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American Idol 2025 (season 23): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 23 of American Idol aired from March 2, 2025 to May 18, 2025 on ABC (19 episodes).

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Quick answer

American Idol season 23 ran from March 2, 2025 to May 18, 2025 on ABC (19 episodes).

U.S. premiere: March 2, 2025
Where: ABC
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 19
Finale: May 18, 2025

Season 23 episode schedule (U.S.)

American Idol season 23 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Post Oscars: Auditions	Sun, Mar 2, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Season Premiere: Auditions	Sun, Mar 9, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Auditions 3	Sun, Mar 16, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Auditions 4	Sun, Mar 23, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Auditions 5	Sun, Mar 30, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Hollywood Week: Idol Arena	Mon, Mar 31, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Hollywood Week: Showstopper	Sun, Apr 6, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Head to Head	Mon, Apr 7, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #1	Sun, Apr 13, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part #2	Mon, Apr 14, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Songs of Faith	Sun, Apr 20, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Top 14 Reveal	Mon, Apr 21, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Rock & Roll Hall of Fame	Sun, Apr 27, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Iconic Idol Moments	Mon, Apr 28, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Ladies' Night	Sun, May 4, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Judge's Song Contest	Mon, May 5, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Disney Night #1	Sun, May 11, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Disney Night #2	Mon, May 12, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
19	Grand Finale	Sun, May 18, 2025 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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Where to watch season 23

Where to watch American Idol season 23 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
ABC	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	March 2, 2025 – May 18, 2025	Original U.S. run on ABC. [1]

Common questions

When was the first episode of American Idol season 23?

Season 23 episode 1 premiered on Sunday, March 2, 2025 on ABC.

How many episodes are in American Idol season 23?

Season 23 has 19 episodes; the finale aired on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

About American Idol

American Idol is a music and reality series that aired on ABC, running since 2002 with 24 seasons and 730 episodes. American Idol is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 11, 2026.

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