The BEST episodes of American Idol
Every episode of American Idol ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Idol!
The smash reality series showcases wannabe pop stars competing for a record deal by crooning for a panel of judges. The judges review a performer's talent (or lack thereof), and at-home viewers then vote for their favorite potential star. The show helped launch the careers of such artists as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert.
#1 - EL FINALE!
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/4/2002
The episode begins as usual, with the whole thing starting. They go behind the scenes for the first hour and the final 10 come back, sing for about half an hour, and then the question on everyone's mind since the series began, who is the american idol? And the winner is...
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#3 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2005
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana
#5 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2005
Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.
#6 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2005
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
#7 - American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/8/2005
American Idol travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each contestant hoping to be one of the 24 chosen to continue on the show.
#10 - Winner Chosen
Season 15 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/7/2016
After 15 seasons of epic performances, star power and incredible moments, the final American Idol will be crowned and the farewell celebration will continue, as Idol pays tribute to the amazingly talented contestants and the millions of fans who called, tweeted, texted, and championed their Idols throughout the series' groundbreaking run. Don't miss the history-making final moments of the farewell season as the last winner is announced.
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#17 - Three Do Two
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/27/2002
Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving one last week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight the contestants sing a song of their choice and a song the judges picked for them. Performing tonight are Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.
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Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/2002
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Three performs for America. The fate of the last 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are R.J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badono, Melanie Sanders, Ejay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles, and Christina Cristian.
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