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American Idol Episode Guide

Idols in Vegas

First aired: Sep/23/2002
Guest star: A. J. Gil (Himself), R. J. Helton (Himself), Jim Verraros (Himself), Christina Christian (Herself), Nikki McKibbin (Herself), EJay Day (Himself), Ryan Starr (Herself)



1 :01x01 - Auditions

First aired: Jun/11/2002

America's version of Pop Idol debutes on FOX. In this episode, the first auditions ever are shown.



2 :01x02 - Hollywood Week

First aired: 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 - Top 30: Group 1

First aired: Jun/18/2002

The contestants sing their hearts out, hoping to win your vote.



4 :01x04 - Top 30: Group 1 results

First aired: Jun/19/2002



5 :01x05 - Top 30: Group 2

First aired: Jun/25/2002



6 :01x06 - Top 30: Group 2 results

First aired: Jun/26/2002



7 :01x07 - Top 30: Group 3

First aired: Jul/02/2002



8 :01x08 - Top 30: Group 3 results

First aired: Jul/03/2002



9 :01x09 - Wildcard Show

First aired: Jul/10/2002



10 :01x10 - Top 10 Perform

First aired: Jul/16/2002



11 :01x11 - Top 10 Results

First aired: Jul/17/2002



12 :01x12 - Top 8 Finalists

First aired: Jul/23/2002



13 :01x13 - Top 8 Results

First aired: Jul/24/2002



14 :01x14 - Top 7 Finalists

First aired: Jul/30/2002



15 :01x15 - Top 7 Results

First aired: Jul/31/2002



16 :01x16 - Top 6 Finalists

First aired: Aug/06/2002



17 :01x17 - Top 6 Results

First aired: Aug/07/2002



18 :01x18 - Top 5 Finalists

First aired: Aug/13/2002



19 :01x19 - Top 5 Results

First aired: Aug/14/2002



20 :01x20 - Top 4 Finalists

First aired: Aug/20/2002



21 :01x21 - Top 4 Results

First aired: Aug/21/2002



22 :01x22 - Top 3 Finalists

First aired: Aug/27/2002



23 :01x23 - Top 3 Results

First aired: Aug/28/2002



24 :01x24 - Top 2 Finalists

First aired: Sep/03/2002



25 :01x25 - Season 1 Finale

First aired: Sep/04/2002
Guest star: R. J. Helton (Himself), A. J. Gil (Himself), EJay Day (Himself), Jim Verraros (Himself), Nikki McKibbin (Herself), Ryan Starr (Herself), Jane Kaczmarek (Herself), Christina Christian (Herself)



American Idol Revisited

First aired: Jan/21/2003



American Idol: The Best of the Worst

First aired: Feb/19/2003



Halfway Home

First aired: Apr/21/2003



Top 2 Special

First aired: May/19/2003



American Idol: Christmas Songs

First aired: Nov/25/2003
Guest star: Ryan Malcolm (Himself), Clay Aiken (Himself), Christina Christian (Herself)



26 :02x01 - New York, Miami & Austin Auditions

First aired: Jan/21/2003



27 :02x02 - Pasadena & Detroit Auditions

First aired: Jan/22/2003



28 :02x03 - Atlanta & Nashville Auditions

First aired: Jan/28/2003



29 :02x04 - Hollywood Week

First aired: Jan/29/2003



30 :02x05 - Top 32: Group 1

First aired: Feb/04/2003



31 :02x06 - Top 32: Group 1 Results

First aired: Feb/05/2003



32 :02x07 - Top 32: Group 2

First aired: Feb/11/2003



33 :02x08 - Top 32: Group 2 Results

First aired: Feb/12/2003



34 :02x09 - Top 32: Group 3

First aired: Feb/18/2003



35 :02x10 - Top 32: Group 3 Results

First aired: Feb/19/2003



36 :02x11 - Top 32: Group 4

First aired: Feb/25/2003



37 :02x12 - Top 32: Group 4 Results

First aired: Feb/26/2003



38 :02x13 - Wildcard Show

First aired: Mar/04/2003



39 :02x14 - Wildcard Results

First aired: Mar/05/2003



40 :02x15 - Top 12 Perform

First aired: Mar/11/2003
Guest star: Lamont Dozier (Himself (Guest Judge))



41 :02x16 - Top 12 Results

First aired: Mar/12/2003



42 :02x17 - Top 11 Perform

First aired: Mar/18/2003
Guest star: Gladys Knight (Herself (Guest Judge))



43 :02x18 - Top 11 Results

First aired: Mar/19/2003



44 :02x19 - Top 10 Perform

First aired: Mar/25/2003
Guest star: Olivia Newton-John (Herself (Guest Judge))



45 :02x20 - Top 10 Results

First aired: Mar/26/2003



46 :02x21 - Top 9 Perform

First aired: Apr/01/2003
Guest star: Verdine White (Himself (Guest Judge))



47 :02x22 - Top 9 Results

First aired: Apr/02/2003



48 :02x23 - Top 8 Perform

First aired: Apr/08/2003
Guest star: Lionel Richie (Himself (Guest Judge))



49 :02x24 - Top 8 Results

First aired: Apr/09/2003



50 :02x25 - Top 7 Perform

First aired: Apr/15/2003
Guest star: Billy Joel (Himself), Smokey Robinson (Himself (Guest Judge))



51 :02x26 - Top 7 Results

First aired: Apr/16/2003



52 :02x27 - Top 6 Perform

First aired: Apr/22/2003
Guest star: Diane Warren (Herself (Guest Judge))



53 :02x28 - Top 6 Results

First aired: Apr/23/2003



54 :02x29 - Top 5 Perform

First aired: Apr/29/2003
Guest star: Neil Sedaka (Himself (Guest Judge)), Hayley Arp (Audience Member)



55 :02x30 - Top 5 Results

First aired: Apr/30/2003



56 :02x31 - Top 4 Perform

First aired: May/06/2003
Guest star: Robin Gibb (Himself (Guest Judge))



57 :02x32 - Top 4 Results

First aired: May/07/2003



58 :02x33 - Top 3 Perform

First aired: May/13/2003



59 :02x34 - Top 3 Results

First aired: May/14/2003



60 :02x35 - Top 2 Showdown

First aired: May/20/2003



61 :02x36 - Season 2 Finale

First aired: May/21/2003
Guest star: Kelly Clarkson (Herself)



Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented

First aired: Mar/01/2004



The Final Five

First aired: May/03/2004



The Final Three

First aired: May/17/2004



The Phenomenon

First aired: May/23/2004
Guest star: Nigel Lythgoe (Himself), Clay Aiken (Himself), Tom Arnold (Himself), Ken Warwick (Himself), Ant McPartlin (Himself), Frankie Muniz (Himself), Ruben Studdard (Himself)



Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas

First aired: Nov/24/2004
Guest star: Fantasia Barrino (Herself), Kelly Clarkson (Herself)



62 :03x01 - Audition episode: New York

First aired: Jan/19/2004



63 :03x02 - Audition episode: Atlanta

First aired: Jan/20/2004



64 :03x03 - Audition episode: Houston

First aired: Jan/21/2004



65 :03x04 - Audition episode: Los Angeles and San Francisco

First aired: Jan/27/2004



66 :03x05 - Audition episode: Hawaii

First aired: Jan/28/2004



67 :03x06 - Audition episode: Best and Worst of the Rest

First aired: Feb/02/2004



68 :03x07 - Hollywood Week (1)

First aired: Feb/03/2004



69 :03x08 - Hollywood Week (2)

First aired: Feb/04/2004



70 :03x09 - Top 32: Group 1

First aired: Feb/10/2004



71 :03x10 - Top 32: Group 1 Results

First aired: Feb/11/2004



72 :03x11 - Top 32: Group 2

First aired: Feb/17/2004



73 :03x12 - Top 32: Group 2 Results

First aired: Feb/18/2004



74 :03x13 - Top 32: Group 3

First aired: Feb/24/2004



75 :03x14 - Top 32: Group 3 Results

First aired: Feb/25/2004



76 :03x15 - Top 32: Group 4

First aired: Mar/02/2004



77 :03x16 - Top 32: Group 4 Results

First aired: Mar/03/2004



78 :03x17 - Wildcard

First aired: Mar/09/2004



79 :03x18 - Wildcard Results

First aired: Mar/10/2004
Guest star: Jennifer Hudson (Herself), Fantasia Barrino (Herself), John Stevens (Himself), LaToya London (Herself), Rickey Smith (Himself), Diana DeGarmo (Herself), Matthew Rogers (Himself), Jasmine Trias (Herself), Camile Velasco (Herself)



80 :03x19 - Top 12 Perform

First aired: Mar/16/2004



81 :03x20 - Top 12 Results

First aired: Mar/17/2004
Guest star: Matthew Metzger (Himself/Audience Member), Katie Webber (Herself/Audience Member)



82 :03x21 - Top 11 Perform

First aired: Mar/23/2004
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Steven Cojocaru (Himself), Joshua Gracin (Himself/Audience Member)



83 :03x22 - Top 11 Results

First aired: Mar/24/2004
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Kimberley Locke (Herself), Kimberely Locke (Herself)



84 :03x23 - Top 10 Perform

First aired: Mar/30/2004
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Ashford & Simpson (Themselves (Guest Judges))



85 :03x24 - Top 10 Results

First aired: Mar/31/2004
Director: Bruce Gowers



86 :03x25 - Top 9 Perform

First aired: Apr/06/2004
Guest star: Elton John (shown during the practice clips)



87 :03x26 - Top 9 Results

First aired: Apr/07/2004



88 :03x27 - Top 8 Perform

First aired: Apr/14/2004
Guest star: Quentin Tarantino (Guest Judge)



89 :03x28 - Top 8 Results

First aired: Apr/15/2004
Guest star: Jason Priestley (Himself)



90 :03x29 - Top 7 Perform

First aired: Apr/20/2004
Guest star: Barry Manilow (Guest Judge)



91 :03x30 - Top 7 Results

First aired: Apr/21/2004
Guest star: Barry Manilow (Himself (Guest Judge))



92 :03x31 - Top 6 Perform

First aired: Apr/27/2004
Guest star: Barry Manilow (Himself), Jon Peter Lewis (Audience member)



93 :03x32 - Top 6 Results

First aired: Apr/28/2004



94 :03x33 - Top 5 Perform

First aired: May/04/2004



95 :03x34 - Top 5 Results

First aired: May/05/2004



96 :03x35 - Top 4 Perform

First aired: May/11/2004



97 :03x36 - Top 4 Results

First aired: May/12/2004
Guest star: Clay Aiken (Himself)



98 :03x37 - Top 3 Perform

First aired: May/18/2004
Guest star: Ryan Malcolm (Himelf - Audience member))



99 :03x38 - Top 3 Results

First aired: May/19/2004
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Guy Sebastian (Himself - Performer)



100 :03x39 - Top 2 Perform

First aired: May/25/2004
Guest star: Jasmine Trias (Audience member), Jon Peter Lewis (Audience member), John Stevens (Audience member), Leah LaBelle (Audience member), Camile Velasco (Audience member), Jennifer Hudson (Audience member), George Huff (Audience member), Paul Anka (Himself/Performing), Matthew Rogers (Audience member)



101 :03x40 - Season 3 Finale

First aired: May/26/2004
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Matthew Rogers (performer), Jon Peter Lewis (performer), Amy Adams (performer), Camile Velasco (performer), Guy Sebastian (audience member), Ruben Studdard (performer), Sharon Osbourne (Herself), Jasmine Trias (performer), Clay Aiken (Host of party in Greensboro Coliseum), Tamyra Gray (Performer (National Anthem)), LaToya London (performer), Jennifer Hudson (performer), George Huff (performer), Leah LaBelle (performer), John Stevens (Performer), Kelly Clarkson (Performer), Henry Winkler (audience member), Ray Romano (audience member), Kimberly Caldwell (Host of party in Georgia Dome)



Top 11 Finalists Repeat Special

First aired: Mar/23/2005



American Idol Presents The World's Worst Auditions

First aired: May/19/2005



102 :04x01 - Washington D.C. Auditions

First aired: Jan/18/2005
Director: Ken Warwick
Guest star: Mark McGrath (Himself)



103 :04x02 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions

First aired: Jan/19/2005
Director: Nigel Lythgoe



104 :04x03 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions

First aired: Jan/25/2005
Director: Ken Warwick
Guest star: Gene Simmons (Himself)



105 :04x04 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions

First aired: Jan/26/2005
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
Guest star: Kenny Loggins (Himself)



106 :04x05 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions

First aired: Feb/01/2005
Director: Ken Warwick
Guest star: LL Cool J (Himself)



107 :04x06 - San Francisco, California Auditions

First aired: Feb/02/2005
Director: Nigel Lythgoe
Guest star: Brandy (Herself)



108 :04x07 - Hollywood (1)

First aired: Feb/08/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



109 :04x08 - Hollywood (2)

First aired: Feb/09/2005



110 :04x09 - Hollywood (3)

First aired: Feb/15/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



111 :04x10 - Hollywood (4)

First aired: Feb/16/2005
Director: Nigel Lythgoe



112 :04x11 - Top 12 Men Perform

First aired: Feb/21/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



113 :04x12 - Top 12 Women Perform

First aired: Feb/22/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



114 :04x13 - Top 24 Results

First aired: Feb/23/2005



115 :04x14 - Top 10 Men Perform

First aired: Feb/28/2005



116 :04x15 - Top 10 Women Perform

First aired: Mar/01/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



117 :04x16 - Top 20 Results

First aired: Mar/02/2005



118 :04x17 - Top 8 Men Perform

First aired: Mar/07/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



119 :04x18 - Top 8 Women Perform

First aired: Mar/08/2005



120 :04x19 - Top 16 Results

First aired: Mar/09/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



121 :04x20 - Top 12 Perform

First aired: Mar/15/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Larry Goethie (Audience member/Father of Vonzell Solomon)



122 :04x21 - Top 12 Results

First aired: Mar/16/2005



123 :04x22 - Top 11 Perform

First aired: Mar/22/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Donny Osmond (Audience Member)



124 :04x23 - Top 11 Results

First aired: Mar/24/2005



125 :04x24 - Top 10 perform

First aired: Mar/29/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



126 :04x25 - Top 10 Results

First aired: Mar/30/2005



127 :04x26 - Top 9 Perform

First aired: Apr/05/2005



128 :04x27 - Top 9 Results

First aired: Apr/06/2005
Guest star: Ruben Studdard (Audience Member)



129 :04x28 - Top 8 Perform

First aired: Apr/12/2005
Guest star: John Oates (Audience Member)



130 :04x29 - Top 8 Results

First aired: Apr/13/2005



131 :04x30 - Top 7 Perform

First aired: Apr/19/2005



132 :04x31 - Top 7 Results

First aired: Apr/20/2005



133 :04x32 - Top 6 Perform

First aired: Apr/26/2005
Guest star: Heather Locklear (Audience Member)



134 :04x33 - Top 6 Results

First aired: Apr/27/2005
Guest star: Marissa Jaret Winokur (Audience Member), Brian Scolaro (Audience Member), Christopher Lloyd (Audience Member), Elon Gold (Audience Member), Clay Aiken (As audience member)



135 :04x34 - Top 5 Perform

First aired: May/03/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



136 :04x35 - Top 5 Results

First aired: May/04/2005
Director: Bruce Gowers



137 :04x36 - Top 4 Perform!

First aired: May/10/2005



138 :04x37 - Top 4 Results

First aired: May/11/2005



139 :04x38 - Top 3 Perform

First aired: May/17/2005



140 :04x39 - Top 3 Results

First aired: May/18/2005



141 :04x40 - Top 2 Perform

First aired: May/24/2005



142 :04x41 - Season 4 Finale

First aired: May/25/2005
Guest star: Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Himself), Kenny G (Himself), Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (Himself), Billy Preston (Himself), Rascal Flatts (Themselves), George Benson (Himself), Lynyrd Skynyrd (Themselves), Richard Karn (Audience Member)



143 :05x01 - Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)

First aired: Jan/17/2006
Guest star: Dave Hoover (Himself)

The show went to Chicago for a special 2 hour season premiere.



144 :05x02 - Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)

First aired: Jan/18/2006

There were auditions in Denver, Colorado. Some were obviously lacking in talent, while others made it to the next round.



145 :05x03 - Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)

First aired: Jan/24/2006
Guest star: Tyra Juliette Schwartz (Herself/Contestant)

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!



146 :05x04 - Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA)

First aired: Jan/25/2006

The auditions go to San Francisco where Simon walks out.



147 :05x05 - Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV)

First aired: Jan/31/2006

Does Las Vegas have what it takes to be the next American Idol? Find out in this episode.



148 :05x06 - Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)

First aired: 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.



149 :05x07 - Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)

First aired: Feb/07/2006
Guest star: Jessie O'Donohue (Herself), Michael Sandeki (Himself), Becky O'Donohue (Herself)

American Idol went to Boston, which was the final audition city aired before the Hollywood rounds.



150 :05x08 - Hollywood Round #1

First aired: Feb/08/2006
Guest star: Dave Hoover (Himself), Becky O'Donohue (Herself)

Its the first night in Hollywood. Some will crack under the pressure, but the real stars will shine.



151 :05x09 - Hollywood Round #2

First aired: Feb/14/2006
Guest star: Celeste Scalone (Herself), Becky O'Donohue (Herself)

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.



152 :05x10 - Top 24 Semifinalists Revealed

First aired: Feb/15/2006
Guest star: Becky O'Donohue (Herself)

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.



153 :05x11 - Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)

First aired: Feb/21/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Becky O'Donohue (Herself)

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



154 :05x12 - Performance Show Males #1 (top 12)

First aired: 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



155 :05x13 - Top 24 Results

First aired: Feb/23/2006
Guest star: Becky O'Donohue (Herself)

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?



156 :05x14 - Performance Show Females #2 (top 10)

First aired: 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,



157 :05x15 - Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)

First aired: 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



158 :05x16 - Top 16 Semifinalists Revealed

First aired: Mar/02/2006
Guest star: Carrie Underwood (Herself)

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



159 :05x17 - Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)

First aired: Mar/07/2006

The top 8 girls(out of 16 contestants) perform.



160 :05x18 - Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)

First aired: Mar/08/2006

The top 8 males perform.



161 :05x19 - Top 12 Finalists Revealed

First aired: Mar/09/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Bo Bice (Himself)

The competition is cut down to the top 12 when two more guys and two more girls are eliminated.



162 :05x20 - Top 12 perform live

First aired: Mar/14/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Stevie Wonder (Himself (Guest Judge))



163 :05x21 - Top 12 Results

First aired: Mar/15/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Stevie Wonder (Himself)

One of the members of the Top 12 will get eliminated.



164 :05x22 - Top 11 perform live

First aired: Mar/21/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Barry Manilow (Himself (Guest Judge))

The top 11 perform their song choices live.



165 :05x23 - Top 11 Results

First aired: Mar/22/2006
Guest star: Barry Manilow (Himself)

One of the top 11 will be removed from the line-up, find out who.



166 :05x24 - Top 10 perform live

First aired: Mar/28/2006

The top 10 perform the songs of the 21st century.



167 :05x25 - Top 10 Results

First aired: Mar/29/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Shakira (Herself), Wyclef Jean (Himself)

One of the Top ten will be eliminated- find out later. Also, Shakira performs.



168 :05x26 - Top 9 perform live

First aired: Apr/04/2006
Guest star: Kenny Rogers (Himself (Guest Judge))

The top nine perform country songs with the help of Kenny Rogers.



169 :05x27 - Top 9 Results

First aired: Apr/05/2006
Guest star: Kenny Rogers (Himself)

One of the top nine is eliminated, bring the competition down to eight.



170 :05x28 - Top 8 perform live

First aired: Apr/11/2006
Guest star: Queen (Themselves)

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.



171 :05x29 - Top 8 Results

First aired: Apr/12/2006
Guest star: Will Makar (Himself)



172 :05x30 - Top 7 perform live

First aired: Apr/18/2006
Guest star: Mimi Rogers (Herself), Michael Rapaport (Himself)



173 :05x31 - Top 7 Results

First aired: Apr/19/2006
Guest star: Rod Stewart (Himself)



174 :05x32 - Top 6 perform live

First aired: Apr/25/2006
Guest star: David Foster (Himself), Andrea Bocelli (Himself), Tori Spelling (Herself), Sasha Cohen (Herself)

The remaining six finalists perform classic love songs, and behind the scenes with Andrea Bocelli as he helps the contestants with their performances.



175 :05x33 - Top 6 Results

First aired: Apr/26/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: David Foster (Himself), Andrea Bocelli (Himself), Lisa Tucker (Herself)

Andrea Bocelli sings "Because We Believe," and one of the six remaining finalists is voted off.



176 :05x34 - Top 5 perform live

First aired: May/02/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Ace Young (Himself), Anthony Fedorov (Himself)

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.



177 :05x35 - Top 5 Results

First aired: May/03/2006
Guest star: Melissa Gilbert (Herself)



178 :05x36 - Top 4 perform live

First aired: May/09/2006
Guest star: Nikko Smith (Himself), Jeri Ryan (Herself), Amaury Nolasco (Himself)



179 :05x37 - Top 4 Results

First aired: May/10/2006
Guest star: Rebecca Romijn (Herself), Jerry O'Connell (Himself)



180 :05x38 - Top 3 perform live

First aired: May/16/2006
Guest star: Roseanne (Herself), Zac Efron (Himself), Clive Davis (Himself)

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.



181 :05x39 - Top 3 Results

First aired: May/17/2006
Guest star: Todd Bridges (Himself), Gavin DeGraw (Himself)



182 :05x40 - Top 2 perform live

First aired: May/23/2006
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Mandy Moore (Herself), Chris Daughtry (Himself), Daniel Powter (Himself), Christina Applegate (Herself)

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'.



183 :05x41 - Season 5 Finale

First aired: May/24/2006
Guest star: Live (Themselves), Mary J. Blige (Herself), Prince (Himself), Wolfgang Puck (Himself), Toni Braxton (Herself), Michael Sandeki (Himself), David Boreanaz (Himself), Clay Aiken (Himself), Garet Layne Johnson (Himself), Jessi O'Donahue (Herself), Dave Hoover (Himself), David Hasselhoff (Himself), Meat Loaf (Himself), Burt Bacharach (Himself), Heather Locklear (Herself), Dionne Warwick (Herself), Tamyra Gray (Herself), Ben Stiller (Himself), Becky O'Donohue (Herself), Al Jarreau (Himself), Carrie Underwood (Herself)

The winner American Idol, season 5 is announced, and will go on to a record deal, fame, and fortune.



Idol Gives Back

First aired: Apr/25/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Chris Kattan (Himself), Rascal Flatts (Themselves (Guest Performer)), Parminder Nagra (Herself), Il Divo (Themselves (Guest Performer)), LeBron James (Himself), Bono (Himself), Antonio Banderas (Himself), Matt Damon (Himself), Joel Madden (Himself), Jason Biggs (Himself), Marc Anthony (Himself), Goldie Hawn (Herself), Michael Bublé (Himself), Harvey Weinstein (Himself), Keira Knightley (Herself), Chris Daughtry (Himself), Shaquille O'Neal (Himself), Seal (Himself), Benji Madden (Himself), Gwyneth Paltrow (Herself), Madonna (Herself), Teri Hatcher (Herself), Emily Blunt (Herself), Kirstie Alley (Herself), Kevin Bacon (Himself), Eric McCormack (Himself), Hugh Laurie (Himself), Hugh Grant (Himself), Helena Bonham-Carter (Herself), Ewan McGregor (Himself), Blue Man Group (Themselves), Lisa Kudrow (Herself), Jack Black (Himself), Rob Lowe (Himself), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Herself), Twiggy Lawson (Herself), Bernadette Peters (Herself), Micky Dolenz (Himself), David Schwimmer (Himself), Ben Stiller (Himself), Josh Groban (Himself (Guest Performer)), Rob Schneider (Himself), Kyle Gass (Himself), Phil McGraw (Himself (as Dr. Phil)), Tom Cruise (Himself), Helen Mirren (Herself), Ellen DeGeneres (Herself (Guest Host)), Forest Whitaker (Himself), Kevin McNally (Himself), Gillian Anderson (Herself)

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.



184 :06x01 - Minneapolis Auditions

First aired: Jan/16/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Ken Warwick
Guest star: Jewel (Guest Judge)

The first stop for American Idol 6 is a stop in Minneapolis, MN.
for Randy, Paula and Simon to hold auditions.



185 :06x02 - Seattle Auditions

First aired: Jan/17/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Nigel Lythgoe

Randy, Paula and Simon audition singers in Seattle, WA. for American Idol 6.



186 :06x03 - Memphis Auditions

First aired: Jan/23/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Ken Warwick

American Idol heads to Memphis in order to see the best, as well as the worst, that Memphis has to offer.



187 :06x04 - New York City Auditions

First aired: Jan/24/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Ken Warwick

American Idol heads to New York City in order to see the best, as well as the worst, that New York has to offer.



188 :06x05 - Birmingham Auditions

First aired: Jan/30/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Nigel Lythgoe

Randy, Paula and Simon head to Birmingham, Alabama to audition performers for American Idol 6.



189 :06x06 - Los Angeles Auditions

First aired: Jan/31/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Ken Warwick

Randy, Paula and Simon go to Los Angeles to audition singers for American Idol 6.



190 :06x07 - San Antonio, Texas Auditions

First aired: Feb/06/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Nigel Lythgoe

Randy, Paula and Simon go to San Antonio to audition contestants for American Idol 6.



191 :06x08 - Auditions: Rest of the Best

First aired: Feb/07/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Ken Warwick

The rest of the best auditions from around the country not shown in the previous episodes.



192 :06x09 - Hollywood Round

First aired: Feb/13/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Nigel Lythgoe

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.



193 :06x10 - Top 24 Chosen

First aired: Feb/14/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Ken Warwick

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.



194 :06x11 - Top 12 Boys Compete

First aired: Feb/20/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

The Top 12 male contestants will compete to see who moves on towards becoming the next American Idol.



195 :06x12 - Top 12 Girls Compete

First aired: Feb/21/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

The Top 12 female contestants compete to see who moves on towards becoming the next American Idol.



196 :06x13 - 4 Voted Off Live

First aired: Feb/22/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Fantasia Barrino (Herself)

The first major vote off finds a pair of both men and women being voted off of the cast. Fantasia Barrino returns to perform.



197 :06x14 - Top 10 Boys Compete

First aired: Feb/27/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

The Top ten men remaining will compete to see who goes on to compete on American Idol.



198 :06x15 - Top 10 Girls Compete

First aired: Feb/28/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

The remaining 10 girls on American Idol perform to see who will be back to sing again next week.



199 :06x16 - 4 Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/01/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Kellie Pickler (Herself)

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.



200 :06x17 - Top 8 Boys Compete

First aired: Mar/06/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

The eight remaining men will compete to remain as the final 12 who will go on perform on American Idol.



201 :06x18 - Top 8 Girls Compete

First aired: Mar/07/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

The eight women will fight it out to see which 6 move on towards becoming the next American Idol.



202 :06x19 - 4 Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/08/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Carrie Underwood (Herself)

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.



203 :06x20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/13/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Diana Ross (Herself (Guest Coach)), Michael Rapaport (Himself), Anita Barone (Herself)

The twelve performers sing songs from Diana Ross and the Supremes while receiving coaching from Diana Ross herself.



204 :06x21 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/14/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Diana Ross (Herself)

The remaining twelve performers wait out the decision of the viewers of who was eliminated on this night. Diana Ross performs.



205 :06x22 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/20/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Lulu (Herself (Guest Coach)), Peter Noone (Himself (Guest Coach))

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.



206 :06x23 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/21/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Lulu (Herself), Peter Noone (Himself)

The remaining eleven contestants await the results of the nights vote off as judged by the viewers. Lulu and Peter Noone perform.



207 :06x24 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/27/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Gwen Stefani (Herself (Guest Coach))

The top ten contestants perform their choice of Pop hits and will get special coaching from Gwen Stefani.



208 :06x25 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/28/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Akon (Himself), Gwen Stefani (Herself)

Down to nine left after the viewers vote off the next contestant. Gwen Stefani and Akon perform.



209 :06x26 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/03/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Tony Bennett (Himself (Guest Coach))

Tony Bennett is here to coach the nine remaining contestants for a week of singing contemporary American classic tunes.



210 :06x27 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Apr/04/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Tony Bennett (Himself), Michael Bublé (Himself)

The remaining nine wait to see who was voted off by the viewers. Michael Bublé stepped in to perform for an ill Tony Bennett.



211 :06x28 - Top 8 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/10/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Jennifer Lopez (Herself (Guest Coach))

The final eight will compete this week with a Latino flavor. The contestants will be coached by Jennifer Lopez.



212 :06x29 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Apr/11/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Akon (Himself), Jennifer Lopez (Herself)

The final eight gather awaiting the results of who will be eliminated this week. Jennifer Lopez and Akon perform.



213 :06x30 - Top 7 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/17/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Martina McBride (Herself (Guest Coach))

The top 7 finalist perform country tunes with help from singer Martina McBride.



214 :06x31 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Apr/18/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Fergie (Herself), Martina McBride (Herself)

The seven finalists await to find out which contestant is voted off. Martina McBride and Fergie perform.



215 :06x32 - 6 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/24/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Bono (Himself (Special Guest))

A special night in which all competitors will sing a song of inspiration. With special guest Bono.



216 :06x33 - 6 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/01/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Jon Bon Jovi (Himself)

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.



217 :06x34 - 2 of 6 Voted Off

First aired: May/02/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Jon Bon Jovi (Himself (Guest Performer)), Robin Thicke (Himself), Bon Jovi (Themselves)

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.



218 :06x35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform

First aired: May/08/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Barry Gibb (Himself (Guest Coach))

Tonights final four will compete by singing Bee Gees songs and being coached by Barry Gibb himself.



219 :06x36 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: May/09/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Barry Gibb (Himself), Pink (Herself)

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.



220 :06x37 - 3 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/15/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers

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.



221 :06x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

First aired: May/16/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Elliott Yamin (Himself), Maroon 5 (Themselves)

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.



222 :06x39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform

First aired: May/22/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Chris Daughtry (Himself)

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".



223 :06x40 - Season 6 Finale

First aired: May/23/2007
Writer: Simon Fuller
Director: Bruce Gowers
Guest star: Ruben Studdard (Himself (Guest Performer)), Doug E. Fresh (Himself (Guest Performer)), CeCe Winans (Herself), Carrie Underwood (Herself (Guest Performer)), Edward Boddington (Himself (Final Results Man)), BeBe Winans (Himself), Taylor Hicks (Himself (Guest Performer)), Smokey Robinson (Himself (Guest Performer)), Green Day (Themselves (Guest Performers)), Bette Midler (Herself (Guest Performer)), Gwen Stefani (Herself (Guest Performer)), Tony Bennett (Himself), Kelly Clarkson (Herself (Guest Performer)), Gladys Knight (Herself (Guest Performer))

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.



Idol Gives Back

First aired: Apr/09/2008
Guest star: Mariah Carey (Herself), Maroon 5 (Themselves), Miley Cyrus (Herself), Billy Crystal (Himself), Barack Obama (Himself), John Legend (Himself), Eli Manning (Himself), Chris Daughtry (Himself), Bono (Himself), Brad Pitt (Himself), Hillary Rodham Clinton (Herself), Fergie (Herself), Kiefer Sutherland (Himself), Celine Dion (Herself), Peyton Manning (Himself), John McCain (Himself), Robin Williams (Himself), Snoop Dogg (Himself), Reese Witherspoon (Herself), Carrie Underwood (Herself), Annie Lennox (Herself), Jesse Spencer (Himself), Greg Grunberg (Himself)

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.



224 :07x01 - Philadelphia Auditions

First aired: Jan/15/2008

The beginning of season seven starts with auditions from Philadelphia, PA.



225 :07x02 - Dallas Auditions

First aired: Jan/16/2008

A second round of auditions moves the judges to Dallas, Texas.



226 :07x03 - San Diego Auditions

First aired: Jan/22/2008

The auditions move to San Diego as the best and worst clips will be revealed.



227 :07x04 - Charleston Auditions

First aired: Jan/23/2008

The judges move to Charleston for the round four of auditions, choosing this season's contestants for a trip to Hollywood.



228 :07x05 - Omaha Auditions

First aired: 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.



229 :07x06 - Miami Auditions

First aired: Jan/30/2008

The show heads to Miami where the judges audition both good and bad singers from the area.



230 :07x07 - Atlanta Auditions

First aired: 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.



231 :07x08 - Best of the Rest Auditions

First aired: Feb/06/2008

A look at the auditions from previous cities which have yet to air.



232 :07x09 - Hollywood Round

First aired: Feb/12/2008

The contestants try to reach the top 24 while enduring a grueling rehearsal and audition schedule in the Hollywood round.



233 :07x10 - Top 24 Chosen

First aired: Feb/13/2008

The cuts are revealed with 24 competitors remaining, 12 men and 12 women.



234 :07x11 - The Top 12 Boys Perform

First aired: Feb/19/2008

The busy week begins as the 12 male contestants perform for the first time.



235 :07x12 - Top 12 Girls Compete

First aired: 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.



236 :07x13 - 4 Voted Off Live

First aired: Feb/21/2008

The top 24 find out who will be the first of four voted off the show, two men and two women.



237 :07x14 - Top 10 Boys Compete

First aired: Feb/26/2008

The remaining ten male singers perform in the second round of the competition.



238 :07x15 - Top 10 Girls Compete

First aired: Feb/27/2008

The remaining ten female singers perform in the second round of the competition.



239 :07x16 - 4 Voted Off Live

First aired: Feb/28/2008

2 men and 2 women of the 20 contestants are voted off the show.



240 :07x17 - Top 8 Boys Compete

First aired: Mar/04/2008

It's 1980's night as the eight remaining males perform a song from that era.



241 :07x18 - Top 8 Girls Compete

First aired: Mar/05/2008

It's 1980's night as the eight remaining females perform a song from that era.



242 :07x19 - 4 Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/06/2008
Guest star: Blake Lewis (Himself)

The 12 finalists are revealed as 2 more men and women are voted off the show.



243 :07x20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/11/2008

All 12 finalists, the 6 males and 6 females perform in this episode from The Beatles songbook.



244 :07x21 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/12/2008
Guest star: David Foster (Himself), Katharine McPhee (Herself)

Now that all 12 contestants have given their performance, one will be sent home. Also, this years music mentors are revealed.



245 :07x22 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/18/2008

The remaining eleven contestants take to the stage in a two hour episode singing more songs from the Beatles songbook.



246 :07x23 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/19/2008
Guest star: Kellie Pickler (Herself)

One of the eleven finalists will be voted off the show.



247 :07x24 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/25/2008

The surviving ten performers will each sing a song from the year in which they were born.



248 :07x25 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Mar/26/2008
Guest star: Kimberley Locke (Herself)

Another of the ten remaining contestants is voted off the show. Kimberly Locke returns to perform a song.



249 :07x26 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/01/2008
Guest star: Dolly Parton (Herself)

The remaining nine competitors perform on stage singing songs from Dolly Parton's career.



250 :07x27 - One Voted Off Live

First aired: Apr/02/2008
Guest star: Dolly Parton (Herself), Clark Brothers (Themselves)

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."



251 :07x28 - 8 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/08/2008

The remaining eight contestants perform songs of inspiration for this episode.



252 :07x29 - 1 of 8 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/10/2008
Guest star: Jordin Sparks (Herself), Chris Brown (Himself)

Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks make a guest appearance and perform a song. One of the remaining eight contestants is eliminated from the competition.



253 :07x30 - 7 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/15/2008
Guest star: Mariah Carey (Herself)

The remaining seven contestants perform.



254 :07x31 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/16/2008
Guest star: Mariah Carey (Herself), Elliott Yamin (Himself)



255 :07x32 - 6 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/22/2008

The songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber are performed by the remaining six contestants.



256 :07x33 - 1 of 6 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/23/2008
Guest star: Andrew Lloyd Webber (Himself), Leona Lewis (Herself)

Guest Andrew Lloyd Webber performs before one more of the six finalists are voted off.



257 :07x34 - 5 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/29/2008
Guest star: Neil Diamond (Himself)

The final five contestants perform the songs of Neil Diamond.



258 :07x35 - 1 of 5 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/30/2008
Guest star: Neil Diamond (Himself), Natasha Bedingfield (Herself)

One of the five remaining contestants is voted off the show. Guest performers Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield sing.



259 :07x36 - 4 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/06/2008

The final four contestants sing songs from the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame.



260 :07x37 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

First aired: May/07/2008
Guest star: Bo Bice (Himself), Maroon 5 (Themselves)

The final three will be determined tonight as one more contestant is eliminated.



261 :07x38 - 3 Finalists Compete

First aired: 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.



262 :07x39 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

First aired: May/14/2008
Guest star: Fantasia Barrino (Herself)

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.



263 :07x40 - Top 2 Finalists Perform

First aired: May/20/2008
Guest star: Ruben Studdard (Himself)

Live from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live, the two finalists, David Cook and David Archuleta, compete for one last time.



264 :07x41 - Season 7 Finale

First aired: May/21/2008
Guest star: Jimmy Kimmel (Himself), Jonas Brothers (Themselves), ZZ Top (Themselves), Carrie Underwood (Herself), Bryan Adams (Himself), George Michael (Himself), Seal (Himself), Graham Nash (Himself), Donna Summer (Herself), OneRepublic (Themselves), Jordin Sparks (Herself)

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.



265 :08x01 - Phoenix Auditions

First aired: Jan/13/2009
Director: Ken Warwick

Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.



266 :08x02 - Kansas City Auditions

First aired: Jan/14/2009
Director: Ken Warwick

The auditions continue from Kansas City.



267 :08x03 - San Francisco Auditions

First aired: Jan/20/2009

The judges move to San Francisco to audition the next group of singers.



268 :08x04 - Louisville Auditions

First aired: 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.



269 :08x05 - Jacksonville Auditions

First aired: 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.



270 :08x06 - Salt Lake City Auditions

First aired: 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.



271 :08x07 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions

First aired: 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.



272 :08x08 - Hollywood (1)

First aired: Feb/03/2009

The first round in Hollywood begins as the judges take a look at this seasons talent.



273 :08x09 - Hollywood (2)

First aired: Feb/04/2009

The second installment of the Hollywood performances continue.



274 :08x10 - Hollywood (3)

First aired: Feb/10/2009

The singing hopefuls continue their journey in Hollywood as they try for a spot in the Top 36.



275 :08x11 - Hollywood (4)

First aired: 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.



276 :08x12 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 1) Perform

First aired: Feb/17/2009

Let the competition begin, as the first 12 of 36 semifinalists performs.



277 :08x13 - 3 Finalists Chosen

First aired: Feb/18/2009

The first nine contestants are cut and three move on to the finals.



278 :08x14 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 2) Perform

First aired: Feb/25/2009

The second group of 12 contestants take the stage for their chance of moving on to the finals.



279 :08x15 - 3 Finalists Chosen

First aired: Feb/26/2009

The second set of 3 finalists are chosen, while nine more contestants are released.



280 :08x16 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 3) Perform

First aired: 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.



281 :08x17 - 3 Finalists Chosen

First aired: Mar/04/2009

Nine singers are eliminated as 3 more are chosen to remain from the final pool of 12 performers.



282 :08x18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen

First aired: Mar/05/2009



283 :08x19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/10/2009

Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.



284 :08x20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/11/2009
Guest star: Kanye West (Himself), Kelly Clarkson (Herself)

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.



285 :08x21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/17/2009

The remaining 11 singers compete.



286 :08x22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/18/2009

One of the remaining 11 contestants are voted off the show.



287 :08x23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/25/2009

The third showcase features songs from the Motown song library. Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy make an appearance.



288 :08x24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/26/2009

Smokey Robinson and Ruben Studdard perform live before one more contestant is eliminated.



289 :08x25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/31/2009

The remaining nine performers take the stage for your vote.



290 :08x26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/01/2009
Guest star: David Cook (Himself), Lady GaGa (Herself)

The nine remaining finalist will see one more voted off. Also, a performance by season 7 winner David Cook and Lady GaGa.



291 :08x27 - Top 8 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/07/2009

This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.



292 :08x28 - 1 of 8 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/08/2009

Former season five contestant Kellie Pickler comes back to perform before one more singer is eliminated.



293 :08x29 - Top 7 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/14/2009

The remaining seven performers take the stage to sing songs from the cinema. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino acts as the guest mentor.



294 :08x30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/15/2009
Guest star: Jennifer Hudson (Herself), Miley Cyrus (Herself)

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.



295 :08x31 - Top 6 Finalists Perform

First aired: Apr/21/2009

The seven remaining singers will be challenged with a disco tune theme.



296 :08x32 - 2 of 7 Voted Off

First aired: 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.



297 :08x33 - Top 5 Finalists Perform

First aired: 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.



298 :08x34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/29/2009
Guest star: Taylor Hicks (Himself)

Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks returns to the stage for a performance before one more contestant is released.



299 :08x35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform

First aired: 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.



300 :08x36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

First aired: May/06/2009
Guest star: Daughtry (Themselves), No Doubt (Themselves)

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.



301 :08x37 - Top 3 Finalists Perform

First aired: May/12/2009

The series 300th episode finds the Top 3 singers performing two songs apiece in the performance edition.



302 :08x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

First aired: 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.



303 :08x39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform

First aired: May/19/2009

Presented live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the final performances from the Top 2 contestants in their last competition.



304 :08x40 - Season 8 Finale

First aired: 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.



305 :09x01 - Boston Auditions

First aired: Jan/12/2010

Hopefuls flock to Boston to audition for the judges.



306 :09x02 - Atlanta Auditions

First aired: Jan/13/2010



307 :09x03 - Chicago Auditions

First aired: Jan/19/2010



308 :09x04 - Orlando Auditions

First aired: Jan/20/2010



309 :09x05 - Los Angeles Auditions

First aired: Jan/26/2010



310 :09x06 - Dallas Auditions

First aired: Jan/27/2010



311 :09x07 - Denver Auditions

First aired: Feb/02/2010



312 :09x08 - Best of the Rest

First aired: Feb/03/2010



313 :09x09 - Hollywood Round (1)

First aired: Feb/09/2010



314 :09x10 - Hollywood Round (2)

First aired: Feb/10/2010



315 :09x11 - Hollywood Round (3)

First aired: Feb/16/2010



316 :09x12 - Hollywood Round (4)

First aired: Feb/17/2010



317 :09x13 - Top 12 Female Semifinalists Perform

First aired: Feb/23/2010



318 :09x14 - Top 12 Male Semifinalists Perform

First aired: Feb/24/2010



319 :09x15 - Top 24 Results Show

First aired: Feb/25/2010



320 :09x16 - Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform

First aired: Mar/02/2010



321 :09x17 - Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform

First aired: Mar/03/2010



322 :09x18 - Top 20 Results Show

First aired: Mar/04/2010



323 :09x19 - Top 8 Female Semifinalists Perform

First aired: Mar/09/2010



324 :09x20 - Top 8 Male Semifinalists Perform

First aired: Mar/10/2010



325 :09x21 - Top 16 Results Show

First aired: Mar/11/2010



326 :09x22 - Top 12 Finalists Perform

First aired: Mar/16/2010



327 :09x23 - Top 12 Results Show

First aired: Mar/17/2010
Guest star: Orianthi (Herself), David Cook (Himself), Ke$ha (Herself)



328 :09x24 - Top 11 Perform

First aired: Mar/23/2010
Guest star: Miley Cyrus (Herself)



329 :09x25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/24/2010



330 :09x26 - Top 10 Perform

First aired: Mar/30/2010

R&B singer Usher mentors the 10 finalists as they prepare to perform.



331 :09x27 - 1 of 10 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/31/2010

Usher performs; another contestant is eliminated.



332 :09x28 - Top 9 Perform

First aired: Apr/06/2010

The nine remaining singers perform songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.



333 :09x29 - 1 of 9 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/07/2010

Rihanna performs; another contestant is eliminated.



334 :09x30 - Top 9 Perform Again

First aired: Apr/13/2010



335 :09x31 - 2 of 9 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/14/2010



336 :09x32 - Top 7 Perform

First aired: Apr/20/2010



337 :09x33 - One of 7 Voted Off; Idol Gives Back

First aired: Apr/21/2010



338 :09x34 - Top 6 Perform

First aired: Apr/27/2010



339 :09x35 - 1 of 6 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/28/2010



340 :09x36 - Top 5 Perform

First aired: May/04/2010



341 :09x37 - 1 of 5 Voted Off

First aired: May/05/2010



342 :09x38 - Top 4 Perform

First aired: May/11/2010



343 :09x39 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

First aired: May/12/2010



344 :09x40 - Top 3 Perform

First aired: May/18/2010



345 :09x41 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

First aired: May/19/2010



346 :09x42 - Top 2 Perform

First aired: May/25/2010



347 :09x43 - Season 9 Finale

First aired: May/26/2010
Guest star: Dane Cook (Himself), Christina Aguilera (Herself), Paula Abdul (Herself), Alanis Morissette (Herself), Janet Jackson (Herself), Bret Michaels (Himself)



348 :10x01 - Auditions #1: New Jersey

First aired: Jan/19/2011

The auditions kick off in New Jersey, home of the fist pump. The contestants prove that they have what it takes to make it through to Hollywood. With Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson filling the judges seats, it proves to be a lot harder then it looks and many hearts are broken and many dreams fulfilled.



349 :10x02 - Auditions #2: New Orleans

First aired: Jan/20/2011

Week two of Auditions and this week they are in New Orleans to see if they can find the next American Idol! Things start off good and slowly dwindle. However they recover and show that the south has talent and know what it takes to make it to the next round in Hollywood!



350 :10x03 - Auditions #3: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First aired: Jan/26/2011

The auditions move on to Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week and the hopefuls line up to have their 2 minutes of Fame and go for the chance to get their golden ticket to Hollywood. The auditions go well with an especially touching story with a interesting voice to go with it.



351 :10x04 - Auditions #4: Nashville, Tennessee

First aired: Jan/27/2011



352 :10x05 - Auditions #5: Austin, Texas

First aired: Feb/02/2011

Auditions are in full swing as they move onto the "Show Me State" Austin, Texas. Auditions really live up in Texas and they live up to their nickname. However, like in every state, they hit a rough patch at time to time.



353 :10x06 - Auditions #6: LA

First aired: Feb/03/2011

The stage is set in Los Angeles this week and the hopefuls that await wait to prove that they have what it takes to make it into Hollywood week. However, the talent proves less than worthy for the entertainment capital of the world.



354 :10x07 - Auditions #7: San Francisco, California

First aired: Feb/09/2011

The auditions come to a close and San Francisco is the last on the stop to Hollywood. With the worst week behind them in Los Angeles, the stage is set and the talent is improved 10 fold. The auditions kick off and thousands wait for their chance at stardom.



355 :10x08 - Hollywood Round (1)

First aired: Feb/10/2011

With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?



356 :10x09 - Hollywood Round (2)

First aired: Feb/16/2011

It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.



357 :10x10 - Hollywood Round (3)

First aired: Feb/17/2011

Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.



358 :10x11 - Las Vegas Round

First aired: Feb/23/2011

The 61 contestants are going to have to sing the Beatles to show that they have what it takes to handle the pressure of the competition. A lot happens in the 2 hour show. A contestant gets married, hearts are broken and one judge doesn't know if it is possible to continue to tell people the bad news that they didn't make it through. Some of the Top 24 are revealed.



359 :10x12 - Top 24 Chosen

First aired: Feb/24/2011

The eliminations continue to reveal the Top 24 contestants for the American Idol Live Shows. With a lot riding on this and after Jennifer's big blow up, will she been able to go on? The contestants await their fate.



360 :10x13 - Top 12 Boys Perform

First aired: Mar/01/2011

The Top 12 Boys perform. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scott McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, and Casey Abrams take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. Who will outshine the rest and who will fall short?



361 :10x14 - Top 12 Girls Perform

First aired: Mar/02/2011

The Top 12 Girls perform and Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Lauren Turner, TaTynisa Wilson, Rachel Zevita, and Julie Zorrilla each perform at their best to show that they have what it takes to make it to the next stage in the competition. Is there the next American Idol in this bunch?



362 :10x15 - First Results Show and Finalists Announced

First aired: Mar/03/2011

The results are in and the Top 24 are going to be cut down to 13 tonight. This is the most cut at this point in the competition and all hopefuls are nervous. Who has made the cut to be part of America's Top 10 and the 3 Wildcard spots? Jennifer Lopez's new music video is also premiered.



363 :10x16 - Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/09/2011

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scott McCreery, Paul McDonald, Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are up for the spot of American Idol as the Top 13 perform for the spot into the next round. Who will show that they can sing the best?



364 :10x17 - 1 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/10/2011

The Votes are in for the first eliminations of the Top 13. With Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money performing tonight, the hopefuls all get a taste of fame when they go to the premiere of "Red Riding Hood" and see their home. Unfortunately the results are in and it is Ashthon Jones who gets voted out of the competition.



365 :10x18 - Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/16/2011

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo take to the stage to sing a song from the year they were born. One contestants sings a song never before attempted on American Idol.



366 :10x19 - 1 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/17/2011

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are all in danger of going home tonight. With Lee DeWyze performing tonight as well as The Black Eyed Peas, the results are in and who is going to have to sing to try to save themselves in the competition?



367 :10x20 - 11 Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/23/2011

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo take to the stage to compete for the Top 10 spots and the chance to go on the American Idol tour. Who will show their best as American Idol goes Motown this week.



368 :10x21 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/24/2011

Results time and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are all on the chopping block tonight. Who will be going home? Guest singers Sugarland and Jennifer Hudson joins the American Idol Stage with a surprise guest too!



369 :10x22 - 11 Finalists Compete..Again

First aired: Mar/30/2011

After the save last week of Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo and Casey Abrams perform again for the public vote. Who will be able to show their talent and avoid elimination in the results show?



370 :10x23 - 2 of 11 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/31/2011
Guest star: Fantasia Barrino (Herself), Will i Am (Himself)

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo once again are on the chopping block, but this time 2 are going home. Special guest singers: Jamie Fox with Will I.Am. and Fantasia.



371 :10x24 - Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/06/2011

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are up to perform Rock and Roll week and one contestant surprises even the judges.



372 :10x25 - 1 Of 9 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/07/2011
Guest star: Iggy Pop (Himself), Constantine Maroulis (Himself)

Results night and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are in danger of leaving the competition. Guest stars Constintine Maroulis and Iggy Pop perform and a VERY shocking result.



373 :10x26 - 8 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/13/2011

With Pia Toscano gone from last week, Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are performing Soundtrack Week and each one brings a little bit more to the table. Who will outshine the rest?



374 :10x27 - 1 Of 8 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/14/2011
Guest star: Jason Aldean (Himself), Kelly Clarkson (Herself), Rihanna (Herself)

Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, and Stefano Langone are on the chopping block tonight for eliminations. Guest stars: Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldine and Rihanna.



375 :10x28 - 7 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/20/2011

With Paul McDonald gone from last week, Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are left to fight for their spot as the American Idol. Who will outshine and prove that they have what it takes to be the winner?



376 :10x29 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/21/2011
Guest star: David Cook (Katy Perry), Katy Perry (Herself)

Results night and Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are in danger of ending their journey on the American Idol stage. Special guests: Dave Cook and Katy Perry



377 :10x30 - 6 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/27/2011
Guest star: Miley Cyrus (Herself), Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds (Himself)

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhard, James Durbin and Casey Abrams are going for the win as they sing the songs of Carol King. Special guest appearances of Babyface and Miley Cyrus.



378 :10x31 - 1 of 6 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/28/2011
Guest star: Crystal Bowersox (Herself), Bruno Mars (Himself)

The results are in and Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Jacob Lusk, Haley Reinhard, James Durbin and Casey Abrams are in danger of leaving the competition. Special quests: Crystal Bowersox and Bruno Mars.



379 :10x32 - Finalists Compete

First aired: May/04/2011
Guest star: Sheryl Crow (Herself)

The Top 5: James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Jacob Lusk take to the stage to prove that they have what it takes to make it to the finals. With three weeks left, it is coming to the end soon! Guest mentor: Cheryl Crow.



380 :10x33 - 1 Voted Off

First aired: May/05/2011
Guest star: Jennifer Lopez (Herself), Lady Antebellum (Themselves)

Results night and Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and Haley Reinhart are in danger of going home tonight. Musical Guests: Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Lopez



381 :10x34 - Finalists Compete

First aired: May/11/2011
Guest star: Lady GaGa (Herself)

With Jacob Lusk out of the competition, James Durbin, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and Haley Reinhart are the final four to battle for the spot as The American Idol. Guest mentor: Lady Gaga. They tackle two rounds. Round One: Song that inspires them. Round Two: Songs from Leiber and Stoller.



382 :10x35 - 1 Voted Off

First aired: May/12/2011
Guest star: Enrique Iglesias (Himself), Jordin Sparks (Herself)

Results Night and James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina, and Scotty McCreery wait for the decision of America to see if they go home in style or just goes home. Guest stars: Enrique Inglesias and Jordin Sparks and a video performance from Lady Gaga. Plus the debut of Steven Tyler's new music video.



383 :10x36 - Finalists Compete

First aired: May/18/2011
Guest star: Beyoncé Knowles (Herself)

The final three: Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart, are battling it out tonight for the Finale. One contestant each shine through and one take takes a slip on stage.



384 :10x37 - 1 Voted Off

First aired: May/19/2011
Guest star: Nicole Scherzinger (Herself), 50 Cent (Himself), Il Volo (Themselves)

Results night and Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart and Lauren Alaina are in danger of leaving their chance to be the next American Idol. Musical Guests, Il Volo, Nicole Scherzinger featuring 50 Cent. The hopefuls get to go back to their home towns.



385 :10x38 - Finalists Compete

First aired: May/24/2011
Guest star: Taio Cruz (Himself)

The final showdown between Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina happens with three rounds. Round One: Contestant's Pick. Round Two: George Strait and Carrie Underwood Pick. Round Three: Single song if they win. The tension is high and a ruptured vocal cord could mean the end for one contestant. Guest star: Taio Cruz



386 :10x39 - Season 10 Finale

First aired: May/25/2011
Guest star: Bono (Himself), Carrie Underwood (Herself), Lady GaGa (Herself), Tony Bennett (Himself), Marc Anthony (Himself), TLC (Themselves), The Edge (Himself), Judas Priest (Themselves), Beyoncé Knowles (Herself), Tom Jones (Himself), Jack Black (Himself), Tim McGraw (Himself)

The Results are in and after a bunch of musical performances from a number of artists, the decision is that the winner of American Idol Season 10 is...



387 :11x01 - Auditions #1: Savannah

First aired: Jan/18/2012

Auditions start out in Savannah, Georgia. Judges Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson and Jennifer Lopez shuffle through the acts to find the next American Idol. Savannah explodes with talent from the start, but like all things, that doesn't last for that long.



388 :11x02 - Auditions #2: Pittsburgh

First aired: Jan/19/2012

The auditions move on to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the talent is hot. In the city of champions several get their ticket to Hollywood.



389 :11x03 - Auditions #3: San Diego

First aired: Jan/22/2012

The auditions continue in San Diego, CA. This time the stage is set aboard the U.S.S. Midway and the judges are getting used to the noises it brings. The judges are shocked when the daughter of a celebrity comes on stage to sing.



390 :11x04 - Auditions #4: Aspen

First aired: Jan/25/2012

Auditions continue in Aspen, Colorado and the spirits are high like the altitude. The judges hear the talent and are impressed with a lot of singers. However, one singer goes over the top with the gimmicks.



391 :11x05 - Auditions #5: Houston

First aired: Jan/26/2012

Auditions are held in Galveston, Texas with the Headquarters in Houston, Texas. The judges listen to the singers who show promise. One of the contestants goes as far as to wanting to start their own revolution.



392 :11x06 - Auditions #6: Portland

First aired: Feb/01/2012

The auditions continue in Portland, Oregon. This is the first time being in the City of Roses and the talent keeps flying. Interesting singers mixed with amazing singers with the blend of perfect harmony.



393 :11x07 - Auditions #7: St. Louis

First aired: Feb/02/2012

The auditions come to an end in St. Louis, Missouri. Also Madonna previews her video "Give Me All Your Luvin'," featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.



394 :11x08 - Hollywood Round, Part 1

First aired: Feb/08/2012

The Hollywood Round begins and the contestants are ready to show what it takes to make it. However, when familiar faces go home, people start to question. One contestant can't handle the pressure and falls off the stage.



395 :11x09 - Hollywood Round, Part 2

First aired: Feb/09/2012

The Hollywood Round continues and moves onto Group Week. The remaining 185 singers are formed into groups and there is a bug going around as 3 contestants get a touch of the flu.



396 :11x10 - Hollywood Round, Part 3

First aired: Feb/15/2012

Group Round and Individual performances are tonight and the Idol "Bug" claims more victims that cause them to faint on stage. However, the ones that are feeling at their top game perform and outshine them all. Next round is Vegas for those who made it through.



397 :11x11 - Las Vegas Week

First aired: Feb/16/2012

The 70 contestants move on to Las Vegas to form into groups again. They have to perform with full costume, choreography and the band. As the groups get through to the next round and some go home, there is a twist at the end that sends even more packing to make 70 contestants into only 42. Next week are solo acts as they battle for the Top 24.



398 :11x12 - Final Judgement, Part 1

First aired: Feb/22/2012

After singing for their lives, 42 contestants are going to have to be reduced to the Top 24. As fears and anxieties ring throughout the room, the contestants reminisce on their time on Idol and if it was enough to be able to be counted among the Top 24 or go home packing.



399 :11x13 - Final Judgement, Part 2

First aired: Feb/23/2012

The Top 24 are revealed after the 10 remaining spots are handed out to the waiting contestants. They are all in shock and dismay as Randy, Jennifer and Steven give the verdict. However, at the end of the night, the judges want to bring in another guy into the competition making it a Top 25.



400 :11x14 - Semifinalist Boys Perform

First aired: Feb/28/2012

With 5 spots open for the Top 10, the guys perform on the Idol stage to show America that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. One boy gets added to the mix and makes the Top 12 Boys into the Top 13 Boys. They reveal him toward the end of the show.



401 :11x15 - Semifinalist Girls Perform

First aired: Feb/29/2012

The Top 12 Girls take to the stage and show off their vocals to prove to the judges that they have what it takes. Randy, Steven and Jennifer listen as the girls impress and bore them.



402 :11x16 - Finalists Chosen

First aired: Mar/01/2012

The results are in from the two nights and the Top 10 spots that America chose are open for grabs. On top of it, the judges make up a sing-off with six contestants to see who will make their 3 Wild Card picks. The Top 13 Finalists are chosen.



403 :11x17 - 13 Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/07/2012
Guest star: Mary J. Blige (Herself)

In a special Guys vs. Girls night, the Top 13 take on songs of Stevie Wonder and the Late Whitney Houston. The guys singing Stevie and the girls singing Whitney. Who will stand out to make it through?



404 :11x18 - 1 of 13 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/08/2012
Guest star: Lauren Alaina (Herself), Mary J. Blige (Herself)

Results night and one contestant has to go home. With the millions of votes in, who has done enough to be able to not be in the bottom two? Musical Guests: Lauren Alaina and Mary J. Blige.



405 :11x19 - 12 Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/14/2012
Guest star: Will i Am (Himself)

The remaining contestants compete for their spot in the competition and Ryan comes out and reveals that one contestant was eliminated due to an outstanding warrant. Who stood out in the competition to be able to claim the night?



406 :11x20 - 1 of 12 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/15/2012
Guest star: Demi Lovato (Herself), Chris Daughtry (Himself)

The results are in and after the elimination of Jermaine Jones from outstanding warrants, the show goes on with another elimination. Musical Guests: Demi Lovato and Chris Daughtry.



407 :11x21 - 11 Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/21/2012

The Top 10 take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to stay in the competition. Tonight they are taking on the songs of Billy Joel. Each show that they don't want to go anywhere, but was it enough?



408 :11x22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/22/2012
Guest star: Lana Del Rey (Herself), Haley Reinhart (Him/Herself)

The Top 10 will be reduced to 9 tonight as the remaining contestants wait to hear their fate and whether they get to move in the mansion or not. Musical Guests: Lana Del Rey and Haley Reinhart



409 :11x23 - 10 Finalists Compete

First aired: Mar/28/2012
Guest star: Stevie Nicks (Herself)

With Erica out of the running, Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips are going to show that they have what it takes. The judges get excited when they hear the tone that they stand up 5 times. Which are going to stand out?



410 :11x24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off

First aired: Mar/29/2012
Guest star: Nicki Minaj (Herself), Scotty McCreery (Himself)

The results are in and for Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips , the stress is on them. Musical Guests: Nicki Minaj and Scotty McCreery.



411 :11x25 - 9 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/04/2012
Guest star: Gwen Stefani (Herself), Tony Kanal (Himself)

Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips sing for their time on American Idol. This week it is 80's Week. Mentors Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal join Jimmy Iovine.



412 :11x26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/05/2012
Guest star: The Wanted (Themselves), Kellie Pickler (Herself)

Results Time and for Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick and Phillip Phillips it could be the end of the road for one of them as 8 becomes 7. Musical Guests: "The Wanted" and Kelly Pickler.



413 :11x27 - 8 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/11/2012
Guest star: Akon (Himself)

With Deandre Brackensick gone Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips take to the stage. This time they are singing songs of 2010 to Today. Akon is with Jimmy Iovine to help them out.



414 :11x28 - 1 of 8 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/12/2012
Guest star: James Durbin (Himself), Ne-Yo (Himself), Jennifer Hudson (Herself)

Results time and Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips are in danger of leaving the competition. However, when a shocking result happens, the judges contemplate whether or not to use their only save. Musical Guests: James Durbin, Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo.



415 :11x29 - 7 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/18/2012

Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips perform for the votes again as they sing 2 songs. One from the present and one from the past. Which singers will outshine and get the votes to be able to go into the next round?



416 :11x30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/19/2012
Guest star: Lmfao (Themselves), Kris Allen (Himself)

Results Night kicks off and Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phillip Phillips are in danger of leaving the competition for good. Musical Guests: LMFAO and Kris Allen.



417 :11x31 - 6 Finalists Compete

First aired: Apr/25/2012
Guest star: Brian May (Himself), Roger Taylor (Himself)

Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone perform to the hits of Queen as they sing for the votes.



418 :11x32 - 1 of 6 Voted Off

First aired: Apr/26/2012
Guest star: Casey Abrams (Himself), Stefano Langone (Himself), Katy Perry (Herself)

The Results are in and for Jessica Sanchez, Josh Ledet, Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone it could mean the end of their time on Idol. Musical Guests: Stefano Langone and Katy Perry.



419 :11x33 - 5 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/02/2012
Guest star: Steve Van Zandt (Himself)

The Top 5: Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez take the stage and sing a song from the 60's and a song from British Pop. Little Steve Van Zandt joins Jimmy Iovine to coach the singers.



420 :11x34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off

First aired: May/03/2012

Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips wait for their results as 5 become 4. Musical Guests: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.



421 :11x35 - 4 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/09/2012

With Skylar Laine out of the running, it is down to four. Hollie Cavanaugh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez sing to a “California Dreaming” theme and sing a song they wish they had written.



422 :11x36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

First aired: May/10/2012
Guest star: David Cook (Himself)

Hollie Cavanaugh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips wait for the results to see who is making it into the Top 3 and hometown visits. Musical Guests: David Cook and Jennifer Lopez.



423 :11x37 - 3 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/16/2012

With Hollie Cavanaugh out of the competition, it is up to Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to make it to the end. Three rounds of singing tonight. First round will be judges' choice. Second round will be contestants' choice. Third round will be Jimmy Iovine's choice. Who will make it through to the Top 2?



424 :11x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

First aired: May/17/2012
Guest star: Adam Lambert (Himself), Lisa Marie Presley (Herself)

The results are in and for Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips, it is the end of the road to the title for one of them. Musical Guests: Lisa Marie Presley and Adam Lambert



425 :11x39 - 2 Finalists Compete

First aired: May/22/2012
Guest star: Jason Derulo (Himself), Scotty McCreery (Himself)

It is down to Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in the Finale of American Idol. With 3 songs each, who will be the next American Idol? Musical Guests: Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery.



426 :11x40 - Winner Announced

First aired: May/23/2012
Guest star: Chaka Khan (Herself), Aerosmith (Themselves), Rihanna (Herself), John Fogerty (Himself), Fantasia Barrino (Herself), Neil Diamond (Himself), Jordin Sparks (Herself), Reba McEntire (Herself), Jennifer Hudson (Herself), Ace Young (Himself), Diana DeGarmo (Herself)

The Results are in and a night of performances from multi-platinum recording artists is underway as 132 million votes decide the next winner of American Idol. As the the lights fade for the final time of the season, the winner of American Idol is...