American Idol · SEASON 11
Grand Finale
Episode 40 · 2012-05-23
- Reality
Episode overview
The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the two-part Season 11 finale. Guest performers include Rihanna, Aerosmith, Neil Diamond and Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, Jennifer Holliday, Fantasia, Jordin Sparks and Reba McEntire. Also: a reunion of the Top 12 contestants.
85 minutes
Season 11 episodes
1. Auditions No. 1: Savannah2012-01-18
2. Auditions No. 2: Pittsburgh2012-01-19
3. Auditions No. 3: San Diego2012-01-22
4. Auditions No. 4: Aspen2012-01-25
5. Auditions No. 5: Galveston2012-01-26
6. Auditions No. 6: Portland2012-02-01
7. Auditions No. 7: St. Louis2012-02-02
8. Hollywood Round, Part 12012-02-08
9. Hollywood Round, Part 22012-02-09
10. Hollywood Round, Part 32012-02-15
11. Performance Challenge2012-02-16
12. Final Judgment, Part 12012-02-22
13. Final Judgment, Part 22012-02-23
14. Semifinalist Boys Perform2012-02-28
15. Semifinalist Girls Perform2012-02-29
16. Finalists Chosen2012-03-01
17. 13 Finalists Compete2012-03-07
18. 1 of 13 Voted Off2012-03-08
19. 11 Finalists Compete2012-03-14
20. 1 of 11 Voted Off2012-03-15
21. 10 Finalists Compete2012-03-21
22. 1 of 10 Voted off2012-03-22
23. 9 Finalists Compete2012-03-28
24. 1 of 9 Voted Off2012-03-29
25. 8 Finalists Compete2012-04-04
26. 1 of 8 Voted Off2012-04-05
27. 7 Finalists Compete2012-04-11
28. 1 of 7 Voted Off2012-04-12
29. 7 Finalists Compete2012-04-18
30. 1 of 7 Voted Off2012-04-19
31. 6 Finalists Compete2012-04-25
32. 1 of 6 Voted Off2012-04-26
33. 5 Finalists Compete2012-05-02
34. 1 of 5 Voted Off2012-05-03
35. 4 Finalists Compete2012-05-09
36. 1 of 4 Voted Off2012-05-10
37. Finalists Compete2012-05-16
38. Finalists Results2012-05-17
39. Final Performance Round2012-05-22
40. Grand Finale2012-05-23
