Fair rating?American Idol· Season 16 · Episode 17
Top 5
In this episode in honor of Mother's Day, the Top 5 finalists will sing songs dedicated to moms, in addition to performing from the catalogue of American Idol alum and seven time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood. The Top 5 finalists were surprised with a trip to Nashville and the opportunity to learn from Underwood while she served as superstar guest mentor for the week. Underwood will also perform her hit single, "Cry Pretty".
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#2In Season 16of 19 rated episodes
#107All-timeof 310 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 16 averages 8.2
2018First airedMay 13, 2018
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Maddie Poppeas Maddie Poppe
Carrie Underwoodas MentorCrew
Phil HeyesDirectorShows like American Idol
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