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Season 1
1 :01x01 - Debut (Jun/11/2002)
America's version of Pop Idol debutes on FOX. In this episode, the first auditions ever are shown.
 
2 :01x02 - Episode Two (Jun/12/2002)
Things begin to heat up in the competition, as the contestants learn they must learn singing routines, and sing in pairs of three to four.
 
3 :01x03 - No Way Jim Moves On After That Performance. Right, Simon? Simon? (Jun/18/2002)
The contestants sing their hearts out, hoping to win your vote.
 
4 :01x04 - Dewey Defeats Truman! (Jun/19/2002)
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5 :01x05 - Army Of The Mediocre (Jun/25/2002)
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6 :01x06 - Six Pack (Jun/26/2002)
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7 :01x07 - The Bad, The Even Worse and The Ugly (Jul/02/2002)
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8 :01x08 - Judge Fight! (Jul/03/2002)
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9 :01x09 - Wild! (Jul/10/2002)
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10 :01x10 - The Live Album! (Jul/16/2002)
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11 :01x11 - Top 10 Results (Jul/17/2002)
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12 :01x12 - Pride Goeth Before The ‘Fro (Jul/23/2002)
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13 :01x13 - Clash of the Titanic Egos (Jul/24/2002)
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14 :01x14 - The Big Time! (Jul/30/2002)
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15 :01x15 - Ryan-ara! (Jul/31/2002)
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16 :01x16 - Jump, Jive and Fail! (Aug/06/2002)
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17 :01x17 - Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo! (Aug/07/2002)
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18 :01x18 - Five Alive (And An Assortment Of Other Bad Puns) (Aug/13/2002)
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19 :01x19 - RJ is Short for "Really Gone" (Aug/14/2002)
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20 :01x20 - Two for Each One (Aug/20/2002)
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21 :01x21 - What? Who? You're Sure now? (Aug/21/2002)
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22 :01x22 - Three Do Two (Aug/27/2002)
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23 :01x23 - Two More (Aug/28/2002)
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24 :01x24 - Showdown! (Sep/03/2002)
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25 :01x25 - EL FINALE! (Sep/04/2002)
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Guest Stars: Jane Kaczmarek as Herself, EJay Day as Himself, R. J. Helton (1) as Himself, A. J. Gil as Himself, Jim Verraros as Himself, Nikki McKibbin as Herself, Ryan Starr as Herself, Christina Christian as Herself
 
Idols in Vegas (Sep/23/2002)
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Guest Stars: EJay Day as Himself, R. J. Helton (1) as Himself, A. J. Gil as Himself, Jim Verraros as Himself, Nikki McKibbin as Herself, Ryan Starr as Herself, Christina Christian as Herself
 
Season 2
25 :02x01 - Start It Up! (Jan/21/2003)
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26 :02x02 - Part Deux (Jan/22/2003)
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27 :02x03 - One Last Batch (Jan/28/2003)
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28 :02x04 - Cut 'Em Up (Jan/29/2003)
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29 :02x05 - Eight is Enough! (Feb/04/2003)
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30 :02x06 - Two to Tango (Feb/05/2003)
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31 :02x07 - Here We Go Again (Feb/11/2003)
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32 :02x08 - Oh, Who Will It Be?! (Feb/12/2003)
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33 :02x09 - Eight more will come before us… (Feb/18/2003)
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34 :02x10 - Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones. (Feb/19/2003)
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American Idol: The Best of the Worst (Feb/19/2003)
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35 :02x11 - Last Batch (Feb/25/2003)
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36 :02x12 - Two By Two They March To The Finals (Feb/26/2003)
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37 :02x13 - Wild! (Mar/04/2003)
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38 :02x14 - I Need Results, Not Excuses! (Mar/05/2003)
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39 :02x15 - The Clean Dozen (Mar/11/2003)
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Guest Stars: Lamont Dozier as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
40 :02x16 - The First One Bites The Dust! (Mar/12/2003)
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41 :02x17 - Eleven Man Band (Mar/18/2003)
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Guest Stars: Gladys Knight as Herself (Guest Judge)
 
42 :02x18 - One More Shall Fall (Mar/19/2003)
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43 :02x19 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes (Mar/25/2003)
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Guest Stars: Olivia Newton-John as Herself (Guest Judge)
 
44 :02x20 - Ten Will Become Nine (Mar/26/2003)
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45 :02x21 - You Kids Be Good! (Apr/01/2003)
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Guest Stars: Verdine White as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
46 :02x22 - Not The Final Countdown! (Apr/02/2003)
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47 :02x23 - The Hits! (Apr/08/2003)
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Guest Stars: Lionel Richie as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
48 :02x24 - Eight Minus One is Seven (P.S. I Am Smart) (Apr/09/2003)
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49 :02x25 - (Insert Clever Headline Here) (Apr/15/2003)
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Guest Stars: Billy Joel as Himself, Smokey Robinson as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
50 :02x26 - One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once. (Apr/16/2003)
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A Special Recap For A Special Episode (Apr/21/2003)
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51 :02x27 - Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another. (Apr/22/2003)
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Guest Stars: Diane Warren as Herself (Guest Judge)
 
52 :02x28 - Six To The Five On A To The I (Apr/23/2003)
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53 :02x29 - And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number) (Apr/29/2003)
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Guest Stars: Hayley Arp as Audience Member, Neil Sedaka as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
54 :02x30 - Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math) (Apr/30/2003)
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55 :02x31 - The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title. (May/06/2003)
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Guest Stars: Robin Gibb (1) as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
56 :02x32 - Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear! (May/07/2003)
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57 :02x33 - Trifecta! (May/13/2003)
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58 :02x34 - Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact. (May/14/2003)
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Let's learn about Ruben and Clay! (May/19/2003)
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59 :02x35 - Clay v. Ruben (May/20/2003)
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60 :02x36 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay! (May/21/2003)
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Guest Stars: Kelly Clarkson as Herself
 
American Idol: Christmas Songs (Nov/25/2003)
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Guest Stars: Ryan Malcolm as Himself, Christina Christian as Herself, Clay Aiken as Himself
 
Season 3
61 :03x01 - First Show, First Recap (Jan/19/2004)
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62 :03x02 - The Journey Continues! (Jan/20/2004)
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63 :03x03 - Night Three! (Jan/21/2004)
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64 :03x04 - Finally! A Show About California! (Jan/27/2004)
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65 :03x05 - Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i! (Jan/28/2004)
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66 :03x06 - The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.) (Feb/02/2004)
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67 :03x07 - You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.) (Feb/03/2004)
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68 :03x08 - 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists! (Feb/04/2004)
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69 :03x09 - Sing! (Feb/10/2004)
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70 :03x10 - Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching. (Feb/11/2004)
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71 :03x11 - Sing Again! (Feb/17/2004)
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72 :03x12 - The Final Decision...But The Right One? (Feb/18/2004)
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73 :03x13 - I'm Back, Baby! (Feb/24/2004)
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74 :03x14 - You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists! (Feb/25/2004)
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Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented (Mar/01/2004)
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75 :03x15 - Group Four! Then the Wild Card! (Mar/02/2004)
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76 :03x16 - Finally! Finalists! (Mar/03/2004)
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77 :03x17 - Wild Card Round (1) (Mar/09/2004)
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78 :03x18 - Wild Card Round (2) (Mar/10/2004)
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Guest Stars: John Stevens as Himself, Jennifer Hudson as Herself, Rickey Smith as Himself, Jasmine Trias as Herself, LaToya London as Herself, Camile Velasco as Herself, Matthew Rogers as Himself, Diana DeGarmo as Herself, Fantasia Barrino as Herself
 
79 :03x19 - 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen (Mar/16/2004)
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80 :03x20 - Clay Aiken Returns (Mar/17/2004)
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Guest Stars: Matthew Metzger as Himself/Audience Member, Katie Webber as Herself/Audience Member
 
81 :03x21 - 1 Down 11 To Go (Mar/23/2004)
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Guest Stars: Steven Cojocaru as Himself, Joshua Gracin as Himself/Audience Member
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
82 :03x22 - Soon There Will Be 10 (Mar/24/2004)
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Guest Stars: Kimberley Locke as Herself, Kimberely Locke (1) as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
83 :03x23 - 10 Contestants sing (Mar/30/2004)
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Guest Stars: Ashford & Simpson as Themselves (Guest Judges)
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
84 :03x24 - 10 - 1 = 9 (Mar/31/2004)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
85 :03x25 - Elton John theme (Apr/06/2004)
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Guest Stars: Elton John as shown during the practice clips
 
86 :03x26 - Tamyra Gray returns (Apr/07/2004)
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87 :03x27 - 8 left to compete (Apr/14/2004)
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Guest Stars: Quentin Tarantino as Guest Judge
 
88 :03x28 - Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's) (Apr/15/2004)
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Guest Stars: Jason Priestley as Himself
 
89 :03x29 - 7 sing!! (Apr/20/2004)
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Guest Stars: Barry Manilow as Guest Judge
 
90 :03x30 - 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits (Apr/21/2004)
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Guest Stars: Barry Manilow as Himself (Guest Judge)
 
91 :03x31 - 6 perform (Apr/27/2004)
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Guest Stars: Barry Manilow as Himself, | Uncredited: Jon Peter Lewis (1) as Audience member
 
92 :03x32 - 6-1=5 is the result (Apr/28/2004)
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American Idol: The Final Five '04 (May/03/2004)
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93 :03x33 - 5 Idols sing (May/04/2004)
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94 :03x34 - Only 4 remain (May/05/2004)
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95 :03x35 - 4 Idols perform (May/11/2004)
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96 :03x36 - Only 3 Idols remain (May/12/2004)
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Guest Stars: Clay Aiken as Himself
 
The Final Three '04 (May/17/2004)
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97 :03x37 - 3 sing (May/18/2004)
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Guest Stars: Ryan Malcolm as Himelf - Audience member)
 
98 :03x38 - Now down to 2 (May/19/2004)
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Guest Stars: Guy Sebastian as Himself - Performer
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
American Idol: The Phenomenon (May/23/2004)
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Guest Stars: Nigel Lythgoe as Himself, Ken Warwick as Himself, Ant McPantlin as Himself, Ruben Studdard as Himself, Tom Arnold as Himself, Clay Aiken as Himself, Frankie Muniz as Himself
 
99 :03x39 - Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo (May/25/2004)
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Guest Stars: Leah LaBelle as Audience member, George Huff as Audience member, Jon Peter Lewis (1) as Audience member, John Stevens as Audience member, Jennifer Hudson as Audience member, Jasmine Trias as Audience member, Camile Velasco as Audience member, Matthew Rogers as Audience member, Paul Anka as Himself/Performing
 
100 :03x40 - And The Winner Is..... (May/26/2004)
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Guest Stars: Jennifer Hudson as performer, John Stevens as Performer, Amy Adams (2) as performer, Jon Peter Lewis (1) as performer, George Huff as performer, Guy Sebastian as audience member, Leah LaBelle as performer, Kimberly Caldwell as Host of party in Georgia Dome, Jasmine Trias as performer, LaToya London as performer, Camile Velasco as performer, Henry Winkler as audience member, Tamyra Gray as Performer (National Anthem), Ray Romano (1) as audience member, Clay Aiken as Host of party in Greensboro Coliseum, Kelly Clarkson as Performer, Sharon Osbourne as Herself, Ruben Studdard as performer, Matthew Rogers as performer
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas (Nov/24/2004)
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Guest Stars: Fantasia Barrino as Herself, Kelly Clarkson as Herself
 
Season 4
101 :04x01 - Washington D.C. Auditions (Jan/18/2005)
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Guest Stars: Mark McGrath as Himself
Director: Ken Warwick
 
102 :04x02 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions (Jan/19/2005)
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Director: Nigel Lythgoe
 
103 :04x03 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions (Jan/25/2005)
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Guest Stars: Gene Simmons as Himself
Director: Ken Warwick
 
104 :04x04 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions (Jan/26/2005)
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Guest Stars: Kenny Loggins as Himself
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
 
105 :04x05 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions (Feb/01/2005)
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Guest Stars: LL Cool J as Himself
Director: Ken Warwick
 
106 :04x06 - San Francisco, California Auditions (Feb/02/2005)
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Guest Stars: Brandy as Herself
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
 
107 :04x07 - American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1) (Feb/08/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
108 :04x08 - Hollywood Auditions Continue (2) (Feb/09/2005)
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109 :04x09 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (3) (Feb/15/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
110 :04x10 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (4) (Feb/16/2005)
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Director: Nigel Lythgoe
 
111 :04x11 - The top 12 boys perform live (Feb/21/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
112 :04x12 - The top 12 girls perform live (Feb/22/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
113 :04x13 - First result show of the season (Feb/23/2005)
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114 :04x14 - Ten males perform live (Feb/28/2005)
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115 :04x15 - Ten females perform live (Mar/01/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
116 :04x16 - Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home? (Mar/02/2005)
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117 :04x17 - Eight Males Perform Live (Mar/07/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
118 :04x18 - Eight Females Perform Live (Mar/08/2005)
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119 :04x19 - Top 12 Revealed (Mar/09/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
120 :04x20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time! (Mar/15/2005)
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Guest Stars: Larry Goethie as Audience member/Father of Vonzell Solomon
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
121 :04x21 - One Must Go Home Tonight! (Mar/16/2005)
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122 :04x22 - American Idol's Top 11 Perform (Mar/22/2005)
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Guest Stars: Donny Osmond as Audience Member
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
American Idol's Top 11 Return in a Special Live Episode with Repeat Performances (Mar/23/2005)
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123 :04x23 - It's Down To The Top 10 (Mar/24/2005)
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124 :04x24 - Top 10 perform live (Mar/29/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
125 :04x25 - It's Down to the top 9 (Mar/30/2005)
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126 :04x26 - American Idol's Top 9 Perform (Apr/05/2005)
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127 :04x27 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9 (Apr/06/2005)
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Guest Stars: Ruben Studdard as Audience Member
 
128 :04x28 - Top 8 Perform (Apr/12/2005)
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Guest Stars: John Oates (1) as Audience Member
 
129 :04x29 - Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8 (Apr/13/2005)
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130 :04x30 - Top 7 Perform (Apr/19/2005)
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131 :04x31 - Who's Out Of The Top 7 (Apr/20/2005)
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132 :04x32 - Top 6 Perform (Apr/26/2005)
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Guest Stars: Heather Locklear as Audience Member
 
133 :04x33 - Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6 (Apr/27/2005)
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Guest Stars: Brian Scolaro as Audience Member, Marissa Jaret Winokur as Audience Member, Elon Gold as Audience Member, Clay Aiken as As audience member, Christopher Lloyd (1) as Audience Member
 
134 :04x34 - Top 5 Perform (May/03/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
135 :04x35 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5 (May/04/2005)
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Director: Bruce Gowers
 
136 :04x36 - American Idol's Final 4 Perform! (May/10/2005)
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137 :04x37 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4 (May/11/2005)
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138 :04x38 - American Idol's Final 3 Perform (May/17/2005)
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139 :04x39 - Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2 (May/18/2005)
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American Idol Presents The World's Worst Auditions (May/19/2005)
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140 :04x40 - Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood (May/24/2005)
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141 :04x41 - And The Winner Is....... (May/25/2005)
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Uncredited: Richard Karn as Audience Member, | Musical Guests: Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds as Himself, Billy Preston as Himself, George Benson (2) as Himself, Kenny Wayne Shepherd as Himself, Rascal Flatts as Themselves, Kenny G (1) as Himself, Lynyrd Skynyrd as Themselves
 
Season 5
142 :05x01 - Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL) (Jan/17/2006)
The show went to Chicago for a special 2 hour season premiere.
Guest Stars: Dave Hoover as Himself
 
143 :05x02 - Auditions #2 (Denver, CO) (Jan/18/2006)
There were auditions in Denver, Colorado. Some were obviously lacking in talent, while others made it to the next round.
 
144 :05x03 - Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC) (Jan/24/2006)
Welcome to where Clay Aiken and Fantasia were found on American Idol! North Carolina had so many attendees that Idol fitted this into a 2-hour event!
Guest Stars: Tyra Juliette Schwartz as Herself/Contestant
Songs: Marvin Gaye -- Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Backstreet Boys -- As Long As You Love Me, Rascal Flatts -- Bless the Broken Road, Faith Hill -- Bring Out the Elvis, Aretha Franklin -- Chain of Fools, Dixie Chicks -- Cowboy, Take Me Away, Wayne Hector -- Flying Without Wings, Uncle Kracker -- Follow Me, Chaka Khan -- I'm Every Woman, Five Satins -- In the Still of the Night, Five Satins -- In the Still of the Night, Paul Shaffer -- It's Raining Men, Bill Withers -- Lean on Me, Britney Spears -- Oops, I Did It Again, Michael Jackson -- She's Out of My Life, Kelly Clarkson -- Since You've Been Gone, Yip Harburg -- Somewhere over the Rainbow, Johnny Mercer -- That Old Black Magic, Michael Jackson -- Thriller, Brendan Graham -- You Raised Me Up
 
145 :05x04 - Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA) (Jan/25/2006)
The auditions go to San Francisco where Simon walks out.
 
146 :05x05 - Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV) (Jan/31/2006)
Does Las Vegas have what it takes to be the next American Idol? Find out in this episode.
 
147 :05x06 - Auditions #6 (Austin, TX) (Feb/01/2006)
Does Austin Texas have anyone that might become the next American Idol? Find out who gets the golden ticket to Hollywood in this episode.
 
148 :05x07 - Auditions #7 (Boston, MA) (Feb/07/2006)
American Idol went to Boston, which was the final audition city aired before the Hollywood rounds.
Guest Stars: Michael Sandeki as Himself
 
149 :05x08 - Hollywood Round #1 (Feb/08/2006)
Its the first night in Hollywood. Some will crack under the pressure, but the real stars will shine.
Guest Stars: Dave Hoover as Himself
Songs: Meatloaf -- Bat Out Of Hell, Rascal Flatts -- Bless The Broken Road, LeAnn Rimes -- Can't Fight The Moonlight, Donna Summer -- Dim All The Lights, Olivia Newton John -- Hopelessly Devoted To You, Whitney Houston -- I Believe In You And Me, Dione Warrick -- I'll Never Love This Way Again, Bread -- If, Shai -- If I Ever Fall In Love, Sheryl Crow -- The First Cut Is The Deepest
 
150 :05x09 - Hollywood Round #2 (Feb/14/2006)
Welcome back to Hollywood as the singers team up in groups of 3 or 4 singers to please the judges. Who will crack under the pressure? Can they get along with each other? Find out in this episode.
Guest Stars: Celeste Scalone as Herself
 
151 :05x10 - Hollywood Round #3 (Feb/15/2006)
The Holly wood Contestants have a one-on-one talk with the judges, and then the 24 semifinalists-12 males and 12 females,are revealed.
 
152 :05x11 - Performance Show Females #1 (top 12) (Feb/21/2006)
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 and who will go home?

Performing tonight is:
Ayla Brown,
Becky O'Donohue,
Brenna Gethers,
Heather Cox,
Katharine McPhee,
Kellie Pickler,
Kinnik Sky,
Lisa Tucker,
Mandisa,
Melissa McGhee,
Paris Bennett,
Stevie Scott
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
153 :05x12 - Performance Show Males #1 (top 12) (Feb/22/2006)
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 who will go home?

Performing Tonight is:
Ace Young,
Bobby Bennett,
Bucky Covington,
Chris Daughtry,
David Radford,
Elliott Yamin,
Gedeon McKinney,
Jose "Sway" Penala,
Kevin Covais,
Patrick Hall,
Taylor Hicks,
Will Makar
 
154 :05x13 - and then there were 20... (Feb/23/2006)
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 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Will your favorites return?
 
155 :05x14 - Performance Show Females #2 (top 10) (Feb/28/2006)
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 go home?

Performing tonight are
Ayla Brown,
Brenna Gethers,
Heather Cox,
Katharine McPhee,
Kellie Pickler,
Kinnik Sky,
Lisa Tucker,
Mandisa,
Melissa McGhee,
Paris Bennett,
 
156 :05x15 - Performance Show Males #2 (top 10) (Mar/01/2006)
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 Young,
Bucky Covington,
Chris Daughtry,
David Radford,
Elliott Yamin,
Gedeon McKinney,
Jose "Sway" Penala,
Kevin Covais,
Taylor Hicks,
Will Makar
 
157 :05x16 - and then there were 16... (Mar/02/2006)
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 votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown
Guest Stars: Carrie Underwood as Herself
 
158 :05x17 - Performance Show Females #3 (top 8) (Mar/07/2006)
The top 8 girls(out of 16 contestants) perform.
 
159 :05x18 - Performance Show Males #3 (top 8) (Mar/08/2006)
The top 8 males perform.
 
160 :05x19 - and then there were 12... (Mar/09/2006)
The competition is cut down to the top 12 when two more guys and two more girls are eliminated.
Guest Stars: Bo Bice as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
161 :05x20 - Top 12 perform live (Mar/14/2006)
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Guest Stars: Stevie Wonder as Himself (Guest Judge)
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
162 :05x21 - and then there were 11... (Mar/15/2006)
One of the members of the Top 12 will get eliminated.
Guest Stars: Stevie Wonder as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
163 :05x22 - Top 11 perform live (Mar/21/2006)
The top 11 perform their song choices live.
Guest Stars: Barry Manilow as Himself (Guest Judge)
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
164 :05x23 - and then there were 10... (Mar/22/2006)
One of the top 11 will be removed from the line-up, find out who.
Guest Stars: Barry Manilow as Himself
 
165 :05x24 - Top 10 perform live (Mar/28/2006)
The top 10 perform the songs of the 21st century.
 
166 :05x25 - and then there were 9... (Mar/29/2006)
One of the Top ten will be eliminated- find out later. Also, Shakira performs.
Musical Guests: Shakira as Herself, Wyclef Jean as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
167 :05x26 - Top 9 perform live (Apr/04/2006)
The top nine perform country songs with the help of Kenny Rogers.
Guest Stars: Kenny Rogers as Himself (Guest Judge)
Songs: Shania Twain -- Any Man, Gary Allan -- Best I Ever Had, Faith Hill -- Bringing Out Elvis, Reba McIntyre -- Fancy, LeAnn Rimes -- How Do I Live, Keith Urban -- I Wanna Cry, Garth Brooks -- If Tomorrow Never Comes, Chris Daughtry -- Memories Of Us, John Denver -- Take Me Home, County Roads
 
168 :05x27 - and then there were 8... (Apr/05/2006)
One of the top nine is eliminated, bring the competition down to eight.
Guest Stars: Kenny Rogers as Himself
 
169 :05x28 - Top 8 perform live (Apr/11/2006)
It is Queen Week on American Idol, and the top eight must choose one of Queen's songs. The competition is fierce, so who will shine tonight.
Guest Stars: Queen as Themselves
Songs: Queen -- Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen -- Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen -- Fat Bottomed Girls, Queen -- Innuendo, Queen -- Somebody To Love, Queen -- The Show Must Go On, Queen -- We Will Rock You, Queen -- Who Wants to Live Forever
 
170 :05x29 - and then there were 7... (Apr/12/2006)
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Guest Stars: Will Makar as Himself
 
171 :05x30 - Top 7 perform live (Apr/18/2006)
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Uncredited: Mimi Rogers as Herself, Michael Rapaport as Himself
 
172 :05x31 - and then there were 6... (Apr/19/2006)
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Musical Guests: Rod Stewart as Himself
 
173 :05x32 - Top 6 perform live (Apr/25/2006)
The remaining six finalists perform classic love songs, and behind the scenes with Andrea Bocelli as he helps the contestants with their performances.
Guest Stars: Andrea Bocelli as Himself, David Foster (1) as Himself, | Uncredited: Sasha Cohen (1) as Herself, Tori Spelling as Herself
 
174 :05x33 - and then there were 5... (Apr/26/2006)
Andrea Bocelli sings "Because We Believe," and one of the six remaining finalists is voted off.
Guest Stars: David Foster (1) as Himself, Andrea Bocelli as Himself, | Uncredited: Lisa Tucker as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
175 :05x34 - Top 5 perform live (May/02/2006)
The top 5 perform two songs tonight. The first is from the year they were born, and the second is from this week's Billboard Top 10 charts.
Guest Stars: Ace Young as Himself, Anthony Fedorov as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
 
176 :05x35 - and then there were 4... (May/03/2006)
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Guest Stars: Melissa Gilbert as Herself
 
177 :05x36 - Top 4 perform live (May/09/2006)
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Guest Stars: Amaury Nolasco as Himself, Jeri Ryan as Herself, Nikko Smith as Himself
 
178 :05x37 - and then there were 3... (May/10/2006)
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Guest Stars: Jerry O'Connell as Himself, Rebecca Romijn as Herself
 
179 :05x38 - Top 3 perform live (May/16/2006)
It's down to three: Taylor, Katherine, and Elliot. Who will go home, and who will perform in the finale? Recording executive Clive Davis helps out the three.
Guest Stars: Zac Efron as Himself, Clive Davis (1) as Himself, Roseanne as Herself
Songs: Bruce Springsteen -- Dancing in the Dark, R. Kelly -- I Believe I Can Fly, Judy Garland -- Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Joe Cocker -- You Are So Beautiful
 
180 :05x39 - and then there were 2... (May/17/2006)
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Guest Stars: Gavin DeGraw as Himself, Todd Bridges as Himself
 
181 :05x40 - Top 2 perform live (May/23/2006)
It's Soul Patrol vs. McPheever in this battle of the sexes. Only one will be your American Idol, so who will you choose? Also, Daniel Powter stops by and sings the hit-single 'Bad Day'.
Guest Stars: Daniel Powter as Himself, Christina Applegate as Herself, Chris Daughtry (2) as Himself, Mandy Moore (1) as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Songs: Daniel Powter -- Bad Day
 
182 :05x41 - The Finale (May/24/2006)
The winner American Idol, season 5 is announced, and will go on to a record deal, fame, and fortune.
Guest Stars: Meat Loaf as Himself, David Boreanaz as Himself, Mary J. Blige as Herself, Prince as Himself, Burt Bacharach as Himself, Live as Themselves, Toni Braxton as Herself, Garet Layne Johnson (1) as Himself, Michael Sandeki as Himself, Jessi O'Donahue as Herself, Dave Hoover as Himself, Wolfgang Puck as Himself, Dionne Warwick as Herself, David Hasselhoff as Himself, Ben Stiller as Himself, Heather Locklear as Herself, Carrie Underwood as Herself, Clay Aiken as Himself, Becky O'Donohue as Herself, Tamyra Gray as Herself, Al Jarreau as Himself
 
Season 6
Auditions: Rest of the Best (Feb/07/2007)
The rest of the best auditions from around the country not shown in the previous episodes.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
183 :06x01 - Minneapolis Auditions (Jan/16/2007)
The first stop for American Idol 6 is a stop in Minneapolis, MN.
for Randy, Paula and Simon to hold auditions.
Guest Stars: Jewel as Guest Judge
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
184 :06x02 - Seattle Auditions (Jan/17/2007)
Randy, Paula and Simon audition singers in Seattle, WA. for American Idol 6.
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
185 :06x03 - Memphis Auditions (Jan/23/2007)
American Idol heads to Memphis in order to see the best, as well as the worst, that Memphis has to offer.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
186 :06x04 - New York City Auditions (Jan/24/2007)
American Idol heads to New York City in order to see the best, as well as the worst, that New York has to offer.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
187 :06x05 - Birmingham Auditions (Jan/30/2007)
Randy, Paula and Simon head to Birmingham, Alabama to audition performers for American Idol 6.
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Lynyrd Skynyrd -- Sweet Home Alabama
 
188 :06x06 - Los Angeles Auditions (Jan/31/2007)
Randy, Paula and Simon go to Los Angeles to audition singers for American Idol 6.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
189 :06x07 - San Antonio, Texas Auditions (Feb/06/2007)
Randy, Paula and Simon go to San Antonio to audition contestants for American Idol 6.
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
190 :06x08 - Hollywood Round (Feb/13/2007)
All the people who made it past the audition stage now went to Hollywood, and performed on stage. The judges quickly eliminated half the contestants. The contestants then got into groups of three, and had to sing a song with a semi-famous singer, and more contestants were cut. Finally, the judges dived the aspiring singers into three different rooms - two which would make up the 32 that would move on, and one room which would mark the end of the road.
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
191 :06x09 - Top 24 Chosen (Feb/14/2007)
The remaining 32 perform for the judges and find out if they're going on to the next round or will be packing their bags.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
192 :06x10 - Top 12 Boys Compete (Feb/20/2007)
The Top 12 male contestants will compete to see who moves on towards becoming the next American Idol.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Jared Cotter -- Back at One, Paul Kim -- Careless Whisper, Rudy Cárdenas -- Free Ride, Phil Stacey -- I Could Not Ask for More, Chris Richardson -- I Don't Wanna Be, Sanjaya Malakar -- Knocks Me Off My Feet, A.J. Tabaldo -- Never Too Much, Jason "Sundance" Head -- Nights in White Satin, Nicholas Pedro -- Now and Forever, Brandon Rogers -- Rock With You, Blake Lewis -- Somewhere Only We Know, Chris Sligh -- Typical
 
193 :06x11 - Top 12 Girls Compete (Feb/21/2007)
The Top 12 female contestants compete to see who moves on towards becoming the next American Idol.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Melinda Doolittle -- (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone, Leslie Hunt -- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Gina Glocksen -- All By Myself, Lakisha Jones -- And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going, Alaina Alexander -- Brass in Pocket, Jordin Sparks -- Give Me One Reason, Stephanie Edwards -- How Come You Don't Call Me?, Amy Krebs -- I Can't Make You Love Me, Antonella Barba -- I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, Sabrina Sloan -- I Never Loved a Man, Haley Scarnato -- It's All Coming Back to Me Now, Nicole Tranquillo -- Stay
 
194 :06x12 - 4 Voted Off Live (Feb/22/2007)
The first major vote off finds a pair of both men and women being voted off of the cast. Fantasia Barrino returns to perform.
Musical Guests: Fantasia Barrino as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Chris Daughtry (2) -- Home
 
195 :06x13 - Top 10 Boys Compete (Feb/27/2007)
The Top ten men remaining will compete to see who goes on to compete on American Idol.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: A.J. Tabaldo -- Feeling Good, Nick Pedro -- Fever, Chirs Richardson -- Geek In the Pink, Jared Cotter -- Let's Get It On, Phil Stacey -- Missing You, Jason "Sundance" Head -- Mustang Sally, Sanjaya Malakar -- Steppin' Out With My Baby, Brandon Rogers -- Time After Time, Chris Sligh -- Trouble, Blake Lewis -- Virtual Insanity
 
196 :06x14 - Top 10 Girls Compete (Feb/28/2007)
The remaining 10 girls on American Idol perform to see who will be back to sing again next week.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Sabrina Sloan -- All the Man That I Need, Gina Glocksen -- Alone by Heart, Antonella Barba -- Because You Loved Me, Stephanie Edwards -- Dangerously in Love, Leslie Hunt -- Feeling Good, Lakisha Jones -- Midnight Train to Georgia, Melinda Doolittle -- My Funny Valentine, Alaina Alexander -- Not Ready to Make Nice, Haley Scarnato -- Queen of the Night, Jordin Sparks -- Reflection
 
197 :06x15 - 4 Voted Off Live (Mar/01/2007)
Twenty contestants await to see which of the four (2 boys and 2 girls) will be eliminated from this week's show. Kellie Pickler returns from season 5 to perform a song.
Musical Guests: Kellie Pickler as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Kellie Pickler -- I Wonder, American Idol Cast -- Joy To The World
 
198 :06x16 - Top 8 Boys Compete (Mar/06/2007)
The eight remaining men will compete to remain as the final 12 who will go on perform on American Idol.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Blake Lewis -- All Mixed Up, Brandon Rogers -- I Just Want To Celebrate, Phil Stacey -- I Need You, Jared Cotter -- If You Really Love Me, Jason "Sundance" Head -- Jeremy, Chris Richardson -- Tonight I Wanna Cry, Sanjaya Malakar -- Waiting On The World To Change, Chris Sligh -- Wanna Be Loved
 
199 :06x17 - Top 8 Girls Compete (Mar/07/2007)
The eight women will fight it out to see which 6 move on towards becoming the next American Idol.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Gina Glocksen -- Call Me When You're Sober, Sabrina Sloan -- Don't Let Go (Love), Jordin Sparks -- Heartbreaker, Lakisha Jones -- I Have Nothing, Melinda Doolittle -- I'm A Woman, Haley Scarnato -- If My Heart Had Wings, Antonella Barba -- Put Your Records On, Stephanie Edwards -- Sweet Thing
 
200 :06x18 - 4 Voted Off Live (Mar/08/2007)
This week will see four contestants voted off, two boys and two girls. An guest musical appearance by past American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was also performed.
Musical Guests: Carrie Underwood as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: American Idol Cast -- Stuck In The Middle, Carrie Underwood -- Wasted
 
201 :06x19 - Top 12 Finalists Perform (Mar/13/2007)
The twelve performers sing songs from Diana Ross and the Supremes while receiving coaching from Diana Ross herself.
Guest Stars: Diana Ross as Herself (Guest Coach), | Uncredited: Anita Barone as Herself, Michael Rapaport as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Sanjaya Malakar -- Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Chris Sligh -- Endless Love, Lakisha Jones -- God Bless the Child, Melinda Doolittle -- Home, Phil Stacey -- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Jordin Sparks -- If We Hold On Together, Gina Glocksen -- Love Child, Stephanie Edwards -- Love Hangover, Haley Scarnato -- Missing You, Chris Richardson -- The Boss, Brandon Rogers -- You Can't Hurry Love, Blake Lewis -- You Keep Me Hanging On
 
202 :06x20 - One Voted Off Live (Mar/14/2007)
The remaining twelve performers wait out the decision of the viewers of who was eliminated on this night. Diana Ross performs.
Guest Stars: Diana Ross as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: American Idol Twelve -- Medley of Supreme's songs, Diana Ross -- More Today Than Yesterday
 
203 :06x21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform (Mar/20/2007)
The final eleven performers will sing from a choice of songs from the British Invasion. Guests Peter Noone and Lulu will handle the boys and girls coaching respectively.
Guest Stars: Lulu as Herself (Guest Coach), Peter Noone as Himself (Guest Coach)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Melinda Doolittle -- As Long as He Needs Me, Lakisha Jones -- Diamonds Are Forever, Chris Richardson -- Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cry, Jordin Sparks -- I Who Have Nothing, Gina Glocksen -- Paint It Black, Chris Sligh -- She's Not There, Haley Scarnato -- Tell Him, Blake Lewis -- Time of the Season, Phil Stacey -- Tobacco Road, Stephanie Edwards -- You Don't Have To Say You Love, Sanjaya Malakar -- You Really Got Me
 
204 :06x22 - One Voted Off Live (Mar/21/2007)
The remaining eleven contestants await the results of the nights vote off as judged by the viewers. Lulu and Peter Noone perform.
Musical Guests: Lulu as Herself, Peter Noone as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Peter Noone -- There's A Kind Of Hush, Lulu -- To Sir With Love
 
205 :06x23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform (Mar/27/2007)
The top ten contestants perform their choice of Pop hits and will get special coaching from Gwen Stefani.
Guest Stars: Gwen Stefani as Herself (Guest Coach)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Sanjaya Malakar -- Bathwater, Chris Richardson -- Don't Speak, Phil Stacey -- Every Breath You Take, Chris Sligh -- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Melinda Doolittle -- Heaven Knows, Jordin Sparks -- Hey Baby, Gina Glocksen -- I'll Stand By You, Lakisha Jones -- Last Dance, Blake Lewis -- Love Song, Haley Scarnato -- True Colors
 
206 :06x24 - One Voted Off Live (Mar/28/2007)
Down to nine left after the viewers vote off the next contestant. Gwen Stefani and Akon perform.
Musical Guests: Akon as Himself, Gwen Stefani as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Gwen Stefani & Akon -- The Sweet Escape
 
207 :06x25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform (Apr/03/2007)
Tony Bennett is here to coach the nine remaining contestants for a week of singing contemporary American classic tunes.
Guest Stars: Tony Bennett as Himself (Guest Coach)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Haley Scarnato -- Ain't Misbehavin', Sanjaya Malakar -- Cheek To Cheek, Chris Richardson -- Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Melinda Doolittle -- I’ve Got Rhythm, Blake Lewis -- Mack The Knife, Phil Stacey -- Night And Day, Jordin Sparks -- On A Clear Day, Gina Glocksen -- Smile, Lakisha Jones -- Stormy Weather
 
208 :06x26 - One Voted Off Live (Apr/04/2007)
The remaining nine wait to see who was voted off by the viewers. Michael Bublé stepped in to perform for an ill Tony Bennett.
Guest Stars: Tony Bennett as Himself, | Musical Guests: Michael Bublé as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Michael Bublé -- Call Me Irresponsible
 
209 :06x27 - Top 8 Finalists Perform (Apr/10/2007)
The final eight will compete this week with a Latino flavor. The contestants will be coached by Jennifer Lopez.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Lopez as Herself (Guest Coach)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Sanjaya Malakar -- Besame Mucho, Lakisha Jones -- Conga, Blake Lewis -- I Need to Know, Phil Stacey -- Maria, Maria, Chris Richardson -- Smooth, Melinda Doolittle -- Sway, Jordin Sparks -- The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Haley Scarnato -- Turn the Beat Around
 
210 :06x28 - One Voted Off Live (Apr/11/2007)
The final eight gather awaiting the results of who will be eliminated this week. Jennifer Lopez and Akon perform.
Musical Guests: Jennifer Lopez as Herself, Akon as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: American Idol Eight -- Bailamos, Akon -- Don't Matter, Jennifer Lopez -- Que Hiciste
 
211 :06x29 - Top 7 Finalists Perform (Apr/17/2007)
The top 7 finalist perform country tunes with help from singer Martina McBride.
Guest Stars: Martina McBride as Herself (Guest Coach)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Jordin Sparks -- Broken Wing, Lakisha Jones -- Jesus Take the Wheel, Chris Richardson -- Mayberry, Sanjaya Malakar -- Something to Talk About, Melinda Doolittle -- Trouble is a Woman, Blake Lewis -- When the Stars Go Blue, Phil Stacey -- Where the Blacktop Ends
 
212 :06x30 - One Voted Off Live (Apr/18/2007)
The seven finalists await to find out which contestant is voted off. Martina McBride and Fergie perform.
Musical Guests: Martina McBride as Herself, Fergie as Herself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Martina McBride -- Anyway, Fergie -- Big Girls Don't Cry, American Idol Seven -- I'm Alright
 
213 :06x31 - 6 Finalists Compete/Idol Gives Back, Part 1 (Apr/24/2007)
A special night in which all competitors will sing a song of inspiration. With special guest Bono.
Guest Stars: Bono as Himself (Special Guest)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Chris Richardson -- Change The World, Lakisha Jones -- I Believe, Blake Lewis -- Imagine, Phil Stacey -- The Change, Melinda Doolittle -- There Will Come A Day, Jordin Sparks -- You'll Never Walk Alone
 
214 :06x32 - Idol Gives Back (Apr/25/2007)
American Idol has dedicated this night to give back to people in Africa and the USA that live in poverty by staging a benefit night. A number of stars will appear along with the final six members of Idol and some well known singers performing. Every vote cast would raise money from sponsors to go to these charities.
Guest Stars: Benji Madden as Himself, Madonna as Herself, Eric McCormack as Himself, Ewan McGregor as Himself, Joel Madden as Himself, Rob Lowe (1) as Himself, Hugh Laurie as Himself, Keira Knightley as Herself, Chris Kattan as Himself, Goldie Hawn as Herself, LeBron James as Himself, Kevin McNally as Himself, Helen Mirren as Herself, Forest Whitaker as Himself, Harvey Weinstein as Himself, Twiggy Lawson as Herself, Ben Stiller as Himself, David Schwimmer as Himself, Rob Schneider as Himself, Phil McGraw as Himself (as Dr. Phil), Bernadette Peters as Herself, Gwyneth Paltrow as Herself, Shaquille O'Neal as Himself, Parminder Nagra as Herself, Teri Hatcher as Herself, Hugh Grant as Himself, Kevin Bacon as Himself, Gillian Anderson as Herself, Kirstie Alley as Herself, Marc Anthony (1) as Himself, Jack Black (2) as Himself, Seal as Himself, Josh Groban as Himself (Guest Performer), Il Divo as Themselves (Guest Performer), Rascal Flatts as Themselves (Guest Performer), Ellen DeGeneres as Herself (Guest Host), Lisa Kudrow as Herself, Antonio Banderas as Himself, Jason Biggs as Himself, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Herself, Kyle Gass as Himself, Micky Dolenz as Himself, Chris Daughtry (2) as Himself, Matt Damon as Himself, Tom Cruise as Himself, Helena Bonham-Carter as Herself, Michael Bublé as Himself, Bono as Himself, Emily Blunt as Herself, Blue Man Group as Themselves
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Jack Black -- A Kiss From A Rose, American Idol Six -- American Prayer, Annie Lennox -- Bridge Over Troubled Water, Snow Patrol -- Chasing Cars, Carrie Underwood -- I'll Stand By You, Celine Dion w/ Elvis Presley -- If I Can Dream, Earth, Wind & Fire -- Medley: Boogie Wonderland, Shining Star, September, Rascal Flatts -- My Wish, Il Divo -- Somewhere, American Idol Six -- Time To Care, Kelly Clarkson w/ Jeff Beck -- Up to the Mountain, Josh Groban -- You Raise Me Up
 
215 :06x33 - 6 Finalists Compete (May/01/2007)
The six finalists, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Phil Stacey, Jordin Sparks, Lakisha Jones and Melinda Doolittle perform songs from, and are coached by Jon Bon Jovi.
Guest Stars: Jon Bon Jovi as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Phil Stacey -- Blaze of Glory, Melinda Doolittle -- Have a Nice Day, Jordin Sparks -- Livin' on a Prayer, Lakisha Jones -- This ain't a Love Song, Chris Richardson -- Wanted, Dead or Alive, Blake Lewis -- You Give Love a Bad Name
 
216 :06x34 - 2 of 6 Voted Off (May/02/2007)
The final 6 contestants await word on which 2 performers will be voted out this week. Robin Thicke and Bon Jovi give a guest performance.
Guest Stars: Jon Bon Jovi as Himself (Guest Performer), | Musical Guests: Bon Jovi as Themselves, Robin Thicke as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Bon Jovi -- (You Want to) Make a Memory, Robin Thicke -- Lost Without U
 
217 :06x35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform (May/08/2007)
Tonights final four will compete by singing Bee Gees songs and being coached by Barry Gibb himself.
Guest Stars: Barry Gibb as Himself (Guest Coach)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Melinda Doolittle -- How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Melinda Doolittle -- Love You Inside and Out, Lakisha Jones -- Run To Me, Lakisha Jones -- Staying Alive, Blake Lewis -- This Is Where I Came I, Jordin Sparks -- To Love Somebody, Jordin Sparks -- Woman In Love, Blake Lewis -- You Should Be Dancing
 
218 :06x36 - One Voted Off Live (May/09/2007)
The final four of LaKisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Melinda Lewis and Jordin Sparks await the decision of who was voted off by the fans. Pink and Barry Gibb are guest performers.
Musical Guests: Pink as Herself, Barry Gibb as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Barry Gibb -- To Love Somebody, Pink -- Who Knew
 
219 :06x37 - 3 Finalists Compete (May/15/2007)
The Top 3 performers battle it out to reach the finals. This weeks theme is a Judge's choice, Clive Davis' choice and the contestants choice of songs.
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Melinda Doolittle -- I Believe In You And Me, Jordin Sparks -- I Who Have Nothing, Melinda Doolittle -- I’m A Woman, Melinda Doolittle -- Nutbush City Limits, Blake Lewis -- Roxanne, Jordin Sparks -- She Works Hard For The Money, Blake Lewis -- This Love, Blake Lewis -- When I get You Alone, Jordin Sparks -- Wishing On A Star
 
220 :06x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off (May/16/2007)
The final three, Melinda Doolitle, Blake Lewis and Jordine Sparks return to find out who will be eliminated and which two move on to the American Idol season 6 finals.
Musical Guests: Maroon 5 as Themselves, Elliott Yamin as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
 
221 :06x39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform (May/22/2007)
Blake and Jordin square off, and sing three songs - a song of their choosing, a song they sang previously on the show, and the winner's first single, "This is My Now".
Musical Guests: Chris Daughtry (2) as Himself
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Jordin Sparks -- Broken Wing, Jordin Sparks -- Fighter, Blake Lewis -- She Will Be Loved, Jordin Sparks -- This Is My Now, Blake Lewis -- This Is My Now, Blake Lewis -- You Give Love a Bad Name
 
222 :06x40 - Winner Is Crowned (May/23/2007)
The results of the previous night's performances are presented, and the Top 12 Performers reunite before announcing the winner of the sixth season of American Idol.
Guest Stars: Ruben Studdard as Himself (Guest Performer), Kelly Clarkson as Herself (Guest Performer), Edward Boddington as Himself (Final Results Man), Gwen Stefani as Herself (Guest Performer), BeBe Winans as Himself, CeCe Winans as Herself, Taylor Hicks as Himself (Guest Performer), Smokey Robinson as Himself (Guest Performer), Tony Bennett as Himself, Carrie Underwood as Herself (Guest Performer), Doug E. Fresh as Himself (Guest Performer), Bette Midler as Herself (Guest Performer), Green Day as Themselves (Guest Performers), Gladys Knight as Herself (Guest Performer)
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
Songs: Gwen Stefani -- 4 In The Morning, Tony Bennett -- For Once in My Life, Taylor Hicks -- Heaven Knows, Kelly Clarkson -- Never Again, Carrie Underwood -- Stand By You, Bette Midler -- Wind Beneath My Wings, Green Day -- Working Class Hero
 
Season 7
Best of the Rest Auditions (Feb/06/2008)
A look at the auditions from previous cities which have yet to air.
 
223 :07x01 - Philadelphia Auditions (Jan/15/2008)
The beginning of season seven starts with auditions from Philadelphia, PA.
 
224 :07x02 - Dallas Auditions (Jan/16/2008)
A second round of auditions moves the judges to Dallas, Texas.
 
225 :07x03 - San Diego Auditions (Jan/22/2008)
The auditions move to San Diego as the best and worst clips will be revealed.
Songs: Ramones -- California Sun, Rod Stewart -- Never Give Up On A Dream
 
226 :07x04 - Charleston Auditions (Jan/23/2008)
The judges move to Charleston for the round four of auditions, choosing this season's contestants for a trip to Hollywood.
Songs: Avril Lavigne -- Girlfriend
 
227 :07x05 - Omaha Auditions (Jan/29/2008)
The judges head to Omaha, Nebraska for round five of the best and worst auditions for a chance to head to Hollywood.
 
228 :07x06 - Miami Auditions (Jan/30/2008)
The show heads to Miami where the judges audition both good and bad singers from the area.
 
229 :07x07 - Atlanta Auditions (Feb/05/2008)
The seventh and final week of auditions moves to Atlanta, GA, where the judges will hear both the best and worst singers the area has to offer.
Songs: Joshua Radin -- Closer, The Kooks -- Ooh La
 
230 :07x08 - Hollywood Round (Feb/12/2008)
The contestants try to reach the top 24 while enduring a grueling rehearsal and audition schedule in the Hollywood round.
 
231 :07x09 - Top 24 Chosen (Feb/13/2008)
The cuts are revealed with 24 competitors remaining, 12 men and 12 women.
 
232 :07x10 - The Top 12 Boys Perform (Feb/19/2008)
The busy week begins as the 12 male contestants perform for the first time.
 
233 :07x11 - Top 12 Girls Compete (Feb/20/2008)
It's the females turn at the mic as the twelve contestants hit the stage for the first time in competition in front of the judges.
 
234 :07x12 - 4 Voted Off Live (Feb/21/2008)
The top 24 find out who will be the first of four voted off the show, two men and two women.
 
235 :07x13 - Top 10 Boys Compete (Feb/26/2008)
The remaining ten male singers perform in the second round of the competition.
 
236 :07x14 - Top 10 Girls Compete (Feb/27/2008)
The remaining ten female singers perform in the second round of the competition.
 
237 :07x15 - 4 Voted Off Live (Feb/28/2008)
2 men and 2 women of the 20 contestants are voted off the show.
 
238 :07x16 - Top 8 Boys Compete (Mar/04/2008)
It's 1980's night as the eight remaining males perform a song from that era.
 
239 :07x17 - Top 8 Girls Compete (Mar/05/2008)
It's 1980's night as the eight remaining females perform a song from that era.
 
240 :07x18 - 4 Voted Off Live (Mar/06/2008)
The 12 finalists are revealed as 2 more men and women are voted off the show.
Musical Guests: Blake Lewis as Himself
Songs: Blake Lewis -- How Many Words
 
241 :07x19 - Top 12 Finalists Perform (Mar/11/2008)
All 12 finalists, the 6 males and 6 females perform in this episode from The Beatles songbook.
 
242 :07x20 - One Voted Off Live (Mar/12/2008)
Now that all 12 contestants have given their performance, one will be sent home. Also, this years music mentors are revealed.
Musical Guests: Katharine McPhee as Herself, David Foster (1) as Himself
 
243 :07x21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform (Mar/18/2008)
The remaining eleven contestants take to the stage in a two hour episode singing more songs from the Beatles songbook.
 
244 :07x22 - One Voted Off Live (Mar/19/2008)
One of the eleven finalists will be voted off the show.
Musical Guests: Kellie Pickler as Herself
 
245 :07x23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform (Mar/25/2008)
The surviving ten performers will each sing a song from the year in which they were born.
 
246 :07x24 - One Voted Off Live (Mar/26/2008)
Another of the ten remaining contestants is voted off the show. Kimberly Locke returns to perform a song.
Musical Guests: Kimberley Locke as Herself
Songs: Kimberly Locke -- Fall
 
247 :07x25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform (Apr/01/2008)
The remaining nine competitors perform on stage singing songs from Dolly Parton's career.
Guest Stars: Dolly Parton as Herself
 
248 :07x26 - One Voted Off Live (Apr/02/2008)
Another of the nine remaining contestants is voted off the show. Dolly Parton is the guest performer, along with the Clark Brothers, season one winners of "Next Great American Band."
Guest Stars: Dolly Parton as Herself, | Musical Guests: Clark Brothers as Themselves
Songs: Dolly Parton -- Jesus & Gravity
 
249 :07x27 - 8 Finalists Compete (Apr/08/2008)
The remaining eight contestants perform songs of inspiration for this episode.
 
250 :07x28 - Idol Gives Back (Apr/09/2008)
The annual fund raiser for U.S. and international charities known as "Idol Gives Back" will feature appearances by Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Bono, Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Celine Dion, Fergie, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Maroon 5, Brad Pitt, Snoop Dogg, Kiefer Sutherland, Carrie Underwood, Robin Williams and Reese Witherspoon.
Guest Stars: Eli Manning as Himself, Peyton Manning as Himself, Maroon 5 as Themselves, Brad Pitt as Himself, Snoop Dogg as Himself, Kiefer Sutherland as Himself, Carrie Underwood as Herself, Robin Williams as Himself, Reese Witherspoon as Herself, Annie Lennox as Herself, John Legend as Himself, Fergie as Herself, Barack Obama as Himself, John McCain as Himself, Hillary Rodham Clinton as Herself, Bono as Himself, Mariah Carey as Herself, Billy Crystal as Himself, Miley Cyrus as Herself, Chris Daughtry (2) as Himself, Celine Dion as Herself, | Uncredited: Greg Grunberg as Himself, Jesse Spencer as Himself
 
251 :07x29 - 1 of 8 Voted Off (Apr/10/2008)
Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks make a guest appearance and perform a song. One of the remaining eight contestants is eliminated from the competition.
Musical Guests: Chris Brown (2) as Himself, Jordin Sparks as Herself
Songs: Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks -- No Air
 
252 :07x30 - 7 Finalists Compete (Apr/15/2008)
The remaining seven contestants perform.
Guest Stars: Mariah Carey as Herself
 
253 :07x31 - 1 of 7 Voted Off (Apr/16/2008)
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Guest Stars: Mariah Carey as Herself, | Musical Guests: Elliott Yamin as Himself
 
254 :07x32 - 6 Finalists Compete (Apr/22/2008)
The songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber are performed by the remaining six contestants.
 
255 :07x33 - 1 of 6 Voted Off (Apr/23/2008)
Guest Andrew Lloyd Webber performs before one more of the six finalists are voted off.
Guest Stars: Andrew Lloyd Webber as Himself, | Musical Guests: Leona Lewis as Herself
 
256 :07x34 - 5 Finalists Compete (Apr/29/2008)
The final five contestants perform the songs of Neil Diamond.
Guest Stars: Neil Diamond as Himself
 
257 :07x35 - 1 of 5 Voted Off (Apr/30/2008)
One of the five remaining contestants is voted off the show. Guest performers Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield sing.
Guest Stars: Neil Diamond as Himself, | Musical Guests: Natasha Bedingfield as Herself
Songs: Neil Diamond -- Amazing Grace, Natasha Bedingfield -- Pocketful of Sunshine
 
258 :07x36 - 4 Finalists Compete (May/06/2008)
The final four contestants sing songs from the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame.
 
259 :07x37 - 1 of 4 Voted Off (May/07/2008)
The final three will be determined tonight as one more contestant is eliminated.
Musical Guests: Bo Bice as Himself, Maroon 5 as Themselves
 
260 :07x38 - 3 Finalists Compete (May/13/2008)
The final three contestants will be required to sing three songs each, a judge's choice, a producer's choice and a choice of their own.
 
261 :07x39 - 1 of 3 Voted Off (May/14/2008)
The finals will be set after tonight's episode when one of the final three contestants, David Archuleta, David Cook or Syesha Mercado is eliminated.
Musical Guests: Fantasia Barrino as Herself
 
262 :07x40 - Top 2 Finalists Perform (May/20/2008)
Live from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live, the two finalists, David Cook and David Archuleta, compete for one last time.
Musical Guests: Ruben Studdard as Himself
 
263 :07x41 - Winner Announced (May/21/2008)
The final two contestants David Cook and David Archuleta have battled it out to the finals. Now tonight one of them will be crowned as the American Idol champion. The top 12 finalists will reunite on the stage at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live.
Guest Stars: Jimmy Kimmel as Himself, | Musical Guests: Jordin Sparks as Herself, Carrie Underwood as Herself, The Jonas Brothers as Themselves, George Michael as Himself, OneRepublic as Themselves, Graham Nash as Himself, ZZ Top as Themselves, Seal as Himself, Bryan Adams (2) as Himself, Donna Summer as Herself
 
Season 8
264 :08x01 - Phoenix Auditions (Jan/13/2009)
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Director: Ken Warwick
Songs: Kansas -- Dust In The Wind
 
265 :08x02 - Kansas City Auditions (Jan/14/2009)
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Director: Ken Warwick
Songs: Bon Jovi -- Dead or Alive
 
266 :08x03 - San Francisco Auditions (Jan/20/2009)
The judges move to San Francisco to audition the next group of singers.
 
267 :08x04 - Louisville Auditions (Jan/21/2009)
More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of American Idol in Louisville.
 
268 :08x05 - Jacksonville Auditions (Jan/27/2009)
12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8 of American Idol.
 
269 :08x06 - Salt Lake City Auditions (Jan/28/2009)
Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they have the talent to be the next American Idol.
 
270 :08x07 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions (Jan/29/2009)
The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next American Idol.
 
271 :08x08 - Hollywood Round 1 (Feb/03/2009)
The first round in Hollywood begins as the judges take a look at this seasons talent.
 
272 :08x09 - Hollywood Round 2 (Feb/04/2009)
The second installment of the Hollywood performances continue.
 
273 :08x10 - Hollywood Round 3 (Feb/10/2009)
The singing hopefuls continue their journey in Hollywood as they try for a spot in the Top 36.
 
274 :08x11 - Hollywood Round 4 (Feb/11/2009)
The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced stiff competition while in Hollywood. Now it's time they reveal the Top 36 who will move on and have a chance at becoming this year's American Idol.
 
275 :08x12 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 1) Perform (Feb/17/2009)
Let the competition begin, as the first 12 of 36 semifinalists performs.
 
276 :08x13 - 3 Finalists Chosen (Feb/18/2009)
The first nine contestants are cut and three move on to the finals.
 
277 :08x14 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 2) Perform (Feb/25/2009)
The second group of 12 contestants take the stage for their chance of moving on to the finals.
 
278 :08x15 - 3 Finalists Chosen (Feb/26/2009)
The second set of 3 finalists are chosen, while nine more contestants are released.
 
279 :08x16 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 3) Perform (Mar/03/2009)
The third group of 12 performers take the stage for a chance of being named one of the three who will be moving on to the next round.
 
280 :08x17 - 3 Finalists Chosen (Mar/04/2009)
Nine singers are eliminated as 3 more are chosen to remain from the final pool of 12 performers.
 
281 :08x18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen (Mar/05/2009)
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282 :08x19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform (Mar/10/2009)
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Songs: Anoop Desai -- Beat It, Adam Lambert -- Black or White, Alexis Grace -- Dirty Diana, Allison Iraheta -- Give In To Me, Matt Giraud -- Human Nature, Jasmine Murray -- I'll Be There, Scott MacIntyre -- Keep the Faith, Jorge Nunez -- Never Can Say Goodbye, Danny Gokey -- Pretty Young Thing, Kris Allen -- Remember the Time, Megan Corkrey -- Rockin' Robin, Lil Rounds -- The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Sarver -- You Are Not Alone
 
283 :08x20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off (Mar/11/2009)
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Musical Guests: Kelly Clarkson as Herself, Kanye West as Himself
 
284 :08x21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform (Mar/17/2009)
The remaining 11 singers compete.
Songs: Michael Sarver -- Ain't Going Down 'Til The Sun Come, Allison Iraheta -- Blame it On Your Heart, Megan Corkrey -- I Go Walking After Midnight, Lil Rounds -- Independence Day, Danny Gokey -- Jesus Take The Wheel, Alexis Grace -- Jolene, Adam Lambert -- Ring of Fire, Matt Giraud -- So Small, Kris Allen -- To Make You Feel My Love, Scott MacIntyre -- Wild Angels, Anoop Desai -- You're Always On My Mind
 
285 :08x22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off (Mar/18/2009)
One of the remaining 11 contestants are voted off the show.
 
286 :08x23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform (Mar/25/2009)
The third showcase features songs from the Motown song library. Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy make an appearance.
Songs: Michael Sarver -- Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, Megan Corkery -- For Once In My Life, Danny Gokey -- Get Ready, Lil Rounds -- Heat Wave, Kris Allen -- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Matt Giraud -- Let’s Get It On, Anoop Desai -- Ooo Baby Baby, Allison Iraheta -- Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Adam Lambert -- The Tracks of My Tears, Scott MacIntyre -- You Can’t Hurry Love
 
287 :08x24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off (Mar/26/2009)
Smokey Robinson and Ruben Studdard perform live before one more contestant is eliminated.
 
288 :08x25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform (Mar/31/2009)
The remaining nine performers take the stage for your vote.
Songs: Kris Allen -- Ain’t No Sunshine, Anoop Desai -- Caught Up, Allison Iraheta -- Don’t Speak, Lil Rounds -- I Surrender, Scott MacIntyre -- Just the Way You Are, Adam Lambert -- Play that Funky Music, Megan Joy -- Turn Your Lights Down Low, Danny Gokey -- What Hurts the Most, Matt Giraud -- You Found Me
 
289 :08x26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off (Apr/01/2009)
The nine remaining finalist will see one more voted off. Also, a performance by season 7 winner David Cook and Lady GaGa.
Musical Guests: Lady GaGa as Herself, David Cook (1) as Himself
 
290 :08x27 - Top 8 Finalists Perform (Apr/07/2009)
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
Songs: Kris Allen -- All She Wants To Do Is Dance, Allison Iraheta -- I Can’t Make You Love Me, Adam Lambert -- Mad World, Matt Giraud -- Part Time Lover, Danny Gokey -- Stand By Me, Scott MacIntyre -- The Search Is Over, Anoop Desai -- True Colors, Lil Rounds -- What’s Love Got To Do With It
 
291 :08x28 - 1 of 8 Voted Off (Apr/08/2009)
Former season five contestant Kellie Pickler comes back to perform before one more singer is eliminated.
 
292 :08x29 - Top 7 Finalists Perform (Apr/14/2009)
The remaining seven performers take the stage to sing songs from the cinema. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino acts as the guest mentor.
Songs: Adam Lambert -- Born To Be Wild, Danny Gokey -- Endless Love, Anoop Desai -- Everything I Do (I Do It For You), Kris Allen -- Falling Slowly, Matt Giraud -- Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman, Allison Iraheta -- I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Lil Rounds -- The Rose
 
293 :08x30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off (Apr/15/2009)
It's the end of a dream for one of the remaining seven contestants as another singer is eliminated. Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus each perform.
Musical Guests: Jennifer Hudson as Herself, Miley Cyrus as Herself
Songs: Jennifer Hudson -- If This Isn't Love, Miley Cyrus -- The Climb
 
294 :08x31 - Top 6 Finalists Perform (Apr/21/2009)
The seven remaining singers will be challenged with a disco tune theme.
 
295 :08x32 - 2 of 7 Voted Off (Apr/22/2009)
This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne singing a medley of the genres gems. Also, season 7 runner up David Archuleta stops by to sing a song.
 
296 :08x33 - Top 5 Finalists Perform (Apr/28/2009)
This week's performances will come from the songbook of the Rat Pack, the 1960's cool crooners who also went by the names of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.
 
297 :08x34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off (Apr/29/2009)
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks returns to the stage for a performance before one more contestant is released.
Musical Guests: Taylor Hicks as Himself
Songs: Taylor Hicks -- Seven Mile Breakdown
 
298 :08x35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform (May/05/2009)
Guest mentor Slash, (Guns 'n Roses, Velvet Revolver) help the remaining four singers with their rock songs for this week's performance.
 
299 :08x36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off (May/06/2009)
The votes are in and 1 more of the remaining 4 singers are dismissed from the series. Also included are performances from No Doubt and Daughtry.
Musical Guests: Daughtry as Themselves, No Doubt as Themselves
 
300 :08x37 - Top 3 Finalists Perform (May/12/2009)
The series 300th episode finds the Top 3 singers performing two songs apiece in the performance edition.
 
301 :08x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off (May/13/2009)
Tonight will reveal the final two contestants after one more singer is eliminated. Songstress Katy Perry and season six winner Jordin Sparks make an appearance.
Songs: Jordin Sparks -- Battlefield, Katy Perry -- Waking Up in Vegas
 
302 :08x39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform (May/19/2009)
Presented live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the final performances from the Top 2 contestants in their last competition.
 
303 :08x40 - Winner Revealed (May/20/2009)
The season 8 finale live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, features a reunion of the Top 13 finalists before naming this season's winner.
 
Season 9
304 :09x01 - Season 9, Episode 1 (Jan/12/2010)
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