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American Idol (2002) is a reality web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch American Idol online in HD.

American Idol — Storyline

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Simon Fuller
• Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr.

American Idol — Series Details

American Idol — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Auditions (2002-06-11) — Auditions in LA (Ryann Starr), Seattle (AJ Gil), Chicago (Jim Verraros), NYC (Justin Guarini), Atlanta (Tamyra Gray, RJ Helton, EJ Day) , Dallas (Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin), M
• E2: Hollywood Week (2002-06-12) — After going through their first round, things start to heat up when the competion gets harder. Now the contestants have to learn routines, and sing/dance in groups of threes and fo
• E3: Top 30: Group 1 (2002-06-18) — They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as group one performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top
• E4: Top 30: Group 1 results (2002-06-19) — The show is live and the votes are in! America will see which 3 contestants they voted for will move on to the final 10.
• E5: Top 30: Group 2 (2002-06-25) — They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Two performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 co
• E6: Top 30: Group 2 results (2002-06-26) — The show is live and the votes are in! Three more contestants will advance to the Final 10. Watch to see who moves one step closer to becoming the American Idol.
• E7: Top 30: Group 3 (2002-07-02) — They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Three performs for America. The fate of the last 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the T
• E8: Top 30: Group 3 results (2002-07-03) — The show is live and the votes are in! The final choices are revealed as the last three contestants advance to the Final 10. Watch to see who moves one step closer to becoming the
• E9: Wild Card Show (2002-07-10) — 10,000 auditioned… 121 made it to Hollywood… 30 sang for your vote and 9 are through to the next round. Tonight 5 Wild Cards return to sing again for the judges to decide LIVE
• E10: Top 10 Perform (2002-07-16) — Live in Hollywood! They have a new set, full orchestral arrangements, and a live studio audience. The theme is Motown and performing tonight are Ryan Starr, R.J. Helton, Nikki Mc
• E11: Top 10 Results (2002-07-17) — Last night American Idol rocked to Motown. The Top 10 finalists gave it their all. But tonight two dreams are about to come to an end. Two contestants with the lowest number of
• E12: Top 8 Finalists (2002-07-23) — Tonight the Top 8 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving anot
• E13: Top 8 Results (2002-07-24) — Last night, the Top 8 finalists performed hits from the 60's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contes
• E14: Top 7 Finalists (2002-07-30) — Tonight the Top 7 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving anot
• E15: Top 7 Results (2002-07-31) — Last night, the Top 7 finalists performed hits from the 70's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contes
• E16: Top 6 Finalists (2002-08-06) — Tonight the Top 6 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving anot
• E17: Top 6 Results (2002-08-07) — Last night, the Top 6 finalists performed hits from the Big Band era. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? Th
• E18: Top 5 Finalists (2002-08-13) — Tonight the Top 5 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving anot
• E19: Top 5 Results (2002-08-14) — Last night, the Top 5 finalists performed love songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant rec
• E20: Top 4 Finalists (2002-08-20) — Tonight the Top 4 will perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surv
• E21: Top 4 Results (2002-08-21) — Last night, the Top 4 finalists performed two hits from the 80's and 90's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home
• E22: Top 3 Finalists (2002-08-27) — Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and
• E23: Top 3 Results (2002-08-28) — Last night, the Top 3 finalists performed two songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will go home? The contestant receiving
• E24: Top 2 Finalists (2002-09-03) — Kelly vs. Justin who will win?
• E25: Season 1 Finale (2002-09-04) — The episode begins as usual, with the whole thing starting. They go behind the scenes for the first hour and the final 10 come back, sing for about half an hour, and then the quest

Season 2

• E1: Start It Up! (2003-01-21) — The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hollywood are:9,000 in New York with 35 going to Hollywood

  6,000 in Miami with 20

• E2: Part Deux (2003-01-22) — The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood are:

  11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood

  6,000 in Detroit with 22 going to Hollywood

• E3: One Last Batch (2003-01-28) — It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood are:

  6,500 in Atlanta with 46 going to Hollywood

  5,000 in Nashville with 30 going to Hollywood

  WE'R

• E4: Cut 'Em Up (2003-01-29) — Here is the list of the 32 semi-finalist:

  Ashley Hartman

  Bettis Richardson

  Candice Coleman

  Charles Grigsby

  Chip Days

  Clay Aiken

  Corey Clark

  Equoia Coleman

  Frenchie Davis

• E5: Eight is Enough! (2003-02-04) — Performers tonight are:

  Bettis Richardson

  Charles Grigsby

  J.D. Adams

  Julia DeMato

  Kimberly Caldwell

  Lashundra Cobbins

  Meosha Denton

  Patrick Forton

• E6: Two to Tango (2003-02-05) — The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!
• E7: Here We Go Again (2003-02-11) — Performers tonight are:

  Clay Aiken

  Candice Coleman

  Rebecca Bond

  Jacob John

  Hadas

  Ruben Studdard

  Kimberley Locke

  Jennifer Fuentes

• E8: Oh, Who Will It Be?! (2003-02-12) — Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!
• E9: Eight more will come before us… (2003-02-18) — Performers tonight include:

  Equoia Coleman

  George Trice

  Jordan Segundo

  Kimberly Kelsey

  Louis Gazzara

  Rickey Smith

  Samantha Cohen

  Vanessa Olivarez

  Watch Feb. 19th to see wh

• E10: Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones. (2003-02-19)
• E11: American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (2003-02-19) — Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.
• E12: Last Batch (2003-02-25)
• E13: Two By Two They March To The Finals (2003-02-26) — Two more move on to the Top Ten. Also, those contestants who will be performing in the "wild card" show were announced in this episode. Simon Cowell also promised a twist coming in
• E14: Wild! (2003-03-04)
• E15: I Need Results, Not Excuses! (2003-03-05)
• E16: The Clean Dozen (2003-03-11) — The top 12 battle it out for the first time in front of a live audience. Also for the first time ever a Celebrity Judge appears.
• E17: The First One Bites The Dust! (2003-03-12) — One contestant must leave.
• E18: Eleven Man Band (2003-03-18) — Top 11 sing for your votes.
• E19: One More Shall Fall (2003-03-19)
• E20: 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes (2003-03-25) — One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left
• E21: Ten Will Become Nine (2003-03-26) — Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges
• E22: You Kids Be Good! (2003-04-01) — One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?
• E23: Not The Final Countdown! (2003-04-02) — It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.
• E24: The Hits! (2003-04-08) — Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.
• E25: Eight Minus One is Seven (2003-04-09) — Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
• E26: (Insert Clever Headline Here) (2003-04-15) — Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
• E27: One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once. (2003-04-16) — The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.
• E28: American Idol Special: Halfway Home (2003-04-21) — Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
• E29: Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another. (2003-04-21) — One more is going home. Find out who Live.
• E30: Six To The Five On A To The I (2003-04-23) — Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
• E31: And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number) (2003-04-29) — 6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.
• E32: Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math) (2003-04-30) — Another contestant leaves making it just 5.
• E33: The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title. (2003-05-06) — It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.
• E34: Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear! (2003-05-07) — The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.
• E35: Trifecta! (2003-05-13) — The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.
• E36: Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact. (2003-05-14) — All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.
• E37: Let's learn about Ruben and Clay! (2003-05-19) — This episode contained interviews with the judges, and Clay & Ruben, plus audience questions. A look back at how it all started was included and at the very end. Then it's time for
• E38: Clay v. Ruben (2003-05-20) — The final three battle it out to get America's vote for a trip to the Finale and a chance to become the next American Idol.
• E39: I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay! (2003-05-21) — The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.

Season 3

• E1: First Show, First Recap (2004-01-19) — In The Beginning of the Journey on AI3, we start out in New York city, where contestants start to compete…most fail, but 29 make it to the next round!
• E2: The Journey Continues! (2004-01-20) — The auditions continue as the judges move on to Atlanta. And just when they think it couldnt get any worse, well…..it does
• E3: Night Three! (2004-01-21) — Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow…
• E4: Finally! A Show About California! (2004-01-27) — Once again, hopefuls compete in Los Angeles and San Francisco to be the next American Idol. Not much else to say…the talent was not there.
• E5: Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i! (2004-01-28) — The contestants are now in Hawaii, battling it out for the trip to Hollywood. People from all over the country come to Hawaii to see if they've got it, but for most people, it tur
• E6: The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.) (2004-02-02) — Today's show is about the lost contestants that auditioned, but we never got to see…some pretty bad ones, i'm glad that we didn't see them at first…Ouch!
• E7: You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.) (2004-02-03) — Now it's time for those 117 finalists to show their stuff, but not literally. After some bad lyrics to made up songs, MANY MANY MANY forgotten lyrics, and goofiness, the finalists
• E8: 87 – People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists! (2004-02-04) — One again, the margin of finalists is getting smaller, now narrowed down from 87 to 32. After many forgotten words (again) by both the guys and girls groups, the top 32 doesn't lo
• E9: Sing! (2004-02-10) — THESE 8 PEOPLE COMPETE FOR A 2 PERSON SPOT IN THE FINAL GROUP OF 12! Who will win it..?

  Performing:

  1) Diana Degarmo – I've Got the Music In Me

  2) Marque Lynch – The Wind Ben

• E10: Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching. (2004-02-11) — The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are…

  Diana DeGarmo!

  &

  Fantasia Barrino!

• E11: Sing Again! (2004-02-17) — Performing Tonight

  Jesus Roman- Back At One

  Lisa Leuschner- Sweet Thing

  Kara Master- I'm Outta Love

  Briana Ramirez-Rial- Don' t Know Why

  Matthew Rogers- What You Won't Do for

• E12: The Final Decision…But The Right One? (2004-02-18) — The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are…

  Camile Velasco

  &

  Matthew Rogers

• E13: I'm Back, Baby! (2004-02-24) — Performing Tonight:

  Elizabeth Letendre: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

  Eric Yoder: Still Of the Night

  Amy Adams: Power of Love

  Jon Peter Lewis: Tiny Dancer

  Charly Lowry: Chain of

• E14: You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists! (2004-02-25) — The next two people to advance to the top 12 are….

  LaTOYA LONDON

  and…

  AMY ADAMS

• E15: Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented (2004-03-01) — This special is dedicated to all of the contestants that didn't make it or were never seen. Included in this show is the now famous William Hung, who did "She Bangs," now somewhat
• E16: Group Four! Then the Wild Card! (2004-03-02)
• E17: Finally! Finalists! (2004-03-03) — Performing Tonight

  Susie Vulaca- Unbreak My Heart

  Heather Piccinini- New Attitude

  John Preator- That's What Love Is All About

  Tiara Purifoy- I Wanna Dance With Somebody

  John

• E18: Wild Card Round (1) (2004-03-09)
• E19: Wild Card Round (2) (2004-03-10) — These people will be preforming:

  * Jennifer Hudson (Group 1)

  * Katie Webber (Group 1)

  * Marque Lynche (Group 1)

  * Matthew Metzger (Group 1)

  * Lisa Leuschner (Group 2)

  *

• E20: 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen (2004-03-16)
• E21: Clay Aiken Returns (2004-03-17)
• E22: 1 Down 11 To Go (2004-03-23) — The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.
• E23: Soon There Will Be 10 (2004-03-24) — One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) returns to preform newest song "8th World Wonder".
• E24: 10 Contestants sing (2004-03-30) — One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off.

  K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) returns to preform newest song "8th World Wonder".

• E25: 10 – 1 = 9 (2004-03-31) — The 10 remaining contestants sing to stay in the competition

  Also this weeks theme is Motown

  Preforming tonight is:

  Fantasia Barrino,

  Diana DeGarmo,

  Camile Velasco,

  LaToy

• E26: Elton John theme (2004-04-06) — The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is:ELTON JOHN.
• E27: Tamyra Gray returns (2004-04-07) — One more contestants dreams of becoming the American Idol is crushed as he/she is voted off. Also Season 1's Tamyra Gray preforms her newest song "Raindrops Will Fall.
• E28: 8 left to compete (2004-04-14) — The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.
• E29: Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's) (2004-04-15) — The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.

  Preforming tonight is:

  Fantasia Barrino,

  Diana DeGarmo,

  LaToya London,

  John Stevens,

  Jasmine Tr

• E30: 7 sing!! (2004-04-20) — The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
• E31: 6 remain – Barry Manilow visits (2004-04-21) — The contest is narrowed down to 6 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off.
• E32: 6 perform (2004-04-27) — The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.
• E33: 6-1=5 is the result (2004-04-28) — Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
• E34: American Idol: The Final Five 2004 (2004-05-03) — We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
• E35: 5 Idols sing (2004-05-04) — The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.
• E36: Only 4 remain (2004-05-05) — The competition is narrowed down to 4 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off the show.
• E37: 4 Idols perform (2004-05-11) — Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, London, & Trias. They will battle it out for your votes to keep t
• E38: Only 3 Idols remain (2004-05-12) — The competition is narrowed down to 3 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as she is voted off the show.
• E39: The Final 3 2004 (2004-05-17) — Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then Diana, Fantasia and Jasmine will sing one song each!
• E40: 3 sing (2004-05-18) — Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, London, & Trias. They will battle it out for your votes to keep t
• E41: Now Down To 2 (2004-05-19) — The competition is narrowed down to 2 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as she is voted off the show.
• E42: American Idol: The Phenomenon (2004-05-23) — An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
• E43: Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo (2004-05-25) — Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then Diana, Fantasia and Jasmine will sing one song each!
• E44: And The Winner Is….. (2004-05-26) — Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown!

  The winner of American Idol season 3 is ….

  FANTASIA BARRINO!!!!

• E45: Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas (2004-11-24) — Past Idols sing songs from their new solo album releases as well as holiday classics.

  Tonight's theme is: Holiday Classics

  Performing Tonight is:

  Kelly Clarkson,

  Ruben Studdard

Season 4

• E1: Washington D.C. Auditions (2005-01-18) — Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.
• E2: St. Louis, Missouri Auditions (2005-01-19) — Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri
• E3: New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions (2005-01-25) — Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana
• E4: Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions (2005-01-26) — Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
• E5: Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions (2005-02-01) — Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.
• E6: San Francisco, California Auditions (2005-02-02) — Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from San Francisco, California
• E7: American Idol takes the auditions to the next level…Hollywood! (1) (2005-02-08) — AMERICAN IDOL travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each contestant hoping to be one of the 24 chosen to continue on the show.
• E8: Hollywood Auditions Continue (2) (2005-02-09) — The AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of their careers. Each contestant hopes to be the next AMERICAN IDOL; however, more go
• E9: Auditions continue in Hollywood (3) (2005-02-15) — Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for a spot in the Top 24. Watch as contestants endure the grueling schedule, rehear
• E10: Auditions continue in Hollywood (4) (2005-02-16) — Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywood and tonight you will find out who the judges have chosen. They have faced the
• E11: The top 12 boys perform live (2005-02-21) — The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 boys perform live for America for the first time. After the show, the audience will
• E12: The top 12 girls perform live (2005-02-22) — The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 girls perform live for the first time. The choice is up to America as they vote for
• E13: First result show of the season (2005-02-23) — The Top 24 finalists performed for the first time this week and now America has decided who will stay and who will go. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will
• E14: Ten males perform live (2005-02-28) — Ten male singers compete in hopes of winning over America, and then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites.

  Performing Tonight is:

  Anthony Fedorov,

  Anwar Robinson,

• E15: Ten females perform live (2005-03-01) — The remaining 10 female contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewers. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites after the show.
• E16: Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home? (2005-03-02) — The Top 20 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now America has decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four contestants –
• E17: Eight Males Perform Live (2005-03-07) — Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

  Performing Tonight is:

  An

• E18: Eight Females Perform Live (2005-03-08) — The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up to the viewers as they vote for their favorites after the show.

  Performing Ton

• E19: Top 12 Revealed (2005-03-09) — The remaining 16 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now the viewers have decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four con
• E20: Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time! (2005-03-15) — Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. In this show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of
• E21: One Must Go Home Tonight! (2005-03-16) — Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The lowest vote-getter
• E22: American Idol's Top 11 Perform (2005-03-22) — Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning A
• E23: Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote (2005-03-23) — AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the vo
• E24: It's Down To The Top 10 (2005-03-24) — AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the vo
• E25: Top 10 perform live (2005-03-29) — Tuesday & last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestan
• E26: It's Down to the top 9 (2005-03-30) — Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 10 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning A
• E27: American Idol's Top 9 Perform (2005-04-05) — Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 10 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who rece
• E28: Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9 (2005-04-06) — Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote an
• E29: Top 8 Perform (2005-04-12) — Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 9 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who recei
• E30: Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8 (2005-04-13) — Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and
• E31: Top 7 Perform (2005-04-19) — Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 8 sang their hearts out, in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who rece
• E32: Who's Out Of The Top 7 (2005-04-20) — Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and
• E33: Top 6 Perform (2005-04-26) — Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 7 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who recei
• E34: Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6 (2005-04-27) — Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and
• E35: Top 5 Perform (2005-05-03) — The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving
• E36: Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5 (2005-05-04) — The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving
• E37: American Idol's Final 4 Perform! (2005-05-10) — Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who receive
• E38: Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4 (2005-05-11) — The Final 4 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and survivi
• E39: American Idol's Final 3 Perform (2005-05-17) — Last night, the Final 4 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fe
• E40: Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2 (2005-05-18) — The Final 3 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and survivi
• E41: Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood (2005-05-24)
• E42: And The Winner Is……. (2005-05-25) — Find out tonight LIVE who will win.

  And The Winner is……….

Season 5

• E1: Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL) (2006-01-17) — The best and worst of auditions starting in Chicago, IL.
• E2: Auditions #2 (Denver, CO) (2006-01-18) — The best and worst of auditions from Denver, CO.
• E3: Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC) (2006-01-24) — The best and worst of auditions from Greensboro, NC.
• E4: Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA) (2006-01-25) — The best and worst of auditions from San Francisco, CA
• E5: Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV) (2006-01-31) — The best and worst of auditions from Las Vegas, NV.
• E6: Auditions #6 (Austin, TX) (2006-02-01) — The best and worst of auditions from Austin, TX.
• E7: Auditions #7 (Boston, MA) (2006-02-07) — The best and worst of auditions from Boston, MA
• E8: Hollywood Round #1 (2006-02-08) — Contestants chosen from around the nation arrive in Hollywood for their big chance at the American Idol crown. Faced with a grueling schedule, pressure-packed rehearsals and the ju
• E9: Hollywood Round #2 (2006-02-14) — Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot in the Top 24.
• E10: Hollywood Round #3 (2006-02-15) — Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the
• E11: Performance Show Females #1 (top 12) (2006-02-21) — Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive an
• E12: Top 12 Men Perform (2006-02-22) — Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and
• E13: and then there were 20… (2006-02-23) — The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 f
• E14: Top 10 Women Perform (2006-02-28) — Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will
• E15: Performance Show Males #2 (top 10) (2006-03-01) — The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide.

  Performing Tonight is:

  Ace Yo

• E16: and then there were 16… (2006-03-02) — The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest vo
• E17: Performance Show Females #3 (top 8) (2006-03-07) — The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will sing again, and who will go home?

  Performing tonight

• E18: Performance Show Males #3 (top 8) (2006-03-08) — The remaining 8 boys sing tonight for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home?

  Performing Tonight is:

• E19: and then there were 12… (2006-03-09) — Top 12 Finalists to be Revealed in the most dramatic results show of the season, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 Finalists to vi
• E20: Top 12 perform live (2006-03-14) — Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winni
• E21: and then there were 11… (2006-03-15) — Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the lowest number of votes will be eliminated from the
• E22: Top 11 perform live (2006-03-21) — Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s votes an
• E23: and then there were 10… (2006-03-22) — Last night, American Idol’s Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the lowest number of votes will be eliminated from the
• E24: Top 10 perform live (2006-03-28) — Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and
• E25: and then there were 9… (2006-03-29) — Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will sing again next week and who will go home.
• E26: Top 9 perform live (2006-04-04) — Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out tonight to the theme of country music in
• E27: and then there were 8… (2006-04-05) — Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. The contestants will be grouped in bunches of three. One of the groups will be the bottom 3.
• E28: Top 8 perform live (2006-04-11) — Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation. The contestants will perform their hearts out to the theme of Queen in hopes of winning America’s vot
• E29: and then there were 7… (2006-04-12) — Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant rec
• E30: Top 7 perform live (2006-04-18) — Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote an
• E31: and then there were 6… (2006-04-19) — Last night, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant rec
• E32: Top 6 perform live (2006-04-25) — Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and s
• E33: and then there were 5… (2006-04-26) — Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant rec
• E34: Top 5 perform live (2006-05-02) — Tonight the Top 5 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and s
• E35: and then there were 4… (2006-05-03) — Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will be in the Final 4 and who will go home. The contestant receiv
• E36: Top 4 perform live (2006-05-09) — Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and s
• E37: and then there were 3… (2006-05-10) — Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will be in the Final 3 and who will go home. The contestant receiv
• E38: Top 3 perform live (2006-05-16) — Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and t
• E39: and then there were 2… (2006-05-17) — TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will com
• E40: Top 2 perform live (2006-05-23) — On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, Taylor Hicks & Katharine McPhee will battle it out live at the famed Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. One will be the nex
• E41: The Finale (2006-05-24) — The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol – find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on the Kodak Theatre sta

Season 6

• E1: Minneapolis Auditions (2007-01-16) — Auditions take place in Minneapolis, MN in this special 2 hour episode
• E2: Seattle Auditions (2007-01-17) — Auditions continue from Seattle, WA in this special 2 hour episode.
• E3: Memphis Auditions (2007-01-23) — Season 6 Auditions continue from Memphis, TN
• E4: New York City Auditions (2007-01-24) — Season 6 Auditions continue from New York City, NY.
• E5: Birmingham Auditions (2007-01-30) — Season 6 auditions continue from Birmingham, AL.
• E6: Los Angeles Auditions (2007-01-31) — Season 6 auditions continue from Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA
• E7: San Antonio, Texas Auditions (2007-02-06) — Season 6 auditions continue in San Antonio, TX
• E8: Auditions: Rest of the Best (2007-02-07) — Tonight, American Idol presents the Best of the Rest, never-before-seen auditions. This is the final audition show before the contestants go to Hollywood.
• E9: Hollywood Round (2007-02-13) — Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Who will survive and w
• E10: Top 24 Chosen (2007-02-14) — Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the
• E11: Top 12 Boys Compete (2007-02-20) — Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and
• E12: Top 12 Girls Compete (2007-02-21) — Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive an
• E13: Top 24 Results (2007-02-22) — The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 f
• E14: Top 10 Boys Compete (2007-02-27) — Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will g
• E15: Top 10 Girls Compete (2007-02-28) — The Top 10 girls perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide.

  Performing tonight are:

  Alai

• E16: Top 20 Results (2007-03-01) — The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest vo
• E17: Top 8 Boys Compete (2007-03-06) — The remaining eight boys will perform for America and the viewers will vote for their favorites after the show. Who will sing again, and who will go home?

  Performing Tonight are:

• E18: Top 8 Girls Compete (2007-03-07) — The remaining eight girls sing for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home?

  Performing tonight are:

  A

• E19: Top 16 Results (2007-03-08) — In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol
• E20: Top 12 Finalists Perform (2007-03-13) — Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of w
• E21: Top 12 Results (2007-03-14) — Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for
• E22: Top 11 Finalists Perform (2007-03-20) — Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s votes an
• E23: Top 11 Results (2007-03-21) — Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will return to sing next week. The contestant who received the fe
• E24: Top 10 Finalists Perform (2007-03-27) — Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and
• E25: One Voted Off Live (2007-03-28) — Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will go home and who will be among the Top 9 and sing again next
• E26: Top 9 Finalists Perform (2007-04-03) — After being coached by legendary vocalist Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists will perform songs considered to be American classics. See who impresses the judges and who buckles unde
• E27: Top 9 Results (2007-04-04) — Last night, after coaching by legendary singer Tony Bennett, the Top 9 finalists sang American classic songs in hopes of winning America’s votes. Tune in tonight to enjoy a special
• E28: Top 8 Finalists Perform (2007-04-10) — Tonight on American Idol the Top 8 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Platinum-selling vocalist Jennifer Lopez coaches the contestants b
• E29: Top 8 Results (2007-04-11) — Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home, and enjoy a special liv
• E30: Top 7 Finalists Perform (2007-04-17) — Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. Top female country artist Martina McBride mentors the contestants before they perfo
• E31: Top 7 Results (2007-04-18) — Last night, after being mentored by award-winning country artist Martina McBride, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who w
• E32: Idol Gives Back Part 1 (2007-04-24) — The singers perform in a Queen-theme episode. Appearing: Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
• E33: Idol Gives Back (2007-04-25) — Tonight American Idol partners with Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to raise awareness and money for young people living in extreme poverty in America and Africa. The Top 6 fin
• E34: Top 6 Finalists Perform (2007-05-01) — Tonight, Bon Jovi mentors the contestants before they sing songs by the legendary rock band in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviving another week in the competition.
• E35: Top 6 Results (2007-05-02) — Tonight, Bon Jovi mentors the contestants before they sing songs by the legendary rock band in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviving another week in the competition.

  Tonig

• E36: Top 4 Finalists Perform (2007-05-08) — Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will be in the Final 4 and which 2 will go home, and enjoy a special li
• E37: Top 4 Results (2007-05-09) — Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviv
• E38: Top 3 Finalists Perform (2007-05-15) — Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home.
• E39: Top 3 Results (2007-05-16) — Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and t
• E40: Top 2 Finalists Perform (2007-05-22) — TV’s hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will com
• E41: Winner Is Crowned (2007-05-23) — On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants, Blake Lewis, & Jordin Sparks will battle it out live at the famed Kodak Theatre in Hollyw

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does American Idol have? 15 season(s) with 567 episodes.

Who created American Idol? Simon Fuller.

Where can I watch American Idol? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.