Home > American Idol > Season 11 « TV Series Page American Idol: Season 11 (2012) SEASON: Season 11 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Season 12 Season 13 Season 14 Season 15 Want to see Episode List Season 11 American Idol Critics Consensus No consensus yet. 88% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 8 67% Audience Score User Ratings: 6 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Savannah Air date: Jan 18, 2012 Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 opener features preliminary auditions in Savannah. More 2 Pittsburgh Air date: Jan 19, 2012 The conclusion of the Season 11 opener features auditions in Pittsburgh. More 3 San Diego Air date: Jan 22, 2012 Auditions are held in San Diego. More 4 Aspen Air date: Jan 25, 2012 Auditions are held in Aspen, Colo. More 5 Galveston Air date: Jan 26, 2012 Auditions are held in Galveston, Texas. More 6 Portland Air date: Feb 1, 2012 Preliminary auditions continue in Portland, Ore. More 7 St. Louis Air date: Feb 2, 2012 The star search continues with auditions in St. Louis. Also: Madonna previews her video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. More 8 Hollywood Week - Day 1 Air date: Feb 8, 2012 The Hollywood Round begins. More 9 Hollywood Week - Day 2 Air date: Feb 9, 2012 The Hollywood Round continues. More 10 Hollywood Week - Group Night Air date: Feb 15, 2012 The Hollywood round continues. More Show More Episodes American Idol: Season 11 Photos View All Photos (9) Tv Season Info Genre: Television Network: FOX Premiere Date: Jan 18, 2012 Exec. Producers: Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe, Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Ken Warwick Cast Ryan Seacrest Randy Jackson Jennifer Lopez Steven Tyler Jimmy Iovine DeAndre Brackensick Hollie Cavanagh Colton Dixon Heejun Han Jermaine Jones Skylar Laine Joshua Ledet Shannon Magrane Phillip Phillips Jeremy Rosado Jessica Sanchez Elise Testone Erika Van Pelt Nicki Minaj Scotty McCreery Lana Del Rey Brian May Carrie Underwood Lisa Marie Presley Madonna Mary J. Blige Jennifer Lopez Jason Derulo Mary J. Blige Katy Perry Rihanna Jennifer Hudson Haley Reinhart Roger Taylor David Cook (XXII) Lauren Alaina Kellie Pickler Kris Allen Stefano Langone Adam Lambert Ne-Yo M.I.A. Neil Diamond Chaka Khan James Durbin John Fogerty Jennifer Holliday Fantasia Barrino Jordin Sparks Reba McEntire Show More Cast Episodes 1 Savannah Air date: Jan 18, 2012 Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 opener features preliminary auditions in Savannah. More 2 Pittsburgh Air date: Jan 19, 2012 The conclusion of the Season 11 opener features auditions in Pittsburgh. More 3 San Diego Air date: Jan 22, 2012 Auditions are held in San Diego. More 4 Aspen Air date: Jan 25, 2012 Auditions are held in Aspen, Colo. More 5 Galveston Air date: Jan 26, 2012 Auditions are held in Galveston, Texas. More 6 Portland Air date: Feb 1, 2012 Preliminary auditions continue in Portland, Ore. More 7 St. Louis Air date: Feb 2, 2012 The star search continues with auditions in St. Louis. Also: Madonna previews her video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. More 8 Hollywood Week - Day 1 Air date: Feb 8, 2012 The Hollywood Round begins. More 9 Hollywood Week - Day 2 Air date: Feb 9, 2012 The Hollywood Round continues. More 10 Hollywood Week - Group Night Air date: Feb 15, 2012 The Hollywood round continues. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for American Idol Season 11 All Critics (8) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1) [The finale] was brisk and satisfying unlike the filler laden episodes that weighed down the rest of the season. Mar 22, 2019 | Full Review… Jodi Bradbury Christian Science Monitor I'm not going to pretend all was perfect in Idol world, but at the very least it was far and away the strongest finale since Kris Allen vs. Adam Lambert. Mar 22, 2019 | Full Review… Joseph Braverman AwardsCircuit.com [American Idol Season 11 finale] was a weird and occasionally wonderful smorgasbord. Mar 22, 2019 | Full Review… Michael Slezak TV Line Phillip Phillips was the champion this era of American Idol deserved. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… Andrew Gruttadaro The Ringer Sleepily good-looking white guys have won the last four seasons of [American Idol]... And so it is a commendation to the near-military professionalism of Idol that somehow, for the last half-hour or so, I was riveted to the screen. Mar 26, 2019 | Full Review… Willa Paskin Salon.com Top Critic In the end, a humble pawn shop worker pursuing his dream was a more appealing narrative for more people than a technically brilliant singer who'd been prepping for stardom since she was 4 or 5 years old. Mar 22, 2019 | Full Review… Debra Yeo Wall Street Journal Top Critic It took them six tries, but they've finally cast the White Boy With Guitar role perfectly. I'm rooting for you, Phillip Phillips. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… Dave Holmes New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic This 11th season of American Idol has been unusually stupefying. Mar 19, 2019 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… Kenny Herzog AV Club Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (8) Audience Reviews for American Idol: Season 11 Jun 16, 2017 The Good: Top to bottom one of the strongest groups the show had ever seen. Numerous standout performances from the top 7 or 8. Probably the best winning song in Idol history. The Bad: Phillip Phillips win became an inevitablilty around the top 5, leaving the rest of the season to be a bit of a drag. Damien R Jan 07, 2016 Use to be a fan, bit the producers are giving the lime light to the judges. ... ugh Carroll H See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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