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ABC | FOX | Season Premiere Date: January 15, 2014

Starring: Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest

Summary: Season 12 judge Keith Urban is joined by new judge Harry Connick, Jr. as well as the return of Jennifer Lopez to the panel and Randy Jackson as in-house mentor.

Genre(s): Reality, Music

Season 13 Episodes

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S13:E39. Winner Chosen
Air Date: May 21, 2014
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S13:E38. Two Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 20, 2014
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S13:E37. 1 of 3 Voted Off
Air Date: May 15, 2014

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 29, 2014

Connick, who was among Idol's most engaging mentors in past seasons, is even more adept in this new role, and the chemistry on the current panel is at least on par with the more celebrated Voice cast. As Idol wraps its auditions this week before heading to Hollywood, I find myself looking more forward to the actual competition than I have in years. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jan 29, 2014

Viewers will sigh with relief to see this trio actually get along with one another. They listen, share in the laughs and coolly talk through decisions--it makes for a captivating panel that’s fun to watch. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 29, 2014

Naturally, Idol is still heavy on crying mothers, the thrill of victory and agony of defeat, Ryan Seacrest saying things like “This ... is your show,” and an on-air script resembling a heart-disease public-service announcement that reads, “Life Can Change in a Heartbeat.” All told, though, the show feels brighter and breezier, and initially avoids some of the heavier-handed pomposity “X Factor” exhibits during these rounds. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jan 29, 2014

The freak-show rounds, a staple of Idol’s early weeks, have been reduced to a couple of montages and the random weirdo.... Of the three judges, Connick is the harshest, a Simon Cowell without the snark or the malice. Read full review

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May 4, 2014

American Idol is nowhere near the success that The Voice is having now, and there's a chance that it may never get back to the top again. However, declining ratings don't have to serve as their death sentence.

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  Air Date: January 26, 2026
Season 23

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- Season 23 Overview
  Air Date: March 9, 2025
Season 22

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- Season 22 Overview
  Air Date: February 18, 2024
Season 21

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  Air Date: February 19, 2023
Season 20

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  Air Date: February 27, 2022
Season 19

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  Air Date: February 14, 2021
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  Air Date: February 16, 2020
Season 17

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  Air Date: March 3, 2019
Season 16

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- Season 16 Overview
  Air Date: March 11, 2018
Season 15

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  Air Date: January 6, 2016
Season 14

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  Air Date: January 7, 2015
Season 13

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  Air Date: January 15, 2014
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  Air Date: May 21, 2014
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  S13:E11. Rush Week: Top 15 Girls Perform
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  S13:E9. Hollywood Round 2
  Air Date: February 12, 2014
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  Air Date: February 6, 2014
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  Air Date: February 5, 2014
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  Air Date: February 5, 2014
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  Air Date: January 30, 2014
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  Air Date: January 23, 2014
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  Air Date: January 22, 2014
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  Air Date: January 16, 2014
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  S13:E1. Boston, MA & Austin, TX Auditions
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