The BEST episodes of American Idol season 4
Every episode of American Idol season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Idol season 4!
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 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2005
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
#2 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2005
Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.
#3 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2005
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana
#4 - 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.
#5 - Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2
Season 4 - Episode 40 - Aired 5/18/2005
Who did America choose for 2005's top two Idols?
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood
Season 4 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/24/2005
The two perform tonight!
#7 - It's Down To The Top 10
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/24/2005
Tuesday & last night, American Idol's Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol title.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4
Season 4 - Episode 38 - Aired 5/11/2005
Last night, the Final 4 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the coveted crown.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Top 10 Perform Live
Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/29/2005
The Top 10 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonights theme: Songs from the 90's. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#10 - Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/2005
American Idol's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the voting process.) The 11 contestants' performances will be repeated during this LIVE hour. Voting will take place for two hours following the end of the telecast in each time zone. Only these voting results, not Tuesday's, will determine who will survive another week in the competition and who will go home. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on Wednesday, March 23 Tonight's theme: Billboard top 100 hits. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#11 - American Idol's Top 11 Perform
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/22/2005
The Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonight's theme: Billboard top 100 hits Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#12 - One Must Go Home Tonight!
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/2005
Last night, American Idol's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The lowest vote-getter will be the first contestant from the Top 12 eliminated from this season's race for the American Idol title.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - Top 12 Revealed
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/9/2005
The remaining 16 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now the viewers have decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females - will go home, leaving America's Top 12 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. The voting results are revealed.
#14 - Auditions Continue in Hollywood (3)
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/15/2005
Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for a spot in the Top 24. Watch as contestants endure the grueling schedule, rehearsals and the judges criticism. Who will survive and who will go home?
#15 - Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/9/2005
The Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of their careers. Each contestant hopes to be the next American Idol; however, more go home tonight! The judges continue to narrow the hopefuls down to the top singers, one of whom will be the next American Idol.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Ten Females Perform Live
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2005
The remaining 10 female contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewers. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites after the show. Performing tonight: Amanda Avila, Aloha Mischeaux, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae Batchelor, Janay Castine, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#17 - Washington D.C. Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2005
Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.
#18 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2005
Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri
#19 - Top 7 Perform
Season 4 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/19/2005
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: 70's Dance Classics. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, and Vonzell Solomon.
#20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2005
The Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonights theme: 60's Night. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#21 - The Top 12 Boys Perform Live
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/21/2005
The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the American Idol crown as the Top 12 boys perform live for America for the first time. After the show, the audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Harold "Bo" Bice, Jared Yates, Joe Murena, Jr., Judd Harris, Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, and Travis Tucker.
#22 - Top 7 Results
Season 4 - Episode 32 - Aired 4/20/2005
Last night, American Idol's Top 7 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol title
#23 - American Idol's Top 9 Perform
Season 4 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/5/2005
Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: Classic Musicals. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#24 - Eight Females Perform Live
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2005
The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up to the viewers as they vote for their favorites after the show. Performing tonight: Amanda Avila, Carrie Underwood, Janay Castine, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#25 - Eight Males Perform Live
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2005
Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, and Travis Tucker.