American Idol · SEASON 9
901 (Auditions)
Episode 1 · 2026-01-26

- Reality
Episode overview
Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan welcome the newest class of hopefuls to Idol University in Nashville, where future stars take their first steps toward becoming the next "American Idol."
86 minutes
Season 9 episodes
1. 901 (Auditions)2026-01-26
2. 902 (Auditions)2026-02-02
3. 903 (Auditions)2026-02-09
4. 904 (Auditions)2026-02-16
5. 905 (Hollywood Week in Music City (1))2026-02-23
6. 906 (Hollywood Week in Music City (2))2026-03-02
7. 907 ('Ohana Round)2026-03-09
8. 908 (Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (1))2026-03-16
9. 909 (Top 20 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawai'i (2))2026-03-23
10. Songs of Faith2026-03-30
11. 911 (90s Judges' Song Contest)2026-04-06
12. 912 (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)2026-04-13
13. 913 (Disney Night)2026-04-20
14. 914 (Celebrating Taylor Swift on American Idol)2026-04-27
15. 915 (Class of 2006: Reunion/Idol X DWTS)2026-05-04
16. 916 (Grand Finale)2026-05-11