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The First Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home

American Idol: Season 11: Episode 18

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American Idol: Ryan's Crushes

The First Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home

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ABC | FOX | Air Date: March 8, 2012

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Jermaine Jones, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Shannon Magrane, Phillip Phillips, Jeremy Rosado, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt

Summary: It's that time of the week where one finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America's vote is revealed live, plus Lauren Alaina returns for the first time since last seasons finale to sing her new song "Georgia Peaches".

Creator: Simon Fuller

Genre(s): Reality, Music

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S11:E40. And The Winner Is..........
Air Date: May 23, 2012
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S11:E39. Phillip Phillips Vs Jessica Sanchez
Air Date: May 22, 2012
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S11:E38. Another Singing Hopeful Is Eliminated
Air Date: May 17, 2012

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  Air Date: January 18, 2012
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  S11:E40. And The Winner Is..........
  Air Date: May 23, 2012
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  S11:E39. Phillip Phillips Vs Jessica Sanchez
  Air Date: May 22, 2012
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  S11:E38. Another Singing Hopeful Is Eliminated
  Air Date: May 17, 2012
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  S11:E37. The Singing Hopefuls Perform
  Air Date: May 16, 2012
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  S11:E36. Another Singing Hopeful Is Eliminated
  Air Date: May 10, 2012
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  S11:E35. The Singing Hopefuls Perform Live
  Air Date: May 9, 2012
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  S11:E34. Another Singing Hopeful Is Eliminated
  Air Date: May 3, 2012
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  S11:E33. The Singing Hopefuls Perform Live Once Again
  Air Date: May 2, 2012
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  S11:E32. Another Finalist Is Eliminated
  Air Date: April 26, 2012
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  S11:E31. The Remaining 6 Finalists Compete
  Air Date: April 25, 2012
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  S11:E30. Another Idol Finalist Is Eliminated
  Air Date: April 19, 2012
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  S11:E29. The Remaining 7 Finalists Perform Live Once Again
  Air Date: April 18, 2012
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  S11:E28. Another Idol Finalist Is Eliminated
  Air Date: April 12, 2012
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  S11:E27. The Remaining Finalists Perform LiveTo Continue Their Jou...
  Air Date: April 11, 2012
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  S11:E26. Another Idol Hopeful Is Eliminated
  Air Date: April 5, 2012
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  S11:E25. Top 8 Perform
  Air Date: April 4, 2012
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  S11:E24. Another Finalist Is Voted Off
  Air Date: March 29, 2012
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  S11:E23. The Remaining Finalists Perform Live
  Air Date: March 28, 2012
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  S11:E22. Another Singing Hopeful Is Sent Home
  Air Date: March 22, 2012
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  S11:E21. The 10 Remaining Finalists Perform
  Air Date: March 21, 2012
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  S11:E20. The Second Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
  Air Date: March 15, 2012
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  S11:E19. The Remaining 12 Finalists Perform Live
  Air Date: March 14, 2012
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  S11:E18. The First Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
  Air Date: March 8, 2012
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  S11:E17. The 13 Finalists Perform Live
  Air Date: March 7, 2012
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  S11:E16. America Decides The Finalists!
  Air Date: March 1, 2012
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  S11:E15. This Season's Female Semifinalists Take The Stage
  Air Date: February 29, 2012
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  S11:E14. This Season's Male Semifinalists Take The Stage
  Air Date: February 28, 2012
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  S11:E13. The Top 24 Are Revealed Part 2
  Air Date: February 23, 2012
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  S11:E12. The Top 24 Are Revealed Tonight
  Air Date: February 22, 2012
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  S11:E11. Las Vegas Round
  Air Date: February 16, 2012
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  Air Date: February 15, 2012
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  Air Date: February 9, 2012
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  Air Date: February 8, 2012
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  Air Date: February 2, 2012
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  Air Date: February 1, 2012
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  Air Date: January 26, 2012
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  Air Date: January 25, 2012
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  Air Date: January 22, 2012
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  Air Date: January 19, 2012
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  S11:E1. Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA Auditions
  Air Date: January 18, 2012
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