Season 6: 2007
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| 1 | "Minneapolis, Minnesota Auditions" | January 16, 2007 (2007-01-16) | 601 & 602 |
| Auditions takes place in Target Center. Guest judge Jewel helps Randy, Paula, and Simon. 17 people make it to Hollywood. | |||
| 2 | "Seattle, Washington Auditions" | January 17, 2007 (2007-01-17) | - |
| Audition takes place in KeyArena. 14 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, Rudy Cardenas, Jordin Sparks |
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| 3 | "Memphis, Tennessee Auditions" | January 23, 2007 (2007-01-23) | - |
| Audition takes place in FedEx Forum. 22 people make it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Sundance Head, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey |
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| 4 | "New York City, New York Auditions" | January 24, 2007 (2007-01-24) | - |
| Audition takes place in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Carole Bayer Sager guests the judging panel. 35 people made it to Hollywood. One contestant dressed up as Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks. Semifinalists shown: Antonella Barba, Chris Richardson, Nick Pedro |
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| 5 | "Birmingham, Alabama Auditions" | January 30, 2007 (2007-01-30) | - |
| Audition takes place at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. 20 people make it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Chris Sligh |
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| 6 | "Los Angeles, California Auditions" | January 31, 2007 (2007-01-31) | - |
| Auditions are held at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Olivia Newton-John becomes guest judge. 39 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Alaina Alexander, Brandon Rogers |
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| 7 | "San Antonio, Texas Auditions" | February 6, 2007 (2007-02-06) | - |
| Auditions are held at Alamodome. 22 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Haley Scarnato |
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| 8 | "Best of the Rest Auditions" | February 7, 2007 (2007-02-07) | - |
| A showcase of the best and worst auditions from the seven cities. Semifinalists shown: Paul Kim, Gina Glocksen, LaKisha Jones |
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| 9 | "Hollywood Round" | February 13, 2007 (2007-02-13) | - |
| A summary of the events of Hollywood Week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. | |||
| 10 | "Final 24 Verdict" | February 14, 2007 (2007-02-14) | - |
| The group of 40 is whittled down to 24. The semifinalists were revealed. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 20, 2007 (2007-02-20) | - |
| The Top 12 Men perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 21, 2007 (2007-02-21) | - |
| The Top 12 Women perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 22, 2007 (2007-02-22) | - |
| Fantasia performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple. Semifinalists Paul Kim, Amy Krebs, Nicole Tranquillo, and Rudy Cardenas are eliminated. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 27, 2007 (2007-02-27) | - |
| The Top 10 Men perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 28, 2007 (2007-02-28) | - |
| The Top 10 Women perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | March 1, 2007 (2007-03-01) | - |
| Kellie Pickler performs "I Wonder". Semifinalists Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt are eliminated. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 6, 2007 (2007-03-06) | - |
| The Top 8 Men perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 7, 2007 (2007-03-07) | - |
| The Top 8 Women perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Revealed" | March 8, 2007 (2007-03-08) | - |
| Carrie Underwood performs "Wasted". Semifinalists Jared Cotter, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, and Sundance Head are eliminated. The Top 12 contestants are revealed: Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Stephanie Edwards, and Brandon Rogers. | |||
| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 13, 2007 (2007-03-13) | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform songs by Diana Ross. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 14, 2007 (2007-03-14) | - |
| Diana Ross sings "More Today Than Yesterday", from her latest album I Love You, and the Top 12 performed a medley of three Supremes' hits: "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love" and "Stop! In the Name of Love". Brandon Rogers is eliminated. | |||
| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 20, 2007 (2007-03-20) | - |
| The theme for the week is "British Invasion", with guest mentors Peter Noone and Lulu. | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 21, 2007 (2007-03-21) | - |
| Peter Noone performs "There's a Kind of Hush", and Lulu performs "To Sir, With Love". Stephanie Edwards is eliminated. | |||
| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 27, 2007 (2007-03-27) | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform songs by No Doubt and songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani. | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 28, 2007 (2007-03-28) | - |
| Gwen Stefani and Akon perform "The Sweet Escape". Chris Sligh is eliminated. | |||
| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 3, 2007 (2007-04-03) | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform American classics with guest mentor Tony Bennett. | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 4, 2007 (2007-04-04) | - |
| Tony Bennett is unable to perform due to a case of the flu; Michael Bublé performs Frank Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible". Gina Glocksen is eliminated. | |||
| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 10, 2007 (2007-04-10) | - |
| The top 8 finalists perform Latin songs. Jennifer Lopez is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Results" | April 11, 2007 (2007-04-11) | - |
| The top 8 sing "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, Akon performs "Don't Matter", and Jennifer Lopez performs "Qué Hiciste". Haley Scarnato is eliminated. | |||
| 30 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 17, 2007 (2007-04-17) | - |
| The top 7 finalists perform country songs. Martina McBride is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Results" | April 18, 2007 (2007-04-18) | - |
| The top 7 sing Jo Dee Messina's "I'm Alright," Fergie (singer) performs "Big Girls Don't Cry", and Martina McBride performs "Anyway". Sanjaya Malakar is eliminated. | |||
| 32 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 24, 2007 (2007-04-24) | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform inspirational songs. Bono is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 33 | "Idol Gives Back" | April 25, 2007 (2007-04-25) | - |
| A charity special to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina). No contestants are eliminated this week. | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Perform Again" | May 1, 2007 (2007-05-01) | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform songs by Bon Jovi. | |||
| 35 | "Top 6 Results" | May 2, 2007 (2007-05-02) | - |
| Robin Thicke performs "Lost Without U", and Bon Jovi sings "(You Want to) Make a Memory". Two contestants (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) are eliminated after eliminating none in last week's "Idol Gives Back" special. (The totals from the week before were added to that week's votes.) | |||
| 36 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 8, 2007 (2007-05-08) | - |
| The remaining four finalists perform songs by the Bee Gees. | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Results" | May 9, 2007 (2007-05-09) | - |
| Pink (singer) performs "Who Knew", the top 4 sing a medley of Barry Gibb penned songs, and Barry Gibb performs " To Love Somebody (song)". LaKisha Jones is eliminated. | |||
| 38 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15) | - |
| Each of the remaining three contestants perform a song of the judges' choice, producers' choice, and contestant's choice. | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Results" | May 16, 2007 (2007-05-16) | - |
| Elliott Yamin sings "Wait for You", and Maroon 5 performs "Makes Me Wonder". Melinda Doolittle is eliminated. | |||
| 40 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 22, 2007 (2007-05-22) | - |
| Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis each sing a song of their choice, a song they previously sung, and the winning song of the American Idol Songwriter Contest and Daughtry performed Home. | |||
| 41 | "American Idol Season 6 Finale" | May 23, 2007 (2007-05-23) | - |
| Jordin Sparks is crowned the winner. Eliminated: Blake Lewis |
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