Winner
Phillip Phillips
Runner-Up
Jessica Sanchez
Episodes
42
Year
2012
Judges
Jennifer LopezSteven TylerRandy Jackson
Season Highlight
Phillip's coronation song "Home" became a massive hit.
About Season 11
American Idol Season 11 aired on Fox in 2012. This was part of the show's original run, which established American Idol as the highest-rated show on American television for multiple consecutive seasons. Phillip Phillips took home the title, beating out Jessica Sanchez in the finale. The season featured 42 episodes and was judged by Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson.