with electrifying performances that…
Hollywood Week: Idol Arena 0.0
March 31, 2025
In the high stakes of Hollywood Week, singers battle through intense challenges and group performances. Luke, Lionel an…
Hollywood Week: Showstopper 0.0
April 6, 2025
"American Idol" competitors bring their A-game in the "Showstopper" episode, delivering powerful performances that coul…
Head to Head 0.0
April 7, 2025
The competition heats up as competitors face off in intense head-to-head battles, and this season's new artist in resid…
Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (Part 1) 0.0
April 13, 2025
From Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, the Top 12 of 24 take the stage with guidance from GRAMMY® Aw…
Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (Part 2) 0.0
April 14, 2025
The second night at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Ko Olina Hawai'i, brings powerhouse performances. GRAMMY® winner…
Songs of Faith 0.0
April 20, 2025
"American Idol" celebrates Easter! Enjoy songs of faith from the finalists, GRAMMY(R) winner CeCe Winans, and artist in…
Top 14 Reveal 0.0
April 21, 2025
The Top 14 are revealed as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 0.0
April 27, 2025
With guidance from an award-winning guest mentor, the Top 14 take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends…
Iconic Idol Moments 0.0
April 28, 2025
The Top 12 perform unforgettable songs inspired by iconic "American Idol" moments, honoring the show's legendary histor…
Ladies Night 0.0
May 4, 2025
Powerhouse performances celebrate the Iconic Women of Music, featuring Miranda Lambert, as the Top 10 return hoping to …
Judge's Song Contest 0.0
May 5, 2025
The Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood in the "Judge's Song Contest…
Disney Night (Part 1) 0.0
May 11, 2025
"Disney Night" celebrates Mother's Day with special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort and…
Disney Night (Part 2) 0.0
May 12, 2025
"Disney Night" continues with heroes, villains and a special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 5 travel to Disn…
Grand Finale 0.0
May 18, 2025
The top three give their final performances in a star-studded night with music legends and top stars; this year's winne…