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American Idol· Season 17 · Episode 9

Top 20 Solos

S17E09·8.7·April 1, 2019·2h·ABC

The stakes grow higher as the top 20 finalists perform in front of a live audience.

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#5In Season 17of 18 rated episodes
#90All-timeof 310 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 17 averages 8.6
2019First airedApril 1, 2019

Guest stars

Bobby BonesBobby Bonesas Mentor
Laine HardyLaine Hardyas Laine Hardy

Crew

Russell NormanRussell NormanDirector

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