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American Idol

2002- Returning
 
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This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.



Main Cast
N/AKara DioGuardi
as Judge [S 8]
Buy at Art.comPaula Abdul
as Judge [S 5-8]
 
N/ARandy Jackson
as Judge [S 5-8]
N/ARyan Seacrest
as (host) [S 5-8]
 
N/ASimon Cowell
as Judge [S 5-8]


Premiered on Network:
FOX in US

Genres: Music / Reality-TV / Game-Show

Language: english

Official Website / IMDB-Link

Ellen DeGeneres joins 'Idol'
Beckham tipped to replace Abdul on 'Idol'
Ryan Seacrest closes deal worth $45 mil
'American Idol' adds fourth judge

 
Guide available in: english
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Plot
8x01 - Audition Show - Phoenix, AZ:
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8x02 - Audition Show - Kansas City, MO:
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8x03 - Audition Show - San Francisco, CA:
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8x04 - Audition Show - Louisville, KY:
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8x05 - Audition Show - Jacksonville, FL:
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8x06 - Audition Show - Salt Lake City, UT:
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8x07 - Audition Show - New York City, NY and San Juan, PR:
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8x08 - Hollywood Round, Part 1:
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8x09 - Hollywood Round, Part 2:
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8x10 - Hollywood Round, Part 3:
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8x11 - Hollywood Round, Part 4:
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8x12 - 12 Semifinalists Perform:
Last week, the Top 36 semi-finalists were revealed to the nation and were separated into three groups of 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the first 12 contestants, and America will vote on their favorites. Jackie Tohn performs "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley Ricky Braddy performs "A Song For You" by Leon Russell Alexis Grace performs "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)" by Aretha Franklin Brent Keith performs "Hicktown" by Jason Aldean Stevie Wright performs  [...] (More)
8x13 - LIVE Results Show:
On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home. The group performs "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz Michael Johns & Carly Smithson perform "The Letter" by The Box Tops The three semi-finalists who made it  [...] (More)
8x14 - 12 Semifinalists Perform:
Last week, the first 12 semi-finalists performed, and three contestants moved on to the Top 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the second group of 12 semi-finalists, and America will vote for their favorites. Jasmine Murray performs "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles Matt Giraud performs "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay Jeanine Vailes performs "This Love" by Maroon 5 Nick Mitchell performs "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Holliday Allison Iraheta performs "Alone" by  [...] (More)
8x15 - LIVE Results Show:
On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home. The group performs "Closer" by Ne-Yo Brooke White performs "Hold Up My Heart" The three semi-finalists who made it into the top 12 are: Allison Iraheta  [...] (More)
8x16 - 12 Semifinalists Perform:
The final group of 12 semi-finalists will perform in the hopes of winning America over and securing a coveted spot in the Top 12. Tonight's episode will feature performances by 12 more contestants, and America will vote for their favorites. Von Smith performs "You're All I Need To Get By" by Marvin Gaye Taylor Vaifanua performs "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys Alex Wagner-Trugman performs "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John Arianna Afsar performs "The Winner Takes  [...] (More)
8x17 - LIVE Results Show:
On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home. The group performs "Hot'n'cold" by Katy Perry The three semi-finalists who made it into the top 12 are: Lil Rounds performs "Be Without You" by Mary J.  [...] (More)
8x18 - Wild Card Round - Top 13 Finalists Revealed:
This special "Wild Card" episode will feature the judges' favorite remaining contestants battling it out live for a coveted spot in the next phase of the competition. Jesse Langseth performs "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus Matt Giraud performs "Who's Loving You" by Jackson 5 Megan Joy Corkrey performs "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall Von Smith performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John Jasmine Murray performs "Reflection" by Christina Aguilera Ricky Braddy  [...] (More)
8x19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform songs from Michael Jackson:
The Top 13 finalists take the AMERICAN IDOL stage for the first time to perform LIVE for the nation. The finalists 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. Lil Rounds performs "The Way You Make Me Feel" Scott MacIntyre performs "Keep The Faith" Danny Gokey performs "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" Michael Sarver performs "You Are Not Alone" Jasmine  [...] (More)
8x20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off:
The Top 13 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home. Tune in to see Kelly Clarkson perform her smash single "My Life Would Suck Without You" and watch Kanye West entertain the audience with his hit "Heartless" The Top 13 finalists perform a Michael Jackson medley "I Want You Back" / "ABC" Ford Video "We Will Rock You" by Queen Jasmine Murray performs "I'll Be There" Kanye West performs "Heartless" Kelly Clarkson performs "My Life Would Suck Without You" Jorge Nunez performs  [...] (More)
8x21 - 11 Finalists Perform Country Songs:
The Top 11 finalists take the AMERICAN IDOL stage for the first time to perform LIVE for the nation. The finalists will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Michael Sarver performs "Ain't Going Down ('til The Sun Comes Up)" by Garth Brooks Allison Iraheta performs "Blame It On Your Heart" by Patty Loveless Kris Allen performs "To Make You Feel My Love" by Garth Brooks Lil Rounds performs "Independence Day" by Martina  [...] (More)
8x22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off:
The Top 11 contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home. The Top 11 finalists perform "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" by Travis Tritt Ford Video "Here It Goes Again" by OK Go Brad Paisley performs "Then" The bottom three are: Allison Iraheta Michael Sarver Alexis Grace Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis perform "I Told You So" Alexis Grace performs "Jolene" by Dolly Parton
8x23 - 10 Finalists perform Motown Songs:
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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. Matt Giraud performs "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye Kris Allen performs "How Sweet It Is" by Marvin Gaye Scott MacIntyre performs "You Can't Hurry Love" by Diana Ross & The Supremes Megan Joy Corkrey performs "For Once  [...] (More)
8x24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off:
The contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home. Top 10 Motown Medley "Keep Me Hanging On" / "You're All I Need To Get By" / "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Ford Video "Pocketful Of Sunshine" by Natasha Bedingfield Ruben Studdard performs "Together" The bottom three are: Matt Giraud Michael Sarver Scott MacIntyre Smokey Robinson & Joss Stone perform "You're The One For Me" Stevie Wonder Motown Medley "My Cherie Amour" / "Superstition" / "Overjoyed" / "All About The  [...] (More)
8x25 - 9 Finalists perform songs from the most popular downloads:
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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. Anoop Desai performs "Caught Up" by Usher Megan Joy Corkrey performs "Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Bob Marley/Lauryn Hill Danny Gokey performs "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flats Allison Iraheta performs "Don't Speak"  [...] (More)
8x26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off:
The contestants find out who is safe and who will be sent home. Ford Video "Mixed Up" by Corbin Bleu Top 9 perform "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey David Cook performs "Come Back To Me" The bottom three are: Megan Joy Corkrey Allison Iraheta Anoop Desai Lady GaGa performs "Poker Face" Megan Joy Corkrey performs "Turn Your Lights Down Low" by Bob Marley/Lauryn Hill
8x27 - 8 Finalists perform songs from the year they were born:
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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. Danny Gokey performs "Stand By Me" by Mickey Gillis (1980) Kris Allen performs "All She Wants To Do Is Dance" by Don Henley (1985) Lil Rounds performs "What's Love Got To Do With It" by Tina Turner (1984) Anoop Desai  [...] (More)
8x28 - 1 of 8 Voted Off:
The finalists find out who received the lowest number of votes. Frankie Avalon performs "Venus" (1959) Top 8 perform "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue (2002) Ford Video "Circus" by Britney Spears Flo Rida perform "Right Round" The bottom three are: Anoop Desai Scott MacIntyre Lil Rounds Kellie Pickler performs "Best Days of Your Life" Scott MacIntyre performs "The Search Is Over" by Survivor (1985)
8x29 - 7 Finalists perform music from the movies:
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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. Allison Iraheta performs "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith (Armageddon) Anoop Desai performs "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams (Robin Hood - Prince Of Thieves) Adam Lambert performs "Born To Be  [...] (More)
8x30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off:
The finalists find out who is safe and who could be sent home. Ford Video "Freeze Frame" by J Geils Band Top 7 perform "Maniac" by Michael Sembello (Flashdance) Jennifer Hudson performs "If This Isn't Love" The bottom three are: Anoop Desai Lil Rounds Matt Giraud Miley Cyrus perform "The Climb" Matt Giraud performs "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" by Bryan Adams (Don Juan Demarco)
8x31 - 7 Finalists peform Disco songs:
After the judges saved one finalist from elimination last week, the Top 7 AMERICAN IDOL finalists will take the stage again to perform LIVE for the nation. 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. Lil Rounds performs "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan Kris Allen performs "She Works Hard For The Money" by Donna Summer Danny Gokey performs  [...] (More)
8x32 - 2 of 6 Voted Off:
The Top 7 find out who is safe and which two finalists will go home Top 7 perform "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" by The Jackson 5 Ford Video "I'm Good, I'm Gone" by Lykke Li Lil Rounds performs "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan Freda Payne performs "Band of Gold" Thelma Houston performs "Don't Leave Me This Way" KC from KC & The Sunshine Band performs "Get Down Tonight" David Archuleta performs "Touch My Hand" The bottom three are: Lil Rounds Anoop Desai Allison  [...] (More)
8x33 - 5 Finalists perform American Classic songs:
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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 on the AMERICAN IDOL Performance Show Kris Allen performs "The Way You Look Tonight" by Fred Astaire Allison Iraheta performs "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Gertrude Lawrence Matt Giraud performs "My Funny Valentine" from  [...] (More)
8x34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off:
The finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home on the AMERICAN IDOL Results Show Ford Video "Energy" by The Apples In Stereo Top 5 perform "It Don't Mean A Thing" / "I Got Rhythm" The bottom three are: Matt Giraud Kris Allen Adam Lambert Natalie Cole performs "Something's Gotta Give" Taylor Hicks performs "Seven Mile Breakdown" Jamie Foxx performs "Blame It" Matt Giraud performs "My Funny Valentine" from "Babes in Arms"
8x35 - 4 Finalists perform rock songs & duets:
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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 when the "Top 4 Compete" Adam Lambert performs "Whole Lot Of Love" by Led Zeppelin Allison Iraheta performs "Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin Kris Allen & Danny Gokey perform "Renegade" by Styx Kris Allen performs "Come Together"  [...] (More)
8x36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off:
The finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home. Ford Video "Move Along" by All American Rejects Top 4 & Slash perform "School's Out" by Alice Cooper Paula Abdul performs "I'm Just Here For The Music" No Doubt perform "Just A Girl" Daughtry perform "No Surprise" The top three are: Kris Allen Adam Lambert Danny Gokey Allison Iraheta performs "Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin
8x37 - 3 Finalists perform Judges Choices and Personal Picks:
The AMERICAN IDOL Top 3 take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation. 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 on the AMERICAN IDOL Performance Show Danny Gokey performs "Dance Little Sister" by Terence Trent D'Arby (Paula's Choice) Kris Allen performs "Apologize" by OneRepublic (Kara & Randy's Choice) Adam Lambert performs "One" by  [...] (More)
8x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off:
The finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home on the AMERICAN IDOL Results Show Ford Video "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder Alicia Keys introduces Noah who performs "The World's Greatest" Jordin Sparks performs "Battlefield" Katy Perry performs "Waking Up In Vegas" The Top 2 are: Kris Allen Adam Lambert Danny Gokey performs "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
8x39 - 2 Finalists Compete:
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the two finalists battle it out LIVE to be crowned the next American Idol. The Top 2 face the music at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on the first part of the AMERICAN IDOL season finale Adam Lambert performs "Mad World" by Crowded House Kris Allen performs "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers Adam Lambert performs "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke Kris Allen performs "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye Adam Lambert performs  [...] (More)
8x40 - Winner Announced:
The most anticipated night of the television season is here! The competition is down to two finalists, but there can be only one winner. Find out tonight who America has chosen! The Top 13 reunite on stage at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned Top 13 perform "So What" by Pink David Cook performs "Permanent" Golden Idol Awards Lil Rounds and Queen Latifah perform “Cue the Rain” Jason Mraz and Top 13 perform - I'm Yours Chris Allen & Keith Urban  [...] (More)
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