The BEST episodes of American Idol season 7
Every episode of American Idol season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Idol season 7!
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 - Top 6 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 33 - Aired 4/22/2008
The Top 6 finalists will perform after receiving some pointers from musical theater legend Andrew Lloyd Webber. The contestants will perform their hearts out live in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White.
#2 - Top 11 Results
Season 7 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/19/2008
Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will return to sing next week. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be sent home. Also there will be a special performance from Kellie Pickler.
#3 - Top 10 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/25/2008
Tonight the remaining 10 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: Songs from when the finalists were born. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, Chikezie Eze, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White.
#4 - Top 10 Results
Season 7 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/26/2008
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will go home and who will be among the Top 9 and sing again next week. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Also Kimberley Locke performs.
#5 - Top 9 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/1/2008
Tonight the remaining 9 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: Dolly Parton songs. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White.
#6 - Top 9 Results
Season 7 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/2/2008
Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home as American Idol celebrates its 250th Episode Milestone. Also Dolly Parton performs.
#7 - Top 8 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/8/2008
Tonight the Top 8 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. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: Inspirational Songs. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White.
#8 - Idol Gives Back
Season 7 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/9/2008
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international artists and sports stars including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Fantasia Barrino, Elliott Yamin, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Band From TV (Hugh Laurie), Jennifer Connolly, and Amy Adams, John Cena, Triple H, Chris Jericho. Last season, the special garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy for raising an incredible $76 million
#9 - 1 of 8 Voted Off
Season 7 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/10/2008
Last night, the star-studded Idol Gives Back music celebration special helped raise awareness and funds for various U.S. and international charities. Now the wait is over for the Top 8 finalists as they find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks will perform.
#10 - Top 7 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/15/2008
Tonight the Top 7 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. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: Mariah Carey songs. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White.
#11 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
Season 7 - Episode 32 - Aired 4/16/2008
Last night, American Idol's Top 7 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Also, Mariah Carey performs.
#12 - Top 11 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/18/2008
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: (Thanks to viewer requests) Lennon / McCartney songs. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Kristy Lee Cook, Chikezie Eze, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White.
#13 - Top 5 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 34 - Aired 4/29/2008
The Top 5 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. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's theme: Neil Diamond songs. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Syesha Mercado, and Brooke White.
#14 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
Season 7 - Episode 36 - Aired 4/30/2008
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Neil Diamond performs Amazing Grace, & Natasha Bedingfield performs Pocketful of Sunshine.
#15 - Top 4 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/6/2008
Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants 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: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, and Syesha Mercado.
#16 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
Season 7 - Episode 38 - Aired 5/7/2008
Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Maroon 5 & Bo Bice perform.
#17 - Top 3 Finalists
Season 7 - Episode 39 - Aired 5/13/2008
Tonight the Top 3 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 the coveted opportunity to compete in next week's season finale. Tonight's theme: Contestant's Choice, Judge's Choice, & Producer's Choice. Performing tonight: David Archuleta, David Cook, and Syesha Mercado.
#18 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
Season 7 - Episode 40 - Aired 5/14/2008
Tv's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will compete in next week's exciting season finale. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition.
#19 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
Season 7 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/20/2008
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be the next American Idol and one will go home. Tonight's theme: Clive Davis's choice, Songwriter's Competition choice, & Contestant's choice of any song from the season. Performing tonight: David Archuleta and David Cook.
#20 - Winner Announced
Season 7 - Episode 42 - Aired 5/21/2008
The most anticipated night of the television season is here! The competition is down to two finalists but there can be only one American Idol. Find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on stage at the NOKIA Theater in LA LIVE one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.
#21 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
Season 7 - Episode 35 - Aired 4/23/2008
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Also Leona Lewis performs live.
#22 - Top 12 Girls Perform
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/20/2008
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing tonight: Joanne Borgella, Kristy Lee Cook, Amy Davis, Asia'h Epperson, Alexandrea Lushington, Kady Malloy, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson, Alaina Whitaker, and Brooke White.
#23 - Dallas Auditions
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2008
The seventh season continues as more contestants audition from Dallas, TX.
#24 - San Diego Auditions
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2008
American Idol hopefuls continue to dream big and hope to win over the judges for their chance at stardom from San Diego, CA.
#25 - Charleston Auditions
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2008
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls from Charleston, SC go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood.