Episode
American Idol: 801 (Post Oscars: Auditions)
Overview
Preview the new season as former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood joins Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judges' table, bringing her music expertise to the next generation of talent vying for a shot at stardom. Ryan Seacrest hosts.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2025-03-02
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
801 (Post Oscars: Auditions) is Episode 1 in Season 8 of American Idol. It aired on 2025-03-02. The runtime is 22 min.
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