American Idol Season 11 Episode 1 Synopsis

Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Charleston & Savannah where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next American Idol.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 11 Episode 1 of American Idol resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 11 Episodes...

• s11e01 - Auditions #1
• s11e02 - Auditions #2
• s11e03 - Auditions #3
• s11e04 - Auditions #4
• s11e05 - Auditions #5
• s11e06 - Auditions #6
• s11e07 - Auditions #7
• s11e08 - Auditions #8
• s11e09 - Hollywood Round (1)
• s11e10 - Hollywood Round (2)
• s11e11 - Hollywood Round (3)
• s11e12 - Final Judgement (1)
• s11e13 - Final Judgement (2)
• s11e14 - Semifinalists Perform (1)
• s11e15 - Semifinalists Perform (2)
• s11e16 - Finalists Announced and Judges' Wild Card Picks Revealed
• s11e17 - Finalists Perform
• s11e18 - Results Show; First Elimination
• s11e19 - 11 Finalists Compete
• s11e20 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
• s11e21 - 10 Finalists Compete
• s11e22 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
• s11e23 - 9 Finalists Compete
• s11e24 - 1 of 9 Voted Off
• s11e25 - 8 Finalists Compete
• s11e26 - 1 of 8 Voted Off
• s11e27 - 7 Finalists Compete
• s11e28 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
• s11e29 - 7 Finalists Compete...Again
• s11e30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
• s11e31 - 6 Finalists Compete
• s11e32 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
• s11e33 - 5 Finalists Compete
• s11e34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
• s11e35 - 4 Finalists Compete
• s11e36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
• s11e37 - 3 Finalists Compete
• s11e38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
• s11e39 - 2 Finalists Compete
• s11e40 - Season 11 Finale Winner Announced

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.