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American Idol S11E37 — Finalists Compete
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American Idol•Season 11•Episode 37

Finalists Compete

4.9/10 · 28 votesMay 16, 201285 min

Ranked #25 of 40 in Season 11•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

The final three singers each perform three songs—a judges' choice, Jimmy Iovine's choice and their own choice. They also return to their hometowns to visit family, friends and fans.

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Performance Challenge

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Semifinalist Boys Perform

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Semifinalist Girls Perform

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E16 5.1

Finalists Chosen

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13 Finalists Compete

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E19 4.6

11 Finalists Compete

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E21 5.5

10 Finalists Compete

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E22 5.0

1 of 10 Voted off

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E23 4.0

9 Finalists Compete

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E24 3.9

1 of 9 Voted Off

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E25 4.0

8 Finalists Compete

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1 of 8 Voted Off

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E27 4.2

7 Finalists Compete

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E28 4.1

1 of 7 Voted Off

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E29 4.2

7 Finalists Compete

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E30 4.1

1 of 7 Voted Off

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E31 4.4

6 Finalists Compete

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E32 4.0

1 of 6 Voted Off

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E33 4.2

5 Finalists Compete

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1 of 5 Voted Off

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4 Finalists Compete

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E36 6.6

1 of 4 Voted Off

Finalists Compete stillE37 4.9Now viewing

Finalists Compete

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E38 5.1

Finalists Results

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E39 6.7

Final Performance Round

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E40 5.2

Grand Finale

Cast4

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Self - Judge

Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest

Self - Host

Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson

Self - Judge

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Self - Judge

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Episode Summary

"Finalists Compete" is episode 37 of American Idol season 11. It scored 4.9/10 from 28 votes, ranking #25 of 40 episodes this season (season average 5.0). It aired on May 16, 2012.

Next: E38 · Finalists ResultsBest of Season 11