American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

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American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

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Synopsis:

The US version of Pop Idol, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson giving their verdicts on aspiring singers

Credits:

Ryan Seacrest - Host/Judge, Paula Abdul - Host/Judge, Simon Cowell - Host/Judge, Randy Jackson - Host/Judge, Kara DioGuardi - Host/Judge, Simon Fuller - Executive-Producer, Kris Allen - Contestant, Cecile Frot-Coutaz - Executive-Producer, Megan Joy Corkrey - Contestant, Simon Jones - Executive-Producer, Anoop Desai - Contestant, Nigel Lythgoe - Executive-Producer, Matt Giraud - Contestant, Ken Warwick - Executive-Producer, Danny Gokey - Contestant, Alexis Grace - Contestant, Allison Iraheta - Contestant, Adam Lambert - Contestant, Scott MacIntyre - Contestant, Jasmine Murray - Contestant, Jorge Nuñez - Contestant, Lil Rounds - Contestant, Michael Sarver - Contestant

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Episode Guide

Season 8 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 8 Episode 39: EPISODE: 39 (2009) One contestant is eliminated; Katy Perry performs; former 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks performs.
Season 8 Episode 38: EPISODE: 38 (2009) One contestant is eliminated; No Doubt performs; Daughtry performs.
Season 8 Episode 37: EPISODE: 37 (2009) The remaining finalists perform.
Season 8 Episode 36: EPISODE: 36 (2009) The remaining three finalists perform two songs each - a personal selection and a song chosen by the judges.
Season 8 Episode 35: EPISODE: 35 (2009) The remaining finalists perform; guitarist Slash mentors the contestants as they prepare rock songs.
Season 8 Episode 34: EPISODE: 34 (2009) One contestant is faced with elimination; former 'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks performs a song from his latest album.
Season 8 Episode 33: EPISODE: 33 (2009) The remaining contestants perform standards made famous by members of the Rat Pack.
Season 8 Episode 32: EPISODE: 32 (2009) Two contestants are eliminated; former contestant David Archuleta performs; disco stars Harry Wayne Casey (KC and the Sunshine Band), Thelma Houston and Freda Payne perform a medley of their hits.
Season 8 Episode 31: EPISODE: 31 (2009) The remaining contestants perform songs of the disco era.
Season 8 Episode 30: EPISODE: 30 (2009) A contestant faces elimination; former 'American Idol' contestant Jennifer Hudson performs; Miley Cyrus performs.
Season 8 Episode 29: EPISODE: 29 (2009) Director Quentin Tarantino guides contestants in their performances of songs of the cinema.
Season 8 Episode 28: EPISODE: 28 (2009) One contestant faces elimination; former contestant Kellie Pickler performs.
Season 8 Episode 27: EPISODE: 27 (2009) The remaining contestants perform songs from the years in which they were born.
Season 8 Episode 26: EPISODE: 26 (2009) One contestant faces elimination; former 'American Idol' winner David Cook performs; Lady GaGa performs.
Season 8 Episode 25: EPISODE: 25 (2009) The remaining finalists perform.
Season 8 Episode 24: EPISODE: 24 (2009) One contestant is eliminated; Smokey Robinson and former 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard perform.
Season 8 Episode 23: EPISODE: 23 (2009) The remaining finalists perform classic Motown songs; Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy help pay tribute to the Motown sound.
Season 8 Episode 22: EPISODE: 22 (2009) A contestant is sent home; Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood perform.
Season 8 Episode 21: EPISODE: 21 (2009) The remaining finalists perform songs popularized by members of the Grand Ole Opry; Randy Travis mentors the competitors.
Season 8 Episode 20: EPISODE: 20 (2009) One of 13 finalists is sent home; Kelly Clarkson and Kanye West perform.
Season 8 Episode 19: EPISODE: 19 (2009) The top 13 finalists perform the songs of Michael Jackson, including 'The Way You Make Me Feel' and 'Beat It.'
Season 8 Episode 18: EPISODE: 18 (2009) The judges' favorites compete for a spot in the next phase of the competition.
Season 8 Episode 17: EPISODE: 17 (2009) Three finalists are chosen.
Season 8 Episode 16: EPISODE: 16 (2009) Twelve semifinalists perform.
Season 8 Episode 15: EPISODE 15 (2009) Three finalists are chosen.
Season 8 Episode 14: EPISODE 14 (2009) Twelve semifinalists perform.
Season 8 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13 (2009) Three finalists are chosen.
Season 8 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2009) Twelve of the 36 semifinalists perform.
Season 8 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11 (2009) The Hollywood Round continues; the judges choose the top 36 semifinalists.
Season 8 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10 (2009) The Hollywood Round continues.
Season 8 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 (2009) Singers compete in the Hollywood Round in hope of becoming a semifinalist.
Season 8 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 (2009) Singers compete in the Hollywood Round in hope of becoming a semifinalist.
Season 8 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2009) The auditions continue.
Season 8 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2009) The US version of Pop Idol, with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson being joined by new judge Kara DioGuardi to give their verdicts on aspiring singers. Presented by Ryan Seacrest
Season 8 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2009) The US version of Pop Idol, with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson being joined by new judge Kara DioGuardi to give their verdicts on aspiring singers. Presented by Ryan Seacrest
Season 8 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 (2009) Auditions continue.
Season 8 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 (2009) The auditions continue in New Jersey, Florida, Missouri, Kentucky, Arizona, Utah, California and San Juan, Puerto Rico. As always judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi are on hand to assess the hopefuls. Presented by Ryan Seacrest
Season 8 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 (2009) Auditions continue as singing hopefuls strut their stuff before the judges, hoping to be invited to the Hollywood Round.
Season 8 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2009) The audition process begins, as hopefuls around the country line up for the chance to perform for the judges and advance to the Hollywood Round.

Season 7 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 7 Episode 42: EPISODE 42 (2008) The top 12 finalists reunite; the winner is announced.
Season 7 Episode 41: EPISODE 41 (2008) The remaining two finalists perform.
Season 7 Episode 40: EPISODE 40 (2008) The top two finalists are revealed.
Season 7 Episode 39: EPISODE 39 (2008) The top three finalists perform a song of their own choice, a song chosen by the judges and a song chosen by the producers.
Season 7 Episode 38: EPISODE 38 (2008) One contestant is eliminated; Maroon 5 and Bo Bice perform.
Season 7 Episode 37: EPISODE 37 (2008) The remaining finalists perform music from the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
Season 7 Episode 36: EPISODE 36 (2008) One of five finalists is voted off; Neil Diamond and Natasha Bedingfield perform.
Season 7 Episode 35: EPISODE 35 (2008) Five finalists compete after being mentored by Neil Diamond.
Season 7 Episode 34: EPISODE 34 (2008) One of the six remaining contestants is sent home; Andrew Lloyd Webber performs.
Season 7 Episode 33: EPISODE 33 (2008) The six finalists perform after receiving pointers from musical theater legend Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Season 7 Episode 32: EPISODE 32 (2008) One contestant is eliminated' Mariah Carey performs.
Season 7 Episode 25: EPISODE 25 (2008) One contestant is eliminated; former finalist Kimberley Locke performs.
Season 7 Episode 24: EPISODE 24 (2008) Ten finalists compete, performing songs from the years in which they were born.
Season 7 Episode 12: EPISODE 12 (2008) The top 12 female singers perform.
Season 7 Episode 11: EPISODE 11 (2008) The top 12 male singers perform.
Season 7 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10 (2008) The best of the rest auditions.
Season 7 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 (2008) Singing hopefuls audition in Atlanta.
Season 7 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 (2008) Singing hopefuls audition in Miami.
Season 7 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2008) Singing hopefuls audition.
Season 7 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2008) Singing hopefuls audition.
Season 7 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2008) Hopefuls audition.
Season 7 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 (2008) Singers in Dallas audition in hope of securing spots in the Hollywood Round.
Season 7 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2008) New series. The US version of Pop Idol, with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson being joined by new judge Kara DioGuardi to give their verdicts on aspiring singers. Presented by Ryan Seacrest

Season 6 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 6 Episode 39: EPISODE: 39 (2007) Viewers' votes determine the next American Idol; the final 12 contestants reunite.
Season 6 Episode 38: The Finale (2007) The two remaining contestants take the stage at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles to perform in the grand final, hoping to impress the US voting public enough to win a lucrative recording contract. Straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson have their say on who should emerge victorious - but it's down to the viewers to pick a winner. Ryan Seacrest introduces the hopefuls and Cat Deeley presents backstage chat
Season 6 Episode 37: EPISODE: 37 (2007) The three remaining finalists perform.
Season 6 Episode 36: EPISODE: 36 The three remaining contestants take the stage in a bid to impress the US voting public with their performances. Each hopeful has their sights set firmly on the final and will be especially keen to attract the praise of straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing their seal of approval may sway viewers' opinions in their favour. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley presents backstage gossip
Season 6 Episode 35: EPISODE: 35 (2007) The four remaining finalists compete, performing the music of Barry Gibb.
Season 6 Episode 34: EPISODE: 34 The four remaining contestants take the stage in a bid to impress the US voting public with their performances. Each hopeful will be keen to attract the praise of straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing their seal of approval may sway viewers' opinions in their favour. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley presents backstage gossip
Season 6 Episode 33: EPISODE: 33 (2007) Jon Bon Jovi performs, before Ryan Seacrest announces the result of the public vote and one of the hopefuls leaves the competition. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson have their say and Cat Deeley chats with the contestants backstage
Season 6 Episode 32: EPISODE: 32 (2007) Jon Bon Jovi advises the remaining contestants before they take the stage in the hope of impressing the US voting public with their performances - and with two acts set to be eliminated, the competition is more intense than ever. Each singer will be keen to attract the praise of straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing their seal of approval may sway viewers' opinions in their favour. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley presents backstage …
Season 6 Episode 31: Idol Gives Back (2007) Special charity edition of the programme raising awareness and money for international charities. Bringing together a host of celebrities with appearances and performances from Bono, Mariah Carey, Fergie, John Legend, Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, Snoop Dogg and Reese Witherspoon. The 2007 event raised $76 million for charity
Season 6 Episode 29: EPISODE: 29 (2007) Martina McBride performs; another contestant must leave.
Season 6 Episode 28: EPISODE: 28 (2007) Country singer Martina McBride offers advice to the seven remaining contestants as they prepare to take the stage once more in a bid to earn enough viewers' votes to make it through to the next round. Each hopeful will be eager to impress judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing their approval may sway public opinion. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley chats with them backstage
Season 6 Episode 27: EPISODE: 27 (2007) Jennifer Lopez joins the eight remaining contestants as a guest coach, imparting her musical knowledge before they take the stage in a bid to earn enough viewers' votes to make it through to the next round. Each hopeful will be eager to impress judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing their approval may sway public opinion. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley chats with them backstage
Season 6 Episode 26: EPISODE: 26 (2007) Jennifer Lopez performs; one contestant must leave.
Season 6 Episode 25: EPISODE: 25 (2007) One contestant must leave; Michael Bublé performs.
Season 6 Episode 24: EPISODE: 24 (2007) Tony Bennett advises the nine remaining contestants as they prepare to take the stage once more in a bid to make it through to the next show. As the competition intensifies, each hopeful will be keen to impress judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing their approval may sway the public vote. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley chats with them backstage
Season 6 Episode 23: EPISODE: 23 (2007) Another contestant must leave; Gwen Stefani performs with Akon.
Season 6 Episode 22: EPISODE: 22 (2007) Gwen Stefani joins in the fun as the remaining 10 contestants take the stage in the hope of gaining enough votes from US viewers to make it through another week. Each singer will be eager to impress straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, hoping their support will influence public opinion. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley talks to them backstage
Season 6 Episode 21: EPISODE: 21 (2007) Eleven finalists compete with hit songs from the 1960s British-pop invasion; British artists Lulu and Peter Noone work with the contestants.
Season 6 Episode 20: EPISODE: 20 Lulu and Peter Noone join in the fun as the remaining 11 contestants take the stage in the hope of gaining enough votes to stay in the running. Each hopeful will be eager to impress straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, hoping their support will influence public opinion. Ryan Seacrest introduces the acts, while Cat Deeley talks to them backstage
Season 6 Episode 19: EPISODE: 19 (2007) Diana Ross performs one of her hits and the divisions between the boys and girls are torn down as the 12 remaining contestants come together and take the stage once more. Each hopeful will be eager to impress judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, knowing words of support from them may help swing the viewers' vote. Ryan Seacrest presents
Season 6 Episode 18: EPISODE: 18 (2007) The top 12 contestants perform selections from the Diana Ross songbook after coaching sessions with the singing legend.
Season 6 Episode 17: EPISODE: 17 (2007) The eight women still in the competition take the stage in the hope of wowing the American voting public with their performances. Straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson have their say on the singers' efforts before Ryan Seacrest invites US viewers to show support for their favourite
Season 6 Episode 16: EPISODE: 16 (2007) The eight men who have so far managed to avoid elimination perform once more, hoping their luck holds out and that judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson will be impressed. Ryan Seacrest introduces the singers, while Cat Deeley chats with them backstage
Season 6 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15 (2007) Ryan Seacrest invites the remaining 10 women to take the stage and perform a track in front of the studio audience. Each contestant hopes to win over American viewers, as well as gaining a generous measure of approval from straight-talking judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Four hopefuls leave the contest at the end of the show
Season 6 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14 (2007) The remaining 10 boys compete to win the praise of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, along with the support of the American voting public. Ryan Seacrest and Cat Deeley host
Season 6 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2007) The final 12 women perform for judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson who give their verdicts on aspiring singers
Season 6 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11 (2007) The final 12 boys who have made it through the audition stages make their own choice of songs in the hope of impressing judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Ryan Seacrest hosts with Cat Deeley
Season 6 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10 (2007) The judges reveal the top 24 semifinalists.
Season 6 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 (2007) The Hollywood Round.
Season 6 Episode 8: Rest of the Best Auditions (2007) Some of the best auditions of the season.
Season 6 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson head for San Antonio, Texas, on their final stop before reaching Los Angeles. The trio prepare to make or break the dreams of another group of wannabes hoping to hit the big time. Ryan Seacrest and Cat Deeley host
Season 6 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2007) Singing hopefuls audition in Los Angeles.
Season 6 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2007) The search for a new singing sensation reaches Birmingham, Alabama, where a fresh batch of hopefuls try to impress judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Ryan Seacrest and Cat Deeley host the US talent show
Season 6 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 Contestants from New York attempt to impress judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, who pull no punches when they deliver their verdicts on the performances. Ryan Seacrest and Cat Deeley host the US talent show
Season 6 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson take their search for a singing superstar to Memphis, Tennessee, where another batch of auditionees perform in the hope of making it big. Ryan Seacrest and Cat Deeley host
Season 6 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson visit Seattle, where they meet another batch of aspiring singers hoping to prove they have what it takes to make it big. Presented by Ryan Seacrest along with Cat Deeley
Season 6 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 New series. Talent show, in which Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson visit Minneapolis, the first of seven cities on their tour, to begin the search for a singer to take the crown of last year's winner Taylor Hicks. Presented by Ryan Seacrest and Cat Deeley

Season 5 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 5 Episode 41: The Final The viewers' votes are counted and Ryan Seacrest announces which singer has impressed the US public enough to take the crown of last year's winner Taylor Hicks and walk away with a lucrative recording contract. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson share their views on the audience's decision
Season 5 Episode 39: EPISODE: 39 (2006) One of three contestants is voted off.
Season 5 Episode 38: EPISODE: 38 (2006) Three finalists perform three songs -- one selected by music producer Clive Davis, one chosen by the show's judges and one of their own choosing.
Season 5 Episode 37: EPISODE: 37 (2006) A contestant is voted off.
Season 5 Episode 36: EPISODE: 36 (2006) Four finalists compete, performing the songs of Elvis Presley.
Season 5 Episode 33: EPISODE: 33 (2006) One of the six finalists is voted off; singer Andrea Bocelli performs.
Season 5 Episode 32: EPISODE: 32 (2006) Six finalists compete, performing classic love songs.
Season 5 Episode 31: EPISODE: 31 (2006) Rod Stewart performs; a vote eliminates one of the seven finalists.
Season 5 Episode 30: EPISODE: 30 (2006) One of five remaining contestants is voted off.
Season 5 Episode 27: EPISODE: 27 (2006) Kenny Rogers performs; one of the nine finalists is eliminated.
Season 5 Episode 26: EPISODE: 26 (2006) Five finalists compete.
Season 5 Episode 25: EPISODE: 25 (2006) Shakira performs with Wyclef Jean; one of the 10 finalists is eliminated.
Season 5 Episode 24: EPISODE: 24 (2006) Seven finalists perform songs by Rod Stewart.
Season 5 Episode 21: EPISODE: 21 (2006) Stevie Wonder performs and advises the contestants; judges eliminate one of the 12 finalists.
Season 5 Episode 20: EPISODE: 20 Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson offer their comments on the remaining 11 singers' performances as they give it their all in front of an audience, hoping to win viewers' votes and survive another week
Season 5 Episode 19: EPISODE: 19 (2006) Twelve finalists perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 5 Episode 18: EPISODE: 18 (2006) Eight male hopefuls perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 5 Episode 17: EPISODE: 17 (2006) Eight female hopefuls perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 5 Episode 16: EPISODE: 16 (2006) Carrie Underwood performs; four hopefuls are voted off.
Season 5 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15 The final 10 girls perform in front of an audience, before judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson give their verdicts. Two of the hopefuls will be eliminated after the viewers' vote
Season 5 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14 (2006) Twelve male hopefuls perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 5 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13 The 12 remaining girls gets the chance to sing before an audience, before judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson deliver their verdicts
Season 5 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2006) Judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson make their final cuts to determine the 24 semifinalists.
Season 5 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11 (2006) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 5 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10 (2006) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 5 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 Auditions around the country.
Season 5 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 (2006) Auditions around the country.
Season 5 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2006) Auditions around the country.
Season 5 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2006) Auditions around the country.
Season 5 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson listen to more of the thousands of hopefuls from across the United States bidding to become the fifth American Idol
Season 5 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 (2006) Auditions around the country.
Season 5 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 (2006) Auditions around the country.
Season 5 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 The auditions of the US version of Pop Idol continue, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson making their choices as thousands of hopefuls perform
Season 5 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2006) Auditions around the country.

Season 4 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 4 Episode 27: Grand Final (2005) The grand final of the music show, which sees the two remaining contestants singing one last time, then facing the judging panel of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. The result can be seen in the following programme
Season 4 Episode 26: EPISODE: 26 (2005) Four finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 25: EPISODE: 25 (2005) Five finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 24: EPISODE: 24 (2005) Six finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 23: EPISODE: 23 (2005) Seven finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 22: EPISODE: 22 (2005) Eight finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 21: EPISODE: 21 (2005) Nine finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 20: EPISODE: 20 (2005) Ten finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 19: EPISODE: 19 (2005) Eleven finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 18: EPISODE: 18 (2005) For the first time in the competition, six male and six female finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 17: EPISODE: 17 (2005) The eight female contestants perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 16: EPISODE: 16 (2005) The eight male contestants perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15 (2005) Ten performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14 (2005) Ten performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13 (2005) Twelve women perform for judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2005) Twelve men perform for judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and guest judge Brandy.
Season 4 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and guest judge LL Cool J.
Season 4 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2005) The US version of Pop Idol, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. In the fifth performance show, the remaining finalists sing in the studio and the viewers vote on which contestant should stay or go
Season 4 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 (2005) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 4 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 (2005) Highlights of the auditions for fourth series from Las Vegas, Nevada, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson casting a critical eye over the young hopefuls
Season 4 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 Highlights of the auditions for the fourth series, from St Louis in Missouri, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson
Season 4 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2005) New series of the talent contest. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson settle back in their seats for another four months of tears, tantrums and tiaras as hundreds of thousands of contenders are whittled down to 12 hopefuls aiming to scoop the title of fourth American Idol in the Grand Final in May

Season 3 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 3 Episode 40: EPISODE: 40 (2004) A tally of viewers' votes determines the winner, the new American idol.
Season 3 Episode 37: EPISODE: 38 (2004) The two remaining finalists compete at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
Season 3 Episode 36: EPISODE: 36 (2004) One of the three remaining contestants is voted off.
Season 3 Episode 35: EPISODE: 35 (2004) Three finalists compete; Clive Davis is the guest judge.
Season 3 Episode 34: EPISODE: 34 (2004) One of the four remaining contestants is voted off; Donna Summer performs.
Season 3 Episode 33: EPISODE: 33 (2004) One of the five remaining contestants is voted off.
Season 3 Episode 32: EPISODE: 32 (2004) Five finalists compete, performing songs from the Big Band era.
Season 3 Episode 31: EPISODE: 31 (2004) One finalist is voted off; Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine perform.
Season 3 Episode 30: EPISODE: 30 (2004) Six finalists participate in a Latin-themed competition with guest judge Gloria Estefan.
Season 3 Episode 29: EPISODE: 29 (2006) Barry Manilow performs; one of the 11 finalists is eliminated.
Season 3 Episode 28: EPISODE: 28 (2004) Seven finalists compete, performing from the songbook of singer/songwriter Barry Manilow; guest judge Barry Manilow.
Season 3 Episode 27: EPISODE: 27 (2004) One of the eight remaining contestants is voted off.
Season 3 Episode 26: EPISODE: 26 (2004) Eight finalists participate in a movie-themed competition with guest judge Quentin Tarantino.
Season 3 Episode 25: EPISODE: 25 (2004) One of the nine remaining contestants is voted off; Tamyra Gray performs.
Season 3 Episode 24: EPISODE: 24 (2004) Nine finalists compete, performing from the songbook of singer/songwriter Elton John.
Season 3 Episode 23: EPISODE: 23 (2004) One of the 10 remaining contestants is voted off.
Season 3 Episode 22: EPISODE: 22 (2004) Ten finalists perform the music of Motown; the Funk Brothers perform; guest judges Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.
Season 3 Episode 21: EPISODE: 21 (2004) One of the 11 remaining contestants is voted off; Kimberley Locke performs.
Season 3 Episode 20: EPISODE: 20 (2004) The 11 finalists perform country songs; style expert Steven Cojocaru gives the finalists fashion makeovers.
Season 3 Episode 19: EPISODE: 19 (2004) One of the 12 remaining contestants is voted off; Clay Aiken performs.
Season 3 Episode 18: EPISODE: 13 (2004) Twelve finalists compete in front of a studio audience for the first time.
Season 3 Episode 17: The Results Show (2007) Fantasia Barrino, who won the competition's third series, performs one of her hits before the results of the viewers' vote are announced and four contestants see their dreams come to an end. Ryan Seacrest presents and Cat Deeley talks to British fans
Season 3 Episode 16: Wild Card Night (2004) Wild card contestants compete for four positions among the top 12.
Season 3 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15 (2004) Eight more of the 32 semifinalists compete.
Season 3 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14 (2004) Eight more of the 32 semifinalists compete.
Season 3 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13 (2004) Eight more of the 32 semifinalists compete.
Season 3 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2004) Eight of the thirty-two semi-finalists compete.
Season 3 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11 (2004) In Hollywood, 32 semifinalists make the cut.
Season 3 Episode 10: EPISODE: 10 (2004) Nearly 120 performers arrive in Hollywood for grueling rehearsals and auditions.
Season 3 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 (2004) Performers audition on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Season 3 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 (2004) In Los Angeles and San Francisco, performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 3 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2004) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 3 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2004) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 3 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2004) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.

Season 2 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 2 Episode 21: EPISODE: 21 (2003) The viewers' votes are tallied, and the winner is announced.
Season 2 Episode 20: EPISODE: 20 (2003) Finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard perform; viewers vote to determine the winner.
Season 2 Episode 19: EPISODE: 19 (2003) Three finalists perform; viewers vote to eliminate one of the competitors.
Season 2 Episode 18: EPISODE: 18 (2003) Four finalists perform.
Season 2 Episode 17: EPISODE: 17 (2003) Five finalists perform.
Season 2 Episode 16: EPISODE: 16 (2003) Six finalists perform; viewers vote for their favorite competitors.
Season 2 Episode 15: EPISODE: 15 (2003) Seven finalists perform; viewers vote for their favorite competitors.
Season 2 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14 (2003) Eight finalists perform; viewers vote for their favorite competitors.
Season 2 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13 (2003) Nine finalists perform disco hits; viewers vote for their favorite competitors.
Season 2 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2003) Ten finalists perform, and viewers vote for their favorite competitors.
Season 2 Episode 11: Film Themes (2003) Eleven finalists perform; Kelly Clarkson performs and previews a scene from her new film, 'From Justin to Kelly.'
Season 2 Episode 10: Evening With Motown (2003) The 12 finalists perform; songwriter Lamont Dozier joins Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson to assess the performances.
Season 2 Episode 9: Wild Card (2003) The judges' wild-card finalists perform.
Season 2 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 (2003) The fourth group of eight performs.
Season 2 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2003) The third group of eight performs.
Season 2 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 (2003) The second group of eight performs.
Season 2 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2003) The first group of eight competitors performs.
Season 2 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 (2003) The judges pick 32 finalists.
Season 2 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 (2003) The auditions continue in cities across the United States.
Season 2 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 (2003) Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.
Season 2 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2003) Hopefuls audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson.

Season 1 - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season 1 Episode 14: EPISODE: 14 (2002) The two remaining finalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 13: EPISODE: 13 (2002) The three remaining finalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 12: EPISODE: 12 (2002) The four remaining finalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 11: EPISODE: 11 (2002) The five remaining finalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 10: EPISDOE: 10 (2002) The six remaining finalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 9: EPISODE: 9 (2002) The seven remaining finalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 8: EPISODE: 8 The eight finalists perform in the studio and viewers vote on which contestant will be next to go, advised by judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson
Season 1 Episode 7: EPISODE: 7 (2002) Accompanied by an orchestra, the 10 finalists each perform a song selected to reflect a musical theme.
Season 1 Episode 6: Wild Card Chosen (2002) The judges select a wild-card 10th finalist.
Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 (2002) The third 10 semifinalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 (2002) The second 10 semifinalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 (2002) The first 10 semifinalists compete.
Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 (2002) The judges evaluate the hopefuls and select 30 for the semifinals.
Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 (2002) Hopefuls audition before celebrity panelists, while viewers narrow the performers to two finalists who will vie for a recording contract; the judges are Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell; the hosts are Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.

Season Special - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Season Special : Halfway Home A retrospective look at the journeys the remaining finalists have made to get as far as they have in the singing contest
Season Special : Idol Gives Back Special edition of the programme raising money for international charities. Bringing together a host of celebrities with appearances and performances from Bono, Mariah Carey, Fergie, John Legend, Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, Snoop Dogg and Reese Witherspoon. The 2007 event raised $76 million for charity. Continues after the news
Season Special : Uncut, Uncensored & Untalented (2004) The most embarrassing auditions from the series interspersed with new clips and classic moments; former contestant William Hung gives his insights into the contest.
Season Special : The World's Worst Auditions (2005) Funny, outrageous and awful auditions from around the world.

Episodes - American Idol: The Search for a Superstar

Finalists The American version of Pop Idol, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi giving their verdicts on aspiring singers
Results The American version of Pop Idol, with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi giving their verdicts on aspiring singers

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