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.

Last Updated: 1/10/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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8.50
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#1 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2005

Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Directors: Nigel Lythgoe
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8.50
2 votes

#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.

Directors: Ken Warwick
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8.50
2 votes

#3 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2005

Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana

Directors: Ken Warwick
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8.33
3 votes

#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.

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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8.00
2 votes

#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?

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8.00
4 votes

#6 - Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood

Season 4 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/24/2005

The two perform tonight!

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7.50
2 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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7.50
2 votes

#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.

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7.50
2 votes

#9 - 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.

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7.50
2 votes

#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.

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7.50
2 votes

#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.

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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7.50
2 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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7.50
4 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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7.50
2 votes

#14 - 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.

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7.50
2 votes

#15 - 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?

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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7.50
2 votes

#16 - 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.

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7.33
3 votes

#17 - Washington D.C. Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2005

Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.

Directors: Ken Warwick
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7.25
4 votes

#18 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2005

Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri

Directors: Nigel Lythgoe
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7.25
4 votes

#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.

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7.20
5 votes

#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.

Directors: Bruce Gowers
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7.00
1 votes

#21 - American Idol's Final 4 Perform!

Season 4 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/10/2005

The Final 4 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 themes: Country Music & Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff songs. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Harold "Bo" Bice, Carrie Underwood, and Vonzell Solomon.

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7.00
3 votes

#22 - Auditions Continue in Hollywood (4)

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/16/2005

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywood and tonight you will find out who the judges have chosen. They have faced the judges day after day in hopes of securing one of the 24 spots. Tonight, the 12 male and 12 female finalists chosen to compete in the Top 24 will be revealed. Find out tonight, who survives and who goes home?

Directors: Nigel Lythgoe
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7.00
1 votes

#23 - Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6

Season 4 - Episode 34 - Aired 4/27/2005

Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the title.

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7.00
2 votes

#24 - 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

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7.00
1 votes

#25 - Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8

Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/13/2005

Last night, American Idol's Top 8 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