The BEST episodes of American Idol season 2
Every episode of American Idol season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Idol season 2!
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 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!
Season 2 - Episode 39 - Aired 5/21/2003
In the two hour season 2 finale there are many special performances and then the big announcement every is waiting for. The winner of American Idol Season 2 is........ RUBEN STUDDARD!!!!
#2 - Here We Go Again
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2003
Performers tonight: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John, Hadas, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke, and Jennifer Fuentes.
Watch Now:Amazon
#3 - Start It Up!
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2003
The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hollywood: 9,000 in New York with 35 going to Hollywood; 6,000 in Miami with 20 going to Hollywood; 6,000 in Austin with 36 going to Hollywood.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Ten Will Become Nine
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/26/2003
One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?
Watch Now:Apple TV#5 - Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.
Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/21/2003
6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.
#6 - You Kids Be Good!
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/1/2003
It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.
#7 - Not The Final Countdown!
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/2/2003
Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.
#8 - The Hits!
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/8/2003
The Top 8 perform again, but this time someone WILL go home. Also, Lionel Ritchie guest judges.
#9 - Eight Minus One is Seven
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/9/2003
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
#10 - (Insert Clever Headline Here)
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/15/2003
The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.
#11 - One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.
Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/16/2003
One more is going home. Find out who Live.
#12 - American Idol Special: Halfway Home
Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/21/2003
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
#13 - Six To The Five On A To The I
Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/23/2003
Another contestant leaves making it just 5.
#14 - And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)
Season 2 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/29/2003
It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.
#15 - Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)
Season 2 - Episode 32 - Aired 4/30/2003
The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.
#16 - The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.
Season 2 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/6/2003
The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.
#17 - Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!
Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/7/2003
All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.
#18 - Trifecta!
Season 2 - Episode 35 - Aired 5/13/2003
The final three battle it out to get America's vote for a trip to the Finale and a chance to become the next American Idol.
#19 - Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.
Season 2 - Episode 36 - Aired 5/14/2003
The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.
#20 - Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!
Season 2 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/19/2003
This episode contained interviews with the judges, and Clay & Ruben, plus audience questions. A look back at how it all started was included and at the very end. Then it's time for a coin flip. Ruben calls heads, it comes up tails and Clay elects to go second. Ruben chooses to go with the wind and defend the south end zone. Coming up next, the opening kickoff!
#21 - Clay v. Ruben
Season 2 - Episode 38 - Aired 5/20/2003
America has narrowed it down to two, and now Clay and Ruben each have three performances to prove they are worthy of the title American Idol!
#22 - American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/19/2003
Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.
#23 - Part Deux
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2003
The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood: 11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood; 6,000 in Detroit with 22 going to Hollywood.
#24 - One Last Batch
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2003
It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood: 6,500 in Atlanta with 46 going to Hollywood; 5,000 in Nashville with 30 going to Hollywood.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#25 - Cut 'Em Up
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2003
Here is the list of the 32 semi-finalist: Ashley Hartman Bettis Richardson Candice Coleman Charles Grigsby Chip Days Clay Aiken Corey Clark Equoia Coleman Frenchie Davis George Trice Hadass Halev Jacob Smalley J.D. Adams Jennifer Fuetes Jordan Segundo Joshua Gracin Julia DeMato Kimberly Caldwell Kimberly Kelsey Kimberley Locke Lashundra Cobbins Louis Gazzara Meosha Denton Nasheka Siddall Patrick Fortson Patrick Lake Rebecca Bond Rickey Smith Ruben Studdard Samantha Cohen Sylvia Chibilti Vanessa Olivarez Just think, 1 of these is our American Idol!