Episode
American Idol: Performance Finals
Overview
In part one of the two-night season finale, the Top 3 finalists visit their hometowns to celebrate their time on the show then return to the Idol stage for their last chance to win America's vote, as the search for America's next superstar continues.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2018-05-20
- Runtime
- 124 min
Episode context
Performance Finals is Episode 18 in Season 1 of American Idol. It aired on 2018-05-20. The runtime is 124 min.
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Episode 17: Top 5
In this episode in honor of Mother's Day, the Top 5 finalists will sing songs dedicated to moms, in addition to performing from the catalogue of American Idol alum and seven time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood. The Top 5 finalists were surprised with a trip to Nashville and the opportunity to learn from Underwood while she served as superstar guest mentor for the week. Underwood will also perform her hit single, "Cry Pretty," which she co-wrote and co-produced, from the Idol stage on Sunday.
Episode 19: Grand Finale
The winner of Season 1 of American Idol on ABC is finally crowned. Leading up to the big reveal with amazing performances by music superstars and legends, including our very own American Idol judges, the search for America's next superstar comes to a close.
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Episode 8: Showcase & Final Judgment
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