American Idol 217 (Season 17, Episode 18)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

American Idol

217 (Season 17, Episode 18)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

Each contestant performs three songs, including a pick from mentor Bobby Bones, a song dedicated to their heroes in honor of Mother's Day and a selection from Elton John's catalog.

Directors

Phil Heyes | Russell Norman

Producer

Anhie Nguyen

Cinematographer

Bill Palmer

Editors

Angus Emmerson | Eric B. Shanks

Production Designer

Florian Andreas Wieder

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Edit Released

Updated May 12, 2019

Release date

May 12, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 47 wins & 167 nominations

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan Seacrest Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	American Idol (2002)
Lionel Richie Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Color Purple (1985)
Katy Perry Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	The Smurfs (2011)
Luke Bryan Self - Judge Self - Judge See fewer	Luke Bryan: One Margarita (2020)