American Idol season 13 explained

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Module1:	Host: Ryan Seacrest Judges: Harry Connick Jr. Jennifer Lopez Keith Urban Finals Venue: Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Winner: Caleb Johnson Runner Up: Jena Irene
Network:	Fox

The thirteenth season of American Idol, styled as American Idol XIII, premiered on the Fox television network on January 15, 2014.^[1] Ryan Seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. Keith Urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. Former judge Jennifer Lopez, who returned after a one-season absence, and Harry Connick Jr. both joined the judging panel following the departures of Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and Nicki Minaj, although Jackson remained as a mentor, replacing Jimmy Iovine.

On May 21, Caleb Johnson was announced the winner, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Other notable contestants from this season included Remi Wolf and Queen Naija.

Changes from previous seasons

There were a number of major changes this season. On May 9, 2013, Randy Jackson announced that he would no longer serve as a judge.^[2] On May 30, 2013, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj both also announced they would not return to the judging panel.^{[3] [4]} On August 1, 2013, it was confirmed that Keith Urban would return as a judge for another season.^[5] Executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were succeeded by Per Blankens, previously of Idol, the Swedish version of American Idol.^[6] On June 25, 2013, it was confirmed that producers Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager would join Blankens as executive producers of the show.^[7] Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as the director of the audition episodes and Louis J. Horvitz also replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the live show.^[8] Fox television executive Mike Darnell, who helped launch American Idol in 2002, left as programming head of Fox, and Fox Sports executive David Hill was hired to oversee the series.^[9] Rickey Minor returned to the show as musical director after having left at the end of the ninth season.^[10]

In August 2013, it was reported that Jennifer Lopez would be returning as an American Idol judge.^[11] On August 22, 2013, it was reported that Jimmy Iovine would not return as the in-house mentor this season, and that he would be replaced by Randy Jackson.^[12] On August 30, 2013, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Harry Connick Jr. had signed a deal to join the judges panel and that Simon Fuller had held a party the night before with all three judges to toast the forthcoming announcement.^[13] On September 3, 2013, Lopez and Connick Jr. were officially announced as judges for this season. It was also later reported that alumni Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry would assist in mentoring the contestants.^[14]

In a rules change from past seasons, semifinalists from the twelfth season who had not made it into the top 10 would be eligible to audition again, provided they met all of the other requirements.^[15] This season, the viewers were also able to vote for their favorite contestants via Google Search. American Idol teamed up with Facebook to present "on-air visualizations" showing real-time East Coast voting developments, including live "demographic voting trends and relative contestant rankings."^[16] Voting could also start as soon as the performance shows began this season, and real time vote rankings were shown while the show is still in progress. Additionally, each contestant was assigned the same telephone number for the entire competition.

Regional auditions

Auditions took place in the following cities:^[17]

City! scope="col"

Preliminary date	Preliminary venue	Filming date(s)	Filming venue	Golden tickets
Salt Lake City, Utah	July 11, 2013	EnergySolutions Arena	October 2–3, 2013	Marriott Hotel at City Creek^[18]	30
San Francisco, California	July 16, 2013	AT&T Park	October 21–22, 2013	Westin St. Francis^[19]	19
Detroit, Michigan	July 21, 2013	Ford Field	October 8–9, 2013	Book-Cadillac Hotel^[20]	40
Atlanta, Georgia	July 26, 2013	Gwinnett Center	October 29–30, 2013	W Atlanta Midtown^[21]	44
Boston, Massachusetts	August 2, 2013	Gillette Stadium	September 3–4, 2013	Boston Marriott Copley Place^[22]	25
Austin, Texas	August 7, 2013	Frank Erwin Center	September 25–26, 2013	Austin Convention Center ^[23]	35
Omaha, Nebraska	August 11, 2013	CenturyLink Center	October 13–14, 2013	CenturyLink Center Omaha^[24]	21
Total number of tickets to Hollywood					212

In addition, special audition bus tours were held in Little Rock, Arkansas; Oxford, Mississippi; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.^{[25] [26]} Those chosen proceeded on to Salt Lake City to audition in front of the judges.

One audition this season was Tristen Langley, son of first season's third-placed finalist Nikki McKibbin, who made history as the first of the second-generation contestants on American Idol.^[27]

Hollywood week

A new "Hollywood or Home" round was introduced this season where contestants could be eliminated soon after they had landed at LAX airport. 52 contestants performed solo in an airplane hangar, and of those, 32 were immediately sent back home.^[28] The 160 contestants left then proceeded to Hollywood and performed solo at the Dolby Theatre in groups of ten. After this round, 104 contestants remained and they performed in groups of three or four. 77 contestants went through to a solo round.

The Hollywood rounds ended with a top 30 being announced on February 12 and 13, 2014. However, a new twist was added where the judges only choose 15 female contestants and 14 male contestants, with the 15th man to be chosen by the public. The options were either Ben Briley or Neco Starr. The result was revealed at the end of the females' semifinals episode, and Briley was the selection.

Semifinals

The semifinals began on February 18. The three-day event was marketed as "Rush Week". In another twist, the judges were required to announce which ten out of the fifteen per each gender would be eligible to sing for votes, thereby eliminating five men and five women without permitting them to perform.^{[29] [30]} Then, the top five men and the top five women, along with three assorted Wild Card contestants selected by the judges, advanced to the finals.^[31]

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Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant! scope="col" Song Result Majesty Rose "Happy" Advanced Kristen O'Connor "Turning Tables" Wild Card Briana Oakley "Warrior" Eliminated Jena Irene "Paint It Black" Wild Card Bria Anai "Wrong Side of a Love Song" Wild Card Marrialle Sellars "Roar" Eliminated Jessica Meuse "Drink a Beer" Advanced Emily Piriz "Paris (Ooh La La)" Advanced MK Nobilette "All of Me" Advanced Malaya Watson "Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)" Advanced

Contestant! scope="col" Song Result Caleb Johnson "Stay with Me" Advanced C. J. Harris "Shelter" Wild Card Emmanuel Zidor "Best of My Love" Eliminated Sam Woolf "Babylon" Advanced George Lovett "Grenade" Eliminated Dexter Roberts "This Ole Boy" Advanced Alex Preston "Volcano" Advanced Malcolm Allen "Comin' from Where I'm From" Eliminated Ben Briley "Soulshine" Advanced Spencer Lloyd "Love Don't Die" Wild Card

Eliminated without performing

Females	Andrina Brogden	Kenzie Hall		Brandy Neelly	Austin Wolfe
Males	Jordan Brisbane	Ethan Harris		Casey Thrasher	Maurice Townsend

Wild Card round

Following the ten finalists who advanced to the finals on Thursday, February 20, five of the remaining ten semifinalists were selected by the judges to compete in the Wild Card round, which began immediately afterward. Following another performance by each Wild Card contestant, the judges then selected three contestants to join the final group of 13.^[32]

Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant! scope="col"

Song	Result
C. J. Harris	"Bring It On Home to Me"	Advanced
Jena Irene	"Unbreakable Me"	Advanced
Spencer Lloyd	"Ordinary Girl"	Eliminated
Bria Anai	"It's a Man's Man's Man's World"	Eliminated
Kristen O'Connor	"Unconditionally"	Advanced

Top 13 finalists

• Caleb Johnson (born April 23, 1991^[33]) was from Asheville, North Carolina. He had previously auditioned in the tenth and eleventh seasons, but he was cut during the selection of the top 25. He auditioned in Atlanta, where he performed an original song, "Into the Void." In Hollywood, he first performed "Sympathy for the Devil," followed by "Too Close" in a group that included C. J. Harris, and he performed "Radioactive" as his last solo.
• Jena Irene (born July 13, 1996^[34]) was from Farmington Hills, Michigan. She auditioned in Detroit with Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." She performed "Video Games" in Hollywood as her first solo, Alex Clare's "Too Close" in the group performance, and her own composition, "Unbreakable Me," in the Wild Card round.
• Alex Preston (born May 6, 1993^[35]) was from Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. He performed an original song, "Fairytales," for his audition. In Hollywood, he performed "Scream & Shout" as his first solo and "Fairytales" as his final solo.
• Jessica Meuse (born October 19, 1990, in Round Rock, Texas^{[36] [37]}) was from Slapout, Alabama. She auditioned in Atlanta with one of her own songs, "Blue-Eyed Lie." She performed another original, "Done," in Hollywood.
• Sam Woolf (born April 19, 1996^[38]) was from Bradenton, Florida. He auditioned in Boston with "Lego House" by Ed Sheeran. He sang "Waiting on the World to Change" and his original composition, "I Tried," in Hollywood.
• C. J. Harris (born January 28, 1991^[39]) was from Jasper, Alabama. He auditioned in Salt Lake City, where he sang "Soulshine." He performed "Trouble" in Hollywood, and was in a group with fellow finalist Caleb Johnson, where they performed Alex Clare's "Too Close." For his final solo, he performed "Bring It On Home to Me."
• Dexter Roberts (born July 12, 1991^[40]) was from Fayette, Alabama. He performed "Drive" for his audition. He performed "I Want It That Way" as part of a group with fellow finalist Ben Briley, For his final solo, he performed an original song: "Farmer's Grandson."
• Malaya Watson (born September 24, 1997^[41]) was from Southfield, Michigan. She auditioned in Detroit with Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way." In Hollywood, she sang "Brand New Me" by Alicia Keys, and then performed "I Believe" as her final solo.
• Majesty Rose (born February 29, 1992^[42]) was from Goldsboro, North Carolina. She auditioned in Atlanta, where she sang Coldplay's "Violet Hill". In Hollywood, she performed "1234" and "Stars."
• MK Nobilette (born August 20, 1993^[43]) was from San Francisco, California, where she auditioned with "If I Were Your Woman." In Hollywood, she performed "Royals" in a group performance and "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran as her final solo.^[44]
• Ben Briley (born March 19, 1989^[45]) was from Gallatin, Tennessee. He auditioned in Atlanta, singing "Arms of a Woman." In Hollywood, he performed "I Want It That Way" in a group with fellow finalist Dexter Roberts, and "Stars" as his final solo.
• Emily Piriz (born January 28, 1996^[46]) was from Orlando, Florida. She auditioned in Atlanta, singing "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J. She sang "Nothing but the Water" as her first solo in Hollywood and "Stars" as her final solo.
• Kristen O'Connor (born April 19, 1989) was from Sebastian, Florida. She auditioned in Atlanta, singing "Good Morning Heartache". In Hollywood, she performed "Unconditionally" as a solo and "Treasure" in a group performance with fellow finalist, Sam Woolf.

Finals

There were thirteen weeks of finals with thirteen contestants competing. At least one contestant was eliminated every week based on the public's votes, although the judges could veto one elimination through the use of the "judges' save."

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Top 13 – This Is Me

Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Song	Result
Dexter Roberts	"Aw Naw"	Safe
Malaya Watson	"Runaway Baby"	Bottom three
Kristen O'Connor	"Beautiful Disaster"	Eliminated
Ben Briley	"Folsom Prison Blues"	Safe
C.J. Harris	"Radio"	Safe
MK Nobilette	"Satisfaction"	Bottom three
Majesty Rose	"Tightrope"	Safe
Jena Irene	"The Scientist"	Safe
Alex Preston	"A Beautiful Mess"	Safe
Jessica Meuse	"The Crow & the Butterfly"	Safe
Emily Piriz	"Glitter in the Air"	Safe
Sam Woolf	"Unwell"	Safe
Caleb Johnson	"Pressure & Time"	Safe

Non-competition performance

Performers	Song
Top 13	"Counting Stars" "Radioactive"
Candice Glover	"Cried" "Same Kinda Man"
Jake Bugg	"Me and You"

Top 12 – Home

Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Song	Result
Jena Irene	"Suddenly I See"	Bottom three
Alex Preston	"I Don't Want to Be"	Safe
Jessica Meuse	"White Flag"	Safe
Dexter Roberts	"Lucky Man"	Safe
Emily Piriz	"Let's Get Loud"	Eliminated
Caleb Johnson	"Working Man"	Safe
MK Nobilette	"Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)"	Bottom three
C.J. Harris	"Waiting on the World to Change"	Safe
Sam Woolf	"Just One"	Safe
Malaya Watson	"Take Me to the King"	Safe
Ben Briley	"Turning Home"	Safe
Majesty Rose	"Fix You"	Safe

Non-competition performance

Performers	Song
Phillip Phillips	"Raging Fire"
Kodaline	"All I Want"

Top 11 – Movie soundtracks

Contestants chose songs featured in movies, and are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Song	Film	Result
Sam Woolf	"Come Together"	Across the Universe	Bottom three
Jessica Meuse	"The Sound of Silence"	The Graduate	Safe
C.J. Harris	"Can't You See"	Blow	Safe
Dexter Roberts	"Sweet Home Alabama"	Forrest Gump	Safe
Ben Briley	"Bennie and the Jets"	27 Dresses	Eliminated
Majesty Rose	"Let It Go"	Frozen	Bottom three
Caleb Johnson	"Skyfall"	Skyfall	Safe
MK Nobilette	"Make You Feel My Love"	Hope Floats	Safe
Alex Preston	"Falling Slowly"	Once	Safe
Jena Irene	"Decode"	Twilight	Safe
Malaya Watson	"I Am Changing"	Dreamgirls	Safe

Non-competition performance

Performers	Song
Harry Connick, Jr.	"One Fine Thing" "Come by Me"
Mali Music	"Beautiful"

Top 10 – Billboard top 10

Contestants each performed one song from the Billboard top 10 lists from 2011 to 2014.^[47] Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Song	Result
MK Nobilette	"Fuckin' Perfect"	Eliminated
Dexter Roberts	"Cruise"	Bottom three
Jena Irene	"Clarity"	Safe
Alex Preston	"Story of My Life"	Safe
Malaya Watson	"When I Was Your Man"	Safe
Caleb Johnson	"The Edge of Glory"	Safe
C.J. Harris	"Invisible"	Safe
Jessica Meuse	"Pumped Up Kicks"	Safe
Majesty Rose	"Wake Me Up"	Bottom three
Sam Woolf	"We Are Young"	Safe

Performers! scope="col"

Song
Jennifer Lopez with Allison Iraheta, French Montana, Jessica Sanchez & Pia Toscano	"I Luh Ya Papi"
Royal Teeth	"Wild"

Top 9 – "I'm with the band!"

Each contestant performed as the lead singer of the show's band, performing one song each of their choice.^[48]

Contestant	Song	Result
Alex Preston	"Don't Speak"	Safe
Majesty Rose	"Shake It Out"	Eliminated
Dexter Roberts	"Boondocks"	Safe
Malaya Watson	"The Long and Winding Road"	Safe
Sam Woolf	"Hey There Delilah"	Bottom three
Jessica Meuse	"Rhiannon"	Safe
C.J. Harris	"If It Hadn't Been for Love"	Bottom three
Caleb Johnson	"Dazed and Confused"	Safe
Jena Irene	"Bring Me to Life"	Safe

Performers! scope="col"

Song
Top 9	"Clocks" "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)"
Janelle Monáe	"What is Love?"

Top 8 (April 3) – Back to the start

Contestants performed two songs each: one solo, which was the song that they had originally performed when they first auditioned, and one duet with a fellow contestant.^[49] Contestants are listed in the order they performed. The judges chose to use their "judges' save" when Sam Woolf was announced as the performer to be eliminated. As a result, no one was eliminated this week.

Contestant	Order	Audition song	Result
Jessica Meuse	1	"Blue-Eyed Lie"	Safe
C.J. Harris	2	"Soulshine"	Bottom three
Sam Woolf	4	"Lego House"	Saved by the judges
Malaya Watson	6	"Ain't No Way"	Bottom three
Dexter Roberts	7	"One Mississippi"	Safe
Jena Irene	9	"Rolling in the Deep"	Safe
Caleb Johnson	11	"Chain of Fools"	Safe
Alex Preston	12	"Fairytales"	Safe
Jena Irene &<br>Alex Preston	3	"Just Give Me a Reason"
Caleb Johnson & Jessica Meuse	5	"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"
Malaya Watson & Sam Woolf	8	"Lucky"
C.J. Harris &<br>Dexter Roberts	10	"Alright"

Top 8 (April 10) – Music from the 1980s

David Cook served as a guest mentor this week. Contestants performed two songs each: one solo and one duet with a fellow contestant. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Order	Song	Result
Jena Irene	1	"I Love Rock 'n' Roll"	Safe
Dexter Roberts	2	"Keep Your Hands to Yourself"	Safe
Malaya Watson	4	"Through the Fire"	Eliminated
Jessica Meuse	6	"Call Me"	Safe
Sam Woolf	7	"Time After Time"	Safe
Alex Preston	9	"Every Breath You Take"	Safe
C.J. Harris	11	"Free Fallin'"	Bottom two
Caleb Johnson	12	"Faithfully"	Safe
Alex Preston & Sam Woolf	3	"The Girl Is Mine"
Jena Irene &<br>Caleb Johnson	5	"It's Only Love"
C.J. Harris &<br>Malaya Watson	8	"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"
Jessica Meuse & Dexter Roberts	10	"Islands in the Stream"

Top 7 – Competitors' choice

Each contestant performed two songs: one song chosen by a fellow contestant and either one duet with a fellow contestant or one trio with two fellow contestants.^[50] Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Order	Song	Chosen by	Result
Caleb Johnson	1	"Family Tree"	Alex Preston	Safe
Jessica Meuse	2	"Gunpowder & Lead"	Sam Woolf	Bottom two
C.J. Harris	4	"Gravity"	Caleb Johnson	Safe
Dexter Roberts	5	"Muckalee Creek Water"	C.J. Harris	Eliminated
Alex Preston	7	"The A Team"	Dexter Roberts	Safe
Sam Woolf	8	"Sail Away"	Jessica Meuse	Safe
Jena Irene	10	"Creep"	Caleb Johnson	Safe
Alex Preston & Sam Woolf	3	"Let Her Go"
Jena Irene &<br>Caleb Johnson	6	"Gimme Shelter"
C.J. Harris, Jessica Meuse & Dexter Roberts	9	"Compass"

Top 6 – Rock and roll & country

Each contestant performed two songs: one rock and roll and one country.^[51] Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Order	Song	Result
Jena Irene	1	"Barracuda"	Safe
	10	"So Small"
Sam Woolf	2	"It's Time"	Safe
	7	"You're Still the One"
C.J. Harris	3	"American Woman"	Eliminated
	11	"Whatever It Is"
Alex Preston	4	"Animal"	Safe
	9	"Always on My Mind"
Caleb Johnson	5	"Sting Me"	Safe
	8	"Undo It"
Jessica Meuse	6	"Somebody to Love"	Bottom two
	12	"Jolene"

Top 5 – America's choice

Jason Mraz served as a guest mentor this week. Each contestant performed three songs chosen by viewers through a public vote,^[52] one of which was either a duet with a fellow contestant or a trio with two fellow contestants. Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

During the results show, the contestants were given the option to decide whether this week would be a non-elimination week (the following week would then feature a double-elimination), but it would have required a unanimous agreement. Since Jena Irene and Alex Preston declined the option, the elimination went forth as planned.

Contestant	Order	Song	Result
Alex Preston	1	"Sweater Weather"	Safe
	8	"Say Something"
Caleb Johnson	2	"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"	Safe
	12	"Still of the Night"
Jessica Meuse	4	"Human"	Safe
	11	"Summertime Sadness"
Sam Woolf	5	"Sing"	Eliminated
	10	"How to Save a Life"
Jena Irene	6	"My Body"	Safe
	9	"Valerie"
Jena Irene, Alex Preston & Sam Woolf	3	"Best Day of My Life"
Caleb Johnson & Jessica Meuse	7	"Beast of Burden"

Top 4 – Love songs: break-ups, dedications, and make-ups

Each contestant performed three love songs: the first dealing with break-ups, the second dealing with personal dedications, and the third dealing with make-ups.^[53] Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Order	Song	Result
Caleb Johnson	1	"You Give Love a Bad Name"	Safe
	5	"Travelin' Band"
	9	"Maybe I'm Amazed"
Jessica Meuse	2	"Since U Been Gone"	Eliminated
	6	"So What"
	10	"You and I"
Alex Preston	3	"Too Close"	Safe
	8	"I'm Yours"
	12	"Yellow"
Jena Irene	4	"Heartbreaker"	Safe
	7	"Bad Romance"
	11	"Can't Help Falling in Love"

Top 3

Each contestant performed three songs: one chosen by mentor Randy Jackson, one chosen by the judges, and one chosen by the finalists' hometown.^[54] Contestants are listed in the order they performed.

This was also American Idol's 500th episode.

Contestant	Order	Song	Result
Caleb Johnson	1	"Never Tear Us Apart"	Safe
	4	"Demons"
	7	"Dazed and Confused"
Alex Preston	2	"Pompeii"	Eliminated
	5	"Stay"
	8	"Story of My Life"
Jena Irene	3	"Titanium"	Safe
	6	"Heart Attack"
	9	"Creep"

Performers! scope="col"

Song
The Chainsmokers	" Selfie "
Scotty McCreery	"Feelin' It"

Top 2 – Finale

Each contestant performed three songs, one of which was chosen by producer Simon Fuller, and are listed in the order they performed.

Contestant	Order	Song	Result
Jena Irene	1	"Dog Days Are Over"	Runner-up
	3	"Can't Help Falling in Love"
	5	"We Are One"
Caleb Johnson	2	"Dream On"	Winner
	4	"Maybe I'm Amazed"
	6	"As Long as You Love Me"

Performers! scope="col"

Song
Top 13	"Breakaway"
Jena Irene & Caleb Johnson	"We Will Rock You" "Just a Girl" "It's Only Love"
Sam Woolf with Phillip Phillips	"Home" "Raging Fire"
Jessica Meuse with Jennifer Nettles	"That Girl" "Wrecking Ball"
Jennifer Lopez	"First Love"
Caleb Johnson with Kiss	"Love Gun" "Shout It Out Loud"
Ben Briley, Dexter Roberts, C.J. Harris, Sam Woolf, Alex Preston & Caleb Johnson with Aloe Blacc	"The Man"
Kristen O'Connor, Emily Piriz, Majesty Rose, Malaya Watson, Jessica Meuse & Jena Irene with Demi Lovato	"Really Don't Care" "Neon Lights"
Jena Irene	"Decode"
Jena Irene with Paramore	"Ain't It Fun"
John Legend	"You & I (Nobody in the World)"
Malaya Watson with John Legend	"All of Me"
Alex Preston with Jason Mraz	"Love Someone"
Richard Marx & Ryan Seacrest	"Right Here Waiting"
Darius Rucker	"True Believers"
C.J. Harris & Dexter Roberts with Darius Rucker	"Alright"
	"Need You Now"
Lady Antebellum	"Bartender"
Harry Connick, Jr., Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez & Keith Urban	"True Colors" "Go Your Own Way"
Caleb Johnson	"As Long as You Love Me"

Elimination chart

Color key:

Contestant! scope="col" rowspan="2"

	Semifinals	Top 13	Top 12	Top 11	Top 10	Top 9	Top 8	Top 7	Top 6	Top 5	Top 4	Top 3	Finale
2/20		2/27	3/6	3/13	3/20	3/27	4/3	4/10	4/17	4/24	5/1	5/8	5/15	5/21
Caleb Johnson	1	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Winner
Jena Irene	2	Wild Card	Saved	Safe	Bottom three	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Runner-up
Alex Preston	3	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Eliminated
Jessica Meuse	4	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Bottom two	Bottom two	Safe	Eliminated
Sam Woolf	5	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Bottom three	Safe	Bottom three	Saved	Safe	Safe	Safe	Eliminated
C.J. Harris	6	Wild Card	Saved	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Bottom three	Bottom three	Bottom two	Safe	Eliminated
Dexter Roberts	7	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Safe	Bottom three	Safe	Safe	Safe	Eliminated
Malaya Watson	8	Safe	N/A	Bottom three	Safe	Safe	Safe	Safe	Bottom three	Eliminated
Majesty Rose	9	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Bottom three	Bottom three	Eliminated
MK Nobilette	10	Safe	N/A	Bottom three	Bottom three	Safe	Eliminated
Ben Briley	11	Safe	N/A	Safe	Safe	Eliminated
Emily Piriz	12	Safe	N/A	Safe	Eliminated
Kristen O'Connor	13	Wild Card	Saved	Eliminated
Bria Anai		Wild Card	Eliminated
Spencer Lloyd		Wild Card
Malcolm Allen		Eliminated
George Lovett
Briana Oakley
Marrialle Sellars
Emmanuel Zidor

Controversy

Caleb Johnson comment

During his interview with AfterBuzz TV following the top 5 elimination show, Caleb Johnson made offensive remarks about his fans who tweet him song suggestions.^{[55] [56]} "[Twitter] gives access to a bunch of retards to talk to me," Caleb said. "I don't really enjoy having to see somebody telling me what song I have to sing. I think at this point of the competition, I can pick and choose my own songs and represent me. I don't need 10,000 people saying, 'You should sing this, you should sing that. Listen to me!' Fortunately, guys, I'm going to listen to myself, whether you like it or not."^{[57] [58]}

His comment was described as "arrogant," with some fans becoming angry.^{[59] [60]} Caleb issued an apology on his Facebook page.^[61] "For the record that juvenile comment I made in the interview was not directed towards my fans but to the wackos that send hundreds of hate messages a day to me! You guys are amazing and I cannot thank you enough for your support. Sorry if it offended anybody it was the wrong choice of words. Also I greatly appreciate it when you guys give me song suggestions but it gets really overwhelming at the volume it comes in so please understand! Rock on!"^[62]

Reception

U.S. Nielsen ratings

Live + same day ratings

For the first time in nearly twelve years, an American Idol episode dropped beneath the ten-million viewer mark. This occurred on February 18, 2014. The last time an episode was below this mark was July 24, 2002.

Live + 7 day (DVR) ratings

Critical response

Harry Connick Jr. was lauded for his performance as a judge. USA Today, Rolling Stone, and MTV all claimed that he "stole the spotlight" during the season premiere with his humor and knowledgeable feedback.^{[166] [167] [168]} Kristin Dos Santos of E! Online suggested that Connick Jr. could save the struggling show. She wrote that he was better than Simon Cowell, writing that while he is "brutally honest," he also shows heart.^[169] Robert Rorke of the New York Post wrote that Connick Jr. was unlikely to "save" American Idol, but also wrote that he made the show watchable again by bringing class and keeping the focus on the contestants.^[170] Keith Urban was also lauded as a judge, and his chemistry with Harry Contick Jr was considered one of the highlights of the season.

The "Rush Week" twist was not well received by critics. As described by Lyndsey Parker of Yahoo TV, "The other five just sat backstage for a couple hours (while their loved ones sat in the audience), waited in vain for their names to be called, and eventually went home."^[171] Furthermore, Amy Reiter of the Los Angeles Times stated, "Like the women, once 10 of the guys were given the chance to compete for our votes, the five remaining... were collectively shuffled before us, looking stunned and solemn, and then sent home, this time with a few tepidly encouraging parting words from the judges."^[172]

Music releases

• Music releases

Concert tour

• American Idols LIVE! Tour 2014

Notes and References

1. News: 'American Idol' new season premiere date announced by Fox. Taylor. Frances. October 25, 2013. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. October 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192620/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s91/american-idol/news/a526616/american-idol-new-season-premiere-date-announced-by-fox.html. October 29, 2013. live.
2. Web site: Slezak . Michael . Randy Jackson Quitting 'American Idol' at the End of Season 12 . TVLine . May 9, 2013 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226165544/http://tvline.com/2013/05/09/randy-jackson-leaving-american-idol/ . February 26, 2014 . live .
3. Web site: Andy Swift . Mariah Carey Leaving 'American Idol' — Planning World Tour . Hollywood Life . May 30, 2013 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502000627/http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/05/30/mariah-carey-leaving-american-idol-world-tour/ . May 2, 2014 . live .
4. Web site: Jenny Pickard . Nicki Minaj Quits 'American Idol' — Judge Leaves To Focus On The Music . Hollywood Life . May 30, 2013 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140710065319/http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/05/30/nicki-minaj-quits-american-idol-judge/ . July 10, 2014 . live .
5. Web site: Keith Urban Returning to American Idol, Jennifer Lopez in Talks to Return, Fox Boss Confirms . Tierney . Bricker . August 1, 2013 . . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130819051411/http://www.eonline.com/news/424719/keith-urban-returning-to-american-idol-jennifer-lopez-in-talks-to-return-fox-boss-confirms . August 19, 2013 . live .
6. News: 'American Idol' Names New Executive Producer . . . June 10, 2013 . June 10, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130702194918/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/american-idol-names-new-executive-565629 . July 2, 2013 . live .
7. News: 'American Idol' Adds 2 Executive Producers . Nellie . Andreeva . June 25, 2013 . Deadline . June 26, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130629013717/http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/american-idol-adds-2-executive-producers/ . June 29, 2013 . live .
8. Web site: Louis J. Horvitz To Direct 'American Idol' This Season . Deadline . December 19, 2013 . January 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310110338/http://www.deadline.com/2013/12/louis-j-horvitz-to-direct-american-idol-this-season/ . March 10, 2014 . live .
9. News: Fox Taps David Hill to Oversee 'American Idol,' 'X Factor' . Shirley . Halperin . . Prometheus Global Media . June 5, 2013 . June 13, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130609153520/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fox-taps-david-hill-oversee-563652 . June 9, 2013 . live .
10. News: 'American Idol': Rickey Minor Returning as Musical Director (Exclusive). Shirley. Halperin. The Hollywood Reporter. November 21, 2013. November 22, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131123133139/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-rickey-minor-returning-658956. November 23, 2013. live.
11. Web site: Schwartz. Terri. Jennifer Lopez back on 'American Idol,' says Casper Smart. Zap2it. August 17, 2013. August 16, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130818121343/http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/08/jennifer-lopez-back-on-american-idol-says-casper-smart.html. August 18, 2013. dead.
12. https://www.deadline.com/2013/08/jimmy-iovine-out-of-american-idol-randy-jackson-to-replace-him-as-in-house-mentor/ Jimmy Iovine Out Of ‘American Idol’, Randy Jackson Poised To Replace Him As Mentor
13. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/harry-connick-jr-lands-third-618414 Harry Connick Jr. Lands Third 'American Idol' Judge Spot (Exclusive)
14. http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/09/03/american-idol-jennifer-lopez-harry-connick-jr/ Official: J. Lo and Harry Connick Jr. join 'American Idol'
15. http://media.americanidol.com/season_13_auditions/ai13_Rules.pdf 'American Idol' Season 13 Registration and Audition Rules
16. Web site: American Idol Launching 'Google Voting' Tonight, and 'Facebook Voting Trends' Next Week . Michael Slezak . February 26, 2014 . TV Line . March 13, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140313194919/http://tvline.com/2014/02/26/american-idol-season-13-top-13-google-voting/ . March 13, 2014 . live .
17. Web site: Season 13 Audition Cities Announced! . American idol . . May 9, 2013 . May 17, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607122016/http://www.americanidol.com/news/season-13-audition-cities-announced . June 7, 2013 . live .
18. News: Mark Green . October 2, 2013 . 'American Idol judges visit SLC for callbacks' . Fox 13 News . live . October 13, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131013044305/http://fox13now.com/2013/10/02/american-idol-judges-visit-slc-for-callbacks/ . October 13, 2013.
19. News: Gary Gelfand . October 22, 2013 . 'American Idol callbacks in San Francisco' . Fox 40 Sacramento Stockton Modesto . live . October 23, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023064245/http://fox40.com/2013/10/22/american-idol-callbacks-in-san-francisco/ . October 23, 2013.
20. News: October 9, 2013 . 'American Idol' judges in Detroit filming segments for 13th season . Detroit Free Press . live . October 14, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131013221815/http://www.freep.com/article/20131009/ENT03/310090183/american-idol-detroit . October 13, 2013.
21. News: October 29, 2013 . American Idol Atlanta callbacks happening in midtown . Fox5 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131030010644/http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23818088/american-idol-atlanta-callbacks . October 30, 2013.
22. News: 'American Idol' judges run auditions in Boston . Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein . The Boston Globe . September 5, 2013 . June 21, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160308211728/https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2013/09/04/american-idol-judges-run-auditions-boston/gZNTCTTBemNJtKkm1fOK4J/story.html . March 8, 2016 . live .
23. News: 'American Idol' judges talk Austin talent . https://archive.today/20130928022013/http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/23543413/american-idol-judges-talk-austin-talent . dead . September 28, 2013 . Fox 7, Austin . FOX 7 Austin, Texas . September 26, 2013 .
24. Web site: Matteson. Cory. 'American Idol' auditions coming to Omaha. Journal Star. May 10, 2013 . January 17, 2017.
25. Web site: Season 13 Audition Bus Tour Information & FAQs . americanidol.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023154/http://media.americanidol.com/season_13_auditions/ai13_Bus_Tour_FAQ.pdf . March 4, 2016 .
26. News: 'American Idol' auditions set to roll through Tuscaloosa Wednesday . August 20, 2013 . Tuscaloosa News . September 13, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140303163305/http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20130820/NEWS/130829993/1291 . March 3, 2014 . live .
27. News: American Idol Hollywood Week Kicks Off With Nikki McKibbin, Son Tristen Langley . Michele Amabile Angermiller . February 5, 2014 . Hollywood Reporter . February 10, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310165331/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-hollywood-week-kicks-677493 . March 10, 2014 . live .
28. American Idol' recap: Hollywood Horror Story . Annie Barrett . February 6, 2014 . Entertainment Weekly . February 10, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140209162754/http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/american-idol-hollywood-or-home-hangar/ . February 9, 2014 . live .
29. Web site: American Idol Top 10 Girls Recap: I'm Sorry, Mr. Jackson, Are You for Real? [Updated] ]. 2014-02-18 . 2024-02-24 . . Slezak . Michael . Ausiello . Michael . Michael Ausiello . And — I'm just gonna assume it was all Randy's fault — five really promising vocalists (Kenzie Hall, Austin Wolfe, Andrina Brogden, Jillian Jensen and Brandy Neelly) were all slashed in favor…couple women who'd given no prior indication of being ready for primetime singing stardom..
30. News: American Idol Recap: Is It A 'Guys' Year' Or A 'Girls' Year'? . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224161525/https://www.mtv.com/news/mf20tf/american-idol-guys-night-recap . dead . February 24, 2024 . Graham . Adam . 2014-02-20 . 2024-02-24 . . But (Casey) Thrasher was one of the five singers who was dismissed by the judges after his dress rehearsal performance, and he's left to try and come back next year and give it another go. Also getting knocked out before they even had a chance to sing were Maurice Townsend, Briston Maroney, Ethan Harris, and Jordan Brisbane. Farewell gentlemen, we hardly knew ye..
31. News: American Idol Judges Will Cut 10 Contestants Next Week! . American idol Net . February 14, 2014 . February 15, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140214192821/http://americanidolnet.com/american-idol-judges-2014-semifinals-boot-camp/ . February 14, 2014 . live .
32. Web site: 'American Idol' Season 13: New Set Revealed . American idol . . February 14, 2014 . February 15, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140303071003/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-season-13-new-680498 . March 3, 2014 . live .
33. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'American Idol' Season 13: Caleb Johnson Outlines His Rock 'n' Roll Childhood Education . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608141519/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-caleb-johnson-689734 . June 8, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
34. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'American Idol' Season 13: Jena Irene Stays Thankful for Middle School Breakups . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517223757/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-jenna-irene-689733 . May 17, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
35. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . American Idol' Season 13: Alex Preston Gets Feedback From His Country-Star Cousin . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170730041333/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-alex-preston-689744 . July 30, 2017 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
36. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'American Idol' Season 13: Jessica Meuse Explains Her Songwriting Strategy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608141550/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-jessica-meuse-689735 . June 8, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
37. Web site: Jess Meuse . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140227083833/http://www.jango.com/music/Jess+Meuse?l=0 . February 27, 2014 . February 21, 2014 . Jango.
38. News: Tatangelo . Wade . February 25, 2014 . 'American Idol' finalist and Bradenton student Sam Woolf says confidence will show: interview . Sarasota Herald-Tribune . live . February 27, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306101910/http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2014-02-25/content/theater-content/jay-handelmans-picks/american-idol-finalist-and-bradenton-student-sam-woolf-says-confidence-will-show-interview/ . March 6, 2014.
39. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'American Idol' Season 13: C.J. Harris Was Introduced to Music by His Grandfather . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608141511/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-c-j-harris-689731 . June 8, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
40. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'American Idol' Season 13: Dexter Roberts First Practiced on a Plastic Guitar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180124135805/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-dexter-roberts-689749 . January 24, 2018 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
41. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'American Idol' Season 13: Malaya Watson Is the Youngest Finalist in Series History . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608094138/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-malaya-watson-689753 . June 8, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
42. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . American Idol' Season 13: Majesty Rose Reflects on Her Lucky Disney World Vacation . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608141613/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-majesty-rose-689750 . June 8, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
43. Web site: Fred Bronson . March 20, 2014 . 'I wouldn't have auditioned if my girlfriend wasn't there,' Nobilette told THR. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608141506/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-mk-nobilette-689739 . June 8, 2014 . March 21, 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter.
44. Web site: MK Nobilette could make history on "American Idol" . February 13, 2014 . March 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302021147/http://www.afterellen.com/mk-nobilette-could-make-history-on-american-idol/02/2014/ . March 2, 2014 . live .
45. http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/ben-briley American Idol Ben Briley
46. Web site: Emily Piriz . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140304043529/http://www.coverium.com/network/emilypirizmusic . March 4, 2014 . Coverium.
47. https://twitter.com/AmericanIdol/status/446491045002346496
48. Web site: Slezak . Michael . 'American Idol': Top 9 Theme Week Is 'I'm With the Band' — Get Details! . TVLine . March 20, 2014 . April 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140404061903/http://tvline.com/2014/03/20/american-idol-season-13-top-9-week-rickey-minor/ . April 4, 2014 . live .
49. Web site: American Idol 2014 Top 8 First Audition Theme, Daughtry to Perform . Mjsbigblog.com . March 27, 2014 . April 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140406172531/http://www.mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-top-8-back-start-first-audition-theme-daughtry-perform.htm . April 6, 2014 . live .
50. Web site: Slezak . Michael . 'American Idol' Top 7 Week Theme: Competitors' Picks! . TVLine . April 10, 2014 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140418010735/http://tvline.com/2014/04/10/american-idol-top-7-theme-competitors-picks/ . April 18, 2014 . live .
51. Web site: Swift . Andy . 'American Idol' Top 6 Week Theme — Country And Rock & Roll . TVLine . April 17, 2014 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140425013927/http://tvline.com/2014/04/17/american-idol-top-6-week-theme-country-rock/ . April 25, 2014 . live .
52. Web site: It's America's Choice Week! . American Idol . July 22, 2013 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140429050608/http://www.americanidol.com/videos/featured-videos/its-americas-choice-week . April 29, 2014 . live .
53. Web site: Slezak . Michael . 'American Idol': Top 4 Theme Week Is Break-Ups/Make-Ups — Get Details! . TVLine . May 1, 2014 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140509022410/http://tvline.com/2014/05/01/american-idol-top-4-theme-make-up-break-up-season-13/ . May 9, 2014 . live .
54. Web site: Slezak . Michael . American Idol Exclusive: Top 3 Week Details — Find Out Who's in Charge of Song Choice! . TVLine . May 8, 2014 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140523130832/http://tvline.com/2014/05/08/american-idol-top-3-performance-week-details-song-selection-2014/ . May 23, 2014 . live .
55. News: Caleb Johnson of 'American Idol' Sorry For 'Retard' Comment, Fans Voting Him Out? . Tanya Diente . May 5, 2014 . International Business Times . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140506001317/http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/551092/20140505/apologize-american-idol-caleb-johnson-retard-finalist.htm . May 6, 2014 .
56. News: Ortonville native's 'American Idol' interview goes viral . Monica Drake. May 5, 2014 . Daily Tribune .
57. Web site: Caleb Johnson | America Idol Top 5 Elimination Red Carpet Interview | AfterBuzzTV . YouTube . May 2, 2014 . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140522174844/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0kaS90CBqA . May 22, 2014 . live .
58. News: 'Idol's' Caleb Johnson apologizes for offensive remark . Bruce C. Steele . May 4, 2014 . Citizen Times.
59. Web site: Past 'Idol' winners possessed humbleness and gratefulness, not arrogance . Rodney Ho . Access Atlanta . May 5, 2014 . May 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140505235249/http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2014/05/05/american-idol-briefs-past-idol-winners-possessed-humbleness-not-arrogance-my-power-4/ . May 5, 2014 . live .
60. Web site: American Idol' Top 4 Contestant Caleb Johnson Called His Fans 'Retards' and Apologizes For It [WATCH] ]. May 4, 2014 . Fashion Times . Mimi Heimbrod . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140509123057/http://www.fashiontimes.com/articles/6290/20140504/american-idol-top-4-contestant-caleb-johnson-called-fans-retards.htm . May 9, 2014 .
61. Web site: 'American Idol' Finalist Caleb Johnson Apologizes for Slur . Lyndsey Parker . May 4, 2014 . Yahoo Music . May 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140505060210/https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality-rocks/-american-idol--finalist-caleb-johnson-apologizes-for-slur-084719848.html . May 5, 2014 . live .
62. Web site: Caleb Johnson - For the record that juvenile comment I... . Facebook . May 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160204125846/https://www.facebook.com/IdolCalebJohnson/posts/628237283934547?stream_ref=10 . February 4, 2016 . live .
63. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Law and Order: SVU', 'The Tomorrow People' & 'Super Fun Night' Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. January 16, 2014. January 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322174407/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/16/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-law-and-order-svu-the-tomorrow-people-super-fun-night-adjusted-down/229786/. March 22, 2014. dead.
64. News: TV Ratings: 'American Idol' drops 23 percent in Season 13 Wednesday premiere . Daniel Fienberg . January 16, 2014 . Hitfix . January 17, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140121061851/http://www.hitfix.com/the-fien-print/tv-ratings-american-idol-drops-23-percent-in-season-13-wednesday-premiere . January 21, 2014 . live .
65. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'NFC Championship' Tops Week 17 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. January 22, 2014. January 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141005002502/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/22/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-nfc-championship-tops-week-17-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/230856/. October 5, 2014. dead.
66. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'The Michael J. Fox Show' or 'Community'. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Michael J. Fox Show' post ugly Thursday drops. January 17, 2014. January 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140119201019/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/17/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-the-michael-j-fox-show-or-community/230099/. January 19, 2014. dead.
67. News: TV Ratings: 'American Idol' drops 23 percent in Season 13 Wednesday premiere . Daniel Fienberg . January 17, 2014 . Hitfix . January 18, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140119213456/http://www.hitfix.com/the-fien-print/tv-ratings-american-idol-michael-j-fox-show-post-ugly-thursday-drops . January 19, 2014 . live .
68. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Arrow' & 'The Middle' Adjusted Up; 'Modern Family' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. January 23, 2014. January 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123815/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/23/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-modern-family-adjusted-down/231482. April 13, 2014. dead.
69. News: TV ratings: 'American Idol' tops Wednesday, 'Modern Family' and 'SVU' rise . Rick Porter . January 23, 2014 . Zap2it . January 24, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226064557/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/01/tv-ratings-american-idol-tops-wednesday-modern-family-and-svu-rise.html . February 26, 2014 . dead .
70. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Grammy Awards Tops Week 18 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. January 28, 2014. January 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140731060425/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/28/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-grammy-awards-tops-week-18-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/232664/. July 31, 2014. dead.
71. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries' & 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'Reign' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. January 24, 2014. January 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140128052449/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/24/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-reign-adjusted-down/231817/. January 28, 2014. dead.
72. News: TV ratings: 'Rake' premiere OK; 'Vampire Diaries' up for 100th episode . Alan Sepinwall . January 24, 2014 . Zap2It . January 28, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226191720/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/01/tv-ratings-rake-premiere-ok-vampire-diaries-up-for-100th-episode.html . February 26, 2014 . dead .
73. News: TV ratings: 'American Idol' dips a little but easily wins Wednesday . Rick Porter . January 30, 2014 . Zap2it . January 30, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302180842/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/01/tv-ratings-american-idol-dips-a-little-but-easily-wins-wednesday.html . March 2, 2014 . dead .
74. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Arrow', 'Law and Order: SVU' & 'The Tomorrow People' Adjusted Up. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. January 30, 2014. January 30, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202181655/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/30/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-law-and-order-svu-the-tomorrow-people-adjusted-up/233167/. February 2, 2014. dead.
75. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Super Bowl Tops Week 19 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 4, 2014. February 5, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141022014607/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/04/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-super-bowl-tops-week-19-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/234026/. October 22, 2014. dead.
76. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' falls but dominates Thursday, 'Idol' dips slightly . Rick Porter . January 31, 2014 . Zap2it . February 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202181401/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/01/tv-ratings-big-bang-theory-falls-but-dominates-thursday-idol-dips-slightly.html . February 2, 2014 . dead .
77. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol', 'The Taste', 'Vampire Diaries', 'Parks & Recreation', 'Two and a Half Men' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers', 'Elementary', & Reign' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. January 31, 2014. January 31, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160529115616/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/31/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-american-idol-the-taste-vampire-diaries-parks-the-millers-elementary-reign/233436/. May 29, 2016. dead.
78. News: TV ratings: 'Criminal Minds' 200th episode and 'American Idol' rise Wednesday . Rick Porter . February 6, 2014 . Zap2it . February 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222211622/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-criminal-minds-200th-episode-and-american-idol-rise-wednesday.html . February 22, 2014 . dead .
79. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Super Fun Night' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 6, 2014. February 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222205932/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/06/wednesday-final-ratings-super-fun-night-adjusted-down/235004/. February 22, 2014. dead.
80. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Tops Week 20 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. February 11, 2014. February 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222214339/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/11/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-tops-week-20-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/236302/. February 22, 2014. dead.
81. News: TV ratings: Winter Olympics give NBC a win, 'Big Bang Theory' holds up well Thursday . Rick Porter . February 7, 2014 . Zap2it . February 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222210951/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-winter-olympics-give-nbc-a-win-big-bang-theory-holds-up-well-thursday.html . February 22, 2014 . dead .
82. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol', 'Two and a Half Men' & the Olympics Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 7, 2014. February 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140211100217/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/07/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-american-idol-two-and-a-half-men-the-millers-adjusted-down/235346/. February 11, 2014. dead.
83. News: TV ratings: Winter Olympics fall, 'American Idol' best of the rest Wednesday . Rick Porter . February 13, 2014 . Zap2it . February 14, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140214121147/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-winter-olympics-fall-american-idol-best-of-the-rest-wednesday.html . February 14, 2014 . dead .
84. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: No Adjustment for 'Super Fun Night' or 'American Idol' + Final Olympics Ratings. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. February 14, 2014. February 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222221421/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/14/wednesday-final-ratings-no-adjustment-for-super-fun-night-or-american-idol-final-olympics-ratings/236876/. February 22, 2014. dead.
85. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Winter Olympics Tops Week 21 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 19, 2014. February 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226151020/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/19/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-winter-olympics-tops-week-21-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/237739/. February 26, 2014. dead.
86. News: TV ratings: 'American Idol' steady Thursday, Olympics rise a little . Rick Porter . February 17, 2014 . Zap2it . February 14, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222221421/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-american-idol-steady-thursday-olympics-rise-a-little.html . February 22, 2014 . dead .
87. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' Adjusted Up - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers . Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com . February 18, 2014 . February 19, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226161834/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-adjusted-up-2/237176/ . February 26, 2014 . dead .
88. News: TV ratings: Winter Olympics and 'American Idol' both slip Tuesday . Rick Porter . February 19, 2014 . Zap2it . February 19, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226151831/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-winter-olympics-and-american-idol-both-slip-tuesday.html . February 26, 2014 . dead .
89. Web site: Tuesday Final Ratings: Olympics Adjusted Up. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 20, 2014. February 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226161759/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/20/tuesday-final-ratings-olympics-adjusted-up/238416/. February 26, 2014. dead.
90. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Winter Olympics Tops Week 22 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. February 25, 2014. February 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302083536/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/25/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-winter-olympics-tops-week-22-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/240011/. March 2, 2014. dead.
91. News: TV ratings: Olympics up slightly Wednesday, 'American Idol' steady but low . Rick Porter . February 20, 2014 . Zap2it . February 20, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226031504/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-olympics-up-slightly-wednesday-american-idol-steady-but-low.html . February 26, 2014 . dead .
92. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Criminal Minds' Adjusted Up. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 20, 2014. February 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226150955/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/20/wednesday-final-ratings-criminal-minds-adjusted-up/238614/. February 26, 2014. dead.
93. News: TV ratings: Winter Olympics slip a little Thursday, 'Idol' results down too . Rick Porter . February 21, 2014 . Zap2it . February 22, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140227111254/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-winter-olympics-slip-a-little-thursday-idol-results-down-too.html . February 27, 2014 . dead .
94. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: The Olympics Adjusted Up. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. February 21, 2014. February 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227121531/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/21/thursday-final-ratings-the-olympics-adjusted-up/238860/. February 27, 2014. dead.
95. News: TV ratings: 'Mixology' opens modestly Wednesday, 'Chicago PD' scores a series high . Rick Porter . February 27, 2014 . Zap2it . February 28, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302174535/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-mixology-opens-modestly-wednesday-chicago-pd-scores-a-series-high.html . March 2, 2014 . dead .
96. News: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol' & 'Nashville' Adjusted Up; 'Survivor', 'The Middle', 'Mixology', 'Suburgatory' & 'Criminal Minds' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. February 27, 2014. February 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140704044513/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/27/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-the-middle-mixology-suburgatory-criminal-minds-adjusted-down/240552/. July 4, 2014. dead.
97. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Oscars Top Week 23 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. March 4, 2014. March 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307141036/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/04/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-oscars-top-week-23-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/241533/. March 7, 2014. dead.
98. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' wins Thursday for CBS; 'Two and a Half Men' up in timeslot change . Andrea Reiher . February 28, 2014 . Zap2it . February 28, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140304215656/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/02/tv-ratings-big-bang-theory-wins-thursday-for-cbs-two-and-a-half-men-up-in-timeslot-change.html . March 4, 2014 . dead .
99. News: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Scandal', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'American Idol' & 'Parks & Recreation' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. February 28, 2014. February 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160530152326/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/28/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-scandal-greys-anatomy-american-idol-the-millers-adjusted-down/240897/. May 30, 2016. dead.
100. News: TV ratings: 'American Idol' and 'Modern Family' rise Wednesday, 'Arrow' slips . Rick Porter . March 6, 2014 . Zap2it . March 6, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140307001833/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-american-idol-and-modern-family-rise-wednesday-arrow-slips.html . March 7, 2014 . dead .
101. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Modern Family', 'Mixology' & 'Nashville' Adjusted Up. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. March 6, 2014. March 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307005740/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/06/wednesday-final-ratings-modern-family-mixology-nashville-adjusted-up/242583/. March 7, 2014. dead.
102. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Week 24 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 11, 2014. March 13, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140315044048/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/11/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-big-bang-theory-tops-week-24-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/243759/. March 15, 2014. dead.
103. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' rises Thursday but 'Scandal' and 'Grey's Anatomy' fall . Rick Porter . March 7, 2014 . Zap2it . March 8, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310172151/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-big-bang-theory-rises-thursday-but-scandal-and-greys-anatomy-fall.html . March 10, 2014 . dead .
104. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Once Upon A Time in Wonderland', 'Parks and Recreation' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' & 'Two and a Half Men' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. March 7, 2014. March 7, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610184851/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/07/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-once-upon-a-time-in-wonderland-parks-and-recreation-the-millers-two-and-a-half-men-adjusted-down/242882/. June 10, 2016. dead.
105. News: TV ratings: 'Survivor' beats 'American Idol' head-to-head Wednesday . Rick Porter . March 13, 2014 . Zap2it . March 13, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140314000413/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-survivor-beats-american-idol-head-to-head-wednesday.html . March 14, 2014 . dead .
106. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle', 'Suburgatory' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 13, 2014. March 13, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140314005203/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/13/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-suburgatory-modern-family-adjusted-up/244322/. March 14, 2014. dead.
107. Web site: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Week 25 With Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. March 18, 2014. March 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322005456/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/18/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-big-bang-theory-tops-week-25-with-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers/245324/. March 22, 2014. dead.
108. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' tops night, 'American Idol' down in time slot change . Terri Schwartz . March 14, 2014 . Zap2it . March 14, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140314223147/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-big-bang-theory-tops-night-american-idol-down-in-time-slot-change.html . March 14, 2014 . dead .
109. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Parks and Recreation' & 'Scandal' Adjusted Up; 'Reign', 'The Crazy Ones', 'Two and a Half Men' and 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 14, 2014. March 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140315051634/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/14/thursday-final-ratings-hells-kitchen-parks-and-recreation-reign-the-crazy-ones-two-and-a-half-men-and-the-millers-adjusted-down/244699/n/. March 15, 2014. dead.
110. News: TV ratings: 'The 100' starts strong for The CW, 'Survivor' tops 'American Idol' Wednesday . Rick Porter . March 20, 2014 . Zap2it . March 20, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140321015612/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-the-100-starts-strong-for-the-cw-survivor-tops-american-idol-wednesday.html . March 21, 2014 . dead .
111. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'The 100'. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. March 20, 2014. March 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140321015018/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/20/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-adjusted-up-no-adjustment-for-the-100/246391/. March 21, 2014. dead.
112. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Voice' Tops Week 26 With Adults 18-49; 'NCIS' Leads Total Viewers . Amanda Kondolojy . March 28, 2014 . TV by the Numbers . March 28, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328105642/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/25/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-voice-tops-week-26-with-adults-18-49-ncis-leads-total-viewers/247860/ . March 28, 2014 . dead .
113. News: TV ratings: 'Scandal' leads Thursday as 'American Idol' and NCAA tournament fall . March 21, 2014 . Zap2it . March 22, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140322074109/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-scandal-leads-thursday-as-american-idol-and-ncaa-tournament-fall.html . March 22, 2014 . dead .
114. News: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries', 'American Idol', 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Up Plus Final NCAA Tournament Numbers . Sara Bibel . March 21, 2014 . TV by the Numbers . March 22, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160601210719/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/21/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-american-idol-hells-kitchen-parenthood-adjusted-up/246755/ . June 1, 2016 . dead .
115. News: TV ratings: 'Survivor' beats 'American Idol' again; 'Mixology' up, 'The 100' dips slightly . Andrea Reiher . March 27, 2014 . Zap2it . March 29, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140329215140/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-survivor-beats-american-idol-again-mixology-up-the-100-dips-slightly.html . March 29, 2014 . dead .
116. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Modern Family' & 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Up; 'Mixology' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 27, 2014. March 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140601024205/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/27/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-modern-family-mixology-adjusted-down/248491/. June 1, 2014. dead.
117. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Voice' Tops Week 27 With Adults 18-49; 'NCIS' Leads Total Viewers . Sara Bibel . April 1, 2014 . TV by the Numbers . April 3, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140404222833/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/01/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-voice-tops-week-27-with-adults-18-49-ncis-leads-total-viewers/249554/ . April 4, 2014 . dead .
118. News: TV ratings: 'Surviving Jack' premiere soft; CBS wins with Sweet 16 NCAA games . March 28, 2014 . Andrea Reiher . Zap2it . March 29, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328221103/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2014/03/tv-ratings-surviving-jack-premiere-soft-cbs-wins-with-sweet-16-ncaa-games.html . March 28, 2014 . dead .
119. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', 'The Vampire Diaries' & 'Grey's Anatomy Adjusted Up + Final NCAA Basketball Ratings. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 28, 2014. March 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140328231604/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/28/thursday-final-ratings-hells-kitchen-once-upon-a-time-in-wonderland-the-vampire-diaries-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-final-ncaa-basketball-ratings/248757/. March 28, 2014. dead.
120. News: TV ratings: 'Survivor' and 'Criminal Minds' each beat 'American Idol' Wednesday . Rick Porter . April 3, 2014 . Zap2it . April 3, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407101929/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_survivor_and_criminal_minds_each_beat_american_idol_wednesday-2014-04 . April 7, 2014 . live .
121. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'The Middle', 'Suburgatory', 'Modern Family' & 'Criminal Minds' Adjusted Up; 'CSI' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. April 3, 2014. April 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407075057/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/03/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-the-middle-suburgatory-modern-family-csi-adjusted-down/250714/. April 7, 2014. dead.
122. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'How I Met Your Mother' Tops Week 28 With Adults 18-49; 'The Big Bang Theory' Leads Total Viewers. Sara Bibel. April 8, 2014. TV by the Numbers. April 10, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140408215203/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/08/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-how-i-met-your-mother-tops-week-28-with-adults-18-49-the-big-bang-theory-leads-total-viewers/252233/. April 8, 2014. dead.
123. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'The Millers' drive CBS to victory Thursday . Rick Porter . April 4, 2014 . Zap2it . April 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407102346/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_big_bang_theory_the_millers_drive_cbs_to_victory_thursday-2014-04 . April 7, 2014 . live .
124. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Scandal' & 'Hell's Kitchen' Adjusted Up; 'American Idol', 'The Millers', 'The Crazy Ones' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. April 4, 2014. April 5, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160413234739/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/04/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-scandal-american-idol-the-millers-the-crazy-ones-elementary-adjusted-do/251096/. April 13, 2016. dead.
125. News: TV ratings: 'Survivor' leads CBS sweep Wednesday as 'American Idol' holds steady. Rick Porter. April 10, 2014. Zap2it. April 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413015644/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_survivor_leads_cbs_sweep_wednesday_as_american_idol_holds_steady-2014-04. April 13, 2014. live.
126. News: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Law and Order: SVU' & 'Mixology' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'The 100'. Amanda Kondolojy. April 10, 2014. Zap2it. April 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413013730/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/10/wednesday-final-ratings-law-and-order-svu-no-adjustment-for-the-100/252830/. April 13, 2014. dead.
127. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NCAA Basketball Championship Tops Week 29 With Adults 18-49 & Total Viewers. Sara Bibel. April 15, 2014. Zap2it. April 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140416182748/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/15/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-ncaa-basketball-championship-tops-week-29-with-adults-18-49-the-big-bang-theory-leads-total-viewers/253804/. April 16, 2014. dead.
128. News: TV ratings: 'Scandal' rises Thursday, 'Big Bang Theory' down but still dominant. April 11, 2014. Zap2it. April 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413155635/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_scandal_rises_thursday_big_bang_theory_down_but_still_dominant-2014-04. April 13, 2014. live.
129. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Community', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Shark Tank', 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'American Idol' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' & 'Elementary ' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. April 11, 2014. April 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160908041918/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/11/thursday-final-ratings-community-greys-anatomy-shark-tank-the-big-bang-theory-the-millers-elementary-adjusted-down/253131/. September 8, 2016. dead.
130. News: TV ratings: 'Survivor' and 'American Idol' lead a rerun-heavy Wednesday . April 17, 2014 . Zap2it . April 18, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140419013718/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_survivor_and_american_idol_lead_a_rerun-heavy_wednesday-2014-04 . April 19, 2014 . live .
131. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. April 18, 2014. April 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160611184553/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/18/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up/255190/. June 11, 2016. dead.
132. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'Scandal' & 'The Voice' Top Week 30 With Adults 18-49; 'NCIS' Leads Total Viewers. April 22, 2014. Zap2it. April 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140424044955/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/22/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-scandal-ncis-leads-total-viewers/256455/. April 24, 2014. dead.
133. News: TV ratings: 'Scandal' goes out on a high note, 'Community' and 'Parenthood' finales rise . April 18, 2014 . Zap2it . April 18, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140419012554/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_scandal_goes_out_on_a_high_note_community_and_parenthood_finales_rise-2014-04 . April 19, 2014 . live .
134. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor' Adjusted Up; 'The 100' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. April 17, 2014. April 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140418234328/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/17/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-adjusted-up-the-100-adjusted-down/254883/. April 18, 2014. dead.
135. News: TV ratings: 'American Idol' improves Wednesday, 'Modern Family' tops 18-49 demo . April 24, 2014 . Zap2it . April 25, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140426204845/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_american_idol_improves_wednesday_modern_family_tops_18-49_demo-2014-04 . April 26, 2014 . live .
136. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'The Middle', 'Suburgatory' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. April 24, 2014. April 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140627211143/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/24/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-the-middle-suburgatory-modern-family-adjusted-up/257085/. June 27, 2014. dead.
137. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Week 31 With Adults 18-49 & Total Viewers. Sara Bibel. April 22, 2014. Zap2it. May 2, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503002025/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/29/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-big-bang-theory-tops-week-31-with-adults-18-49-total-viewers/258225/. May 3, 2014. dead.
138. News: TV ratings: 'Bad Teacher' has a decent start for CBS, 'Black Box' so-so for ABC . April 25, 2014 . Zap2it . April 25, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140426235243/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_bad_teacher_has_a_decent_start_for_cbs_black_box_so-so_for_abc-2014-04 . April 26, 2014 . live .
139. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'The Vampire Diaries' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. April 25, 2014. April 25, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140426201940/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/25/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-millers-adjusted-down/257405/. April 26, 2014. dead.
140. News: TV ratings: 'Modern Family' tumbles Wednesday, 'Chicago PD' gets a boost . Rick Porter . May 2, 2014 . Zap2it . May 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503011338/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_modern_family_tumbles_wednesday_chicago_pd_gets_a_boost-2014-05 . May 3, 2014 . live .
141. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'American Idol' & 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Up; 'Revolution' & 'CSI' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. May 1, 2014. May 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140704185354/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/01/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-american-idol-revolution-csi-adjusted-down/259395/. July 4, 2014. dead.
142. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Week 32 With Adults 18-49; 'NCIS' With Total Viewers . Amanda Kondolojy . May 6, 2014 . TV by the Numbers . May 10, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140511222800/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/06/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-big-bang-theory-tops-week-32-with-adults-18-49-ncis-with-total-viewers/260943/ . May 11, 2014 . dead .
143. News: TV ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' up Thursday but 'Black Box' and 'Bad Teacher' slip . Rick Porter . May 2, 2014 . Zap2it . May 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140503011806/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_greys_anatomy_up_thursday_but_black_box_and_bad_teacher_slip-2014-05 . May 3, 2014 . live .
144. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries' & 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' & 'Bad Teacher' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. May 2, 2014. May 2, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140503005923/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/02/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-the-millers-bad-teacher-adjusted-down/259822/. May 3, 2014. dead.
145. News: TV ratings: 'Survivor' and 'CSI' finale up Wednesday, 'SVU' and 'Arrow' drop . Rick Porter . May 8, 2014 . Zap2it . May 10, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140518043010/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_survivor_and_csi_finale_up_wednesday_svu_and_arrow_drop-2014-05 . May 18, 2014 . live .
146. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The Middle', 'Arrow', 'American Idol', 'Modern Family', 'Law & Order: SVU' & 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Up. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. May 8, 2014. May 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140623002741/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/08/wednesday-final-ratings-the-middle-arrow-american-idol-modern-family-law-order-svu-suburgatory-adjusted-up/261605/. June 23, 2014. dead.
147. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Week 33 With Adults 18-49; 'NCIS' With Total Viewers . Sara Bibel . May 13, 2014 . TV by the Numbers . May 16, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517130213/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/13/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-big-bang-theory-tops-week-33-with-adults-18-49-ncis-with-total-viewers/263177/ . May 17, 2014 . dead .
148. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' hits season low but tops a soft Thursday . Rick Porter . May 9, 2014 . Zap2it . May 10, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140511223816/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_big_bang_theory_hits_season_low_but_tops_a_soft_thursday-2014-05 . May 11, 2014 . live .
149. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy', 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Black Box' Adjusted Up; 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. May 9, 2014. May 9, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140511205524/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/09/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-the-big-bang-theory-the-millers-adjusted-down/262236/. May 11, 2014. dead.
150. News: TV ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Modern Family' and 'Criminal Minds' finale all up Wednesday . Rick Porter . May 15, 2014 . Zap2it . May 16, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140517195953/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_american_idol_modern_family_and_criminal_minds_finale_all_up_wednesday-2014-05 . May 17, 2014 . live .
151. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Revolution', 'Arrow', 'Survivor', 'Suburgatory', 'Modern Family' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Adjusted Up; 'Chicago P.D.' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. May 15, 2014. May 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115706/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/15/wednesday-final-ratings-revolution-arrow-survivor-suburgatory-modern-family-law-chicago-p-d-adjusted-down/264573/. May 17, 2014. dead.
152. News: TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Week 34 With Adults 18-49; 'NCIS' With Total Viewers. Kondolojy. Amanda. May 20, 2014. TV by the Numbers. May 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140522194709/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/20/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-the-big-bang-theory-tops-week-34-with-adults-18-49-ncis-with-total-viewers/265815/. May 22, 2014. dead.
153. News: TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' finale dominates Thursday, 'Vampire Diaries' and 'Idol' up . Rick Porter . May 16, 2014 . Zap2it . May 16, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140519040536/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_big_bang_theory_finale_dominates_thursday_vampire_diaries_and_idol_up-2014-05 . May 19, 2014 . live .
154. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'Reign' & 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. May 16, 2014. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115708/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/16/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-reign-the-millers-adjusted-down/265025/. May 17, 2014. dead.
155. News: TV ratings: 'The Voice' finale tops 'DWTS' Tuesday, 'I Wanna Marry Harry' tanks . Rick Porter . May 21, 2014 . Zap2it . May 23, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140523044742/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_the_voice_finale_tops_dwts_tuesday_i_wanna_marry_harry_tanks-2014-05 . May 23, 2014 . live .
156. Web site: Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars: Road to the Finals' Adjusted Up. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. May 21, 2014. May 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140522014304/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/21/tuesday-final-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-road-to-the-finals-adjusted-up/266339/. May 22, 2014. dead.
157. News: TV ratings: 'Modern Family' finale leads Wednesday, 'American Idol' has lowest finale ever . Rick Porter . May 22, 2014 . Zap2it . May 23, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140522215034/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/tv_ratings_modern_family_finale_leads_wednesday_american_idol_has_lowest_finale_ever-2014-05 . May 22, 2014 . live .
158. Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'The Middle' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; 'Survivor' Reunion Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. May 22, 2014. May 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140724002516/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/22/wednesday-final-ratings-survivor-the-middle-survivor-reunion-adjusted-down/266571/. July 24, 2014. dead.
159. Web site: Live + 3 Ratings: 'American Idol' Premiere Draws Higher Percentage Gains, Narrows Gap Vs. Last Year. TV by the Numbers. Bibel. Sara. January 20, 2014. February 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140126000557/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/20/live-3-ratings-american-idol-premiere-draws-higher-percentage-gains-narrows-gap-vs-last-year/230662/. January 26, 2014. dead.
160. Web site: Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'Modern Family' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain, 'Beauty & the Beast' Tops Percentage Gains & 'The Blacklist' Leads in Total Viewer Increase in Week 17. TV by the Numbers. Bibel. Sara. February 3, 2014. February 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140916072719/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/03/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-has-biggest-18-49-ratings-beauty-the-beast-tops-percentage-gains-the-blacklist-leads-in-total-viewer-increase-in-week-17/233895/. September 16, 2014. dead.
161. Web site: Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'Modern Family' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain, 'The Blacklist' Tops Percentage & Total Viewer Increase in Week 18. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. February 10, 2014. February 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140906154036/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/10/live7-dvr-ratings-modern-family-has-biggest-18-49-ratings-gain-the-blacklist-tops-percentage-total-viewer-increase-in-week-18/235893/. September 6, 2014. dead.
162. Web site: Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain, 'Beauty and the Beast' Tops Percentage Gain & 'The Blacklist' Has Largest Total Viewer Increase in Week 19. TV by the Numbers. Bibel. Sara. February 18, 2014. February 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140223000103/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/18/live7-dvr-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-has-biggest-18-49-ratings-gain-beauty-and-the-beast-tops-percentage-the-blacklist-has-largest-total-viewer-increase-in-week-19/237606/. February 23, 2014. dead.
163. Web site: Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain & Total Viewer Increase + 'Nashville' Tops Percentage Gain in Week 20. TV by the Numbers. Kondolojy. Amanda. February 24, 2014. February 25, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301090906/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/24/live7-dvr-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-has-biggest-18-49-ratings-gain-total-viewer-increase-nashville-tops-percentage-gain-in-week-20/239637/. March 1, 2014. dead.
164. Web site: Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'The Following' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain, 'Hart of Dixie' Tops Percentage Gain & 'Intelligence' Adds Most Total Viewers in Week 21 - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers . Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com . March 3, 2014 . April 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140412001128/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/03/live7-dvr-ratings-the-following-has-biggest-18-49-ratings-gain-hart-of-dixie-tops-percentage-gain-intelligence-adds-most-total-viewers-in-week-21/241452/ . April 12, 2014 . dead .
165. Web site: Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'The Following' Has Biggest 18-49 Ratings Gain, 'Beauty and the Beast' Tops Percentage Gain & 'Castle' Adds Most Total Viewers in Week 22 - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers . Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com . April 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140411233027/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/10/live7-dvr-ratings-the-following-has-biggest-18-49-ratings-gain-beauty-and-the-beast-tops-percentage-gain-castle-adds-most-total-viewers-in-week-22/243410/ . April 11, 2014 . dead .
166. Web site: Harry Connick Jr. steals 'American Idol' spotlight. Ann Oldenburg. USA Today. January 17, 2014. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140415184334/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/01/17/everyones-wild-about-american-idol-judge-harry-connick-jr/4580095/. April 15, 2014. live.
167. Harry Connick, Jr. Steals the 'American Idol' Spotlight. Katy Kroll. Rolling Stone. January 16, 2014. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140331090915/http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/videos/harry-connick-jr-steals-the-american-idol-spotlight-20140116. March 31, 2014. dead.
168. Web site: 13 Times Harry Connick Jr. Stole The 'American Idol' Spotlight. Sophie Schillaci. MTV. January 15, 2014. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150326021518/http://www.mtv.com/news/1720542/harry-connick-jr-stole-american-idol-spotlight/. March 26, 2015. dead.
169. Web site: Six Reasons Harry Connick Jr. Will Save American Idol. Kristin Dos Santos. E! Online. January 13, 2014. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517123315/http://www.eonline.com/news/498848/six-reasons-harry-connick-jr-will-save-american-idol. May 17, 2014. live.
170. Web site: Harry Connick Jr. makes 'Idol' watchable again. Robert Rorke. New York Post. January 27, 2014. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140518042416/http://nypost.com/2014/01/27/harry-connick-jr-makes-idol-watchable-again/. May 18, 2014. live.
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