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American Idol S12E22 — Top 8 Perform
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American Idol•Season 12•Episode 22

Top 8 Perform

4.8/10 · 31 votesMar 27, 201385 min

Ranked #11 of 37 in Season 12•+0.4 vs season avg

Discussion

The finalists perform music from Detroit, particularly from the Motown era, for the judges. Smokey Robinson mentors the contestants.

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Mariah Carey

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Ryan Seacrest

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Randy Jackson

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Episode Summary

"Top 8 Perform" is episode 22 of American Idol season 12. It scored 4.8/10 from 31 votes, ranking #11 of 37 episodes this season (season average 4.4). It aired on March 27, 2013.

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