American Idol Season 18 Episode 1 Synopsis

Viewers embark on a journey across Savannah GA, Milwaukee WI, Washington D.C., Los Angeles CA, and Sunriver OR, where the show's auditions provide never-before-seen twists. Those auditioning include a subway performer from Harlem who gives one of the most emotional auditions in Idol history, a garbage collector with no experience who warms up in the streets of Savannah with the help of Ryan Seacrest, and a hopeless romantic who encounters her own fairy tale twist during her audition as she sings from the heart.

American Idol Season 18 Episodes...

• s18e01 - Auditions, Part 1
• s18e02 - Auditions, Part 2
• s18e03 - Auditions, Part 3
• s18e04 - Auditions, Part 4
• s18e05 - Auditions, Part 5
• s18e06 - Hollywood Week - Genre Challenge
• s18e07 - Hollywood Week - Duets
• s18e08 - Hollywood Week - Solos
• s18e09 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (1)
• s18e10 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (2)
• s18e11 - American Idol - This Is Me (1)
• s18e12 - American Idol - This Is Me (2)
• s18e13 - On with the Show: Top 20 Sing for Your Vote
• s18e14 - On with the Show: Homeward Bound
• s18e15 - On with the Show: Disney / Mother's Day
• s18e16 - On with the Show: Grand Finale

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.