The WORST episodes of American Idol
Every episode of American Idol ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of American Idol!
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 - 5 Idols Sing
Season 3 - Episode 35 - Aired 5/4/2004
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, Jasmine Trias, and George Huff.
#2 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9
Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/6/2005
Last night, American Idol's Top 9 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 competition.
#3 - It's Down To The Top 9
Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/30/2005
Last night, American Idol's Top 10 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.
#4 - San Francisco, California Auditions
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/2/2005
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from San Francisco, California
#5 - And The Winner Is.....
Season 3 - Episode 44 - Aired 5/26/2004
Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of American Idol season 3 is .... FANTASIA BARRINO!!!!
#6 - Fantasia Barrino Vs. Diana DeGarmo
Season 3 - Episode 43 - Aired 5/25/2004
Last week America voted and eliminated Jasmine Trias from the competition. Now High Point, NC's Fantasia Barrino & Snellville, GA's Diana DeGarmo will battle it out from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood for your votes to make 1 of them the next American Idol.
#7 - American Idol: The Phenomenon
Season 3 - Episode 42 - Aired 5/23/2004
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
#8 - Now Down To 2
Season 3 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/19/2004
The competition is narrowed down to 2 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as she is voted off the show.
#9 - 3 Sing
Season 3 - Episode 40 - Aired 5/18/2004
Last week America voted and saved Jasmine Trias from the brink of elimination, but it wasn't the same for Fantasia Barrino & Latoya London as they were in the bottom 2. Unfortunatly Latoya was voted off. Now tonight the three remaining diva's Barrino, DeGarmo, & Trias will sing their hearts out for your votes to keep them in the competition. This week's theme: One song that they chose, one song that the judges chose, and one song that music industry giant Clive Davis chooses for them. Performing tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, and Jasmine Trias.
#10 - The Final 3 2004
Season 3 - Episode 39 - Aired 5/17/2004
Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then Diana, Fantasia and Jasmine will sing one song each!
#11 - Only 3 Idols Remain
Season 3 - Episode 38 - Aired 5/12/2004
The competition is narrowed down to 3 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as she is voted off the show.
#12 - 4 Idols Perform
Season 3 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/11/2004
Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, London, & Trias. They will battle it out for your votes to keep them in the competition. This week's theme: Disco Night. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, and Jasmine Trias.
#13 - Only 4 Remain
Season 3 - Episode 36 - Aired 5/5/2004
The competition is narrowed down to 4 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off the show.
#14 - Top 8 Perform
Season 4 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/12/2005
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. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonights theme: Songs from when the contestants were born. Performing tonight: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Nadia Turner, and Vonzell Solomon.
#15 - American Idol: The Final Five 2004
Season 3 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/3/2004
We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
#16 - 6-1=5 Is The Result
Season 3 - Episode 33 - Aired 4/28/2004
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
#17 - 6 Perform
Season 3 - Episode 32 - Aired 4/27/2004
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme: Latin Music. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, and George Huff.
#18 - 6 Remain - Barry Manilow Visits
Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/21/2004
The contest is narrowed down to 6 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off.
#19 - 7 Sing!!
Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/20/2004
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme: music of Barry Manilow. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, and Jennifer Hudson.
#20 - Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
Season 3 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/15/2004
The contest is narrowed down to 7 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off.
#21 - Tamyra Gray Returns
Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/7/2004
One more contestants dreams of becoming the American Idol is crushed as he/she is voted off. Also Season 1's Tamyra Gray preforms her newest song "Raindrops Will Fall."
#22 - Elton John Theme
Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/6/2004
The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition. This weeks theme: Elton John. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, Camile Velasco, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, and Jon Peter Lewis.
#23 - 10 - 1 = 9
Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/31/2004
Another contestants hopes & dreams are crushed as he/she is voted off.
#24 - 10 Contestants Sing
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/30/2004
The 10 remaining contestants sing to stay in the competition Also this weeks theme is Motown. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, Camile Velasco, LaToya London, Amy Adams, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, and Jon Peter Lewis.
#25 - 1 Down 11 To Go
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/23/2004
The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, Matthew Rogers, Camile Velasco, LaToya London, Amy Adams, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, and Jon Peter Lewis.