The BEST episodes of American Idol season 14

Every episode of American Idol season 14, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Idol season 14!

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.

Last Updated: 12/12/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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8.16
57 votes

#1 - Auditions #2

Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2015

The auditions continue in Nashville and Kansas City.

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7.82
51 votes

#2 - Hollywood Week #3

Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/11/2015

Hollywood Week continues as the contestants perform solos.

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7.81
52 votes

#3 - Hollywood Week #2

Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/2015

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7.80
50 votes

#4 - Top 12 Girls Perform

Season 14 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/26/2015

The Top 12 female singers perform for America's vote.

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7.76
51 votes

#5 - Auditions #6

Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/22/2015

The auditions continue in New Orleans.

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7.64
55 votes

#6 - Hollywood Week #1

Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2015

Hollywood Week opens with the singers forming lines of 10 and performing for the judges.

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7.45
53 votes

#7 - Auditions #4

Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/15/2015

The auditions continue in New York City. Adam Lambert serves as a judge.

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7.38
24 votes

#8 - Auditions #5

Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2015

The auditions continue in Minneapolis.

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7.35
40 votes

#9 - Top 4 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/29/2015

One contestant’s journey will end and the remaining 4 finalists perform live; Scott Borchetta mentors.

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7.33
54 votes

#10 - Showcase #1

Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2015

The contestants perform in a showcase at the House of Blues; some contestants learn their fate.

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7.33
51 votes

#11 - Hollywood Week #4

Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2015

Hollywood Week continues and the Top 48 singers are revealed.

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7.33
39 votes

#12 - Top 3 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 28 - Aired 5/6/2015

One finalist is sent home and only three remain in the battle to become the next American Idol! Martina McBride performs.

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7.31
51 votes

#13 - Showcase #2

Season 14 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2015

The final performances take place at the House of Blues; the top 24 contestants are revealed.

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7.28
53 votes

#14 - Top 12 Guys Perform

Season 14 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/2015

The Top 12 male vocalists perform for America's vote.

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7.25
60 votes

#15 - Top 8 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/1/2015

One contestant’s journey will end and the remaining 8 finalists perform live; Kelly Clarkson performs.

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7.24
51 votes

#16 - Top 7 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/8/2015

One contestant’s journey will end and the remaining 7 finalists perform live; Florida Georgia Line; Jason Derulo; Iggy Azalea with Jennifer Hudson.

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7.24
34 votes

#17 - Winner Announced

Season 14 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/13/2015

The votes are in and it all comes down to tonight's Season Finale, when the next American Idol is finally crowned!

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7.23
44 votes

#18 - Top 5 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/22/2015

One contestant’s journey will end and the remaining 5 finalists perform live.

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7.22
51 votes

#19 - Top 6 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/15/2015

One contestant’s journey will end and the remaining 6 finalists perform live; mentor Scott Borchetta.

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7.20
51 votes

#20 - Auditions #8

Season 14 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/29/2015

The auditions conclude in San Francisco.

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7.17
52 votes

#21 - Auditions #7

Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2015

The auditions continue in San Francisco.

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7.14
50 votes

#22 - Top 12 Revealed

Season 14 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/11/2015

The 16 remaining contestants are whittled down to the Top 12 finalists, each one performing for America's votes as they are selected.

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7.14
51 votes

#23 - Top 10 Perform

Season 14 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/19/2015

The result of last week’s vote is revealed as the Top 10 singers perform live; Jennifer Lopez performs.

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7.13
69 votes

#24 - Top 8 Girls Perform

Season 14 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/5/2015

The result of last week’s vote reveals the Top 8 female singers, who perform live.

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7.12
26 votes

#25 - Auditions #3

Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2015

The auditions continue in Kansas City.