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词条 List of American Idol episodes
释义

  1. Season 1 (2002)

  2. Season 2 (2003)

  3. Season 3 (2004)

  4. Season 4 (2005)

  5. Season 5 (2006)

  6. Season 6 (2007)

  7. Season 7 (2008)

  8. Season 8 (2009)

  9. Season 9 (2010)

  10. Season 10 (2011)

  11. Season 11 (2012)

  12. Season 12 (2013)

  13. Season 13 (2014)

  14. Season 14 (2015)

  15. Season 15 (2016)

  16. Season 16 (2018)

  17. Season 17 (2019)

  18. Most watched episodes

  19. References

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American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by FremantleMedia North America. It began airing on Fox in the United States on June 11, 2002, and ended on April 7, 2016. The series moved to ABC with its sixteenth season which debuted on March 11, 2018. It started off as an addition to the Idols format based on the British series Pop Idol, and became one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. The concept of the series involves discovering recording stars from unsigned singing talents, with the winner determined by the viewers in America through telephones, Internet, and SMS text voting.

{{Aired episodes|2019|3|31|num=582|title=American Idol|finished=}}

Season 1 (2002)

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|Title=Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|6|11}}
|ProdCode= 1001
|EpisodeNumber=1
|EpisodeNumber2=1
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami. Of approximately 10,000 contestants, 121 are chosen to move on to Hollywood.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Week
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|6|12}}
|ProdCode= 1002
|EpisodeNumber=2
|EpisodeNumber2=2
|ShortSummary=The 121 people who made it past auditions perform and are narrowed down first to 65, then to 45.

The judges deliberate over the final 45 before choosing the top 30.


}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 30: Group 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|6|18}}
|ProdCode= 1003
|EpisodeNumber=3
|EpisodeNumber2=3
|ShortSummary=The first ten—Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover and Christopher Aaron—of the top 30 perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title= Top 30: Group 1 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|6|19}}
|ProdCode= 1004
|EpisodeNumber=4
|EpisodeNumber2=4
|ShortSummary=The first three contestants to advance to the finals ten are revealed: Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr and Jim Verraros.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 30: Group 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|6|25}}
|ProdCode= 1005
|EpisodeNumber=5
|EpisodeNumber2=5
|ShortSummary=The second ten—Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A. J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini—of the top 30 perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 30: Group 2 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|6|26}}
|ProdCode= 1006
|EpisodeNumber=6
|EpisodeNumber2=6
|ShortSummary=The second three for the final ten are revealed: Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson and A. J. Gil.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 30: Group 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|2}}
|ProdCode= 1007
|EpisodeNumber=7
|EpisodeNumber2=7
|ShortSummary=Delano Cagnolatti is disqualified from the competition for being above the age of 24. EJay Day is brought in as a replacement. The third ten—R. J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badano, Melanie Sanders, EJay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles and Christina Christian—of the top 30 perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 30: Group 3 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|3}}
|ProdCode= 1008
|EpisodeNumber=8
|EpisodeNumber2=8
|ShortSummary=The third group of three for the final ten are revealed: Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin and EJay Day.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Wildcard Show
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|10}}
|ProdCode= 1009
|EpisodeNumber=9
|EpisodeNumber2=9
|ShortSummary=Five of the top 30 return to fill the one remaining spot for the finals. Kelli Glover, Christopher Aaron, Alexis Lopez, R. J. Helton and Angela Peel perform. The judges choose R. J. Helton as the tenth finalist.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|16}}
|ProdCode= 1010
|EpisodeNumber=10
|EpisodeNumber2=10
|ShortSummary=The top ten perform Motown songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|17}}
|ProdCode= 1011
|EpisodeNumber=11
|EpisodeNumber2=11
|ShortSummary=Two finalists are eliminated: EJay Day and Jim Verraros.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|23}}
|ProdCode= 1012
|EpisodeNumber=12
|EpisodeNumber2=12
|ShortSummary=The top eight finalists perform 1960s songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|24}}
|ProdCode= 1013
|EpisodeNumber=13
|EpisodeNumber2=13
|ShortSummary=A. J. Gil is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|30}}
|ProdCode= 1014
|EpisodeNumber=14
|EpisodeNumber2=14
|ShortSummary=The top seven finalists perform 1970s songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|7|31}}
|ProdCode= 1015
|EpisodeNumber=15
|EpisodeNumber2=15
|ShortSummary=Ryan Starr is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|6}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=16
|EpisodeNumber2=16
|ShortSummary=The remaining six finalists perform "Big Band" songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|7}}
|ProdCode= 1017
|EpisodeNumber=17
|EpisodeNumber2=17
|ShortSummary=Christina Christian is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|13}}
|ProdCode= 1018
|EpisodeNumber=18
|EpisodeNumber2=18
|ShortSummary=The top five finalists perform Burt Bacharach love songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|14}}
|ProdCode= 1019
|EpisodeNumber=19
|EpisodeNumber2=19
|ShortSummary=R. J. Helton is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|20}}
|ProdCode= 1020
|EpisodeNumber=20
|EpisodeNumber2=20
|ShortSummary=Only four finalists remain: Tamyra Gray, Nikki McKibbin, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Each finalist performs two songs from the 1980s and the 1990s.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|21}}
|ProdCode= 1021
|EpisodeNumber=21
|EpisodeNumber2=21
|ShortSummary=Tamyra Gray is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|27}}
|ProdCode= 1022
|EpisodeNumber=22
|EpisodeNumber2=22
|ShortSummary=Each of the three finalists performs a song of their choice and a song chosen by the judges.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|8|28}}
|ProdCode= 1023
|EpisodeNumber=23
|EpisodeNumber2=23
|ShortSummary=Nikki McKibbin is eliminated, leaving Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini to compete in the finals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Finalists
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|9|3}}
|ProdCode= 1024
|EpisodeNumber=24
|EpisodeNumber2=24
|ShortSummary=Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini perform three songs each.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Season 1 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2002|9|4}}
|ProdCode= 1025
|EpisodeNumber=25
|EpisodeNumber2=25
|ShortSummary= Winner: Kelly Clarkson
}}
}}

Season 2 (2003)

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|Title=New York, Miami & Austin Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|1|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in New York, Miami, and Austin.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: American Idol Revisited
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|1|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Pasadena & Detroit Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|1|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Pasadena and Detroit.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Atlanta & Nashville Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|1|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Atlanta and Nashville.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Week
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|1|29}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=After one week in Hollywood, 32 contestants remain.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|4}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=The first group of eight perform: Kimberly Caldwell, Patrick Fortson, J.D. Adams, Trenyce, Meosha Denton, Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 1 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|5}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=The second group of eight perform: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John Smalley, Hadas Shalev, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke and Jennifer Fuentes.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 2 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|12}}
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=Ruben Studdard and Kimberley Locke advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=The third group of eight perform: Kimberly Kelsey, Jordan Segundo, Vanessa Olivarez, Rickey Smith, Samantha Cohen, Louis Gazzara, Equoia Coleman and George Trice.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 3 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=Vanessa Olivarez and Rickey Smith advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: Best of the Worst
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 4
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=The final group of eight perform: Sylvia Chibiliti, Chip Days, Juanita Barber, Patrick Lake, Nasheka Siddall, Josh Gracin, Ashley Hartman and Corey Clark.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 4 results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|2|26}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=Josh Gracin and Corey Clark advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Wildcard Show
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|4}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=Nine contestants are invited back to compete for the four wild card spots: Kimberly Caldwell, Clay Aiken, Nasheka Siddall, Carmen Rasmusen, Olivia Mojica, Janine Falsone, Chip Days, Aliceyn Cooney and Trenyce.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Wildcard Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|5}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=Kimberly Caldwell (Randy's choice), Trenyce (Paula's choice), Carmen Rasmusen (Simon's choice), and Clay Aiken (public vote) advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform Motown Records songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|12}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=Vanessa Olivarez is eliminated from the competition.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=The top 11 finalists perform movie hits.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=Charles Grigsby is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=The top 10 finalists perform country rock songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|3|26}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Julia DeMato is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=The top 9 finalists perform disco songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=No finalists are eliminated due to Corey Clark's dismissal.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=The top 8 finalists perform Billboard number one hits.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|9}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Rickey Smith is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=The top 7 finalists perform Billy Joel songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|16}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Kimberly Caldwell is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: Halfway Home
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=The show looks back at the contestants' journey thus far.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary= The top 6 finalists sing Diane Warren songs. Warren is the guest judge.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Carmen Rasmusen is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|29}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=The top 5 finalists each perform a 1960s song and a Neil Sedaka song.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|4|30}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=Trenyce is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|6}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=The remaining four finalists perform two songs each from The Bee Gees.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|7}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Josh Gracin is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|13}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=Each of the three finalists perform a random song, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|14}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=Kimberley Locke is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Special
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Showdown
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|20}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform three songs each.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Season 2 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2003|5|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=Winner: Ruben Studdard
}}
}}

Season 3 (2004)

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|Title=Audition episode: New York
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=Audition held in New York.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Audition episode: Atlanta
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|20}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=Audition held in Atlanta. Fantasia audition.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Audition episode: Houston
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=Audition held in Houston.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Audition episode: Los Angeles and San Francisco
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|27}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=Audition held in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Audition episode: Hawaii
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|1|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=Audition held in Hawaii.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Audition episode: Road to Hollywood, Best and Worst of the Rest
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=Compilation of various auditions.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Week: Part 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|3}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=Hollywood week, individual and group round.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Week: Part 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|4}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=Hollywood week, Top 32 chosen
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|10}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=The first group of 8 performs: Diana DeGarmo, Marque Lynche, Ashley Thomas, Katie Webber, Erskine Walcott, Jennifer Hudson, Matthew Metzger and Fantasia Barrino.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 1 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=The second group of 8 performs: Matthew Rogers, Brianna Ramirez-Rial, Noel Roman, Kara Master, Lisa Leuschner, Jesus Roman, Camile Velasco, Mariso Joy
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 2 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: Camile Velasco and Matthew Rogers
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004}}
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=The third group of 8 performs: Elizabeth LeTendre, Eric Yoder, Amy Adams, Jon Peter Lewis, Charly Lowry, Jonah Moananu, Leah LaBelle, LaToya London.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|2|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: LaToya London and Amy Adams
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|01}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=Special episode dedicated to contestants that didn't make it or never previous shown, and featured William Hung.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 4
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|02}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=The final group of 8 performs: Suzy Vulaca, John Preator, Heather Piccinini, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Lisa Wilson, Tiara Purifoy.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 32: Group 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|03}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: John Stevens and Jasmine Trias.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Wildcard
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|09}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Lisa Leuschner, Marque Lynche, Tiara Purifoy and Eric Yoder.
Selected: Jon Peter Lewis, Elizabeth LeTendre, Katie Webber, George Huff, Suzy Vulaca, Matthew Metzger, Leah LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Wildcard Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|10}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: Jennifer Hudson (Randy's choice), Leah LaBelle (Paula's choice), George Huff (Simon's choice), Jon Peter Lewis (Public vote)
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|16}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=Theme:Soul
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Leah LaBelle is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Theme: Country
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Matthew Rogers
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|30}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Theme: Motown
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|3|31}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=The Top 10 perform "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
Eliminated: Amy Adams
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|06}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Theme: Elton John
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|07}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=The Top 9 perform an Elton John medley – "Bennie and the Jets", "Daniel", "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".
Eliminated: Camile Velasco
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|14}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Theme: Movie soundtracks
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Jon Peter Lewis
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|20}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=Theme: Barry Manilow
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=The remaining seven perform "Let Freedom Ring" with Barry Manilow.
Jennifer Hudson is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|27}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=Theme: Gloria Estefan
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|4|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=The remaining six perform a Gloria Estefan medley.
John Stevens is eliminated from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: Final Five
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|03}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|04}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Theme: Big Band
The Top 5 sings 2 songs each.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|05}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: George Huff
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=The remaining four perform Disco
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|12}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=The Top 4 sings a Donna Summer medley with Clay Aiken.
LaToya London is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: The Final 3 '94
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=Theme: Idols' Choice, Judges' Choice, Clive's Choice
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=41
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Jasmine Trias
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Special: American Idol: The Phenomenon
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=42
|ShortSummary=How American Idol became the top-rated show in key demo.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform (Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=43
|ShortSummary=Each contestant sings 3 songs – a new song, a previous song, and contestant's favourite.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Season 3 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|5|26}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=44
|ShortSummary=The 10 eliminated finalists rejoins with the Top 2 to perform "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha (with Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard) and the Theme medley "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" by Aretha Franklin & George Michael.
Fantasia Barrino is crowned winner.
}}
}}

Season 4 (2005)

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|Title=Washington D.C. Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Washington, D.C.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=St. Louis, Missouri Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in St. Louis.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in New Orleans.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|1|26}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Las Vegas.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Cleveland and Orlando.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Francisco, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=Auditions are held in San Francisco.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Day 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=Contestants perform solo with a piano.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Day 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|9}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=Contestants perform in groups of three.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Day 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=Contestants perform solo a cappella. The judges cut the contestants down to 44.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Day 4
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|16}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=The Top 24 semifinalists were revealed: Aloha Mischeaux, Amanda Avila, Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Janay Castine, Jared Yates, Jessica Sierra, Joseph Murena, Judd Harris, Lindsey Cardinale, Mario Vazquez, Melinda Lira, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Nikko Smith, Sarah Mather, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker and Vonzell Solomon.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=The Top 12 men perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=Top 12 women perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=Jared Yates and Judd Harris are eliminated from the men's competition. Melinda Lira and Sarah Mather are eliminated from the women's competition.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|2|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=Top 10 men perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=Top 10 women perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 20 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=From the men's side, Joseph Murena and David Brown are eliminated. Celena Rae and Aloha Mischeaux are eliminated from the women's competition.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|7}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=Top 8 men perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=Top 8 women perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 16 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|9}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Travis Tucker and Nikko Smith are eliminated from the men's competition. Janay Castine and Amanda Avila are eliminated from the women's competition.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform songs from the 1960s. Nikko Smith returns after Mario Vazquez withdraws from the show.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|16}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Lindsey Cardinale is eliminated from the competition. The Top 12 perform the first single choice, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=The top 11 finalists perform Billboard #1 hits.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Finalists Repeat Special
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=A graphics glitch in the recap of the previous show caused the votes to be nullified. Videos of the previous episodes' performances are shown instead of the contestants performing again.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Mikalah Gordon is eliminated from the competition; The Top 11 sing the second single choice, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|29}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=The top 10 finalists perform songs from the 1990s.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|3|30}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Jessica Sierra is eliminated from the competition. The top 10 sing the third single choice, "Everything Is Beautiful".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|5}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=The top 9 finalists perform songs from Broadway.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|6}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Nikko Smith is eliminated from the competition; Fantasia Barrino performs "Truth Is" and "I Believe."
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|12}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=Contestants perform a song from their birth year.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|13}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=The Bottom 3 sing their favorite songs from the season. Nadia Turner is eliminated from the competition. The Top 8 sing "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". A mini-special is shown ("Week in the life of an American Idol").
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=The top 7 finalists sing 1970s dance music.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|20}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=Anwar Robinson is eliminated from the competition. The Top 7 sing "You Can Shine."
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|26}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=The top 6 finalists perform songs from the 2000s.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|4|27}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=Constantine Maroulis is eliminated from the competition. The Top 6 sing "Emotions."
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|3}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=The final 5 contestants perform songs from Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and songs on this week's Billboard chart.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|4}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=Scott Savol is eliminated from the competition. The Top 5 sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|10}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=The four remaining finalists perform a country song and a song from Gamble and Huff.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary= The Top 4's auditions are shown again. Anthony Fedorov is eliminated from the competition. The Top 4 sing "Islands In The Stream".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=Each of the three finalists perform a song of Clive Davis's choice, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=Vonzell Solomon is eliminated from the competition. Footage from the contestants' trips back home is shown. The Top 3 sing "United We Stand".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Presents The World's Worst Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=41
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=42
|ShortSummary=Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood perform three songs each.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Season 4 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|5|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=43
|ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists return to perform together. Rascal Flatts performs "Bless the Broken Road" with Carrie Underwood. Anthony Fedorov and Anwar Robinson perform "I Believe I Can Fly" with Kenny G. Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs with Constantine Maroulis, Jessica Sierra, and Nadia Turner. Scott Savol and Nikko Smith perform with George Benson. Vonzell Solomon performs with Billy Preston. Lindsey Cardinale and Mikalah Gordon sing "Everytime I Close My Eyes" with Babyface. The last performance is Bo Bice and Lynyrd Skynyrd singing "Sweet Home Alabama". Carrie Underwood is announced as the winner of American Idol Season 4.
}}
}}

Season 5 (2006)

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|Title=Chicago, Illinois Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|1|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=Auditions were held in Soldier Field. 34 people made it to Hollywood.

Semifinalists shown: David Radford, Gedeon McKinney, and Mandisa.
Simon jokes about Mandisa's size: when Paula says "she reminds me of Frenchie Davis", Simon replies "Forget Frenchie. She's France."


}}{{Episode list
|Title=Denver, Colorado Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|1|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=Auditions were held in INVESCO Field. 35 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, Chris Daughtry, and Heather Cox.
Simon tells Lisa that she is the best 16-year-old the show has yet seen. Chris' wife screams as Chris walks out with ticket. A clip is also shown of his country home in North Carolina, where he lives with his wife and stepchildren.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Greensboro, North Carolina Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|1|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=Auditions were held in the Greensboro Coliseum. 33 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Kellie Pickler, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington and Kinnik Sky.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Francisco, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|1|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=18 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Katharine McPhee and Jose "Sway" Penala.
In a dispute with Randy, Simon walks out of the judging.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|1|31}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=11 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Taylor Hicks and Patrick Hall. Bobie May, the 'psychic' who predicted she was going to be in the top 10 of the previous season, returned in this episode.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Austin, Texas Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=12 people made it to Hollywood. Some of the rejected auditions included Alison Schoening, Tessa Mae Reid, Cierra Johnson. One contestant sings the "Jigglypuff" song from Pokémon and is rejected.
Semifinalists shown: Will Makar.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Boston, Massachusetts Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|7}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=28 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Kevin Covais and Elliott Yamin.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=99 people make it to the next round. Ten songs were heard: "Hopelessly Devoted To You" (Olivia Newton-John); "If" (Bread); "If I Ever Fall In Love" (Shai); "The First Cut Is The Deepest" (Sheryl Crow), performed by Chris Daughtry and Ace Young; "Can't Fight The Moonlight" (LeAnn Rimes); "I Believe In You And Me" (Whitney Houston); "I'll Never Love This Way Again" (Dionne Warrick); "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal Flatts); "Dim All The Lights" (Donna Summer); and "Bat Out Of Hell" (Meat Loaf).
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|14}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=44 people made it to the next round. Derrell Brittenum had quit the competition for both he and his brother, Terrell, because he had thought Terrell had been eliminated. After Terrell told Derrell that he was not eliminated, Derrell went back and apologized to the judges, asking to let them back in. The judges said the both of them could, and not everybody was happy. Brenna Gethers does not get along with her group members Marcy Smith and Nick Whitten. Elliott Yamin is shown, along with group member Josè "Sway" Penala.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Semifinalists Revealed
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=The Brittenum twins are disqualified due to criminal charges. The top 24 semifinalists were: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Ace Young, Bobby Bennett, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Gedeon McKinney, Josè "Sway" Penala, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Kevin Covais, Patrick Hall, Paris Bennett, Stephanie "Stevie" Scott, Taylor Hicks, and Will Makar. Simon apologizes to Mandisa.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=The top twelve women perform their own choice of songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=The top twelve men perform their own choice of songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=Four semi-finalists are eliminated: Becky O'Donohue, Bobby Bennett, Stevie Scott, and Patrick Hall.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|2|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=The top ten women perform their own choice of songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=The top ten men perform their own choice of songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 16 Semifinalists Revealed
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=Carrie Underwood, guest performer, sings "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Four people go home: Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, David Radford, and Josè "Sway" Penala.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|7}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=The top eight women perform their own choice of songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=The top eight men perform their own choice of songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Finalists Revealed
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|9}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Guest performer Bo Bice sings "The Real Thing." Derrell and Terrell Brittenum are spotted in the audience. The top twelve finalists are revealed, as Kinnik Sky, Will Makar, Ayla Brown, and Gedeon McKinney are eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Stevie Wonder Theme
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|14}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform Stevie Wonder songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Stevie Wonder performs "My Love Is On Fire." The bottom three are Ace Young, Melissa McGhee, and Lisa Tucker. McGhee is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=1950s Theme
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=The top eleven finalists perform songs from the 1950s.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Barry Manilow performs. Bobby Bennett appears in the audience. The bottom three are Kevin Covais, Lisa Tucker, and Bucky Covington. Covais is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=The top ten finalists perform songs within the past six years.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|3|29}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie." The bottom three are Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, and Katharine McPhee. Tucker is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|4}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=The top nine finalists work with Kenny Rogers to perform their own versions of country music songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|5}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Kenny Rogers performs. The remaining finalists are placed into three groups. The first group consists of Ace Young, Katharine McPhee, and Bucky Covington. The second group consists of Mandisa, Elliott Yamin, and Paris Bennett. The third group consists of Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry, and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the middle group is the bottom three, and Mandisa is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=The top eight finalists work with Brian May and Roger Taylor to perform their own versions of classic Queen songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|12}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=The top eight finalists perform a group medley of Queen songs. The finalists watch videos from their families. Will Makar appears in the audience. The bottom three are Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, and Bucky Covington. Covington is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=The top seven finalists work with Rod Stewart to perform their own versions of classic songs from the Great American Songbook.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|19}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Rod Stewart performs "The Way You Look Tonight." The remaining finalists except for Taylor Hicks (who is announced to be the highest vote-getter) are split into two groups. The far right group consists of Chris Daughtry, Ace Young, and Paris Bennett. The far left group consists of Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Kellie Pickler. Hicks is asked to join the group he thinks is the top three. He starts to walk toward Chris' group but when Ryan Seacrest tells him he's wrong, Hicks immediately shakes hands with Daughtry and goes to the other group instead. It is announced that Daughtry's group is the bottom three, and Ace Young is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Classic Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=The top six finalists work with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster to perform their own versions of classic love songs.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|4|26}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=Andrea Bocelli performs. The remaining finalists are split into three groups of two. The far left group consists of Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee. The middle group consists of Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin. The far right group consists of Paris Bennett and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the far left group are the highest vote-getters, the middle group somewhere in between, and the far right group the lowest. Pickler is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=The top five finalists perform their own versions of two hit songs: one from their year of birth and one from the current Billboard chart.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|3}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=The bottom two are Paris Bennett and Elliott Yamin, and Bennett is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|9}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=The top four finalists perform their own versions of classic Elvis Presley songs (two each).
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|10}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=Archived footage is shown of the four finalists touring Graceland. The four finalists perform together. Rebecca Romijn requests for an encore of Taylor Hicks' rendition of "Jailhouse Rock." The bottom two are Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee, and Daughtry is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|16}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=The top three finalists perform three songs each: their own choice of a song they have previously performed on the show, a designated judge's choice, and Clive Davis' choice.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=The top three finalists spend a day in their hometowns (archived footage). They perform a song together live. It is announced that 33.68% and 33.26% of the votes went to the top two finalists, and 33.06% for the lowest vote-getter. Elliott Yamin is announced as the lowest vote-getter and is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=The top two finalists perform, Katherine McPhee and Taylor Hicks,songs they deem as their best of the season, and a debut single from American Idol.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Season 5 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2006|5|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=41
|ShortSummary=The top twelve finalists return to perform. Guest entertainers also perform. Taylor Hicks is announced as the winner.
}}
}}

Season 6 (2007)

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|Title=Minneapolis, Minnesota Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|16}}
|ProdCode=601 & 602
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary= Auditions takes place in Target Center. Guest judge Jewel helps Randy, Paula, and Simon. 17 people make it to Hollywood.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Seattle, Washington Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary= Audition takes place in KeyArena. 14 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, Rudy Cardenas, Jordin Sparks
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Memphis, Tennessee Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary= Audition takes place in FedEx Forum. 22 people make it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Sundance Head, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey
}}{{Episode list
|Title=New York City, New York Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary= Audition takes place in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Carole Bayer Sager guests the judging panel. 35 people made it to Hollywood. One contestant dressed up as Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Semifinalists shown: Antonella Barba, Chris Richardson, Nick Pedro
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Birmingham, Alabama Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|30}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary= Audition takes place at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. 20 people make it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Chris Sligh
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Los Angeles, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|1|31}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary= Auditions are held at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Olivia Newton-John becomes guest judge. 39 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Alaina Alexander, Brandon Rogers
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Antonio, Texas Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|6}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary= Auditions are held at Alamodome. 22 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Haley Scarnato
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Best of the Rest Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|7}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary= A showcase of the best and worst auditions from the seven cities.
Semifinalists shown: Paul Kim, Gina Glocksen, LaKisha Jones
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|13}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary= A summary of the events of Hollywood Week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Final 24 Verdict
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|14}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary= The group of 40 is whittled down to 24. The semifinalists were revealed.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|20}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary= The Top 12 Men perform with their personal choice of songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary= The Top 12 Women perform with their personal choice of songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=Fantasia performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple. Semifinalists Paul Kim, Amy Krebs, Nicole Tranquillo, and Rudy Cardenas are eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|27}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary= The Top 10 Men perform with their personal choice of songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|2|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary= The Top 10 Women perform with their personal choice of songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 20 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=Kellie Pickler performs "I Wonder". Semifinalists Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt are eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|6}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary= The Top 8 Men perform with their personal choice of songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|7}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary= The Top 8 Women perform with their personal choice of songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Revealed
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Carrie Underwood performs "Wasted". Semifinalists Jared Cotter, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, and Sundance Head are eliminated. The Top 12 contestants are revealed: Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Stephanie Edwards, and Brandon Rogers.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|13}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform songs by Diana Ross.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|14}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Diana Ross sings "More Today Than Yesterday", from her latest album I Love You, and the Top 12 performed a medley of three Supremes' hits: "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love" and "Stop! In the Name of Love". Brandon Rogers is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|20}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=The theme for the week is "British Invasion", with guest mentors Peter Noone and Lulu.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|21}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Peter Noone performs "There's a Kind of Hush", and Lulu performs "To Sir, With Love". Stephanie Edwards is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|27}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=The top 10 finalists perform songs by No Doubt and songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|3|28}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=Gwen Stefani and Akon perform "The Sweet Escape". Chris Sligh is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|3}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=The top 9 finalists perform American classics with guest mentor Tony Bennett.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|4}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Tony Bennett is unable to perform due to a case of the flu; Michael Bublé performs Frank Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible". Gina Glocksen is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|10}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=The top 8 finalists perform Latin songs. Jennifer Lopez is the guest mentor for the week.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|11}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=The top 8 sing "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, Akon performs "Don't Matter", and Jennifer Lopez performs "Qué Hiciste". Haley Scarnato is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|17}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=The top 7 finalists perform country songs. Martina McBride is the guest mentor for the week.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|18}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=The top 7 sing Jo Dee Messina's "I'm Alright," Fergie (singer) performs "Big Girls Don't Cry", and Martina McBride performs "Anyway". Sanjaya Malakar is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|24}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=The top 6 finalists perform inspirational songs. Bono is the guest mentor for the week.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Idol Gives Back
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|4|25}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=A charity special to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina). No contestants are eliminated this week.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform Again
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|1}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=The top 6 finalists perform songs by Bon Jovi.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|2}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Robin Thicke performs "Lost Without U", and Bon Jovi sings "(You Want to) Make a Memory". Two contestants (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) are eliminated after eliminating none in last week's "Idol Gives Back" special. (The totals from the week before were added to that week's votes.)
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|8}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=The remaining four finalists perform songs by the Bee Gees.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|9}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary= Pink (singer) performs "Who Knew", the top 4 sing a medley of Barry Gibb penned songs, and Barry Gibb performs " To Love Somebody (song)". LaKisha Jones is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|15}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=Each of the remaining three contestants perform a song of the judges' choice, producers' choice, and contestant's choice.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|16}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary= Elliott Yamin sings "Wait for You", and Maroon 5 performs "Makes Me Wonder". Melinda Doolittle is eliminated.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|22}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis each sing a song of their choice, a song they previously sung, and the winning song of the American Idol Songwriter Contest and Daughtry performed Home.
}}{{Episode list
|Title= American Idol Season 6 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2007|5|23}}
|ProdCode=-
|EpisodeNumber=41
|ShortSummary= Jordin Sparks is crowned the winner.
Eliminated: Blake Lewis
}}
}}

Season 7 (2008)

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|Title=Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|15}}
|ProdCode=701 & 702
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=29 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Philadelphia.
Semifinalists Shown: Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Dallas, Texas Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|16}}
|ProdCode=703 & 704
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=24 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas.
Semifinalists Shown: Alaina Whitaker, Kady Malloy, Jason Castro, Amy Davis, and Jason Yeager.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Diego, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|22}}
|ProdCode=705
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Diego.
Semifinalists Shown: Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Carly Smithson.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Charleston, South Carolina Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|23}}
|ProdCode=706
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=23 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Charleston.
Semifinalists Shown: None
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Omaha, Nebraska Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|29}}
|ProdCode=707
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Omaha.
Semifinalists Shown: David Cook, Luke Menard.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Miami, Florida Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|1|30}}
|ProdCode=708
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=17 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Miami.
Semifinalists Shown: Robbie Carrico, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Atlanta, Georgia Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|5}}
|ProdCode=709
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta.
Semifinalists Shown: Asia'h Epperson, Alexandréa Lushington and Amanda Overmyer.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Best of the Rest Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|6}}
|ProdCode=710
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=The best and the worst of the previously unaired auditions from around the country.
Semifinalists Shown: Joanne Borgella (Philadelphia), Amy Davis (Dallas), Chikezie (San Diego) and Danny Noriega (San Diego).
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|12}}
|ProdCode=711 & 712
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=After a series of intense auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 164 to 50.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Chosen
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|13}}
|ProdCode=713
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=The top 24 semi-finalists were announced.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|19}}
|ProdCode=714 & 715
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1960s
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|20}}
|ProdCode=716 & 717
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1960s
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|21}}
|ProdCode=714A – 717A
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Garrett Haley, Amy Davis, Joanne Borgella, & Colton Berry.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|26}}
|ProdCode=718
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1970s
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|27}}
|ProdCode=719
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1970s
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 20 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|2|28}}
|ProdCode=718A – 719A
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Jason Yeager, Alexandréa Lushington, Alaina Whitaker, & Robbie Carrico.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Men Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|4}}
|ProdCode=720
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1980s
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Women Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|5}}
|ProdCode=721
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1980s
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Revealed
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|6}}
|ProdCode=720A – 721A
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Blake Lewis performed "How Many Words".
Eliminated: Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia'h Epperson, & Danny Noriega.
Top 12: David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, David Hernandez, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|11}}
|ProdCode=722 & 723
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|12}}
|ProdCode=722A – 723A
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Katharine McPhee performed "Something" with David Foster on the piano.
Eliminated: David Hernandez.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|18}}
|ProdCode=724 & 725
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Theme: The Beatles
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|19}}
|ProdCode=724A – 725A
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Kellie Pickler performed "Red High Heels".
Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|25}}
|ProdCode=726
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the year the contestants were born
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|3|26}}
|ProdCode=726A
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=Kimberley Locke performed "Fall".
Eliminated: Chikezie.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|1}}
|ProdCode=727
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Theme: Dolly Parton Songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|2}}
|ProdCode=727A
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Dolly Parton performed "Jesus & Gravity" and The Clark Brothers performed "This Little Light of Mine".
Eliminated: Ramiele Malubay.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|8}}
|ProdCode=728
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Theme: Inspirational Songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Idol Gives Back
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|9}}
|ProdCode=728A
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=The second annual musical event raising awareness and money to benefit various U.S. and international charities.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|10}}
|ProdCode=728B
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown performed "No Air".
Eliminated: Michael Johns.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|15}}
|ProdCode=729
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Theme: Mariah Carey Songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|16}}
|ProdCode=729A
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=Mariah Carey performed "Bye Bye" and Elliott Yamin performed "Free".
Eliminated: Kristy Lee Cook.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|22}}
|ProdCode=730
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=Theme: Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|23}}
|ProdCode=730A
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=Leona Lewis performed "Bleeding Love".
Eliminated: Carly Smithson.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|29}}
|ProdCode=731
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Theme: Neil Diamond Songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|4|30}}
|ProdCode=731A
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=Natasha Bedingfield performed "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Neil Diamond performed "Pretty Amazing Grace".
Eliminated: Brooke White.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|5|6}}
|ProdCode=732
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=Theme: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|5|7}}
|ProdCode=732A
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=Maroon 5 performed "If I Never See Your Face Again" and Bo Bice performed "Witness".
Eliminated: Jason Castro.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|5|13}}
|ProdCode=733
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=Theme: Judges' Choice, Contestants' Choice, Producers' Choice
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|5|14}}
|ProdCode=733A
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=Fantasia Barrino performed "Bore Me (Yawn)".
Eliminated: Syesha Mercado.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|5|20}}
|ProdCode=734
|EpisodeNumber=41
|ShortSummary=Theme: Clive Davis' Choice, Choice from Winning Songwriter Contest Songs, and Contestants' Choice
Ruben Studdard performed "Celebrate Me Home".
}}{{Episode list
|Title=American Idol Season 7 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2008|5|21}}
|ProdCode=735 & 736
|EpisodeNumber=42
|ShortSummary= David Cook is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 7).
}}
}}

Season 8 (2009)

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|Title=Phoenix, Arizona Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|13}}
|ProdCode=801 & 802
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Phoenix.
Semi-finalists Shown: Arianna Afsar, Michael Sarver, Stevie Wright, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Mishavonna Henson and Scott MacIntyre.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Kansas City, Missouri Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|14}}
|ProdCode=803 & 804
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Kansas City.
Semi-finalists Shown: Matt Breitzke, Von Smith, Casey Carlson, Danny Gokey, Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Francisco, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|20}}
|ProdCode=805
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=12 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Francisco.
Semi-finalists Shown: Tatiana Del Toro, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kai Kalama.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Louisville, Kentucky Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|21}}
|ProdCode=806
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Louisville.
Semi-finalists Shown: Brent Keith, Matt Giraud, Alexis Grace, Kris Allen and Felicia Barton.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Jacksonville, Florida Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|27}}
|ProdCode=807
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=16 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Jacksonville.
Semi-finalists Shown: Jasmine Murray and Ann Marie Boskovich.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Salt Lake City, Utah Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|28}}
|ProdCode=808
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Salt Lake City.
Semi-finalists Shown: Megan Joy Corkrey and Taylor Vaifanua.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=New York, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|1|29}}
|ProdCode=809
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from New York and 9 contestants move on from San Juan.
Semi-finalists Shown (New York): Jackie Tohn and Nick Mitchell.
Semi-finalists Shown (San Juan): Jorge Núñez and Kendall Beard.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round #1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|3}}
|ProdCode=810
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=After intense individual auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 147 to 107.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round #2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|4}}
|ProdCode=811
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=After group performances, the contestant pool is further narrowed from 107 to 72.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round #3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|10}}
|ProdCode=812
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=One last round of individual auditions leads to a final cut, leaving 54 contestants.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round #4: Top 36 Chosen
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|11}}
|ProdCode=813 & 814
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=The top 36 semi-finalists are announced.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Group 1 Semi-finalists Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|17}}
|ProdCode=815 & 816
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Group 1 Results Show
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|18}}
|ProdCode=815A – 816A
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=Michael Johns & Carly Smithson performed "The Letter".
Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Group 2 Semi-finalists Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|25}}
|ProdCode=817 & 818
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Group 2 Results Show
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|2|26}}
|ProdCode=817A – 818A
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=Brooke White performed "Hold Up My Heart".
Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert advance to the top 12.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Group 3 Semi-finalists Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|3}}
|ProdCode=819 & 820
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Group 3 Results Show
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|4}}
|ProdCode=819A – 820A
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Núñez advance to the top 12.
The 8 wild card contestants are announced.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Wild Card Round
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|5}}
|ProdCode=819B – 820B
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=The 8 wild card contestants performed.
Jasmine Murray, Megan Joy Corkrey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai advance to the top 13.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|10}}
|ProdCode=821 & 822
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Theme: Michael Jackson Songs
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|11}}
|ProdCode=821A – 822A
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=Kanye West performed "Heartless", Kelly Clarkson performed "My Life Would Suck Without You".
Eliminated: Jasmine Murray and Jorge Núñez.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|17}}
|ProdCode=823 & 824
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Theme: Grand Ole Opry Songs
Mentor: Randy Travis
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|18}}
|ProdCode=823A – 824A
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Brad Paisley performed "Then", Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis performed "I Told You So".
Eliminated: Alexis Grace.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|25}}
|ProdCode=825 & 826
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Theme: Motown Hits
Mentor: Smokey Robinson
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|26}}
|ProdCode=825A – 826A
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Ruben Studdard performed "Together", Joss Stone & Smokey Robinson performed "You’re the One for Me", Stevie Wonder performed a Motown Medley.
Eliminated: Michael Sarver.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|3|31}}
|ProdCode=827
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=Theme: Popular iTunes Downloads
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|1}}
|ProdCode=827A
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=David Cook performed "Come Back to Me", Lady Gaga performed "Poker Face".
Eliminated: Megan Joy Corkrey.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|7}}
|ProdCode=828
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the Year Contestants Were Born
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|8}}
|ProdCode=828A
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Frankie Avalon performed "Venus", Flo Rida performed "Right Round", Kellie Pickler performed "Best Days of Your Life".
Eliminated: Scott MacIntyre.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|14}}
|ProdCode=829
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the Cinema
Mentor: Quentin Tarantino
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|15}}
|ProdCode=829A
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=Miley Cyrus performed "The Climb", Jennifer Hudson performed "If This Isn't Love".
Judges saved Matt Giraud from elimination.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform Again
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|21}}
|ProdCode=830
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Theme: Disco
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|22}}
|ProdCode=830A
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=David Archuleta performed "Touch My Hand", Freda Payne performed, Thelma Houston & KC performed a Medley of "Band of Gold", "Don't Leave Me This Way" & "Get Down Tonight".
Eliminated: Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|28}}
|ProdCode=831
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=Theme: Rat Pack Standards
Mentor: Jamie Foxx
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|4|29}}
|ProdCode=831A
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=Natalie Cole performed "Something's Gotta Give", Taylor Hicks performed "Seven Mile Breakdown", Jamie Foxx performed "Blame It".
Eliminated: Matt Giraud.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|5}}
|ProdCode=832
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary= Theme: Rock
Mentor: Slash
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|6}}
|ProdCode=832A
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary= Daughtry performed "No Surprise", No Doubt performed "Just a Girl", Paula Abdul performed "I'm Just Here for the Music"
Eliminated: Allison Iraheta
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|12}}
|ProdCode=833
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=Theme: The contestants sang a song chosen by the judges & also each got to choose a song to perform
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|13}}
|ProdCode=833A
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary= Jordin Sparks performed "Battlefield", Katy Perry performed "Waking Up in Vegas".
Alicia Keys introduced a child she sponsored from Africa, Noah, who performed.
Eliminated: Danny Gokey
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|19}}
|ProdCode=834
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary= Theme: The contestant’s favorite / Simon Fuller’s choice / The winner’s single.
Carrie Underwood performed "Home Sweet Home" during a look back at American Idol.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Season 8 Finale
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|5|20}}
|ProdCode=834A
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary= Kris Allen is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 8).
}}
}}

Season 9 (2010)

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|Title=Boston, Massachusetts Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|1|12}}
|ProdCode=901 & 902
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=32 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Boston
Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham
Semifinalist(s) shown: Ashley Rodriguez, Tyler Grady, Katie Stevens.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Atlanta, Georgia Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|1|13}}
|ProdCode=903
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=25 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta.
Guest Judge: Mary J. Blige
Semifinalist(s) shown: Jermaine Sellers
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Chicago, Illinois Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|1|19}}
|ProdCode=904
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Chicago.
Guest Judge: Shania Twain
Semifinalist(s) shown: Katelyn Epperly, Lee DeWyze (shown with Ticket), John Park.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Orlando, Florida Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|1|20}}
|ProdCode=905
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Orlando.
Guest Judge: Kristin Chenoweth (Day 1)
Semifinalist(s) shown: Lacey Brown (shown with Ticket), Michael Lynche (shown with Ticket), Janell Wheeler
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Los Angeles, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|1|26}}
|ProdCode=906
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=22 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Los Angeles.
Guest Judges: Avril Lavigne (Day 1) & Katy Perry (Day 2)
Semifinalist(s) shown: Andrew Garcia.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Dallas, Texas Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|1|27}}
|ProdCode=907
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas.
Guest Judges: Neil Patrick Harris (Day 1) & Joe Jonas (Day 2)
Semifinalist(s) shown: Todrick Hall.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Denver, Colorado Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|2}}
|ProdCode=908
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Denver.
Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham
Semifinalist(s) shown: Casey James, Haeley Vaughn.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=The Road to Hollywood
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|3}}
|ProdCode=909
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=A recap of the auditions including some good and bad moments.
Guest Judges: Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, and Shania Twain
Semifinalist(s) shown: Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Lee DeWyze, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|9}}
|ProdCode=910
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=Ellen DeGeneres is introduced and completes the judging panel. Hollywood round begins.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|10}}
|ProdCode=911
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=Hollywood round, Group Day performances.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|16}}
|ProdCode=912
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=Hollywood round 3, 71 people are divided into 3 separate rooms. The remaining 46 people from 2 rooms vie for a spot the Top 24. The judges start building the Top 24.
Semifinalists: Michael Lynche, Katelyn Epperly, Didi Benami, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Lee Dewyze, Todrick Hall
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 4
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|17}}
|ProdCode=913
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary=The remaining Top 24 is completed.
Semifinalists: Janell Wheeler, Tyler Grady, Lacey Brown, Ashley Rodriguez, Alex Lambert, Joe Munoz, Crystal Bowersox, Katie Stevens, Lilly Scott, Paige Miles, Siobhan Magnus, Michelle Delamor, Jermaine Sellers, John Park, Haeley Vaughn, Andrew Garcia, and Tim Urban.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Female Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|23}}
|ProdCode=914
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=The Top 12 Girls perform.
Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Male Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|24}}
|ProdCode=915
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=The Top 12 Guys perform.
Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|2|25}}
|ProdCode=916
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=Past year Idol alums Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen perform.
Eliminated: Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz, Tyler Grady
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Male Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|2}}
|ProdCode=917
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=The Top 10 Guys perform unexpectedly today, as a result of Crystal being admitted to hospital in the morning.
Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Female Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|3}}
|ProdCode=918
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=Crystal Bowersox returned and the Top 10 Girls perform.
Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 20 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|4}}
|ProdCode=919
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=Season 8's 3rd placed Danny Gokey performs his new single, "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me".
Eliminated: John Park, Jermaine Sellers, Michelle Delamor, Haeley Vaughn
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Female Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|9}}
|ProdCode=920
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Male Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|10}}
|ProdCode=921
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=Theme: Hits from the Billboard Chart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 16 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|11}}
|ProdCode=922
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Season 8's Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre performs Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It"
The Top 12 is revealed: Didi Benami, Siobhan Magnus, Paige Miles, Casey James, Tim Urban, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox, Michael Lynche, Lacey Brown, Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens
Eliminated: Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall, Alex Lambert, Lilly Scott
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|16}}
|ProdCode=923
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Theme: Rolling Stones
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|17}}
|ProdCode=924
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=David Cook performs "Jumpin' Jack Flash", Kesha and 3Oh!3 performs "Blah Blah Blah", and Orianthi performs "According to You".
Eliminated: Lacey Brown
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|23}}
|ProdCode=925
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Theme: Billboard No. 1 Hits
Mentor: Miley Cyrus
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|24}}
|ProdCode=926
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=Miley Cyrus performs "When I Look At You", Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato perform "Make A Wave".
Eliminated: Paige Miles
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|30}}
|ProdCode=927
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Theme: R&B and Soul.
Mentor: Usher
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|3|31}}
|ProdCode=928
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Usher performs.
Eliminated: Didi Benami
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|6}}
|ProdCode=929
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|7}}
|ProdCode=930
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=Rihanna performs "Rockstar 101", Jason Derülo performs "In My Head", David Archuleta performs "Imagine".
Eliminated: none – due to Judges' Save on Michael Lynche
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform Again
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|13}}
|ProdCode=931
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=Theme: Elvis Presley.
Mentor: Adam Lambert
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|14}}
|ProdCode=932
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Adam Lambert performs "Whataya Want from Me", Brooke White and Justin Gaston performs "If I Can Dream"
Eliminated:Andrew Garcia and Katie Stevens
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|20}}
|ProdCode=933
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=Theme: Inspirational Songs.
Mentor: Alicia Keys
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Idol Gives Back & Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|21}}
|ProdCode=934
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=Idol Gives Back returns for the 3rd time with lots of guest performances and Queen Latifah co-hosted the event at the Pasadena Civic Center.
Eliminated: Tim Urban
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|27}}
|ProdCode=935
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=Theme: Shania Twain
Mentor: Shania Twain
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|4|28}}
|ProdCode=936
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Rascal Flatts performs "Unstoppable", Shakira and Rascal Flatts performs "Gyspy".
Eliminated: Siobhan Magnus
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|4}}
|ProdCode=937
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=Theme: Frank Sinatra
Mentor: Harry Connick, Jr.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|5}}
|ProdCode=938
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=Lady Gaga performs "Bad Romance" and Alejandro, Harry Connick, Jr. performs "And I Love Her"
Eliminated: Aaron Kelly
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|11}}
|ProdCode=939
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs of the Cinema
Mentor: Jamie Foxx
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|12}}
|ProdCode=940
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=Bon Jovi performs "Superman Tonight". Idol alums Daughtry and Fantasia Barrino return home to Idol to perform "September" and "Bittersweet" respectively.
Eliminated: Michael Lynche
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|18}}
|ProdCode=941
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary=Theme: Judge's choice/Contestant's choice
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|19}}
|ProdCode=942
|EpisodeNumber=41
|ShortSummary=Travis Garland performs "Believe", Justin Bieber performs "U Smile" and "Baby"
Eliminated: Casey James
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|25}}
|ProdCode=943
|EpisodeNumber=42
|ShortSummary=Theme: Contestant's choice, Simon Fuller's choice & coronation song
Original Pop Idol winner Will Young performs "Leave Right Now"
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Results (Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|5|26}}
|ProdCode=944
|EpisodeNumber=43
|ShortSummary=Lee DeWyze is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 9).
}}
}}

Season 10 (2011)

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|Title=East Rutherford, New Jersey Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|1|19}}
|ProdCode=1001 & 1002
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary= 51 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from East Rutherford, New Jersey
}}{{Episode list
|Title=New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|1|20}}
|ProdCode=1003
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary= 37 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New Orleans, Louisiana
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Milwaukee, Wisconsin Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|1|26}}
|ProdCode=1004
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary= 53 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Nashville, Tennessee Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|1|27}}
|ProdCode=1005
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary= 56 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Nashville, Tennessee
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Austin, Texas Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|2}}
|ProdCode=1006
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary= 50 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Austin, Texas
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Los Angeles, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|3}}
|ProdCode=1007
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary= 26 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Los Angeles, California
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Francisco, California Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|9}}
|ProdCode=1008
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary= 47 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Francisco, California.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|10}}
|ProdCode=1009
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|16}}
|ProdCode=1010
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round: Part 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|17}}
|ProdCode=1011
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas Round/Top 24 Chosen: Part 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|23}}
|ProdCode=1012
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary=
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Chosen: Part 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|2|24}}
|ProdCode=1013
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary= The chosen Top 24 contestants are: Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Naima Adedapo, Kendra Chantelle, Rachel Zevita, Karen Rodriguez, Lauren Turner, Ashthon Jones, Julie Zorrilla, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Lauren Alaina, and Pia Toscano.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Males Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|1}}
|ProdCode=1014
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary=The Top 12 Guys Perform
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Females Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|2}}
|ProdCode=1015
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary=The Top 12 Girls Perform
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 24 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|3}}
|ProdCode=1016
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary=The music video premiere of "On the Floor" by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, Robbie Rosen, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Kendra Chantelle, Rachel Zevita, Lauren Turner, Julie Zorrilla are eliminated while Pia Toscano, Lauren Alaina, Ashthon Jones, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Karen Rodriguez, Naima Adedapo, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Paul McDonald, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are safe and become finalists as part of the Top 13.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|9}}
|ProdCode=1017
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary=Theme: Their Personal Idols
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|10}}
|ProdCode=1018
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary=Adam Lambert performs Aftermath, Diddy Dirty Money and Skylar Grey perform Coming Home.Eliminated: Ashthon Jones
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|16}}
|ProdCode=1019
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary=Theme: The Year They Were Born
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|17}}
|ProdCode=1020
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary=Lee DeWyze performs "Beautiful Like You", The Black Eyed Peas perform "Just Can't Get Enough".Eliminated: Karen Rodriguez
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|23}}
|ProdCode=1021
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=Theme: Motown
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|24}}
|ProdCode=1022
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Jennifer Hudson performs "Where You At", Sugarland performs "Stuck Like Glue".Eliminated: None – due to Judges' Save on Casey Abrams
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Perform Again
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|30}}
|ProdCode=1023
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Theme: Elton John
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|3|31}}
|ProdCode=1024
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Fantasia Barrino performs "Collard Greens & Cornbread", will.i.am & Jamie Foxx perform "Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)".Eliminated: Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|6}}
|ProdCode=ID-1028
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Theme: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|7}}
|ProdCode=ID2-1028A
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary=Constantine Maroulis performs "Unchained Melody", Iggy Pop performs "Wild One".Eliminated: Pia Toscano
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|13}}
|ProdCode=ID-1029
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs From Movies
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|14}}
|ProdCode=ID2-1029A
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson perform "Don't You Wanna Stay", Rihanna performs "California King Bed".Eliminated: Paul McDonald
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|20}}
|ProdCode=ID-1030
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the 21st Century
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|21}}
|ProdCode=ID2-1030A
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=David Cook performs "The Last Goodbye", Katy Perry and Kanye West perform "E.T.".Eliminated: Stefano Langone
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|27}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=Theme: Carole King
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|4|28}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Crystal Bowersox performs "Ridin with the Radio", Bruno Mars performs "The Lazy Song".Eliminated: Casey Abrams
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|4}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs From Now and ThenMentor: Sheryl Crow
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|5}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary=Lady Antebellum performs "Just a Kiss", Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull perform "On the Floor".Eliminated: Jacob Lusk
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|11}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary=Theme: Leiber & Stoller SongbookMentor: Lady Gaga
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|12}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Lady Gaga performs "You and I", Enrique Iglesias performs "Dirty Dancer" and "I Like It", Jordin Sparks performs "I Am Woman", and the music video premiere of "(It) Feels So Good" by Steven Tyler.Eliminated: James Durbin
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|18}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary=Theme: Contestant's Choice/Jimmy Iovine's Choice/Judges' ChoiceMentor: Beyoncé
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|19}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary=Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent perform "Right There", Il Volo performs "'O Sole Mio", and the music video premiere of "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé.Eliminated: Haley Reinhart
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|24}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary=Theme: Contestant's Favorite/Contestant's Idol's Choice/The Winner's Single
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Results (Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|5|25}}
|ProdCode=
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary=Scotty McCreery is crowned winner of American Idol (season 10).

Lauren Alaina is the runner-up.


}}
}}

Season 11 (2012)

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|Title=Savannah Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|18}}
|ProdCode= 1101 & 1102
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=42 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Savannah, Georgia
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Pittsburgh Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|19}}
|ProdCode= 1103
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=38 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Diego Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|22}}
|ProdCode= 1104
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=53 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Diego, California
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Aspen Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|25}}
|ProdCode= 1105
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Aspen, Colorado
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Galveston Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|26}}
|ProdCode= 1106
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=55 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Galveston, Texas
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Portland Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|1}}
|ProdCode= 1107
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=45 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Portland, Oregon
}}{{Episode list
|Title=St. Louis Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|2}}
|ProdCode= 1108
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary=46 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from St. Louis, Missouri. Part 2 of this audition episode continued and aired on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round, Part 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|8}}
|ProdCode= 1109
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary= Vocalists compete for a spot in the semifinals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round, Part 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|9}}
|ProdCode= 1110
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary= Competitors are put into groups and competing for a spot in the semifinals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round, Part 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|2|15}}
|ProdCode= 1111
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary= Contestants vie for a spot in the next round.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas Round
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|2|16}}
|ProdCode= 1112
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary= Performance challenge where the judges continue to narrow down the contestants.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Final Judgement, Part 1
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|2|22}}
|ProdCode= 1115
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary= Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the next round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first group of The Top 24 whose names will be revealed tonight, the next part of the journey is about to begin.
|Note= This will be a 2 hour episode.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Final Judgement, Part 2
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|2|23}}
|ProdCode= 1117
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary= The first phase of the competition comes to a dramatic end when Randy, Jennifer and Steven reveal this season's remaining Top 24.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Boys Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|2|28}}
|ProdCode= 1118
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary= Top 13 Boys perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 12 Girls Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|2|29}}
|ProdCode= 1119
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary= Top 12 Girls perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 25 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|1}}
|ProdCode= 1120
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary= Finalists are announced and the judges' wild card picks are revealed.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|7}}
|ProdCode= 1121
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary= Theme: Whitney Houston & Stevie WonderMentor: Mary J. Blige
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 13 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|8}}
|ProdCode= 1122
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary= Lauren Alaina performs "Georgia Peaches" and Mary J. Blige performs "Why".Eliminated: Jeremy Rosado
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 11 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|14}}
|ProdCode= 1123
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary= Jermaine Jones was disqualified prior to this performance show.

Theme: Year They Were Born

Mentor: will.i.am
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 11 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|15}}
|ProdCode= 1124
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary= Demi Lovato performs "Give Your Heart a Break" and Daughtry performs "Outta My Head".Eliminated: Shannon Magrane
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|21}}
|ProdCode= 1125
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary=Theme: Billy JoelMentor: Diddy
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|22}}
|ProdCode=1126
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary=Lana Del Rey performs "Video Games" and Haley Reinhart performs "Free".Eliminated: Erika Van Pelt
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|28}}
|ProdCode= 1127
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary=Theme: Their Personal IdolsMentor: Stevie Nicks
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|3|29}}
|ProdCode= 1128
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary=Nicki Minaj performs "Starships" and Scotty McCreery performs "Water Tower Town".Eliminated: Heejun Han
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|4}}
|ProdCode= 1129
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary= Theme: Songs from the 1980sMentors: Gwen Stefani & Tony Kanal
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|5}}
|ProdCode=1130
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=The Wanted perform "Glad You Came", Kellie Pickler performs "Where's Tammy Wynette", and the music video premiere of "Dance Again" by Jennifer Lopez.Eliminated: DeAndre Brackensick
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|11}}
|ProdCode=1131
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the 2010sMentor: Akon
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|12}}
|ProdCode=1132
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary=James Durbin performs "Higher Than Heaven" and Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo perform "Think Like a Man".Eliminated: No one due to the judges using their save on Jessica Sanchez
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 7 Perform Again
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|18}}
|ProdCode=1133
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from Now & Then
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 7 Results Again
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|19}}
|ProdCode=1134
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary=Kris Allen performs "The Vision of Love" and LMFAO perform "Sorry for Party Rocking".Eliminated: Colton Dixon
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|25}}
|ProdCode=1135
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary=Theme: Queen / Contestant's Choice
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|4|26}}
|ProdCode=1136
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary= Queen Extravaganza perform "Somebody to Love", Stefano performs "I'm on a Roll", and Katy Perry performs "Part of Me".Eliminated: Elise Testone
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|5|2}}
|ProdCode=1137
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary= Theme: Songs from the 1960s / British PopMentor: Steven Van Zandt
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date |2012|5|3}}
|ProdCode=1138
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary= Coldplay perform "Paradise", Carrie Underwood performs "Blown Away", and Coldplay perform "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall".Eliminated: Skylar Laine
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date |2012|5|9}}
|ProdCode=1139
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary= Theme: Music of California / Songs They Wish They'd Written
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date |2012|5|10}}
|ProdCode=1140
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary= David Cook performs "The Last Song I'll Write for You" and Jennifer Lopez performs "Dance Again".Eliminated: Hollie Cavanagh
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|5|16}}
|ProdCode=1141
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary= Theme: Judge's Choice / Contestant's Choice / Jimmy Iovine's Choice
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|5|17}}
|ProdCode=1142
|EpisodeNumber=38
|ShortSummary= Lisa Marie Presley performs "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" and Adam Lambert performs "Never Close Our Eyes".Eliminated: Joshua Ledet
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 2 Perform (Pre-Finale)
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|5|22}}
|ProdCode=1143
|EpisodeNumber=39
|ShortSummary= Theme: Simon Fuller's Choice / Favorite Performance / Winner's Single
}}{{Episode List
|Title=Top 2 Results (Finale)
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2012|5|23}}
|ProdCode=1144
|EpisodeNumber=40
|ShortSummary= Phillip Phillips is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 11).

Jessica Sanchez is the runner-up.


}}
}}

Season 12 (2013)

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|Title=New York City Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|16}}
|ProdCode= 1201
|EpisodeNumber=1
|ShortSummary=41 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New York City, New York
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Chicago Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|17}}
|ProdCode= 1202
|EpisodeNumber=2
|ShortSummary=47 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Chicago, Illinois
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Charlotte Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|23}}
|ProdCode= 1203
|EpisodeNumber=3
|ShortSummary=37 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Charlotte, North Carolina
}}{{Episode list
|Title=New Orleans Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|24}}
|ProdCode= 1204
|EpisodeNumber=4
|ShortSummary=35 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New Orleans, Louisiana
}}{{Episode list
|Title=San Antonio & Los Angeles Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|30}}
|ProdCode= 1205 & 1206
|EpisodeNumber=5
|ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Antonio, Texas, and 50 contestants move on from Long Beach, California
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Oklahoma City Auditions
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|1|31}}
|ProdCode= 1207
|EpisodeNumber=6
|ShortSummary=45 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round Part 1
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|6}}
|ProdCode= 1208
|EpisodeNumber=7
|ShortSummary= Male vocalists compete for a spot at Las Vegas singing a capella then group performance.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round Part 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|7}}
|ProdCode= 1209
|EpisodeNumber=8
|ShortSummary= Male vocalists compete for a spot at the Las Vegas.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round Part 3
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|13}}
|ProdCode= 1210
|EpisodeNumber=9
|ShortSummary= Female vocalists compete for a spot at Las Vegas singing a capella then group performance.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Hollywood Round Part 4
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|14}}
|ProdCode= 1211
|EpisodeNumber=10
|ShortSummary= Female vocalists compete for a spot at the Las Vegas.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas, Girls Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|20}}
|ProdCode= 1212
|EpisodeNumber=11
|ShortSummary= First set of females compete for a spot at the semi-finals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas, Guys Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|21}}
|ProdCode= 1213
|EpisodeNumber=12
|ShortSummary= First set of males compete for a spot at the semi-finals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas, Girls Perform 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|27}}
|ProdCode= 1214
|EpisodeNumber=13
|ShortSummary= Second set of females compete for a spot at the semi-finals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Las Vegas, Guys Perform 2
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|2|28}}
|ProdCode= 1215
|EpisodeNumber=14
|ShortSummary= Second set of males compete for a spot at the semi-finals.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Semifinalists Girls Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|5}}
|ProdCode= 1216
|EpisodeNumber=15
|ShortSummary= Top 10 Girls perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Semifinalists Boys Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|6}}
|ProdCode= 1217
|EpisodeNumber=16
|ShortSummary= Top 10 Guys perform.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Finalists Chosen
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|7}}
|ProdCode= 1218
|EpisodeNumber=17
|ShortSummary= Finalists are announced and the announcement of a fan tour save for the 6th placer of each gender.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|13}}
|ProdCode= 1219
|EpisodeNumber=18
|ShortSummary= Theme: Music of the American Idols
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 10 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|14}}
|ProdCode= 1220
|EpisodeNumber=19
|ShortSummary= Bon Jovi performs "Because We Can" and Phillip Phillips performs "Gone, Gone, Gone". The 6th place finishers of each respective gender perform.Eliminated: Curtis Finch, Jr.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|20}}
|ProdCode= 1221
|EpisodeNumber=20
|ShortSummary=The announcement of the winner of the fan tour save.Theme: The Beatles
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 9 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|21}}
|ProdCode= 1222
|EpisodeNumber=21
|ShortSummary= Casey Abrams performs "I Saw Her Standing There" and Jessica Sanchez & Ne-Yo perform "Tonight".Eliminated: Paul Jolley
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|27}}
|ProdCode= 1223
|EpisodeNumber=22
|ShortSummary= Theme: MotownMentor: Smokey Robinson
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 8 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|3|28}}
|ProdCode= 1224
|EpisodeNumber=23
|ShortSummary= Colton Dixon performs "Love Has Come For Me", OneRepublic & Katharine McPhee perform "If I Lose Myself", and Keith Urban performs "Long Hot Summer".Eliminated: Devin Velez
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|3}}
|ProdCode= 1225
|EpisodeNumber=24
|ShortSummary= Theme: Rock
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 7 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|4}}
|ProdCode= 1226
|EpisodeNumber=25
|ShortSummary= Casey James performs "The Good Life", and Carrie Underwood performs "See You Again."Eliminated: Burnell Taylor
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|10}}
|ProdCode= 1227
|EpisodeNumber=26
|ShortSummary=Theme: Burt Bacharach and Hal David / Songs They Wish They'd Written
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 6 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|11}}
|ProdCode= 1228
|EpisodeNumber=27
|ShortSummary= Scotty McCreery performs "See You Tonight" and Kelly Clarkson performs "People Like Us"Eliminated: Lazaro Arbos
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|17}}
|ProdCode= 1229
|EpisodeNumber=28
|ShortSummary= Theme: Year They Were Born / Divas
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 5 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|18}}
|ProdCode= 1230
|EpisodeNumber=29
|ShortSummary= Clay Aiken performs Bridge Over Troubled Water and Fantasia performs Lose to Win.Eliminated: Janelle Arthur
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|24}}
|ProdCode= 1231
|EpisodeNumber=30
|ShortSummary= Theme: Contestant's Choice / One-Hit Wonders (AT&T Idol™ Fan Theme Pick)
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|25}}
|ProdCode= 1232
|EpisodeNumber=31
|ShortSummary= Stefano Langone performs "Yes to Love" and Lee DeWyze performs "Silver Lining."

Eliminated: No one — due to a non-elimination week.


}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Perform Again
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|1}}
|ProdCode= 1233
|EpisodeNumber=32
|ShortSummary= Theme: Songs from Now & ThenMentor: Harry Connick, Jr.
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 4 Results Again
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|2}}
|ProdCode= 1234
|EpisodeNumber=33
|ShortSummary= David Cook performs "Laying Me Low", will.i.am performs "Bang Bang", and Harry Connick, Jr. performs "Every Man Should Know".Eliminated: Amber Holcomb
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Perform
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|8}}
|ProdCode= 1235
|EpisodeNumber=34
|ShortSummary= Theme: Judge's Choice / Producer's Choice / Jimmy Iovine's Choice
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 3 Results
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|9}}
|ProdCode= 1236
|EpisodeNumber=35
|ShortSummary=Eliminated: Angie Miller
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Perform (Pre-finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|15}}
|ProdCode= 1237
|EpisodeNumber=36
|ShortSummary= Theme: Simon Fuller's Choice / Favorite Performance / Winner's Single
}}{{Episode list
|Title=Top 2 Results (Finale)
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|16}}
|ProdCode= 1238
|EpisodeNumber=37
|ShortSummary= Candice Glover is crowned winner of the twelfth season

Runner Up: Kree Harrison


}}
}}

Season 13 (2014)

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Season 14 (2015)

{{Main|American Idol (season 14)}}{{Expand section|details|date=December 2017}}

Season 15 (2016)

{{Main|American Idol (season 15)}}{{Expand section|details|date=December 2017}}

Season 16 (2018)

{{Main|American Idol (season 16)}}{{Expand section|details|date=March 2018}}

Season 17 (2019)

{{Main|American Idol (season 17)}}

Most watched episodes

American Idol has seen its fair share of viewership changes over the years, peaking at 38.1 million viewers in the season 2 finale, to an all-time low with a mere 5.55 million viewers tuning in to watch fourteenth season's final performances.

RankSeasonEpisode TitleOriginal Air-DateViewers

(millions)

Rating/Share (18-49)Rating/Share (HH)NotesSource(s)
1 2 "Season 2 Finale" May 21, 2003 38.1 16.8/? {{n/a}} The most-watched American Idol episode of all-time[1]
2 6 "Minneapolis Auditions" January 16, 2007 37.44 15.8/36 20.3/29 The highest-rated Idol premiere[2]
3 6 "Seattle Auditions" January 17, 2007 36.94 15.5/36 20.1/30 The highest-rated non-premiere/non-finale[2]
4 5 "Season 5 Finale" May 24, 2006 36.38 14.2/35 20.5/32[2]
5 5 "Chicago Auditions" January 17, 2006 35.53 15.3/34 19.3/28[5]
6 5 "Greensboro Auditions" January 24, 2006 34.96 15.1/35 19.6/29[3]
7 6 "New York Auditions" January 24, 2007 33.87 14.1/35 18.9/28[4]
8 6 "Birmingham Auditions" January 30, 2007 33.65 13.5/33 18.6/28[4]
9 4 "Washington D.C. Auditions" January 18, 2005 33.6 14.0/? {{n/a}}[5]
10 5 "Top 11 Perform" March 21, 200633.36 13.6/33 19.2/28[3]
6 "San Antonio Auditions February 6, 2007 13.5/33 18.6/28[4]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/kateaurthur/the-sad-fall-of-american-idol-finale-ratings#.wtVW22N7JL |title=The Sad Fall Of "American Idol" |publisher=Buzzfeed.com |date=2012-11-05 |accessdate=2015-06-06}}
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3. ^1 2 American Idol (season 5)#US Nielsen ratings
4. ^1 2 3 4 American Idol (season 6)#US Nielsen ratings
5. ^American Idol (season 4)#US Nielsen ratings
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