Episode
American Idol: 518 (Top 5)
Overview
The Top 5 contestants travel to Las Vegas to be mentored by Carrie Underwood; each contestant will perform two songs.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 2022-05-15
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
518 (Top 5) is Episode 19 in Season 5 of American Idol. It aired on 2022-05-15. The runtime is 85 min.
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Episode 18: 517 (Top 7)
In a special Mother's Day episode, the top seven dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives; will.i.am returns to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the top five.
Episode 20: 519 (Grand Finale)
The top three perform, and a winner is chosen; guest performers include Carrie Underwood, James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt and more.
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