Episode
American Idol: 617A (Journey to the Finale)
Overview
What does it take to become the next American Idol? Featuring never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists, this special episode takes a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood for this season's contestants.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 2023-05-15
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
617A (Journey to the Finale) is Episode 19 in Season 6 of American Idol. It aired on 2023-05-15. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 18: 617 (Disney Night)
Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook LIVE while America votes for the Top 3 contestants headed to the finale.
Episode 20: 618 (Season Finale)
The live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today's top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.
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Episode 17: 616 (Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran)
The Top 7 contestants perform LIVE coast to coast in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as audiences across the country cast their vote for the Top 5.
Episode 16: 615 (Judge's Song Contest)
The Judge's Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 LIVE coast to coast.
Episode 15: 614 (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night)
The competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as America's vote for the Top 10 is revealed LIVE coast to coast.
Episode 14: 613 (Top 12 Reveal!)
The Top 20 contestants perform LIVE, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. The judges choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.
Episode 13: 612 (Top 20)
The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; "American Idol" 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take the stage.
Episode 12: 611 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2))
Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.
Episode 11: 610 (Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1))
Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.
Episode 10: 609 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (2))
Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
Episode 9: 608 (Showstopper/Final Judgment (1))
Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.
Episode 8: 607 (Hollywood Week (6))
Hollywood Week continues as contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge. Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.