Episode
American Idol: 816 (Judge's Song Contest)
Overview
The Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood in the "Judge's Song Contest." With Jelly Roll as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7.
Details
- Series
- American Idol
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2025-05-05
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
816 (Judge's Song Contest) is Episode 16 in Season 8 of American Idol. It aired on 2025-05-05. The runtime is 85 min.
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