Fair rating?American Idol· Season 20 · Episode 7
Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge
The search for the next superstar continues as some of the most prolific alums in the shows history return to mentor the contestants; fan favorites from auditions take the stage for the genre challenge to sing their hearts out.
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#5In Season 20of 20 rated episodes
#113All-timeof 310 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 20 averages 8.2
2022First airedMarch 28, 2022
Guest stars
Ruben Studdardas Ruben Studdard
David Cookas David Cook
Jordin Sparksas Jordin Sparks
Lee DeWyzeas Lee DeWyze
Lauren Alainaas Lauren Alaina
Haley Reinhartas Haley Reinhart
Chayce Beckhamas Chayce BeckhamCrew
Phil HeyesDirectorShows like American Idol
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