American Idol

- Season 6

(2007)

The American Idol judges begin their search for the next winner of the nationwide talent contest. First stop: Minneapolis, MN.

Auditions continue for the talent competition in Seattle, WA.

The best and worst auditions for the next singing superstar, taking place in Memphis, TN.

Auditions continue in New York City.

Auditions continue in Birmingham, Alabama.

Auditions continue in Los Angeles, California.

Auditions continue in San Antonio, TX.

Previously unseen auditions are shown before the show heads to Los Angeles.

Show contestants audition in hopes of making the list of the final 24 candidates.

The top 24 semifinalists are revealed.

The top 12 male contestants perform in Hollywood.

The top 12 female contestants perform in Hollywood.

Two male and two female contestants are asked to leave on the first live results show of the season.

The remaining top ten male contestants perform.

The remaining top ten female contestants perform.

Four more contestants are voted off the show.

The top eight male contestants perform.

The top eight female contestants perform.

Four contestants are asked to leave, and the top twelve finalists are revealed.

The top 12 contestants perform.

One of the contestants is asked to leave the show, as determined by audience voting.

The eleven finalists perform.

Another contestant is asked to leave, narrowing the field down to ten.

The top ten remaining finalists compete.

Another finalist is voted off the show, as determined by the viewing audience.

The top nine finalists perform.

One of the finalists is voted off; Michael Bublé makes a special guest appearance.

Guest star Jennifer Lopez coaches the remaining eight contestants.

One of the eight remaining contestants is voted off; Jennifer Lopez performs.

The seven remaining contestants receive coaching from singer Martina McBride.

One of the remaining seven contestants is voted off the show; Martina McBride performs.

The six remaining contestants perform songs for the "Idol Gives Back," in which sponsors donate money for young people living in extreme poverty.

Celebrites are slated to appear and perform as part of the "Idol Gives Back" charity cause; in a surprise move, no one is voted off the show.

Jon Bon Jovi coaches the six remaining contestants.

Two of the six remaining contestants are asked to leave; rocker Jon Bon Jovi performs.

The four remaining contestants perform.

One of the final four competitors is asked to leave.

The top three finalists perform.

One of the final three contestants is asked to leave the show.

The final two contestants perform.

The winner of the talent contest is named, as decided by popular vote.