List of American Idol episodes
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The following is a list of episodes for the Fox reality series, American Idol. The series debuted in the United States on June 11, 2002.
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[edit] Season 1: 2002
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Auditions" | June 11, 2002 | - |
| Auditions held in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami. Of approximately 10,000 contestants, 121 are chosen to move on to Hollywood. | |||
| 2 | "Hollywood Week" | June 12, 2002 | - |
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The 121 people who made it passed auditions perform and are narrowed down first to 65, then from 65 to 45. The judges deliberate over the final 45 before choosing the top 30. |
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| 3 | "Top 30: Group 1" | June 18, 2002 | - |
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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. |
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| 4 | "Top 30: Group 1 results" | June 19, 2002 | - |
| The first three for the final ten are revealed. Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr and Jim Verraros advance. | |||
| 5 | "Top 30: Group 2" | June 25, 2002 | - |
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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. |
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| 6 | "Top 30: Group 2 results" | June 26, 2002 | - |
| The second three for the final ten are revealed. Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson and A. J. Gil adavance. | |||
| 7 | "Top 30: Group 3" | July 2, 2002 | - |
| 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, Christina Christian - of the top 30 perform. | |||
| 8 | "Top 30: Group 3 results" | July 3, 2002 | - |
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The third group of three for the final ten are revealed. Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin and EJay Day advance. |
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| 9 | "Wildcard Show" | July 10, 2002 | - |
| Five of the top 30 return to fill the one remaining spot for the finals. Kelli Glover, Christopher Aaron, Alexis Lopez, R. J. Helton and Angela Peel perform. The judges choose R. J. Helton as the tenth finalist. | |||
| 10 | "Top 10 Perform" | July 16, 2002 | - |
| The top ten perform Motown songs. | |||
| 11 | "Top 10 Results" | July 17, 2002 | - |
| Two finalists are eliminated: EJay Day and Jim Verraros. | |||
| 12 | "Top 8 Finalists" | July 23, 2002 | - |
| The top eight finalists perform 1960s songs. | |||
| 13 | "Top 8 Results" | July 24, 2002 | - |
| A.J. Gil is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 14 | "Top 7 Finalists" | July 30, 2002 | - |
| The top seven finalists perform 1970s songs. | |||
| 15 | "Top 7 Results" | July 31, 2002 | - |
| Ryan Starr is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 16 | "Top 6 Finalists" | August 6, 2002 | - |
| The remaining six finalists perform "Big Band" songs. | |||
| 17 | "Top 6 Results" | August 7, 2002 | - |
| Christina Christian is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 18 | "Top 5 Finalists" | August 13, 2002 | - |
| The top five finalists perform Burt Bacharach love songs. | |||
| 19 | "Top 5 Results" | August 14, 2002 | - |
| R.J. Helton is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 20 | "Top 4 Finalists" | August 20, 2002 | - |
| Only four finalists remain: Tamyra Gray, Nikki McKibbin, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Guarini. Each finalist performs two songs from the 1980s and the 1990s | |||
| 21 | "Top 4 Results" | August 21, 2002 | - |
| Tamyra Gray is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 22 | "Top 3 Finalists" | August 27, 2002 | - |
| Each of the three finalists perform a song of their choice and a song chosen by the judges. | |||
| 23 | "Top 3 Results" | August 28, 2002 | - |
| Nikki McKibbin is eliminated, leaving Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini to compete in the finals. | |||
| 24 | "Top 2 Finalists" | September 3, 2002 | - |
| Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini perform three songs each. | |||
| 25 | "American Idol Season 1 Finale" | September 4, 2002 | - |
| Kelly Clarkson is crowned the winner of American Idol 1. | |||
[edit] Season 2: 2003
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "New York, Miami & Austin Auditions" | January 21, 2003 | - |
| Auditions are held in New York, Miami, and Austin. | |||
| 2 | "Pasadena & Detroit Auditions" | January 21, 2003 | - |
| Auditions are held in Pasadena and Detroit. | |||
| 3 | "Atlanta & Nashville Auditions" | January 28, 2003 | - |
| Auditions are held in Atlanta and Nashville. | |||
| 4 | "Hollywood Week" | January 29, 2003 | - |
| After one week in Hollywood, 32 contestants remain. | |||
| 5 | "Top 32: Group 1" | February 4, 2003 | - |
| The first group of eight perform: Kimberly Caldwell, Patrick Fortson, J.D. Adams, Trenyce, Meosha Denton, Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby, and Julia DeMato. | |||
| 6 | "Top 32: Group 1 results" | February 5, 2003 | - |
| Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato advance to the top 12. | |||
| 7 | "Top 32: Group 2" | February 11, 2003 | - |
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The second group of eight perform: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John Smalley, Hadas Shalev, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke, and Jennifer Fuentes. |
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| 8 | "Top 32: Group 2 results" | February 12, 2003 | - |
| Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke advance to the top 12. | |||
| 9 | "Top 32: Group 3" | February 18, 2003 | - |
| The third group of eight perform: Kimberly Kelsey, Jordan Segundo, Vanessa Olivarez, Rickey Smith, Samantha Cohen, Louis Gazzara, Equoia Coleman, and George Trice. | |||
| 10 | "Top 32: Group 3 results" | February 19, 2003 | - |
| Vanessa Olivarez and Rickey Smith advance to the top 12. | |||
| 11 | "Top 32: Group 4" | February 25, 2003 | - |
| The final group of eight perform: Sylvia Chibiliti, Chip Days, Juanita Barber, Patrick Lake, Nasheka Siddall, Josh Gracin, Ashley Hartman, and Corey Clark. | |||
| 12 | "Top 32: Group 4 results" | February 26, 2003 | - |
| Josh Gracin and Corey Clark advance to the top 12. | |||
| 13 | "Wildcard Show" | March 4, 2003 | - |
| Nine contestants are invited back to compete for the four wild card spots: Kimberly Caldwell, Clay Aiken, Nasheka Siddall, Carmen Rasmusen, Olivia Mojica, Janine Falsone, Chip Days, Aliceyn Cooney, and Trenyce. | |||
| 14 | "Wildcard Results" | March 5, 2003 | - |
| Kimberly Caldwell (Randy's choice), Trenyce (Paula's choice), Carmen Rasmusen (Simon's choice), and Clay Aiken (public vote) advance to the top 12. | |||
| 15 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 11, 2003 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform Motown Records songs. | |||
| 16 | "Top 12 Results" | March 12, 2003 | - |
| Vanessa Olivarez is eliminated from the competition. | |||
| 17 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 18, 2003 | - |
| The top 11 perform movie hits. | |||
| 18 | "Top 11 Results" | March 19, 2003 | - |
| Charles Grigsby is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 19 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 25, 2003 | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform country rock songs. | |||
| 20 | "Top 10 Results" | March 26, 2003 | - |
| Julia DeMato is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 21 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 1, 2003 | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform disco songs. | |||
| 22 | "Top 9 Results" | April 2, 2003 | - |
| No finalists are eliminated due to Corey Clark's dismissal. | |||
| 23 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 8, 2003 | - |
| The top 8 finalists perform Billboard number one hits. | |||
| 24 | "Top 8 Results" | April 9, 2003 | - |
| Rickey Smith is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 25 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 15, 2003 | - |
| The top 7 finalists perform Billy Joel songs. | |||
| 26 | "Top 7 Results" | April 16, 2003 | - |
| Kimberly Caldwell is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 27 | "Special: Halfway Home" | April 21, 2003 | - |
| 28 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 22, 2003 | - |
| Diane Warren is the guest judge as the top 6 finalists perform songs written by Warren. | |||
| 29 | "Top 6 Results" | April 23, 2003 | - |
| Carmen Rasmusen is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 30 | "Top 5 Perform" | April 29, 2003 | - |
| The top 5 finalists each perform a 60's song and a Neil Sedaka song. | |||
| 31 | "Top 5 Results" | April 30, 2003 | - |
| Trenyce is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 32 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 6, 2003 | - |
| The remaining four finalists perform two songs each from The Bee Gees. | |||
| 33 | "Top 4 Results" | May 7, 2003 | - |
| Josh Gracin is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 34 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 13, 2003 | - |
| Each of the three finalists perform a random song, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. | |||
| 35 | "Top 3 Results" | May 14, 2003 | - |
| Kimberley Locke is eliminated from the show. | |||
| 36 | "Top 2 Special" | May 19, 2003 | - |
| 37 | "Top 2 Showdown" | May 20, 2003 | - |
| Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform three songs each. | |||
| 38 | "American Idol Season 2 Finale" | May 21, 2003 | - |
| Kelly Clarkson guests to perform "One Voice" with Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard and her then-current single "Miss Independent". Ruben Studdard is crowned the winner of American Idol 2. | |||
[edit] Season 3: 2004
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 71 | "Group 1 / Top 8" | February 10, 2004 | - |
| The first group of 8 of the top 32 performs. Diana DeGarmo was first singing "I've Got the Music in Me." All three judges thought she was great. Next was Marque Lynch with "Wind Beneath My Wings". He received complimentary reviews. Third was Ashley Thomas singing "Crazy". Ashley received mix reviews, due to the competition being incredibly tough. Next up was Katie Webber with "Oranged Coloured Sky". The judges thought that the song choice was old-fashioned. After Katie was Erskine Walcott singing "Open Arms". It was considered to be a "safe" song choice according to Simon. Next was Jennifer Hudson with "Imagine: John Lennon". She received fairly complimentary comments and Simon quoted she looked like she was wearing a "Leather Nurse" outfit. Getting close to the end of the show, the second-to-last performer was Matthew Metzger. The judges stated his voice wasn't up to par with the performers that were present in the competition. Although, Simon said he was very good with the camera and he reminded him a bit of Clay Aiken. The last performer of the night was Fantasia Barrino singing "Let's Give Em' Something to talk About". The judges loved it. Fantasia Barrino is crowned the winner of American Idol 2004 | |||
[edit] Season 4: 2005
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Washington D.C. Auditions" | January 18, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in Washington, D.C.. | |||
| 2 | "St. Louis, Missouri Auditions" | January 19, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in St. Louis, Missouri. | |||
| 3 | "New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions" | January 25, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in New Orleans, Louisiana. | |||
| 4 | "Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions" | January 26, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in Las Vegas, Nevada. | |||
| 5 | "Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions" | February 1, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in Cleveland, Ohio and Orlando, Florida. | |||
| 6 | "San Francisco, California Auditions" | February 2, 2005 | - |
| Auditions are held in San Francisco, California. | |||
| 7 | "Hollywood Day 1" | February 9, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform solo with a piano. | |||
| 8 | "Hollywood Day 2" | February 9, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform in groups of three. | |||
| 9 | "Hollywood Day 3" | February 15, 2005 | - |
| Contestants perform solo a capella; The judges cut the contestants down to 44. | |||
| 10 | "Hollywood Day 4" | February 16, 2005 | - |
| The Top 24 semifinalists were revealed: Aloha Mischaeux, Amanda Avila, Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Janay Castine, Jared Yates, Jessica Sierra, Joseph Murena, Judd Harris, Lindsey Cardinale, Mario Vazquez, Melinda Lira, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Nikko Smith, Sarah Mather, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker and Vonzell Solomon. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 21, 2005 | - |
| The Top 12 men perform. | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 22, 2005 | - |
| Top 12 Women perform. | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 23, 2005 | - |
| Jared Yates and Judd Harris are eliminated from the men's competition. Melinda Lira and Sarah Mather from the women's competition are eliminated. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 28, 2005 | - |
| Top 10 men perform. | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | March 1, 2005 | - |
| Top 10 women perform. | |||
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | March 2, 2005 | - |
| From the men's side, Joseph Murena and David Brown are eliminated. Celena Rae and Aloha Mischeaux are eliminated from the women's competition. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 7, 2005 | - |
| Top 8 men perform. | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 8, 2005 | - |
| Top 8 women perform. | |||
| 19 | "Top 16 Results" | March 9, 2005 | - |
| Travis Tucker and Nikko Smith are eliminated from the men's competition. Janay Castine and Amanda Avila are eliminated from the women's competition. | |||
| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 15, 2005 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform songs from the 1960s. Nikko Smith returns after Mario Vazquez withdraws from the show. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 16, 2005 | - |
| Lindsey Cardinale is eliminated from the competition; The Top 12 perform the first single choice, When You Tell Me That You Love Me. | |||
| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 22, 2005 | - |
| The top 11 finalists perform Billboard number one hits. | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Finalists Repeat Special" | March 23, 2005 | - |
| A graphics glitch in the recap of the previous show caused the votes to be nullified. Videos of the previous episodes' performances are showed instead of the contestants performing again. | |||
| 24 | "Top 11 Results" | March 24, 2005 | - |
| Mikalah Gordon is eliminated from the competition; The Top 11 sing the second single choice, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 29, 2005 | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform songs from the 1990s. | |||
| 26 | "Top 10 Results" | March 30, 2005 | - |
| Jessica Sierra is eliminated from the competition; The top 10 sing the third single choice, Everything Is Beautiful. | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 5, 2005 | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform songs from Broadway. | |||
| 28 | "Top 9 Results" | April 6, 2005 | - |
| Nikko Smith is eliminated from the competition; Fantasia performs "Truth Is" and "I Believe." | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 12, 2005 | - |
| Each contestant performs a song from the year the contestant was born. | |||
| 30 | "Top 8 Results" | April 13, 2005 | - |
| The Bottom 3 sing their favorite songs from the season; Nadia Turner is eliminated from the competition; The Top 8 sing "When You Tell Me That You Love Me"; "Day In the life of an American Idol" video. | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 19, 2005 | - |
| The top 7 finalists sing 1970's dance music. | |||
| 32 | "Top 7 Results" | April 20, 2005 | - |
| Anwar Robinson is eliminated from the competition; The Top 7 sing "You Can Shine." | |||
| 33 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 26, 2005 | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform songs from the 2000s. | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Results" | April 27, 2005 | - |
| Constantine Maroulis is eliminated from the competition; The Top 6 sing "Emotions." | |||
| 35 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 3, 2005 | - |
| The final 5 contestants perform songs from Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoller and songs on this week's Billboard chart. | |||
| 36 | "Top 5 Results" | May 4, 2005 | - |
| Scott Savol is eliminated from the competition; The Top 5 sing Bridge Over Troubled Water. | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 10, 2005 | - |
| The four remaining finalists perform a country song and a song from Gamble and Huff. | |||
| 38 | "Top 4 Results" | May 11, 2005 | - |
| The Top 4's Auditions are shown again; Anthony Fedorov is eliminated from the competition; The Top 4 sing Islands In The Stream. | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 17, 2005 | - |
| Each of the three finalists perform a song of Clive Davis's choice, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. | |||
| 40 | "Top 3 Results" | May 18, 2005 | - |
| Vonzell Solomon is eliminated from the competition; The contestants trips back home; The Top 3 sing "United We Stand." | |||
| 41 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 24, 2005 | - |
| Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood perform three songs each. | |||
| 42 | "American Idol Season 4 Finale" | May 25, 2005 | - |
| The top 12 finalists return to perform together. Rascal Flatts performs "Bless the Broken Road" with Carrie Underwood. Anthony Federov 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. | |||
[edit] Season 5: 2006
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| 1 | "Chicago, Illinois Auditions" | January 17, 2006 | - |
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Auditions were held in Soldier Field. 34 people made it to Hollywood. Simon jokes about Mandisa's size when Paula says "she reminds me of Frenchie Davis", Simon replies "Forget Frenchie. She's France." |
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| 2 | "Denver, Colorado Auditions" | January 18, 2006 | - |
| Auditions were held in INVESCO Field. 35 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, Chris Daughtry, and Heather Cox. Simon tells Lisa that she is the best 16-year-old they've ever had. Chris' wife screams as Chris walks out with ticket. A clip is also shown of his country home in North Carolina, living with his wife and stepchildren. |
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| 3 | "Greensboro, North Carolina Auditions" | January 24, 2006 | - |
| Auditions were held in the Greensboro Coliseum. 33 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Kellie Pickler, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington and Kinnik Sky. This 2-hour long episode showed the auditions in two days. |
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| 4 | "San Francisco, California Auditions" | January 25, 2006 | - |
| 18 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Katharine McPhee and Jose "Sway" Penala. In a dispute with Randy, Simon walks out of the judging. |
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| 5 | "Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions" | January 31, 2006 | - |
| 11 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Taylor Hicks and Patrick Hall. Bobie May, the 'psychic' who predicted she was going to be in the top 10 of the previous season returned in this episode. |
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| 6 | "Austin, Texas Auditions" | February 1, 2006 | - |
| 12 people made it to Hollywood. Some of the rejected auditions included Alison Schoening, Tessa Mae Reid, Cierra Johnson. One contestant sings the Jigglypuff song from Pokemon and is rejected. Semifinalists shown: Will Makar. |
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| 7 | "Boston, Massachusetts Auditions" | February 7, 2006 | - |
| 28 people made it to Hollywood. Semifinalists shown: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Kevin Covais and Elliott Yamin. |
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| 8 | "Hollywood Round 1" | February 8, 2006 | - |
| 99 people make it to the next round. Ten songs were heard: "Hopelessly Devoted To You" (Olivia Newton-John); "If" (Bread); "If I Ever Fall In Love" (Shai); "The First Cut Is The Deepest" (Sheryl Crow), performed by Chris Daughtry and Ace Young; "Can't Fight The Moonlight" (LeAnn Rimes); "I Believe In You And Me" (Whitney Houston); "I'll Never Love This Way Again" (Dionne Warrick); "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal Flatts); "Dim All The Lights" (Donna Summer); and "Bat Out Of Hell" (Meat Loaf). | |||
| 9 | "Hollywood Round 2" | February 14, 2006 | - |
| 44 people made it to the next round. Derrell Brittenum had quit the competition for both he and his brother, Terrell, because he had thought Terrell had been eliminated. After Terrell told Derrell that he was not eliminated, Derrell went back and apologized to the judges, asking to let them back in. The judges said the both of them could, and not everybody was happy. Brenna Gethers does not get along with her group members Marcy Smith and Nick Whitten. Elliott Yamin is shown for the first time, along with group member Josè "Sway" Penala. | |||
| 10 | "Top 24 Semifinalists Revealed" | February 15, 2006 | - |
| The Brittenum twins are disqualified due to criminal charges. The top 24 semifinalists were: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Ace Young, Bobby Bennett, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Gedeon McKinney, Josè "Sway" Penala, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Kevin Covais, Patrick Hall, Paris Bennett, Stephanie "Stevie" Scott, Taylor Hicks, and Will Makar. Simon apologizes to Mandisa. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 21, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve women perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 22, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve men perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 23, 2006 | - |
| Four semi-finalists are eliminated: Becky O'Donohue, Bobby Bennett, Stevie Scott, and Patrick Hall. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 28, 2006 | - |
| The top ten women perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | March 1, 2006 | - |
| The top ten men perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 16 | "Top 16 Semifinalists Revealed" | March 2, 2006 | - |
| Carrie Underwood, guest performer, sings "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Four people go home: Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, David Radford, and Josè "Sway" Penala. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 7, 2006 | - |
| The top eight women perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 8, 2006 | - |
| The top eight men perform their own choice of songs. | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Finalists Revealed" | March 9, 2006 | - |
| Guest performer Bo Bice sings "The Real Thing." Derrell and Terrell Brittenum are spotted in the audience. The top twelve finalists are revealed, as Kinnik Sky, Will Makar, Ayla Brown, and Gedeon McKinney are eliminated. | |||
| 20 | "Stevie Wonder Theme" | March 14, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve finalists perform Stevie Wonder songs. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 15, 2006 | - |
| Stevie Wonder performs "My Love Is On Fire." The bottom three are Ace Young, Melissa McGhee, and Lisa Tucker. McGhee is eliminated. | |||
| 22 | "1950s Theme" | March 21, 2006 | - |
| The top eleven finalists perform songs from the 1950s. | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 22, 2006 | - |
| Barry Manilow performs. Bobby Bennett appears in the audience. The bottom three are Kevin Covais, Lisa Tucker, and Bucky Covington. Covais is eliminated. | |||
| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 28, 2006 | - |
| The top ten finalists perform songs within the past six years. | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 29, 2006 | - |
| Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie." The bottom three are Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, and Katharine McPhee. Tucker is eliminated. | |||
| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 4, 2006 | - |
| The top nine finalists work with Kenny Rogers to perform their own versions of country music songs. | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 5, 2006 | - |
| Kenny Rogers performs. The remaining finalists are placed into three groups. The first group consists of Ace Young, Katharine McPhee, and Bucky Covington. The second group consists of Mandisa, Elliott Yamin, and Paris Bennett. The third group consists of Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry, and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the middle group is the bottom three, and Mandisa is eliminated. | |||
| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 11, 2006 | - |
| The top eight finalists work with Brian May and Roger Taylor to perform their own versions of classic Queen songs. | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Results" | April 12, 2006 | - |
| The top eight finalists perform a group medley of Queen songs. The finalists watch videos from their families. Will Makar appears in the audience. The bottom three are Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, and Bucky Covington. Covington is eliminated. | |||
| 30 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 18, 2006 | - |
| The top seven finalists work with Rod Stewart to perform their own versions of classic songs from the Great American Songbook. | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Results" | April 19, 2006 | - |
| Rod Stewart performs "The Way You Look Tonight." The remaining finalists except for Taylor Hicks (who is announced to be the highest vote-getter) are split into two groups. The far right group consists of Chris Daughtry, Ace Young, and Paris Bennett. The far left group consists of Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Kellie Pickler. Hicks is asked to choose the group he thinks is the top three, and to join it. He starts to walk toward Chris' group but when Ryan Seacrest tells him he's wrong, Hicks immediately shakes hands with Chris and goes to the other group instead. It is announced that Chris' group is the bottom three, and Ace is eliminated. | |||
| 32 | "Classic Top 6 Perform" | April 25, 2006 | - |
| The top six finalists work with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster to perform their own versions of classic love songs. | |||
| 33 | "Top 6 Results" | April 26, 2006 | - |
| Andrea Bocelli performs. The remaining finalists are split into three groups of two. The far left group consists of Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee. The middle group consists of Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin. The far right group consists of Paris Bennett and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the far left group are the highest vote-getters, the middle group somewhere in between, and the far right group the lowest. Pickler is eliminated. | |||
| 34 | "Top 5 Perform" | May 2, 2006 | - |
| The top five finalists perform their own versions of two hit songs: one from their year of birth and one from the current Billboard chart. | |||
| 35 | "Top 5 Results" | May 3, 2006 | - |
| The bottom two are Paris Bennett and Elliott Yamin, and Bennett is eliminated. | |||
| 36 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 9, 2006 | - |
| The top four finalists perform their own versions of classic Elvis Presley songs (two each). | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Results" | May 10, 2006 | - |
| Archived footage is shown of the four finalists touring Graceland. The four finalists perform together. Rebecca Romijn requests for an encore of Taylor Hicks's rendition of "Jailhouse Rock." The bottom two are Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee, and Daughtry is eliminated. | |||
| 38 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 16, 2006 | - |
| The top three finalists perform three songs each: their own choice of a song they have previously performed on the show, a designated judge's choice, and Clive Davis's choice. | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Results" | May 17, 2006 | - |
| The top three finalists spend a day in their hometowns (archived footage). They perform a song together live. It is announced that 33.46% and 33.16% of the votes went to the top two finalists, and 33.06% for the lowest vote-getter. Elliott Yamin is announced as the lowest vote-getter and is eliminated. | |||
| 40 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 23, 2006 | - |
| The top two finalists perform songs they redeem as their best of the season, and a debut single from American Idol. | |||
| 41 | "American Idol Season 5 Finale" | May 24, 2006 | - |
| The top twelve finalists return to perform. Guest entertainers also perform. Taylor Hicks is announced as the winner. | |||
[edit] Season 6: 2007
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Minneapolis, Minnesota Auditions" | January 16, 2007 | - |
| Guest judge Jewel helps Randy, Paula, and Simon. 17 people make it to Hollywood. | |||
| 2 | "Seattle, Washington Auditions" | January 17, 2007 | - |
| 3 | "Memphis, Tennessee Auditions" | January 23, 2007 | - |
| 22 people make it to Hollywood. | |||
| 4 | "New York City, New York Auditions" | January 24, 2007 | - |
| The audition takes place in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | |||
| 5 | "Birmingham, Alabama Auditions" | January 30, 2007 | - |
| 20 people make it to Hollywood. | |||
| 6 | "Los Angeles, California Auditions" | January 31, 2007 | - |
| Olivia Newton-John sits in as a guest judge. | |||
| 7 | "San Antonio, Texas Auditions" | February 6, 2007 | - |
| 8 | "Best of the Rest Auditions" | February 7, 2007 | - |
| A showcase of the best and worst auditions from the seven cities. | |||
| 9 | "Hollywood Round 1" | February 13, 2007 | - |
| A summary of the events of Hollywood Week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California | |||
| 10 | "Hollywood Round 2" | February 14, 2007 | - |
| The group of 40 is whittled down to 24. The semi-finalists were revealed. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 20, 2007 | - |
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 21, 2007 | - |
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 22, 2007 | - |
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Fantasia performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple. |
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| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 27, 2007 | - |
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 28, 2007 | - |
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | March 1, 2007 | - |
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Kellie Pickler performs "I Wonder". |
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| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 6, 2007 | - |
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 7, 2007 | - |
| 19 | "Top 12 Revealed" | March 8, 2007 | - |
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Carrie Underwood performs "Wasted". |
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| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 13, 2007 | - |
| The top 12 finalists perform songs by Diana Ross. | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 14, 2007 | - |
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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". |
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| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 20, 2007 | - |
| The theme for the week is "British Invasion", with guest mentors Peter Noone and Lulu (singer). | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 21, 2007 | - |
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Peter Noone performs "There's a Kind of Hush", and Lulu performs "To Sir, With Love". |
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| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 27, 2007 | - |
| The top 10 finalists perform songs by No Doubt and songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani. | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 28, 2007 | - |
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Gwen Stefani and Akon perform " The Sweet Escape". |
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| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 3, 2007 | - |
| The top 9 finalists perform American classics with guest mentor Tony Bennett. | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 4, 2007 | - |
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Tony Bennett is unable to perform due to a case of the flu; Michael Bublé performs Frank Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible". |
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| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 10, 2007 | - |
| The top 8 finalists perform Latin songs. Jennifer Lopez is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 29 | "Top 8 Results" | April 11, 2007 | - |
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The top 8 sing "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, Akon performs "Don't Matter", and Jennifer Lopez performs "Qué Hiciste". |
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| 30 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 17, 2007 | - |
| The top 7 finalists perform country songs. Martina McBride is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 31 | "Top 7 Results" | April 18, 2007 | - |
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The top 7 sing Jo Dee Messina's I'm Alright, Fergie (singer) performs "Big Girls Don't Cry", and Martina McBride performs "Anyway." |
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| 32 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 24, 2007 | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform inspirational songs. Bono is the guest mentor for the week. | |||
| 33 | "Idol Gives Back" | April 25, 2007 | - |
| A charity special to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina). No contestants are eliminated this week. | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Perform Again" | May 1, 2007 | - |
| The top 6 finalists perform songs by Bon Jovi. | |||
| 35 | "Top 6 Results" | May 2, 2007 | - |
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Robin Thicke performs "Lost Without U", and Bon Jovi sings "(You Want to) Make a Memory". Two contestants are eliminated after eliminating none in last week's Idol Gives Back special. |
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| 36 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 8, 2007 | - |
| The remaining four finalists perform songs by the Bee Gees. | |||
| 37 | "Top 4 Results" | May 9, 2007 | - |
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Pink (singer) performs "Who Knew", the top 4 sing a medley of Barry Gibb penned songs, and Barry Gibb performs " To Love Somebody (song)." |
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| 38 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 15, 2007 | - |
| Each of the remaining three contestants perform a song of the judges' choice, producers' choice, and contestant's choice. | |||
| 39 | "Top 3 Results" | May 16, 2007 | - |
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Elliott Yamin sings "Wait for You", and Maroon 5 performs "Makes Me Wonder". |
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| 40 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 22, 2007 | - |
| Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis each sing a song of their choice, a song they previously sung, and the winning song of the American Idol Songwriter Contest. | |||
| 41 | "American Idol Season 6 Finale" | May 23, 2007 | - |
| Guest performers include Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Tony Bennett. Jordin Sparks is crowned winner of American Idol 6. | |||
[edit] Season 7: 2008
| # | Title | Original airdate | Code |
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| 1 | "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Auditions" | January 15, 2008 | 701 & 702 |
| 29 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Philadelphia. Semifinalists Shown: Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White. |
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| 2 | "Dallas, Texas Auditions" | January 16, 2008 | 703 & 704 |
| 24 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas. Semifinalists Shown: Alaina Whitaker, Kady Malloy, Jason Castro, Amy Davis, and Jason Yeager. |
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| 3 | "San Diego, California Auditions" | January 22, 2008 | 705 |
| 31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Diego. Semifinalists Shown: Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Carly Smithson. |
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| 4 | "Charleston, South Carolina Auditions" | January 23, 2008 | 706 |
| 23 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Charleston. Semifinalists Shown: None |
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| 5 | "Omaha, Nebraska Auditions" | January 29, 2008 | 707 |
| 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Omaha. Semifinalists Shown: David Cook. |
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| 6 | "Miami, Florida Auditions" | January 30, 2008 | 708 |
| 17 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Miami. Semifinalists Shown: Robbie Carrico, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. |
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| 7 | "Atlanta, Georgia Auditions" | February 5, 2008 | 709 |
| 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta. Semifinalists Shown: Asia'h Epperson, Alexandréa Lushington and Amanda Overmyer. |
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| 8 | "Best of the Rest Auditions" | February 6, 2008 | 710 |
| The best and the worst of the previously unaired auditions from around the country. Semifinalists Shown: Joanne Borgella (Philadelphia), Amy Davis (Dallas), Chikezie (San Diego) and Danny Noriega (San Diego). |
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| 9 | "Hollywood Round" | February 12, 2008 | 711 & 712 |
| After a series of intense auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 164 to 50. | |||
| 10 | "Top 24 Chosen" | February 13, 2008 | 713 |
| The top 24 semi-finalists were announced. | |||
| 11 | "Top 12 Men Perform" | February 19, 2008 | 714 & 715 |
| Theme: Music from the 1960s | |||
| 12 | "Top 12 Women Perform" | February 20, 2008 | 716 & 717 |
| Theme: Music from the 1960s | |||
| 13 | "Top 24 Results" | February 21, 2008 | 714A - 717A |
| Eliminated: Garrett Haley, Amy Davis, Joanne Borgella, & Colton Berry. | |||
| 14 | "Top 10 Men Perform" | February 26, 2008 | 718 |
| Theme: Music from the 1970s | |||
| 15 | "Top 10 Women Perform" | February 27, 2008 | 719 |
| Theme: Music from the 1970s | |||
| 16 | "Top 20 Results" | February 28, 2008 | 718A - 719A |
| Eliminated: Jason Yeager, Alexandréa Lushington, Alaina Whitaker, & Robbie Carrico. | |||
| 17 | "Top 8 Men Perform" | March 4, 2008 | 720 |
| Theme: Music from the 1980s | |||
| 18 | "Top 8 Women Perform" | March 5, 2008 | 721 |
| Theme: Music from the 1980s | |||
| 19 | "Top 12 Revealed" | March 6, 2008 | 720A - 721A |
| Blake Lewis performed "How Many Words". Eliminated: Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia'h Epperson, & Danny Noriega. Top 12: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Chikezie, David Hernandez, Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson and Brooke White. |
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| 20 | "Top 12 Perform" | March 11, 2008 | 722 & 723 |
| Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook | |||
| 21 | "Top 12 Results" | March 12, 2008 | 722A - 723A |
| Katharine McPhee performed "Something" with David Foster on the piano. Eliminated: David Hernandez. |
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| 22 | "Top 11 Perform" | March 18, 2008 | 724 & 725 |
| Theme: The Beatles | |||
| 23 | "Top 11 Results" | March 19, 2008 | 724A - 725A |
| Kellie Pickler performed "Red High Heels". Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer. |
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| 24 | "Top 10 Perform" | March 25, 2008 | 726 |
| Theme: Songs from the year the contestants were born | |||
| 25 | "Top 10 Results" | March 26, 2008 | 726A |
| Kimberley Locke performed "Fall". Eliminated: Chikezie. |
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| 26 | "Top 9 Perform" | April 1, 2008 | 727 |
| Theme: Dolly Parton Songs | |||
| 27 | "Top 9 Results" | April 2, 2008 | 727A |
| Dolly Parton performed "Jesus & Gravity" and The Clark Brothers performed "This Little Light of Mine". Eliminated: Ramiele Malubay. |
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| 28 | "Top 8 Perform" | April 8, 2008 | 728 |
| Theme: Inspirational Songs | |||
| 29 | "Idol Gives Back" | April 9, 2008 | 728A |
| The second annual musical event raising awareness and money to benefit various U.S. and international charities. | |||
| 30 | "Top 8 Results" | April 10, 2008 | 728B |
| Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown performed "No Air". Eliminated: Michael Johns. |
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| 31 | "Top 7 Perform" | April 15, 2008 | 729 |
| Theme: Mariah Carey Songs | |||
| 32 | "Top 7 Results" | April 16, 2008 | 729A |
| Mariah Carey performed "Bye Bye" and Elliott Yamin performed "Free". Eliminated: Kristy Lee Cook. |
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| 33 | "Top 6 Perform" | April 22, 2008 | 730 |
| Theme: Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs | |||
| 34 | "Top 6 Results" | April 23, 2008 | 730A |
| Leona Lewis performed "Bleeding Love". Eliminated: Carly Smithson. |
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| 35 | "Top 5 Perform" | April 29, 2008 | 731 |
| Theme: Neil Diamond Songs | |||
| 36 | "Top 5 Results" | April 30, 2008 | 731A |
| Natasha Bedingfield performed "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Neil Diamond performed "Pretty Amazing Grace". Eliminated: Brooke White. |
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| 37 | "Top 4 Perform" | May 6, 2008 | 732 |
| Theme: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | |||
| 38 | "Top 4 Results" | May 7, 2008 | 732A |
| Maroon 5 performed "If I Never See Your Face Again" and Bo Bice performed "Witness". Eliminated: Jason Castro. |
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| 39 | "Top 3 Perform" | May 13, 2008 | 733 |
| Theme: Judges' Choice, Contestants' Choice, Producers' Choice | |||
| 40 | "Top 3 Results" | May 14, 2008 | 733A |
| Fantasia Barrino performed "Bore Me (Yawn)". Eliminated: Syesha Mercado. |
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| 41 | "Top 2 Perform" | May 20, 2008 | 734 |
| Theme: Clive Davis' Choice, Choice from Winning Songwriter Contest Songs, and Contestants' Choice Ruben Studdard performed "Celebrate Me Home". |
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| 42 | "American Idol Season 7 Finale" | May 21, 2008 | 735 & 736 |
| David Cook is crowned the winner of American Idol 7. | |||
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