American Idol: Finalists perform and the winner announced

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“American Idol” 8 p.m. Tuesday, Fox: The two finalists perform. (Part 1 of 2) (s) (N)

“American Idol” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Fox: Winner Announced: (Season Finale) The top 12 reunite on stage; Rihanna performs; Scotty McCreery performs; Ryan Seacrest announces the winner. (Part 2 of 2) (N)

“Access Hollywood” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, NBC: The winner of “American Idol.” (N)

“Watch What Happens: Live” 11:01 p.m. Thursday, Bravo: Beth Ditto and Adam Lambert. (N)

“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” 11:35 p.m. Thursday, NBC: A“American Idol” winner. (N)

“Live! With Kelly” 9 a.m. Tuesday, ABC: Amy Brenneman; the “American Idol” winner performs. (N)

“Live! With Kelly” 9 a.m. Wednesday, ABC: Melissa Joan Hart; the “American Idol” runner-up performs. (N)

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-- Compiled by Ed Stockly