The following is a list of episodes for the Fox reality series American Idol. The series debuted in the United States on June 11, 2002.
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| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Auditions" | June 11, 2002 | 1001 |
| Auditions held in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami. Of approximately 10,000 contestants, 121 are chosen to move on to Hollywood. | |||
| 2 | "Hollywood Week" | June 12, 2002 | 1002 |
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The 121 people who made it passed auditions perform and are narrowed down first to 65, then from 65 to 45. The judges deliberate over the final 45 before choosing the top 30. |
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| 3 | "Top 30: Group 1" | June 18, 2002 | 1003 |
| The first ten—Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover and Christopher Aaron—of the top 30 perform. | |||
| 4 | "Top 30: Group 1 results" | June 19, 2002 | 1004 |
| The first three contestants to advance to the finals ten are revealed. Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr and Jim Verraros advance. | |||
| 5 | "Top 30: Group 2" | June 25, 2002 | 1005 |
| The second ten—Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A. J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini—of the top 30 perform. | |||
| 6 | "Top 30: Group 2 results" | June 26, 2002 | 1006 |
| The second three for the final ten are revealed. Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson and A. J. Gil advance. | |||
| 7 | "Top 30: Group 3" | July 2, 2002 | 1007 |
| Delano Cagnolatti is disqualified from the competition for being above the age of 24. EJay Day is brought in as a replacement. The third ten—R. J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badano, Melanie Sanders, EJay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles and Christina Christian—of the top 30 perform. | |||
| 8 | "Top 30: Group 3 results" | July 3, 2002 | 1008 |
| The third group of three for the final ten are revealed. Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin and EJay Day advance. | |||
| 9 | "Wildcard Show" | July 10, 2002 | 1009 |
| Five of the top 30 return to fill the one remaining spot for the finals. Kelli Glover, Christopher Aaron, Alexis Lopez, R. J. Helton and Angela Peel perform. The judges choose R. J. Helton as the tenth finalist. | |||
| 10 | "Top 10 Perform" | July 16, 2002 | 1010 |
| The top ten perform Motown songs. | |||
| 11 | "Top 10 Results" | July 17, 2002 | 1011 |
| Two finalists are eliminated: EJay Day and Jim Verraros. | |||
| 12 | "Top 8 Finalists" | July 23, 2002 | 1012 |
| The top eight finalists perform 1960s songs. | |||
| 13 | "Top 8 Results" | July 24, 2002 | 1013 |
| A. J. Gil is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 14 | "Top 7 Finalists" | July 30, 2002 | 1014 |
| The top seven finalists perform 1970s songs. | |||
| 15 | "Top 7 Results" | July 31, 2002 | 1015 |
| Ryan Starr is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 16 | "Top 6 Finalists" | August 6, 2002 | 1016 |
| The remaining six finalists perform "Big Band" songs. | |||
| 17 | "Top 6 Results" | August 7, 2002 | 1017 |
| Christina Christian is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 18 | "Top 5 Finalists" | August 13, 2002 | 1018 |
| The top five finalists perform Burt Bacharach love songs. | |||
| 19 | "Top 5 Results" | August 14, 2002 | 1019 |
| R. J. Helton is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 20 | "Top 4 Finalists" | August 20, 2002 | 1020 |
| Only four finalists remain: Tamyra Gray, Nikki McKibbin, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Each finalist performs two songs from the 1980s and the 1990s. | |||
| 21 | "Top 4 Results" | August 21, 2002 | 1021 |
| Tamyra Gray is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 22 | "Top 3 Finalists" | August 27, 2002 | 1022 |
| Each of the three finalists perform a song of their choice and a song chosen by the judges. | |||
| 23 | "Top 3 Results" | August 28, 2002 | 1023 |
| Nikki McKibbin is eliminated, leaving Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini to compete in the finals. | |||
| 24 | "Top 2 Finalists" | September 3, 2002 | 1024 |
| Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini perform three songs each. | |||
| 25 | "American Idol Season 1 Finale" | September 4, 2002 | 1025 |
| Winner: Kelly Clarkson | |||
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "New York, Miami & Austin Auditions" | January 21, 2003 | - |
| Auditions are held in New York, Miami, and Austin. | |||
| 2 | "Special: American Idol Revisited" | January 21, 2003 | - |
| 3 | "Pasadena & Detroit Auditions" | January 22, 2003 | - |
| Auditions are held in Pasadena and Detroit. | |||
| 4 | "Atlanta & Nashville Auditions" | January 28, 2003 | - |
| Auditions are held in Atlanta and Nashville. | |||
| 5 | "Hollywood Week" | January 29, 2003 | - |
| After one week in Hollywood, 32 contestants remain. | |||
| 6 | "Top 32: Group 1" | February 4, 2003 | - |
| The first group of eight perform: Kimberly Caldwell, Patrick Fortson, J.D. Adams, Trenyce, Meosha Denton, Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato. | |||
| 7 | "Top 32: Group 1 results" | February 5, 2003 | - |
| Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato advance to the top 12. | |||
| 8 | "Top 32: Group 2" | February 11, 2003 | - |
| The second group of eight perform: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John Smalley, Hadas Shalev, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke and Jennifer Fuentes. | |||
| 9 | "Top 32: Group 2 results" | February 12, 2003 | - |
| Ruben Studdard and Kimberley Locke advance to the top 12. | |||
| 10 | "Top 32: Group 3" | February 18, 2003 | - |
| The third group of eight perform: Kimberly Kelsey, Jordan Segundo, Vanessa Olivarez, Rickey Smith, Samantha Cohen, Louis Gazzara, Equoia Coleman and George Trice. | |||
| 11 | "Top 32: Group 3 results" | February 19, 2003 | - |
| Vanessa Olivarez and Rickey Smith advance to the top 12. | |||
| 12 | "Special: Best of the Worst" | February 19, 2003 | - |
| 13 | "Top 32: Group 4" | February 25, 2003 | - |
| The final group of eight perform: Sylvia Chibiliti, Chip Days, Juanita Barber, Patrick Lake, Nasheka Siddall, Josh Gracin, Ashley Hartman and Corey Clark. | |||
| 14 | "Top 32: Group 4 results" | February 26, 2003 | - |
| Josh Gracin and Corey Clark advance to the top 12. | |||
| 15 | "Wildcard Show" | March 4, 2003 | - |
| Nine contestants are invited back to compete for the four wild card spots: Kimberly Caldwell, Clay Aiken, Nasheka Siddall, Carmen Rasmusen, Olivia Mojica, Janine Falsone, Chip Days, Aliceyn Cooney and Trenyce. | |||
| 16 | "Wildcard Results" | March 5, 2003 | - |
| Kimberly Caldwell (Randy's choice), Trenyce (Paula's choice), Carmen Rasmusen (Simon's choice), and Clay Aiken (public vote) advance to the top 12. | |||
| 17 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 11, 2003 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform Motown Records songs. | |||
| 18 | "Top 12 Results" | March 12, 2003 | - |
| Vanessa Olivarez is eliminated from the competition. | |||
| 19 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 18, 2003 | - |
| The top 11 finalists perform movie hits. | |||
| 20 | "Top 11 Results" | March 19, 2003 | - |
| Charles Grigsby is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 21 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 25, 2003 | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform country rock songs. | |||
| 22 | "Top 10 Results" | March 26, 2003 | - |
| Julia DeMato is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 23 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 1, 2003 | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform disco songs. | |||
| 24 | "Top 9 Results" | April 2, 2003 | - |
| No finalists are eliminated due to Corey Clark's dismissal. | |||
| 25 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 8, 2003 | - |
| The top 8 finalists perform Billboard number one hits. | |||
| 26 | "Top 8 Results" | April 9, 2003 | - |
| Rickey Smith is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 27 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 15, 2003 | - |
| The top 7 finalists perform Billy Joel songs. | |||
| 28 | "Top 7 Results" | April 16, 2003 | - |
| Kimberly Caldwell is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 29 | "Special: Halfway Home" | April 21, 2003 | - |
| The show looks back at the contestants' journey thus far. | |||
| 30 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 22, 2003 | - |
| The top 6 finalists sing Diane Warren songs. Warren is the guest judge. | |||
| 31 | "Top 6 Results" | April 23, 2003 | - |
| Carmen Rasmusen is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 32 | "Top 5 Perform" | April 29, 2003 | - |
| The top 5 finalists each perform a 1960s song and a Neil Sedaka song. | |||
| 33 | "Top 5 Results" | April 30, 2003 | - |
| Trenyce is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 34 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 6, 2003 | - |
| The remaining four finalists perform two songs each from The Bee Gees. | |||
| 35 | "Top 4 Results" | May 7, 2003 | - |
| Josh Gracin is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 36 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 13, 2003 | - |
| Each of the three finalists perform a random song, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. | |||
| 37 | "Top 3 Results" | May 14, 2003 | - |
| Kimberley Locke is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 38 | "Top 2 Special" | May 19, 2003 | - |
| 39 | "Top 2 Showdown" | May 20, 2003 | - |
| Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform three songs each. | |||
| 40 | "American Idol Season 2 Finale" | May 21, 2003 | - |
| Winner: Ruben Studdard | |||
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Audition episode: New York" | January 19, 2004 | - |
| Audition held in New York. | |||
| 2 | "Audition episode: Atlanta" | January 20, 2004 | - |
| Audition held in Atlanta. Fantasia audition. | |||
| 3 | "Audition episode: Houston" | January 21, 2004 | - |
| Audition held in Houston. | |||
| 4 | "Audition episode: Los Angeles and San Francisco" | January 27, 2004 | - |
| Audition held in Los Angeles and San Francisco. | |||
| 5 | "Audition episode: Hawaii" | January 28, 2004 | - |
| Audition held in Hawaii. | |||
| 6 | "Audition episode: Road to Hollywood, Best and Worst of the Rest" | February 2, 2004 | - |
| Compilation of various auditions. | |||
| 7 | "Hollywood Week: Part 1" | February 3, 2004 | - |
| Hollywood week, individual and group round. | |||
| 8 | "Hollywood Week: Part 2" | February 4, 2004 | - |
| Hollywood week, Top 32 chosen | |||
| 9 | "Top 32: Group 1" | February 10, 2004 | - |
| The first group of 8 performs: Diana DeGarmo, Marque Lynch, Ashley Thomas, Katie Webber, Erskine Walcott, Jennifer Hudson, Matthew Metzger and Fantasia Barrino. | |||
| 10 | "Top 32: Group 1 Results" | February 11, 2004 | - |
| Advancing to the Top 12: Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo. | |||
| 11 | "Top 32: Group 2" | February 17, 2004 | - |
| The second group of 8 performs: Matthew Rogers, Brianna Ramirez-Rial, Noel Roman, Kara Master, Lisa Leuschner, Jesus Roman, Camile Velasco, Mariso Joy | |||
| 12 | "Top 32: Group 2 Results" | February 18, 2004 | - |
| Advancing to the Top 12: Camile Velasco and Matthew Rogers | |||
| 13 | "Top 32: Group 3" | February 24, 2004 | - |
| The third group of 8 performs: Elizabeth LeTendre, Eric Yoder, Amy Adams, Jon Peter Lewis, Charly Lowry, Jonah Moananu, Leah LaBelle, LaToya London. | |||
| 14 | "Top 32: Group 3 Results" | February 25, 2004 | - |
| Advancing to the Top 12: LaToya London and Amy Adams | |||
| 15 | "Special: Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented" | March 1, 2004 | - |
| Special episode dedicated to contestants that didn't make it or never previous shown, and featured William Hung. | |||
| 16 | "Top 32: Group 4" | March 2, 2004 | - |
| The final group of 8 performs: Suzy Vulaca, John Preator, Heather Piccinini, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Lisa Wilson, Tiara Purifoy. | |||
| 17 | "Top 32: Group 4 Results" | March 3, 2004 | - |
| Advancing to the Top 12: John Stevens and Jasmine Trias. | |||
| 18 | "Wildcard" | March 9, 2004 | - |
| Eliminated: Lisa Leuschner, Marque Lynche, Tiara Purifoy and Eric Yoder. Selected: Jon Peter Lewis, Elizabeth LeTendre, Katie Webber, George Huff, Suzy Vulaca, Matthew Metzger, Leah LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson. |
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| 19 | "Wildcard Results" | March 10, 2004 | - |
| Advancing to the Top 12: Jennifer Hudson (Randy's choice), Leah LaBelle (Paula's choice), George Huff (Simon's choice), Jon Peter Lewis (Public vote) | |||
| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 16, 2004 | - |
| Theme:Soul | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 17, 2004 | - |
| Leah LaBelle is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 23, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Country | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 24, 2004 | - |
| Eliminated: Matthew Rogers | |||
| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 30, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Motown | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 31, 2004 | - |
| The Top 10 perform "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Eliminated: Amy Adams |
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| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 6, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Elton John | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 7, 2004 | - |
| The Top 9 perform an Elton John medley - "Bennie and the Jets", "Daniel", "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Eliminated: Camile Velasco |
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| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 14, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Movie soundtracks | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Results" | April 15, 2004 | - |
| Eliminated: Jon Peter Lewis | |||
| 30 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 20, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Barry Manilow | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Results" | April 21, 2004 | - |
| The remaining seven perform "Let Freedom Ring" with Barry Manilow. Jennifer Hudson is eliminated. |
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| 32 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 27, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Gloria Estefan | |||
| 33 | "Top 6 Results" | April 28, 2004 | - |
| The remaining six perform a Gloria Estefan medley. John Stevens is eliminated from the show. |
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| 34 | "Special: Final Five" | May 3, 2004 | - |
| 35 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 4, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Big Band The Top 5 sings 2 songs each. |
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| 36 | "Top 5 Results" | May 5, 2004 | - |
| Eliminated: George Huff | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 11, 2004 | - |
| The remaining four perform Disco | |||
| 38 | "Top 4 Results" | May 12, 2004 | - |
| The Top 4 sings a Donna Summer medley with Clay Aiken. LaToya London is eliminated. |
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| 39 | "Special: The Final 3 '04" | May 17, 2004 | - |
| 40 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 18, 2004 | - |
| Theme: Idols' Choice, Judges' Choice, Clive's Choice | |||
| 41 | "Top 3 Results" | May 19, 2004 | - |
| Eliminated: Jasmine Trias | |||
| 42 | "Special: American Idol: The Phenomenon" | May 23, 2004 | - |
| How American Idol became the top-rated show in key demo. | |||
| 43 | "Top 2 Perform (Finale)" | May 25, 2004 | - |
| Each contestant sings 3 songs - a new song, a previous song, and contestant's favourite. | |||
| 44 | "American Idol Season 3 Finale" | May 26, 2004 | - |
| The 10 eliminated finalists rejoins with the Top 2 to perform "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha (with Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard) and the Theme medley "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" by Aretha Franklin & George Michael. Fantasia Barrino is crowned winner. |
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| 1 | "Washington D.C. Auditions" | January 18, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in Washington, D.C. | |||
| 2 | "St. Louis, Missouri Auditions" | January 19, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in St. Louis. | |||
| 3 | "New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions" | January 25, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in New Orleans. | |||
| 4 | "Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions" | January 26, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in Las Vegas. | |||
| 5 | "Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions" | February 1, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in Cleveland and Orlando. | |||
| 6 | "San Francisco, California Auditions" | February 2, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in San Francisco. | |||
| 7 | "Hollywood Day 1" | February 8, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform solo with a piano. | |||
| 8 | "Hollywood Day 2" | February 9, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform in groups of three. | |||
| 9 | "Hollywood Day 3" | February 15, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform solo a cappella. The judges cut the contestants down to 44. | |||
| 10 | "Hollywood Day 4" | February 16, 2005 | - |
| The Top 24 semifinalists were revealed: Aloha Mischeaux, Amanda Avila, Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Janay Castine, Jared Yates, Jessica Sierra, Joseph Murena, Judd Harris, Lindsey Cardinale, Mario Vazquez, Melinda Lira, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Nikko Smith, Sarah Mather, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker and Vonzell Solomon. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 21, 2005 | - |
| The Top 12 men perform. | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 22, 2005 | - |
| Top 12 women perform. | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 23, 2005 | - |
| Jared Yates and Judd Harris are eliminated from the men's competition. Melinda Lira and Sarah Mather are eliminated from the women's competition. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 28, 2005 | - |
| Top 10 men perform. | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | March 1, 2005 | - |
| Top 10 women perform. | |||
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | March 2, 2005 | - |
| From the men's side, Joseph Murena and David Brown are eliminated. Celena Rae and Aloha Mischeaux are eliminated from the women's competition. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 7, 2005 | - |
| Top 8 men perform. | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 8, 2005 | - |
| Top 8 women perform. | |||
| 19 | "Top 16 Results" | March 9, 2005 | - |
| Travis Tucker and Nikko Smith are eliminated from the men's competition. Janay Castine and Amanda Avila are eliminated from the women's competition. | |||
| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 15, 2005 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform songs from the 1960s. Nikko Smith returns after Mario Vazquez withdraws from the show. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 16, 2005 | - |
| Lindsey Cardinale is eliminated from the competition. The Top 12 perform the first single choice, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". | |||
| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 22, 2005 | - |
| The top 11 finalists perform Billboard #1 hits. | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Finalists Repeat Special" | March 23, 2005 | - |
| A graphics glitch in the recap of the previous show caused the votes to be nullified. Videos of the previous episodes' performances are shown instead of the contestants performing again. | |||
| 24 | "Top 11 Results" | March 24, 2005 | - |
| Mikalah Gordon is eliminated from the competition; The Top 11 sing the second single choice, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 29, 2005 | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform songs from the 1990s. | |||
| 26 | "Top 10 Results" | March 30, 2005 | - |
| Jessica Sierra is eliminated from the competition. The top 10 sing the third single choice, "Everything Is Beautiful". | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 5, 2005 | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform songs from Broadway. | |||
| 28 | "Top 9 Results" | April 6, 2005 | - |
| Nikko Smith is eliminated from the competition; Fantasia Barrino performs "Truth Is" and "I Believe." | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 12, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform a song from their birth year. | |||
| 30 | "Top 8 Results" | April 13, 2005 | - |
| The Bottom 3 sing their favorite songs from the season. Nadia Turner is eliminated from the competition. The Top 8 sing "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". A mini-special is shown ("Week in the life of an American Idol"). | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 19, 2005 | - |
| The top 7 finalists sing 1970s dance music. | |||
| 32 | "Top 7 Results" | April 20, 2005 | - |
| Anwar Robinson is eliminated from the competition. The Top 7 sing "You Can Shine." | |||
| 33 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 26, 2005 | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform songs from the 2000s. | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Results" | April 27, 2005 | - |
| Constantine Maroulis is eliminated from the competition. The Top 6 sing "Emotions." | |||
| 35 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 3, 2005 | - |
| The final 5 contestants perform songs from Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoller and songs on this week's Billboard chart. | |||
| 36 | "Top 5 Results" | May 4, 2005 | - |
| Scott Savol is eliminated from the competition. The Top 5 sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water". | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 10, 2005 | - |
| The four remaining finalists perform a country song and a song from Gamble and Huff. | |||
| 38 | "Top 4 Results" | May 11, 2005 | - |
| The Top 4's auditions are shown again. Anthony Fedorov is eliminated from the competition. The Top 4 sing "Islands In The Stream". | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 17, 2005 | - |
| Each of the three finalists perform a song of Clive Davis's choice, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. | |||
| 40 | "Top 3 Results" | May 18, 2005 | - |
| Vonzell Solomon is eliminated from the competition. Footage from the contestants' trips back home is shown. The Top 3 sing "United We Stand". | |||
| 41 | "American Idol Presents The World's Worst Auditions" | May 19, 2005 | - |
| 42 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 24, 2005 | - |
| Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood perform three songs each. | |||
| 43 | "American Idol Season 4 Finale" | May 25, 2005 | - |
| The top 12 finalists return to perform together. Rascal Flatts performs "Bless the Broken Road" with Carrie Underwood. Anthony Fedorov and Anwar Robinson perform "I Believe I Can Fly" with Kenny G. Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs with Constantine Maroulis, Jessica Sierra, and Nadia Turner. Scott Savol and Nikko Smith perform with George Benson. Vonzell Solomon performs with Billy Preston. Lindsey Cardinale and Mikalah Gordon sing "Everytime I Close My Eyes" with Babyface. The last performance is Bo Bice and Lynyrd Skynyrd singing "Sweet Home Alabama". Carrie Underwood is announced as the winner of American Idol Season 4. | |||
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| 1 | "Chicago, Illinois Auditions" | January 17, 2006 | - |
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Auditions were held in Soldier Field. 34 people made it to Hollywood. Simon jokes about Mandisa's size: when Paula says "she reminds me of Frenchie Davis", Simon replies "Forget Frenchie. She's France." |
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| 2 | "Denver, Colorado Auditions" | January 18, 2006 | - |
| Auditions were held in INVESCO Field. 35 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, Chris Daughtry, and Heather Cox. Simon tells Lisa that she is the best 16-year-old the show has yet seen. Chris' wife screams as Chris walks out with ticket. A clip is also shown of his country home in North Carolina, where he lives with his wife and stepchildren. |
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| 3 | "Greensboro, North Carolina Auditions" | January 24, 2006 | - |
| Auditions were held in the Greensboro Coliseum. 33 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Kellie Pickler, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington and Kinnik Sky. |
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| 4 | "San Francisco, California Auditions" | January 25, 2006 | - |
| 18 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Katharine McPhee and Jose "Sway" Penala. In a dispute with Randy, Simon walks out of the judging. |
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| 5 | "Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions" | January 31, 2006 | - |
| 11 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Taylor Hicks and Patrick Hall. Bobie May, the 'psychic' who predicted she was going to be in the top 10 of the previous season, returned in this episode. |
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| 6 | "Austin, Texas Auditions" | February 1, 2006 | - |
| 12 people made it to Hollywood. Some of the rejected auditions included Alison Schoening, Tessa Mae Reid, Cierra Johnson. One contestant sings the "Jigglypuff" song from Pokémon and is rejected. Semifinalists shown: Will Makar. |
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| 7 | "Boston, Massachusetts Auditions" | February 7, 2006 | - |
| 28 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Kevin Covais and Elliott Yamin. |
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| 8 | "Hollywood Round 1" | February 8, 2006 | - |
| 99 people make it to the next round. Ten songs were heard: "Hopelessly Devoted To You" (Olivia Newton-John); "If" (Bread); "If I Ever Fall In Love" (Shai); "The First Cut Is The Deepest" (Sheryl Crow), performed by Chris Daughtry and Ace Young; "Can't Fight The Moonlight" (LeAnn Rimes); "I Believe In You And Me" (Whitney Houston); "I'll Never Love This Way Again" (Dionne Warrick); "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal Flatts); "Dim All The Lights" (Donna Summer); and "Bat Out Of Hell" (Meat Loaf). | |||
| 9 | "Hollywood Round 2" | February 14, 2006 | - |
| 44 people made it to the next round. Derrell Brittenum had quit the competition for both he and his brother, Terrell, because he had thought Terrell had been eliminated. After Terrell told Derrell that he was not eliminated, Derrell went back and apologized to the judges, asking to let them back in. The judges said the both of them could, and not everybody was happy. Brenna Gethers does not get along with her group members Marcy Smith and Nick Whitten. Elliott Yamin is shown, along with group member Josè "Sway" Penala. | |||
| 10 | "Top 24 Semifinalists Revealed" | February 15, 2006 | - |
| The Brittenum twins are disqualified due to criminal charges. The top 24 semifinalists were: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Ace Young, Bobby Bennett, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Gedeon McKinney, Josè "Sway" Penala, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Kevin Covais, Patrick Hall, Paris Bennett, Stephanie "Stevie" Scott, Taylor Hicks, and Will Makar. Simon apologizes to Mandisa. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 21, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve women perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 22, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve men perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 23, 2006 | - |
| Four semi-finalists are eliminated: Becky O'Donohue, Bobby Bennett, Stevie Scott, and Patrick Hall. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 28, 2006 | - |
| The top ten women perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | March 1, 2006 | - |
| The top ten men perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 16 | "Top 16 Semifinalists Revealed" | March 2, 2006 | - |
| Carrie Underwood, guest performer, sings "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Four people go home: Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, David Radford, and Josè "Sway" Penala. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 7, 2006 | - |
| The top eight women perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 8, 2006 | - |
| The top eight men perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Finalists Revealed" | March 9, 2006 | - |
| Guest performer Bo Bice sings "The Real Thing." Derrell and Terrell Brittenum are spotted in the audience. The top twelve finalists are revealed, as Kinnik Sky, Will Makar, Ayla Brown, and Gedeon McKinney are eliminated. | |||
| 20 | "Stevie Wonder Theme" | March 14, 2006 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform Stevie Wonder songs. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 15, 2006 | - |
| Stevie Wonder performs "My Love Is On Fire." The bottom three are Ace Young, Melissa McGhee, and Lisa Tucker. McGhee is eliminated. | |||
| 22 | "1950s Theme" | March 21, 2006 | - |
| The top eleven finalists perform songs from the 1950s. | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 22, 2006 | - |
| Barry Manilow performs. Bobby Bennett appears in the audience. The bottom three are Kevin Covais, Lisa Tucker, and Bucky Covington. Covais is eliminated. | |||
| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 28, 2006 | - |
| The top ten finalists perform songs within the past six years. | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 29, 2006 | - |
| Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie." The bottom three are Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, and Katharine McPhee. Tucker is eliminated. | |||
| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 4, 2006 | - |
| The top nine finalists work with Kenny Rogers to perform their own versions of country music songs. | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 5, 2006 | - |
| Kenny Rogers performs. The remaining finalists are placed into three groups. The first group consists of Ace Young, Katharine McPhee, and Bucky Covington. The second group consists of Mandisa, Elliott Yamin, and Paris Bennett. The third group consists of Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry, and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the middle group is the bottom three, and Mandisa is eliminated. | |||
| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 11, 2006 | - |
| The top eight finalists work with Brian May and Roger Taylor to perform their own versions of classic Queen songs. | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Results" | April 12, 2006 | - |
| The top eight finalists perform a group medley of Queen songs. The finalists watch videos from their families. Will Makar appears in the audience. The bottom three are Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, and Bucky Covington. Covington is eliminated. | |||
| 30 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 18, 2006 | - |
| The top seven finalists work with Rod Stewart to perform their own versions of classic songs from the Great American Songbook. | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Results" | April 19, 2006 | - |
| Rod Stewart performs "The Way You Look Tonight." The remaining finalists except for Taylor Hicks (who is announced to be the highest vote-getter) are split into two groups. The far right group consists of Chris Daughtry, Ace Young, and Paris Bennett. The far left group consists of Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Kellie Pickler. Hicks is asked to join the group he thinks is the top three. He starts to walk toward Chris' group but when Ryan Seacrest tells him he's wrong, Hicks immediately shakes hands with Daughtry and goes to the other group instead. It is announced that Daughtry's group is the bottom three, and Ace Young is eliminated. | |||
| 32 | "Classic Top 6 Perform" | April 25, 2006 | - |
| The top six finalists work with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster to perform their own versions of classic love songs. | |||
| 33 | "Top 6 Results" | April 26, 2006 | - |
| Andrea Bocelli performs. The remaining finalists are split into three groups of two. The far left group consists of Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee. The middle group consists of Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin. The far right group consists of Paris Bennett and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the far left group are the highest vote-getters, the middle group somewhere in between, and the far right group the lowest. Pickler is eliminated. | |||
| 34 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 2, 2006 | - |
| The top five finalists perform their own versions of two hit songs: one from their year of birth and one from the current Billboard chart. | |||
| 35 | "Top 5 Results" | May 3, 2006 | - |
| The bottom two are Paris Bennett and Elliott Yamin, and Bennett is eliminated. | |||
| 36 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 9, 2006 | - |
| The top four finalists perform their own versions of classic Elvis Presley songs (two each). | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Results" | May 10, 2006 | - |
| Archived footage is shown of the four finalists touring Graceland. The four finalists perform together. Rebecca Romijn requests for an encore of Taylor Hicks' rendition of "Jailhouse Rock." The bottom two are Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee, and Daughtry is eliminated. | |||
| 38 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 16, 2006 | - |
| The top three finalists perform three songs each: their own choice of a song they have previously performed on the show, a designated judge's choice, and Clive Davis' choice. | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Results" | May 17, 2006 | - |
| The top three finalists spend a day in their hometowns (archived footage). They perform a song together live. It is announced that 33.46% and 33.16% of the votes went to the top two finalists, and 33.06% for the lowest vote-getter. Elliott Yamin is announced as the lowest vote-getter and is eliminated. | |||
| 40 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 23, 2006 | - |
| The top two finalists perform songs they deem as their best of the season, and a debut single from American Idol. | |||
| 41 | "American Idol Season 5 Finale" | May 24, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve finalists return to perform. Guest entertainers also perform. Taylor Hicks is announced as the winner. | |||
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Minneapolis, Minnesota Auditions" | January 16, 2007 | 601 & 602 |
| Auditions takes place in Target Center. Guest judge Jewel helps Randy, Paula, and Simon. 17 people make it to Hollywood. | |||
| 2 | "Seattle, Washington Auditions" | January 17, 2007 | - |
| Audition takes place in KeyArena. 14 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, Rudy Cardenas, Jordin Sparks |
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| 3 | "Memphis, Tennessee Auditions" | January 23, 2007 | - |
| Audition takes place in FedEx Forum. 22 people make it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Sundance Head, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey |
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| 4 | "New York City, New York Auditions" | January 24, 2007 | - |
| Audition takes place in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Carol Bayer Sager guests the judging panel. 35 people made it to Hollywood. One contestant dressed up as Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks. Semifinalists shown: Antonella Barba, Chris Richardson, Nick Pedro |
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| 5 | "Birmingham, Alabama Auditions" | January 30, 2007 | - |
| Audition takes place at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. 20 people make it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Chris Sligh |
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| 6 | "Los Angeles, California Auditions" | January 31, 2007 | - |
| Auditions are held at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Olivia Newton-John becomes guest judge. 39 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Alaina Alexander, Brandon Rogers |
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| 7 | "San Antonio, Texas Auditions" | February 6, 2007 | - |
| Auditions are held at Alamodome. 22 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Haley Scarnato |
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| 8 | "Best of the Rest Auditions" | February 7, 2007 | - |
| A showcase of the best and worst auditions from the seven cities. Semifinalists shown: Paul Kim, Gina Glocksen, LaKisha Jones |
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| 9 | "Hollywood Round" | February 13, 2007 | - |
| A summary of the events of Hollywood Week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. | |||
| 10 | "Final 24 Verdict" | February 14, 2007 | - |
| The group of 40 is whittled down to 24. The semifinalists were revealed. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 20, 2007 | - |
| The Top 12 Men perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 21, 2007 | - |
| The Top 12 Women perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 22, 2007 | - |
| Fantasia performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple. Semifinalists Paul Kim, Amy Krebs, Nicole Tranquillo, and Rudy Cardenas are eliminated. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 27, 2007 | - |
| The Top 10 Men perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 28, 2007 | - |
| The Top 10 Women perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | March 1, 2007 | - |
| Kellie Pickler performs "I Wonder". Semifinalists Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt are eliminated. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 6, 2007 | - |
| The Top 8 Men perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 7, 2007 | - |
| The Top 8 Women perform with their personal choice of songs | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Revealed" | March 8, 2007 | - |
| Carrie Underwood performs "Wasted". Semifinalists Jared Cotter, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, and Sundance Head are eliminated. The Top 12 contestants are revealed: Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Stephanie Edwards, and Brandon Rogers. | |||
| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 13, 2007 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform songs by Diana Ross. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 14, 2007 | - |
| Diana Ross sings "More Today Than Yesterday", from her latest album I Love You, and the Top 12 performed a medley of three Supremes' hits: "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love" and "Stop! In the Name of Love". Brandon Rogers is eliminated. | |||
| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 20, 2007 | - |
| The theme for the week is "British Invasion", with guest mentors Peter Noone and Lulu. | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 21, 2007 | - |
| Peter Noone performs "There's a Kind of Hush", and Lulu performs "To Sir, With Love". Stephanie Edwards is eliminated. | |||
| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 27, 2007 | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform songs by No Doubt and songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani. | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 28, 2007 | - |
| Gwen Stefani and Akon perform "The Sweet Escape". Chris Sligh is eliminated. | |||
| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 3, 2007 | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform American classics with guest mentor Tony Bennett. | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 4, 2007 | - |
| Tony Bennett is unable to perform due to a case of the flu; Michael Bublé performs Frank Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible". Gina Glocksen is eliminated. | |||
| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 10, 2007 | - |
| The top 8 finalists perform Latin songs. Jennifer Lopez is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Results" | April 11, 2007 | - |
| The top 8 sing "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, Akon performs "Don't Matter", and Jennifer Lopez performs "Qué Hiciste". Haley Scarnato is eliminated. | |||
| 30 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 17, 2007 | - |
| The top 7 finalists perform country songs. Martina McBride is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Results" | April 18, 2007 | - |
| The top 7 sing Jo Dee Messina's "I'm Alright," Fergie (singer) performs "Big Girls Don't Cry", and Martina McBride performs "Anyway". Sanjaya Malakar is eliminated. | |||
| 32 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 24, 2007 | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform inspirational songs. Bono is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 33 | "Idol Gives Back" | April 25, 2007 | - |
| A charity special to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina). No contestants are eliminated this week. | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Perform Again" | May 1, 2007 | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform songs by Bon Jovi. | |||
| 35 | "Top 6 Results" | May 2, 2007 | - |
| Robin Thicke performs "Lost Without U", and Bon Jovi sings "(You Want to) Make a Memory". Two contestants (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) are eliminated after eliminating none in last week's "Idol Gives Back" special. (The totals from the week before were added to that week's votes.) | |||
| 36 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 8, 2007 | - |
| The remaining four finalists perform songs by the Bee Gees. | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Results" | May 9, 2007 | - |
| Pink (singer) performs "Who Knew", the top 4 sing a medley of Barry Gibb penned songs, and Barry Gibb performs " To Love Somebody (song)". LaKisha Jones is eliminated. | |||
| 38 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 15, 2007 | - |
| Each of the remaining three contestants perform a song of the judges' choice, producers' choice, and contestant's choice. | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Results" | May 16, 2007 | - |
| Elliott Yamin sings "Wait for You", and Maroon 5 performs "Makes Me Wonder". Melinda Doolittle is eliminated. | |||
| 40 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 22, 2007 | - |
| Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis each sing a song of their choice, a song they previously sung, and the winning song of the American Idol Songwriter Contest and Daughtry performed Home. | |||
| 41 | "American Idol Season 6 Finale" | May 23, 2007 | - |
| Jordin Sparks is crowned the winner. Eliminated: Blake Lewis |
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| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Auditions" | January 15, 2008 | 701 & 702 |
| 29 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Philadelphia. Semifinalists Shown: Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White. |
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| 2 | "Dallas, Texas Auditions" | January 16, 2008 | 703 & 704 |
| 24 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas. Semifinalists Shown: Alaina Whitaker, Kady Malloy, Jason Castro, Amy Davis, and Jason Yeager. |
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| 3 | "San Diego, California Auditions" | January 22, 2008 | 705 |
| 31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Diego. Semifinalists Shown: Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Carly Smithson. |
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| 4 | "Charleston, South Carolina Auditions" | January 23, 2008 | 706 |
| 23 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Charleston. Semifinalists Shown: None |
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| 5 | "Omaha, Nebraska Auditions" | January 29, 2008 | 707 |
| 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Omaha. Semifinalists Shown: David Cook, Luke Menard. |
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| 6 | "Miami, Florida Auditions" | January 30, 2008 | 708 |
| 17 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Miami. Semifinalists Shown: Robbie Carrico, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. |
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| 7 | "Atlanta, Georgia Auditions" | February 5, 2008 | 709 |
| 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta. Semifinalists Shown: Asia'h Epperson, Alexandréa Lushington and Amanda Overmyer. |
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| 8 | "Best of the Rest Auditions" | February 6, 2008 | 710 |
| The best and the worst of the previously unaired auditions from around the country. Semifinalists Shown: Joanne Borgella (Philadelphia), Amy Davis (Dallas), Chikezie (San Diego) and Danny Noriega (San Diego). |
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| 9 | "Hollywood Round" | February 12, 2008 | 711 & 712 |
| After a series of intense auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 164 to 50. | |||
| 10 | "Top 24 Chosen" | February 13, 2008 | 713 |
| The top 24 semi-finalists were announced. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 19, 2008 | 714 & 715 |
| Theme: Music from the 1960s | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 20, 2008 | 716 & 717 |
| Theme: Music from the 1960s | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 21, 2008 | 714A - 717A |
| Eliminated: Garrett Haley, Amy Davis, Joanne Borgella, & Colton Berry. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 26, 2008 | 718 |
| Theme: Music from the 1970s | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 27, 2008 | 719 |
| Theme: Music from the 1970s | |||
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | February 28, 2008 | 718A - 719A |
| Eliminated: Jason Yeager, Alexandréa Lushington, Alaina Whitaker, & Robbie Carrico. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 4, 2008 | 720 |
| Theme: Music from the 1980s | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 5, 2008 | 721 |
| Theme: Music from the 1980s | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Revealed" | March 6, 2008 | 720A - 721A |
| Blake Lewis performed "How Many Words". Eliminated: Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia'h Epperson, & Danny Noriega. Top 12: David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, David Hernandez, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie. |
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| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 11, 2008 | 722 & 723 |
| Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 12, 2008 | 722A - 723A |
| Katharine McPhee performed "Something" with David Foster on the piano. Eliminated: David Hernandez. |
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| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 18, 2008 | 724 & 725 |
| Theme: The Beatles | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 19, 2008 | 724A - 725A |
| Kellie Pickler performed "Red High Heels". Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer. |
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| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 25, 2008 | 726 |
| Theme: Songs from the year the contestants were born | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 26, 2008 | 726A |
| Kimberley Locke performed "Fall". Eliminated: Chikezie. |
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| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 1, 2008 | 727 |
| Theme: Dolly Parton Songs | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 2, 2008 | 727A |
| Dolly Parton performed "Jesus & Gravity" and The Clark Brothers performed "This Little Light of Mine". Eliminated: Ramiele Malubay. |
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| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 8, 2008 | 728 |
| Theme: Inspirational Songs | |||
| 29 | "Idol Gives Back" | April 9, 2008 | 728A |
| The second annual musical event raising awareness and money to benefit various U.S. and international charities. | |||
| 30 | "Top 8 Results" | April 10, 2008 | 728B |
| Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown performed "No Air". Eliminated: Michael Johns. |
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| 31 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 15, 2008 | 729 |
| Theme: Mariah Carey Songs | |||
| 32 | "Top 7 Results" | April 16, 2008 | 729A |
| Mariah Carey performed "Bye Bye" and Elliott Yamin performed "Free". Eliminated: Kristy Lee Cook. |
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| 33 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 22, 2008 | 730 |
| Theme: Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Results" | April 23, 2008 | 730A |
| Leona Lewis performed "Bleeding Love". Eliminated: Carly Smithson. |
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| 35 | "Top 5 Perform" | April 29, 2008 | 731 |
| Theme: Neil Diamond Songs | |||
| 36 | "Top 5 Results" | April 30, 2008 | 731A |
| Natasha Bedingfield performed "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Neil Diamond performed "Pretty Amazing Grace". Eliminated: Brooke White. |
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| 37 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 6, 2008 | 732 |
| Theme: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | |||
| 38 | "Top 4 Results" | May 7, 2008 | 732A |
| Maroon 5 performed "If I Never See Your Face Again" and Bo Bice performed "Witness". Eliminated: Jason Castro. |
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| 39 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 13, 2008 | 733 |
| Theme: Judges' Choice, Contestants' Choice, Producers' Choice | |||
| 40 | "Top 3 Results" | May 14, 2008 | 733A |
| Fantasia Barrino performed "Bore Me (Yawn)". Eliminated: Syesha Mercado. |
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| 41 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 20, 2008 | 734 |
| Theme: Clive Davis' Choice, Choice from Winning Songwriter Contest Songs, and Contestants' Choice Ruben Studdard performed "Celebrate Me Home". |
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| 42 | "American Idol Season 7 Finale" | May 21, 2008 | 735 & 736 |
| David Cook is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 7). | |||
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Phoenix, Arizona Auditions" | January 13, 2009 | 801 & 802 |
| 27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Phoenix. Semi-finalists Shown: Arianna Afsar, Michael Sarver, Stevie Wright, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Mishavonna Henson and Scott MacIntyre. |
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| 2 | "Kansas City, Missouri Auditions" | January 14, 2009 | 803 & 804 |
| 27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Kansas City. Semi-finalists Shown: Matt Breitzke, Von Smith, Casey Carlson, Danny Gokey, Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds. |
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| 3 | "San Francisco, California Auditions" | January 20, 2009 | 805 |
| 12 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Francisco. Semi-finalists Shown: Tatiana Nicole Del Toro, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kai Kalama. |
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| 4 | "Louisville, Kentucky Auditions" | January 21, 2009 | 806 |
| 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Louisville. Semi-finalists Shown: Brent Keith, Matt Giraud, Alexis Grace, Kris Allen and Felicia Barton. |
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| 5 | "Jacksonville, Florida Auditions" | January 27, 2009 | 807 |
| 16 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Jacksonville. Semi-finalists Shown: Jasmine Murray and Ann Marie Boskovich. |
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| 6 | "Salt Lake City, Utah Auditions" | January 28, 2009 | 808 |
| 13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Salt Lake City. Semi-finalists Shown: Megan Joy and Taylor Vaifanua. |
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| 7 | "New York, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico Auditions" | January 29, 2009 | 809 |
| 26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from New York and 9 contestants move on from San Juan. Semi-finalists Shown (New York): Jackie Tohn and Nick Mitchell. Semi-finalists Shown (San Juan): Jorge Núñez and Kendall Beard. |
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| 8 | "Hollywood Round #1" | February 3, 2009 | 810 |
| After intense individual auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 147 to 107. | |||
| 9 | "Hollywood Round #2" | February 4, 2009 | 811 |
| After group performances, the contestant pool is further narrowed from 107 to 72. | |||
| 10 | "Hollywood Round #3" | February 10, 2009 | 812 |
| One last round of individual auditions leads to a final cut, leaving 54 contestants. | |||
| 11 | "Hollywood Round #4: Top 36 Chosen" | February 11, 2009 | 813 & 814 |
| The top 36 semi-finalists are announced. | |||
| 12 | "Group 1 Semi-finalists Perform" | February 17, 2009 | 815 & 816 |
| Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits | |||
| 13 | "Group 1 Results Show" | February 18, 2009 | 815A - 816A |
| Michael Johns and Carly Smithson performed "The Letter". Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver advance to the top 13. |
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| 14 | "Group 2 Semi-finalists Perform" | February 25, 2009 | 817 & 818 |
| Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits | |||
| 15 | "Group 2 Results Show" | February 26, 2009 | 817A - 818A |
| Brooke White performed "Hold Up My Heart". Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert advance to the top 13. |
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| 16 | "Group 3 Semi-finalists Perform" | March 3, 2009 | 819 & 820 |
| Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits | |||
| 17 | "Group 3 Results Show" | March 4, 2009 | 819A - 820A |
| Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Núñez advance to the top 13. The 8 wild card contestants are announced. |
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| 18 | "Wild Card Round" | March 5, 2009 | 819B - 820B |
| The 8 wild card contestants performed. Jasmine Murray, Megan Joy, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai advance to the top 13. |
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| 19 | "Top 13 Perform" | March 10, 2009 | 821 & 822 |
| Theme: Michael Jackson Songs | |||
| 20 | "Top 13 Results" | March 11, 2009 | 821A - 822A |
| Kanye West performed "Heartless" and Kelly Clarkson performed "My Life Would Suck Without You". Eliminated: Jasmine Murray and Jorge Núñez. |
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| 21 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 17, 2009 | 823 & 824 |
| Theme: Grand Ole Opry Songs Mentor: Randy Travis |
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| 22 | "Top 11 Results" | March 18, 2009 | 823A - 824A |
| Brad Paisley performed "Then" and Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis performed "I Told You So". Eliminated: Alexis Grace. |
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| 23 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 25, 2009 | 825 & 826 |
| Theme: Motown Hits Mentor: Smokey Robinson |
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| 24 | "Top 10 Results" | March 26, 2009 | 825A - 826A |
| Ruben Studdard performed "Together", Joss Stone and Smokey Robinson performed "You’re the One for Me" and Stevie Wonder performed a Motown Medley. Eliminated: Michael Sarver. |
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| 25 | "Top 9 Perform" | March 31, 2009 | 827 |
| Theme: Popular iTunes Downloads | |||
| 26 | "Top 9 Results" | April 1, 2009 | 827A |
| David Cook performed "Come Back to Me" and Lady Gaga performed "Poker Face". Eliminated: Megan Joy. |
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| 27 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 7, 2009 | 828 |
| Theme: Songs from the Year Contestants Were Born | |||
| 28 | "Top 8 Results" | April 8, 2009 | 828A |
| Frankie Avalon performed "Venus", Flo Rida performed "Right Round" and Kellie Pickler performed "Best Days of Your Life". Eliminated: Scott MacIntyre. |
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| 29 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 14, 2009 | 829 |
| Theme: Songs from the Cinema Mentor: Quentin Tarantino |
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| 30 | "Top 7 Results" | April 15, 2009 | 829A |
| Miley Cyrus performed "The Climb" and Jennifer Hudson performed "If This Isn't Love". Judges save Matt Giraud from elimination. |
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| 31 | "Top 7 Perform Again" | April 21, 2009 | 830 |
| Theme: Disco | |||
| 32 | "Top 7 Results" | April 22, 2009 | 830A |
| David Archuleta performed "Touch My Hand" and Freda Payne, Thelma Houston and KC performed a Medley of "Band of Gold", "Don't Leave Me This Way" and "Get Down Tonight". Eliminated: Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai. |
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| 33 | "Top 5 Perform" | April 28, 2009 | 831 |
| Theme: Rat Pack Standards Mentor: Jamie Foxx |
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| 34 | "Top 5 Results" | April 29, 2009 | 831A |
| Natalie Cole performed "Something's Gotta Give", Taylor Hicks performed "Seven Mile Breakdown" and Jamie Foxx performed "Blame It". Eliminated: Matt Giraud. |
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| 35 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 5, 2009 | 832 |
| Theme: Rock Mentor: Slash |
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| 36 | "Top 4 Results" | May 6, 2009 | 832A |
| Daughtry performed "No Surprise", No Doubt performed "Just a Girl" & Paula Abdul performed "I'm Just Here for the Music" Eliminated: Allison Iraheta |
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| 37 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 12, 2009 | 833 |
| Theme: The contestants sang a song chosen by the judges & also each got to choose a song to perform | |||
| 38 | "Top 3 Results" | May 13, 2009 | 833A |
| Jordin Sparks and Katy Perry performed "Battlefield" and "Waking Up in Vegas". Alicia Keys introduced a child she sponsored from Africa, Noah, who performed. Eliminated: Danny Gokey |
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| 39 | "Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)" | May 19, 2009 | 834 |
| Theme: The contestant’s favorite / Simon Fuller’s choice / The winner’s single. Carrie Underwood performed "Home Sweet Home" during a look back at American Idol |
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| 40 | "The Finale" | May 20, 2009 | 834A |
| Kris Allen is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 8) | |||
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Boston, Massachusetts Auditions" | January 12, 2010 | 901 & 902 |
| 32 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Boston Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham Semifinalist(s) shown: Ashley Rodriguez, Tyler Grady, Katie Stevens. |
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| 2 | "Atlanta, Georgia Auditions" | January 13, 2010 | 903 |
| 25 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta. Guest Judge: Mary J. Blige Semifinalist(s) shown: Jermaine Sellers |
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| 3 | "Chicago, Illinois Auditions" | January 19, 2010 | 904 |
| 13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Chicago. Guest Judge: Shania Twain Semifinalist(s) shown: Katelyn Epperly, Lee DeWyze (shown with Ticket), John Park. |
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| 4 | "Orlando, Florida Auditions" | January 20, 2010 | 905 |
| 31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Orlando. Guest Judge: Kristin Chenoweth (Day 1) Semifinalist(s) shown: Lacey Brown (shown with Ticket), Michael Lynche (shown with Ticket), Janell Wheeler |
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| 5 | "Los Angeles, California Auditions" | January 26, 2010 | 906 |
| 22 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Los Angeles. Guest Judges: Avril Lavigne (Day 1) & Katy Perry (Day 2) Semifinalist(s) shown: Andrew Garcia. |
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| 6 | "Dallas, Texas Auditions" | January 27, 2010 | 907 |
| 31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas. Guest Judges: Neil Patrick Harris (Day 1) & Joe Jonas (Day 2) Semifinalist(s) shown: Todrick Hall. |
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| 7 | "Denver, Colorado Auditions" | February 2, 2010 | 908 |
| 26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Denver. Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham Semifinalist(s) shown: Casey James, Haeley Vaughn. |
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| 8 | "The Road to Hollywood" | February 3, 2010 | 909 |
| A recap of the auditions including some good and bad moments. Guest Judges: Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, and Shania Twain Semifinalist(s) shown: Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Lee DeWyze, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche. |
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| 9 | "Hollywood Round: Part 1" | February 9, 2010 | 910 |
| Ellen DeGeneres is introduced and completes the judging panel. Hollywood round begins. | |||
| 10 | "Hollywood Round: Part 2" | February 10, 2010 | 911 |
| Hollywood round, Group Day performances. | |||
| 11 | "Hollywood Round: Part 3" | February 16, 2010 | 912 |
| Hollywood round 3, 71 people are divided into 3 separate rooms. The remaining 46 people from 2 rooms vie for a spot the Top 24. The judges start building the Top 24. Semifinalists: Michael Lynche, Katelyn Epperly, Didi Benami, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Lee Dewyze, Todrick Hall |
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| 12 | "Hollywood Round: Part 4" | February 17, 2010 | 913 |
| The remaining Top 24 is completed. Semifinalists: Janell Wheeler, Tyler Grady, Lacey Brown, Ashley Rodriguez, Alex Lambert, Joe Munoz, Crystal Bowersox, Katie Stevens, Lilly Scott, Paige Miles, Siobhan Magnus, Michelle Delamor, Jermaine Sellers, John Park, Haeley Vaughn, Andrew Garcia, and Tim Urban. |
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| 13 | "Top 12 Female Perform" | February 23, 2010 | 914 |
| The Top 12 Girls perform. Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart |
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| 14 | "Top 12 Male Perform" | February 24, 2010 | 915 |
| The Top 12 Guys perform. Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart |
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| 15 | "Top 24 Results" | February 25, 2010 | 916 |
| Past year Idol alums Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen perform. Eliminated: Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz, Tyler Grady |
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| 16 | "Top 10 Male Perform" | March 2, 2010 | 917 |
| The Top 10 Guys perform unexpectedly today, as a result of Crystal being admitted to hospital in the morning. Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart |
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| 17 | "Top 10 Female Perform" | March 3, 2010 | 918 |
| Crystal Bowersox returned and the Top 10 Girls perform. Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart |
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| 18 | "Top 20 Results" | March 4, 2010 | 919 |
| Season 8's 3rd placed Danny Gokey performs his new single, "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me". Eliminated: John Park, Jermaine Sellers, Michelle Delamor, Haeley Vaughn |
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| 19 | "Top 8 Female Perform" | March 9, 2010 | 920 |
| Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart | |||
| 20 | "Top 8 Male Perform" | March 10, 2010 | 921 |
| Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart | |||
| 21 | "Top 16 Results" | March 11, 2010 | 922 |
| Season 8's Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre performs Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It" The Top 12 is revealed: Didi Benami, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Casey James, Tim Urban, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox, Michael Lynche, Lacey Brown, Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens Eliminated: Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Alex Lambert, Lilly Scott |
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| 22 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 16, 2010 | 923 |
| Theme: Rolling Stones | |||
| 23 | "Top 12 Results" | March 17, 2010 | 924 |
| David Cook performs "Jumpin' Jack Flash", Ke$ha and 3Oh!3 performs "Blah Blah Blah", and Orianthi performs "According to You". Eliminated: Lacey Brown |
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| 24 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 23, 2010 | 925 |
| Theme: Billboard No. 1 Hits Mentor: Miley Cyrus |
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| 25 | "Top 11 Results" | March 24, 2010 | 926 |
| Miley Cyrus performs "When I Look At You", Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato perform "Make A Wave". Eliminated: Paige Miles |
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| 26 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 30, 2010 | 927 |
| Theme: R&B and Soul. Mentor: Usher |
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| 27 | "Top 10 Results" | March 31, 2010 | 928 |
| Usher performs. Eliminated: Didi Benami |
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| 28 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 6, 2010 | 929 |
| Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook. | |||
| 29 | "Top 9 Results" | April 7, 2010 | 930 |
| Rihanna performs "Rockstar 101", Jason Derülo performs "In My Head", David Archuleta performs "Imagine". Eliminated: none - due to Judges' Save on Michael Lynche |
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| 30 | "Top 9 Perform Again" | April 13, 2010 | 931 |
| Theme: Elvis Presley. Mentor: Adam Lambert |
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| 31 | "Top 9 Results" | April 14, 2010 | 932 |
| Adam Lambert performs "Whataya Want from Me", Brooke White and Justin Gaston performs "If I Can Dream" Eliminated:Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens |
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| 32 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 20, 2010 | 933 |
| Theme: Inspirational Songs. Mentor: Alicia Keys |
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| 33 | "Idol Gives Back & Top 7 Results" | April 21, 2010 | 934 |
| Idol Gives Back returns for the 3rd time with lots of guest performances and Queen Latifah co-hosted the event at the Pasadena Civic Center. Eliminated: Tim Urban |
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| 34 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 27, 2010 | 935 |
| Theme: Shania Twain Mentor: Shania Twain |
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| 35 | "Top 6 Results" | April 28, 2010 | 936 |
| Rascal Flatts performs "Unstoppable", Shakira and Rascal Flatts performs "Gyspy". Eliminated: Siobhan Magnus |
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| 36 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 4, 2010 | 937 |
| Theme: Frank Sinatra Mentor: Harry Connick, Jr. |
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| 37 | "Top 5 Results" | May 5, 2010 | 938 |
| Lady Gaga performs "Bad Romance" and Alejandro, Harry Connick, Jr. performs "And I Love Her" Eliminated: Aaron Kelly |
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| 38 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 11, 2010 | 939 |
| Theme: Songs of the Cinema Mentor: Jamie Foxx |
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| 39 | "Top 4 Results" | May 12, 2010 | 940 |
| Bon Jovi performs "Superman Tonight". Idol alums Daughtry and Fantasia Barrino return home to Idol to perform "September" and "Bittersweet" respectively. Eliminated: Michael Lynche |
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| 40 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 18, 2010 | 941 |
| Theme: Judge's choice/Contestant's choice | |||
| 41 | "Top 3 Results" | May 19, 2010 | 942 |
| Travis Garland performs "Believe", Justin Bieber performs "U Smile" and "Baby" Eliminated: Casey James |
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| 42 | "Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)" | May 25, 2010 | 943 |
| Theme: Contestant's choice, Simon Fuller's choice & coronation song Original Pop Idol winner Will Young performs "Leave Right Now" |
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| 43 | "Top 2 Results (Finale)" | May 26, 2010 | 944 |
| Lee DeWyze is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 9). | |||
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "East Rutherford, New Jersey Auditions" | January 19, 2011 | 1001 & 1002 |
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51 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from East Rutherford, New Jersey Semifinalist(s) Shown: Rachel Zevita, Robbie Rosen, Pia Toscano |
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| 2 | "New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions" | January 20, 2011 | 1003 |
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37 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New Orleans, Louisiana Semifinalist(s) Shown: Jordan Dorsey, Jovany Baretto, Brett Loewenstern |
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| 3 | "Milwaukee, Wisconsin Auditions" | January 26, 2011 | 1004 |
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53 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Semifinalist(s) Shown: Scotty McCreery, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Naima Adedapo |
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| 4 | "Nashville, Tennessee Auditions" | January 27, 2011 | 1005 |
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56 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Nashville, Tennessee Semifinalist(s) Shown: Paul McDonald, Lauren Alaina |
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| 5 | "Austin, Texas Auditions" | February 2, 2011 | 1006 |
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50 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Austin, Texas Semifinalist(s) Shown: Casey Abrams |
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| 6 | "Los Angeles, California Auditions" | February 3, 2011 | 1007 |
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26 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Los Angeles, California Semifinalist(s) Shown: Karen Rodriguez, Tim Halperin |
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| 7 | "San Francisco, California Auditions" | February 9, 2011 | 1008 |
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47 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Francisco, California. Semifinalist(s) Shown: Stefano Langone, Clint Jun Gamboa, Julie Zorrilla, James Durbin |
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| 8 | "Hollywood Round: Part 1" | February 10, 2011 | 1009 |
| 9 | "Hollywood Round: Part 2" | February 16, 2011 | 1010 |
| 10 | "Hollywood Round: Part 3" | February 17, 2011 | 1011 |
| 11 | "Las Vegas Round/Top 24 Chosen: Part 1" | February 23, 2011 | 1012 |
| 12 | "Top 24 Chosen: Part 2" | February 24, 2011 | 1013 |
| The chosen top 24 contestants are Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto,Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin,Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Naima Adedapo, Kendra Chantelle, Rachel Zevita, Karen Rodriguez, Lauren Turner, Ashthon Jones, Julie Zorrilla, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Lauren Alaina and Pia Toscano | |||
| 13 | "Top 12 Males Perform" | March 1, 2011 | 1014 |
| The Top 12 Guys Perform | |||
| 14 | "Top 12 Females Perform" | March 2, 2011 | 1015 |
| The Top 12 Girls Perform | |||
| 15 | "Top 24 Results" | March 3, 2011 | 1016 |
| The music video premiere of "On the Floor" by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto,Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, Robbie Rosen, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Kendra Chantelle, Rachel Zevita, Lauren Turner, Julie Zorrilla are eliminated while Pia Toscano, Lauren ALaina, Ashthon Jones, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Karen Rodriguez, Naima Adedapo, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Paul McDonald, Scotty Mccreery, and Stefano Langone are safe and become finalists as part of the Top 13. | |||
| 16 | "Top 13 Perform" | March 9, 2011 | 1017 |
| Theme: Their Personal Idols | |||
| 17 | "Top 13 Results" | March 10, 2011 | 1018 |
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Adam Lambert performs Aftermath, Diddy Dirty Money and Skylar Grey perform Coming Home. Eliminated: Ashthon Jones |
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| 18 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 16, 2011 | 1019 |
| Theme: The Year They Were Born | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Results" | March 17, 2011 | 1020 |
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Lee DeWyze performs "Beautiful Like You", The Black Eyed Peas perform "Just Can't Get Enough". Eliminated: Karen Rodriguez |
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| 20 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 23, 2011 | 1021 |
| Theme: Motown | |||
| 21 | "Top 11 Results" | March 24, 2011 | 1022 |
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Jennifer Hudson performs "Where You At", Sugarland performs "Stuck Like Glue". Eliminated: None - due to Judges' Save on Casey Abrams |
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| 22 | "Top 11 Perform Again" | March 30, 2011 | 1023 |
| Theme: Elton John | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 31, 2011 | 1024 |
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Fantasia Barrino performs "Collard Greens & Cornbread", will.i.am & Jamie Fox perform "Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)". Eliminated: Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia |
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| 24 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 6, 2011 | ID-1028 |
| Theme: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | |||
| 25 | "Top 9 Results" | April 7, 2011 | ID2-1028A |
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Constantine Maroulis performs "Unchained Melody", Iggy Pop performs "Wild One". Eliminated: Pia Toscano |
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| 26 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 13, 2011 | ID-1029 |
| Theme: Songs From Movies | |||
| 27 | "Top 8 Results" | April 14, 2011 | ID2-1029A |
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Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson perform "Don't You Wanna Stay", Rihanna performs ["[California King Bed]]". Eliminated: Paul McDonald |
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| 28 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 20, 2011 | ID-1030 |
| Theme: Songs from the 21st Century | |||
| 29 | "Top 7 Results" | April 21, 2011 | ID2-1030A |
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David Cook performs "The Last Goodbye", Katy Perry and Kanye West perform "E.T.". Eliminated: Stefano Langone |
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| 30 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 27, 2011 | |
| Theme: Carole King | |||
| 31 | "Top 6 Results" | April 28, 2011 | |
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Crystal Bowersox performs "Ridin with the Radio", Bruno Mars performs "The Lazy Song". Eliminated: Casey Abrams |
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| 32 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 4, 2011 | |
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Theme: Songs From Now and Then Mentor: Sheryl Crow |
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| 33 | "Top 5 Results" | May 5, 2011 | |
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Lady Antebellum performs "Just a Kiss", Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull perform "On the Floor". Eliminated: Jacob Lusk |
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| 34 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 11, 2011 | |
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Theme: Leiber & Stoller Songbook Mentor: Lady Gaga |
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| 35 | "Top 4 Results" | May 12, 2011 | |
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Lady Gaga performs "You and I", Enrique Iglesias performs "Dirty Dancer" and "I Like It", Jordin Sparks performs "I Am Woman", and the music video premiere of "(It) Feels So Good" by Steven Tyler. Eliminated: James Durbin |
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| 36 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 18, 2011 | |
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Theme: Contestant's Choice/Jimmy Iovine's Choice/Judges' Choice Mentor: Beyoncé |
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| 37 | "Top 3 Results" | May 19, 2011 | |
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Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent perform "Right There", Il Volo performs "'O Sole Mio", and the music video premiere of "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé. Eliminated: Haley Reinhart |
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| 38 | "Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)" | May 24, 2011 | |
| Theme: Contestant's Favorite/Contestant's Idol's Choice/The Winner's Single | |||
| 39 | "Top 2 Results (Finale)" | May 25, 2011 | |
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Scotty McCreery is crowned winner of American Idol (season 10). Lauren Alaina is the runner-up. |
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