American Idol 218 (Season Finale) (Season 17, Episode 19)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 127 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

American Idol

218 (Season Finale) (Season 17, Episode 19)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 127 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

The winner is announced; scheduled performers include Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Daddy Yankee, Dan + Shay, Jon Pardi, Kane Brown, Kool and the Gang, Luke Bryan, Montell Jordan, Shayy and Weezer.

Director

Russell Norman

Producer

Anhie Nguyen

Cinematographer

Bill Palmer

Editors

Angus Emmerson | Tim Leaton | Eric B. Shanks

Production Designer

Florian Andreas Wieder

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Edit Released

Updated May 19, 2019

Release date

May 19, 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)