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List of American Idol episodes

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The following is a list of episodes for the Fox reality series American Idol. The series debuted in the United States on June 11, 2002. American Idol was renewed for another season on June 16, 2012, via Facebook.

Season 1: 2002

Main article: American Idol (season 1)
# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode= 1001 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=Auditions held in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami. Of approximately 10,000 contestants, 121 are chosen to move on to Hollywood. }}

ProdCode= 1002 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=The 121 people who made it passed auditions perform and are narrowed down first to 65, then from 65 to 45. The judges deliberate over the final 45 before choosing the top 30. }}

ProdCode= 1003 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=The first ten"Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover and Christopher Aaron"of the top 30 perform. }}

ProdCode= 1004 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=The first three contestants to advance to the finals ten are revealed. Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr and Jim Verraros advance. }}

ProdCode= 1005 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=The second ten"Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A. J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini"of the top 30 perform. }}

ProdCode= 1006 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=The second three for the final ten are revealed. Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson and A. J. Gil advance. }}

ProdCode= 1007 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=Delano Cagnolatti is disqualified from the competition for being above the age of 24. EJay Day is brought in as a replacement. The third ten"R. J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badano, Melanie Sanders, EJay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles and Christina Christian"of the top 30 perform. }}

ProdCode= 1008 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=The third group of three for the final ten are revealed. Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin and EJay Day advance. }}

ProdCode= 1009 EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=Five of the top 30 return to fill the one remaining spot for the finals. Kelli Glover, Christopher Aaron, Alexis Lopez, R. J. Helton and Angela Peel perform. The judges choose R. J. Helton as the tenth finalist. }}

ProdCode= 1010 EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=The top ten perform Motown songs. }}

ProdCode= 1011 EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=Two finalists are eliminated: EJay Day and Jim Verraros. }}

ProdCode= 1012 EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=The top eight finalists perform 1960s songs. }}

ProdCode= 1013 EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=A. J. Gil is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode= 1014 EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=The top seven finalists perform 1970s songs. }}

ProdCode= 1015 EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=Ryan Starr is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode= 1016 EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=The remaining six finalists perform "Big Band" songs. }}

ProdCode= 1017 EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=Christina Christian is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode= 1018 EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=The top five finalists perform Burt Bacharach love songs. }}

ProdCode= 1019 EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=R. J. Helton is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode= 1020 EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=Only four finalists remain: Tamyra Gray, Nikki McKibbin, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Each finalist performs two songs from the 1980s and the 1990s. }}

ProdCode= 1021 EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Tamyra Gray is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode= 1022 EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Each of the three finalists perform a song of their choice and a song chosen by the judges. }}

ProdCode= 1023 EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Nikki McKibbin is eliminated, leaving Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini to compete in the finals. }}

ProdCode= 1024 EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini perform three songs each. }}

ProdCode= 1025 EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary= Winner: Kelly Clarkson }}

Season 2: 2003

Main article: American Idol (season 2)
# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in New York, Miami, and Austin. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Pasadena and Detroit. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Atlanta and Nashville. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=After one week in Hollywood, 32 contestants remain. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=The first group of eight perform: Kimberly Caldwell, Patrick Fortson, J.D. Adams, Trenyce, Meosha Denton, Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=The second group of eight perform: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John Smalley, Hadas Shalev, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke and Jennifer Fuentes. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=Ruben Studdard and Kimberley Locke advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=The third group of eight perform: Kimberly Kelsey, Jordan Segundo, Vanessa Olivarez, Rickey Smith, Samantha Cohen, Louis Gazzara, Equoia Coleman and George Trice. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=Vanessa Olivarez and Rickey Smith advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=The final group of eight perform: Sylvia Chibiliti, Chip Days, Juanita Barber, Patrick Lake, Nasheka Siddall, Josh Gracin, Ashley Hartman and Corey Clark. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=Josh Gracin and Corey Clark advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=Nine contestants are invited back to compete for the four wild card spots: Kimberly Caldwell, Clay Aiken, Nasheka Siddall, Carmen Rasmusen, Olivia Mojica, Janine Falsone, Chip Days, Aliceyn Cooney and Trenyce. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=Kimberly Caldwell (Randy's choice), Trenyce (Paula's choice), Carmen Rasmusen (Simon's choice), and Clay Aiken (public vote) advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform Motown Records songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=Vanessa Olivarez is eliminated from the competition. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=The top 11 finalists perform movie hits. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=Charles Grigsby is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=The top 10 finalists perform country rock songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Julia DeMato is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=The top 9 finalists perform disco songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=No finalists are eliminated due to Corey Clark's dismissal. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=The top 8 finalists perform Billboard number one hits. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=Rickey Smith is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=The top 7 finalists perform Billy Joel songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=Kimberly Caldwell is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=The show looks back at the contestants' journey thus far. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary= The top 6 finalists sing Diane Warren songs. Warren is the guest judge. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=Carmen Rasmusen is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=The top 5 finalists each perform a 1960s song and a Neil Sedaka song. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=Trenyce is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=The remaining four finalists perform two songs each from The Bee Gees. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=Josh Gracin is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=Each of the three finalists perform a random song, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=Kimberley Locke is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary=Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform three songs each. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary=Winner: Ruben Studdard }}

Season 3: 2004

Main article: American Idol (season 3)
# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=Audition held in New York. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=Audition held in Atlanta. Fantasia audition. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=Audition held in Houston. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=Audition held in Los Angeles and San Francisco. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=Audition held in Hawaii. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=Compilation of various auditions. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=Hollywood week, individual and group round. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=Hollywood week, Top 32 chosen }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=The first group of 8 performs: Diana DeGarmo, Marque Lynch, Ashley Thomas, Katie Webber, Erskine Walcott, Jennifer Hudson, Matthew Metzger and Fantasia Barrino. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=The second group of 8 performs: Matthew Rogers, Brianna Ramirez-Rial, Noel Roman, Kara Master, Lisa Leuschner, Jesus Roman, Camile Velasco, Mariso Joy }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: Camile Velasco and Matthew Rogers }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=The third group of 8 performs: Elizabeth LeTendre, Eric Yoder, Amy Adams, Jon Peter Lewis, Charly Lowry, Jonah Moananu, Leah LaBelle, LaToya London. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: LaToya London and Amy Adams }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=Special episode dedicated to contestants that didn't make it or never previous shown, and featured William Hung. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=The final group of 8 performs: Suzy Vulaca, John Preator, Heather Piccinini, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Lisa Wilson, Tiara Purifoy. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: John Stevens and Jasmine Trias. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=Eliminated: Lisa Leuschner, Marque Lynche, Tiara Purifoy and Eric Yoder.
Selected: Jon Peter Lewis, Elizabeth LeTendre, Katie Webber, George Huff, Suzy Vulaca, Matthew Metzger, Leah LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Advancing to the Top 12: Jennifer Hudson (Randy's choice), Leah LaBelle (Paula's choice), George Huff (Simon's choice), Jon Peter Lewis (Public vote) }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=Theme:Soul }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Leah LaBelle is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Theme: Country }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Eliminated: Matthew Rogers }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Theme: Motown }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=The Top 10 perform "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
Eliminated: Amy Adams }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=Theme: Elton John }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=The Top 9 perform an Elton John medley - "Bennie and the Jets", "Daniel", "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".
Eliminated: Camile Velasco }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=Theme: Movie soundtracks }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=Eliminated: Jon Peter Lewis }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=Theme: Barry Manilow }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=The remaining seven perform "Let Freedom Ring" with Barry Manilow.
Jennifer Hudson is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=Theme: Gloria Estefan }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=The remaining six perform a Gloria Estefan medley.
John Stevens is eliminated from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=Theme: Big Band
The Top 5 sings 2 songs each. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=Eliminated: George Huff }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=The remaining four perform Disco }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary=The Top 4 sings a Donna Summer medley with Clay Aiken.
LaToya London is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary=Theme: Idols' Choice, Judges' Choice, Clive's Choice }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=41 ShortSummary=Eliminated: Jasmine Trias }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=42 ShortSummary=How American Idol became the top-rated show in key demo. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=43 ShortSummary=Each contestant sings 3 songs - a new song, a previous song, and contestant's favourite. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=44 ShortSummary=The 10 eliminated finalists rejoins with the Top 2 to perform "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha (with Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard) and the Theme medley "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" by Aretha Franklin & George Michael.
Fantasia Barrino is crowned winner. }}

Season 4: 2005

Main article: American Idol (season 4)
# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Washington, D.C. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in St. Louis. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in New Orleans. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Las Vegas. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in Cleveland and Orlando. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=Auditions are held in San Francisco. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=Contestants perform solo with a piano. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=Contestants perform in groups of three. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=Contestants perform solo a cappella. The judges cut the contestants down to 44. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=The Top 24 semifinalists were revealed: Aloha Mischeaux, Amanda Avila, Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Janay Castine, Jared Yates, Jessica Sierra, Joseph Murena, Judd Harris, Lindsey Cardinale, Mario Vazquez, Melinda Lira, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Nikko Smith, Sarah Mather, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker and Vonzell Solomon. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=The Top 12 men perform. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=Top 12 women perform. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=Jared Yates and Judd Harris are eliminated from the men's competition. Melinda Lira and Sarah Mather are eliminated from the women's competition. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=Top 10 men perform. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=Top 10 women perform. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=From the men's side, Joseph Murena and David Brown are eliminated. Celena Rae and Aloha Mischeaux are eliminated from the women's competition. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=Top 8 men perform. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=Top 8 women perform. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Travis Tucker and Nikko Smith are eliminated from the men's competition. Janay Castine and Amanda Avila are eliminated from the women's competition. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform songs from the 1960s. Nikko Smith returns after Mario Vazquez withdraws from the show. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Lindsey Cardinale is eliminated from the competition. The Top 12 perform the first single choice, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=The top 11 finalists perform Billboard #1 hits. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=A graphics glitch in the recap of the previous show caused the votes to be nullified. Videos of the previous episodes' performances are shown instead of the contestants performing again. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Mikalah Gordon is eliminated from the competition; The Top 11 sing the second single choice, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=The top 10 finalists perform songs from the 1990s. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=Jessica Sierra is eliminated from the competition. The top 10 sing the third single choice, "Everything Is Beautiful". }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=The top 9 finalists perform songs from Broadway. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=Nikko Smith is eliminated from the competition; Fantasia Barrino performs "Truth Is" and "I Believe." }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=Contestants perform a song from their birth year. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=The Bottom 3 sing their favorite songs from the season. Nadia Turner is eliminated from the competition. The Top 8 sing "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". A mini-special is shown ("Week in the life of an American Idol"). }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=The top 7 finalists sing 1970s dance music. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=Anwar Robinson is eliminated from the competition. The Top 7 sing "You Can Shine." }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=The top 6 finalists perform songs from the 2000s. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=Constantine Maroulis is eliminated from the competition. The Top 6 sing "Emotions." }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=The final 5 contestants perform songs from Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and songs on this week's Billboard chart. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=Scott Savol is eliminated from the competition. The Top 5 sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water". }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=The four remaining finalists perform a country song and a song from Gamble and Huff. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary= The Top 4's auditions are shown again. Anthony Fedorov is eliminated from the competition. The Top 4 sing "Islands In The Stream". }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary=Each of the three finalists perform a song of Clive Davis's choice, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary=Vonzell Solomon is eliminated from the competition. Footage from the contestants' trips back home is shown. The Top 3 sing "United We Stand". }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=41 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=42 ShortSummary=Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood perform three songs each. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=43 ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists return to perform together. Rascal Flatts performs "Bless the Broken Road" with Carrie Underwood. Anthony Fedorov and Anwar Robinson perform "I Believe I Can Fly" with Kenny G. Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs with Constantine Maroulis, Jessica Sierra, and Nadia Turner. Scott Savol and Nikko Smith perform with George Benson. Vonzell Solomon performs with Billy Preston. Lindsey Cardinale and Mikalah Gordon sing "Everytime I Close My Eyes" with Babyface. The last performance is Bo Bice and Lynyrd Skynyrd singing "Sweet Home Alabama". Carrie Underwood is announced as the winner of American Idol Season 4. }}

Season 5: 2006

Main article: American Idol (season 5)
# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=Auditions were held in Soldier Field. 34 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: David Radford, Gedeon McKinney, and Mandisa.
Simon jokes about Mandisa's size: when Paula says "she reminds me of Frenchie Davis", Simon replies "Forget Frenchie. She's France." }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=Auditions were held in INVESCO Field. 35 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, Chris Daughtry, and Heather Cox.
Simon tells Lisa that she is the best 16-year-old the show has yet seen. Chris' wife screams as Chris walks out with ticket. A clip is also shown of his country home in North Carolina, where he lives with his wife and stepchildren. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=Auditions were held in the Greensboro Coliseum. 33 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Kellie Pickler, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington and Kinnik Sky. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=18 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Katharine McPhee and Jose "Sway" Penala.
In a dispute with Randy, Simon walks out of the judging. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=11 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Taylor Hicks and Patrick Hall. Bobie May, the 'psychic' who predicted she was going to be in the top 10 of the previous season, returned in this episode. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=12 people made it to Hollywood. Some of the rejected auditions included Alison Schoening, Tessa Mae Reid, Cierra Johnson. One contestant sings the "Jigglypuff" song from Pokémon and is rejected.
Semifinalists shown: Will Makar. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=28 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Kevin Covais and Elliott Yamin. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=99 people make it to the next round. Ten songs were heard: "Hopelessly Devoted To You" (Olivia Newton-John); "If" (Bread); "If I Ever Fall In Love" (Shai); "The First Cut Is The Deepest" (Sheryl Crow), performed by Chris Daughtry and Ace Young; "Can't Fight The Moonlight" (LeAnn Rimes); "I Believe In You And Me" (Whitney Houston); "I'll Never Love This Way Again" (Dionne Warrick); "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal Flatts); "Dim All The Lights" (Donna Summer); and "Bat Out Of Hell" (Meat Loaf). }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=44 people made it to the next round. Derrell Brittenum had quit the competition for both he and his brother, Terrell, because he had thought Terrell had been eliminated. After Terrell told Derrell that he was not eliminated, Derrell went back and apologized to the judges, asking to let them back in. The judges said the both of them could, and not everybody was happy. Brenna Gethers does not get along with her group members Marcy Smith and Nick Whitten. Elliott Yamin is shown, along with group member Josè "Sway" Penala. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=The Brittenum twins are disqualified due to criminal charges. The top 24 semifinalists were: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Ace Young, Bobby Bennett, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Gedeon McKinney, Josè "Sway" Penala, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Kevin Covais, Patrick Hall, Paris Bennett, Stephanie "Stevie" Scott, Taylor Hicks, and Will Makar. Simon apologizes to Mandisa. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=The top twelve women perform their own choice of songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=The top twelve men perform their own choice of songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=Four semi-finalists are eliminated: Becky O'Donohue, Bobby Bennett, Stevie Scott, and Patrick Hall. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=The top ten women perform their own choice of songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=The top ten men perform their own choice of songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=Carrie Underwood, guest performer, sings "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Four people go home: Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, David Radford, and Josè "Sway" Penala. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=The top eight women perform their own choice of songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=The top eight men perform their own choice of songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Guest performer Bo Bice sings "The Real Thing." Derrell and Terrell Brittenum are spotted in the audience. The top twelve finalists are revealed, as Kinnik Sky, Will Makar, Ayla Brown, and Gedeon McKinney are eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform Stevie Wonder songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Stevie Wonder performs "My Love Is On Fire." The bottom three are Ace Young, Melissa McGhee, and Lisa Tucker. McGhee is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=The top eleven finalists perform songs from the 1950s. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Barry Manilow performs. Bobby Bennett appears in the audience. The bottom three are Kevin Covais, Lisa Tucker, and Bucky Covington. Covais is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=The top ten finalists perform songs within the past six years. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie." The bottom three are Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, and Katharine McPhee. Tucker is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=The top nine finalists work with Kenny Rogers to perform their own versions of country music songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=Kenny Rogers performs. The remaining finalists are placed into three groups. The first group consists of Ace Young, Katharine McPhee, and Bucky Covington. The second group consists of Mandisa, Elliott Yamin, and Paris Bennett. The third group consists of Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry, and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the middle group is the bottom three, and Mandisa is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=The top eight finalists work with Brian May and Roger Taylor to perform their own versions of classic Queen songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=The top eight finalists perform a group medley of Queen songs. The finalists watch videos from their families. Will Makar appears in the audience. The bottom three are Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, and Bucky Covington. Covington is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=The top seven finalists work with Rod Stewart to perform their own versions of classic songs from the Great American Songbook. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=Rod Stewart performs "The Way You Look Tonight." The remaining finalists except for Taylor Hicks (who is announced to be the highest vote-getter) are split into two groups. The far right group consists of Chris Daughtry, Ace Young, and Paris Bennett. The far left group consists of Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Kellie Pickler. Hicks is asked to join the group he thinks is the top three. He starts to walk toward Chris' group but when Ryan Seacrest tells him he's wrong, Hicks immediately shakes hands with Daughtry and goes to the other group instead. It is announced that Daughtry's group is the bottom three, and Ace Young is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=The top six finalists work with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster to perform their own versions of classic love songs. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=Andrea Bocelli performs. The remaining finalists are split into three groups of two. The far left group consists of Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee. The middle group consists of Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin. The far right group consists of Paris Bennett and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the far left group are the highest vote-getters, the middle group somewhere in between, and the far right group the lowest. Pickler is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=The top five finalists perform their own versions of two hit songs: one from their year of birth and one from the current Billboard chart. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=The bottom two are Paris Bennett and Elliott Yamin, and Bennett is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=The top four finalists perform their own versions of classic Elvis Presley songs (two each). }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=Archived footage is shown of the four finalists touring Graceland. The four finalists perform together. Rebecca Romijn requests for an encore of Taylor Hicks' rendition of "Jailhouse Rock." The bottom two are Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee, and Daughtry is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary=The top three finalists perform three songs each: their own choice of a song they have previously performed on the show, a designated judge's choice, and Clive Davis' choice. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary=The top three finalists spend a day in their hometowns (archived footage). They perform a song together live. It is announced that 33.46% and 33.16% of the votes went to the top two finalists, and 33.06% for the lowest vote-getter. Elliott Yamin is announced as the lowest vote-getter and is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary=The top two finalists perform songs they deem as their best of the season, and a debut single from American Idol. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=41 ShortSummary=The top twelve finalists return to perform. Guest entertainers also perform. Taylor Hicks is announced as the winner. }}

Season 6: 2007

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=601 & 602 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary= Auditions takes place in Target Center. Guest judge Jewel helps Randy, Paula, and Simon. 17 people make it to Hollywood. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary= Audition takes place in KeyArena. 14 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar, Rudy Cardenas, Jordin Sparks }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary= Audition takes place in FedEx Forum. 22 people make it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Sundance Head, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary= Audition takes place in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Carole Bayer Sager guests the judging panel. 35 people made it to Hollywood. One contestant dressed up as Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Semifinalists shown: Antonella Barba, Chris Richardson, Nick Pedro }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary= Audition takes place at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. 20 people make it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Chris Sligh }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary= Auditions are held at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Olivia Newton-John becomes guest judge. 39 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Alaina Alexander, Brandon Rogers }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary= Auditions are held at Alamodome. 22 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Haley Scarnato }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary= A showcase of the best and worst auditions from the seven cities.
Semifinalists shown: Paul Kim, Gina Glocksen, LaKisha Jones }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary= A summary of the events of Hollywood Week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary= The group of 40 is whittled down to 24. The semifinalists were revealed. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary= The Top 12 Men perform with their personal choice of songs }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary= The Top 12 Women perform with their personal choice of songs }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=Fantasia performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple. Semifinalists Paul Kim, Amy Krebs, Nicole Tranquillo, and Rudy Cardenas are eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary= The Top 10 Men perform with their personal choice of songs }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary= The Top 10 Women perform with their personal choice of songs }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=Kellie Pickler performs "I Wonder". Semifinalists Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt are eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary= The Top 8 Men perform with their personal choice of songs }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary= The Top 8 Women perform with their personal choice of songs }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Carrie Underwood performs "Wasted". Semifinalists Jared Cotter, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, and Sundance Head are eliminated. The Top 12 contestants are revealed: Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Stephanie Edwards, and Brandon Rogers. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=The top 12 finalists perform songs by Diana Ross. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Diana Ross sings "More Today Than Yesterday", from her latest album I Love You, and the Top 12 performed a medley of three Supremes' hits: "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love" and "Stop! In the Name of Love". Brandon Rogers is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=The theme for the week is "British Invasion", with guest mentors Peter Noone and Lulu. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Peter Noone performs "There's a Kind of Hush", and Lulu performs "To Sir, With Love". Stephanie Edwards is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=The top 10 finalists perform songs by No Doubt and songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=Gwen Stefani and Akon perform "The Sweet Escape". Chris Sligh is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=The top 9 finalists perform American classics with guest mentor Tony Bennett. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=Tony Bennett is unable to perform due to a case of the flu; Michael Bublé performs Frank Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible". Gina Glocksen is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=The top 8 finalists perform Latin songs. Jennifer Lopez is the guest mentor for the week. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=The top 8 sing "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, Akon performs "Don't Matter", and Jennifer Lopez performs "Qué Hiciste". Haley Scarnato is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=The top 7 finalists perform country songs. Martina McBride is the guest mentor for the week. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=The top 7 sing Jo Dee Messina's "I'm Alright," Fergie (singer) performs "Big Girls Don't Cry", and Martina McBride performs "Anyway". Sanjaya Malakar is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=The top 6 finalists perform inspirational songs. Bono is the guest mentor for the week. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=A charity special to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina). No contestants are eliminated this week. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=The top 6 finalists perform songs by Bon Jovi. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=Robin Thicke performs "Lost Without U", and Bon Jovi sings "(You Want to) Make a Memory". Two contestants (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) are eliminated after eliminating none in last week's "Idol Gives Back" special. (The totals from the week before were added to that week's votes.) }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=The remaining four finalists perform songs by the Bee Gees. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary= Pink (singer) performs "Who Knew", the top 4 sing a medley of Barry Gibb penned songs, and Barry Gibb performs " To Love Somebody (song)". LaKisha Jones is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary=Each of the remaining three contestants perform a song of the judges' choice, producers' choice, and contestant's choice. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary= Elliott Yamin sings "Wait for You", and Maroon 5 performs "Makes Me Wonder". Melinda Doolittle is eliminated. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary=Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis each sing a song of their choice, a song they previously sung, and the winning song of the American Idol Songwriter Contest and Daughtry performed Home. }}

ProdCode=- EpisodeNumber=41 ShortSummary= Jordin Sparks is crowned the winner.
Eliminated: Blake Lewis }}

Season 7: 2008

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=701 & 702 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=29 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Philadelphia.
Semifinalists Shown: Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White. }}

ProdCode=703 & 704 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=24 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas.
Semifinalists Shown: Alaina Whitaker, Kady Malloy, Jason Castro, Amy Davis, and Jason Yeager. }}

ProdCode=705 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Diego.
Semifinalists Shown: Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Carly Smithson. }}

ProdCode=706 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=23 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Charleston.
Semifinalists Shown: None }}

ProdCode=707 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Omaha.
Semifinalists Shown: David Cook, Luke Menard. }}

ProdCode=708 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=17 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Miami.
Semifinalists Shown: Robbie Carrico, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. }}

ProdCode=709 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta.
Semifinalists Shown: Asia'h Epperson, Alexandréa Lushington and Amanda Overmyer. }}

ProdCode=710 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=The best and the worst of the previously unaired auditions from around the country.
Semifinalists Shown: Joanne Borgella (Philadelphia), Amy Davis (Dallas), Chikezie (San Diego) and Danny Noriega (San Diego). }}

ProdCode=711 & 712 EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=After a series of intense auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 164 to 50. }}

ProdCode=713 EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=The top 24 semi-finalists were announced. }}

ProdCode=714 & 715 EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1960s }}

ProdCode=716 & 717 EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1960s }}

ProdCode=714A - 717A EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=Eliminated: Garrett Haley, Amy Davis, Joanne Borgella, & Colton Berry. }}

ProdCode=718 EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1970s }}

ProdCode=719 EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1970s }}

ProdCode=718A - 719A EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=Eliminated: Jason Yeager, Alexandréa Lushington, Alaina Whitaker, & Robbie Carrico. }}

ProdCode=720 EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1980s }}

ProdCode=721 EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=Theme: Music from the 1980s }}

ProdCode=720A - 721A EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Blake Lewis performed "How Many Words".
Eliminated: Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia'h Epperson, & Danny Noriega.
Top 12: David Cook, David Archuleta, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Syesha Mercado, David Hernandez, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Carly Smithson, Amanda Overmyer, Kristy Lee Cook and Chikezie. }}

ProdCode=722 & 723 EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook }}

ProdCode=722A - 723A EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Katharine McPhee performed "Something" with David Foster on the piano.
Eliminated: David Hernandez. }}

ProdCode=724 & 725 EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Theme: The Beatles }}

ProdCode=724A - 725A EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Kellie Pickler performed "Red High Heels".
Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer. }}

ProdCode=726 EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the year the contestants were born }}

ProdCode=726A EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=Kimberley Locke performed "Fall".
Eliminated: Chikezie. }}

ProdCode=727 EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=Theme: Dolly Parton Songs }}

ProdCode=727A EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=Dolly Parton performed "Jesus & Gravity" and The Clark Brothers performed "This Little Light of Mine".
Eliminated: Ramiele Malubay. }}

ProdCode=728 EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=Theme: Inspirational Songs }}

ProdCode=728A EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=The second annual musical event raising awareness and money to benefit various U.S. and international charities. }}

ProdCode=728B EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown performed "No Air".
Eliminated: Michael Johns. }}

ProdCode=729 EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=Theme: Mariah Carey Songs }}

ProdCode=729A EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=Mariah Carey performed "Bye Bye" and Elliott Yamin performed "Free".
Eliminated: Kristy Lee Cook. }}

ProdCode=730 EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=Theme: Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs }}

ProdCode=730A EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=Leona Lewis performed "Bleeding Love".
Eliminated: Carly Smithson. }}

ProdCode=731 EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=Theme: Neil Diamond Songs }}

ProdCode=731A EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=Natasha Bedingfield performed "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Neil Diamond performed "Pretty Amazing Grace".
Eliminated: Brooke White. }}

ProdCode=732 EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=Theme: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame }}

ProdCode=732A EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary=Maroon 5 performed "If I Never See Your Face Again" and Bo Bice performed "Witness".
Eliminated: Jason Castro. }}

ProdCode=733 EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary=Theme: Judges' Choice, Contestants' Choice, Producers' Choice }}

ProdCode=733A EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary=Fantasia Barrino performed "Bore Me (Yawn)".
Eliminated: Syesha Mercado. }}

ProdCode=734 EpisodeNumber=41 ShortSummary=Theme: Clive Davis' Choice, Choice from Winning Songwriter Contest Songs, and Contestants' Choice
Ruben Studdard performed "Celebrate Me Home". }}

ProdCode=735 & 736 EpisodeNumber=42 ShortSummary= David Cook is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 7). }}

Season 8: 2009

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=801 & 802 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Phoenix.
Semi-finalists Shown: Arianna Afsar, Michael Sarver, Stevie Wright, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Mishavonna Henson and Scott MacIntyre. }}

ProdCode=803 & 804 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Kansas City.
Semi-finalists Shown: Matt Breitzke, Von Smith, Casey Carlson, Danny Gokey, Anoop Desai and Lil Rounds. }}

ProdCode=805 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=12 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Francisco.
Semi-finalists Shown: Tatiana Del Toro, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kai Kalama. }}

ProdCode=806 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Louisville.
Semi-finalists Shown: Brent Keith, Matt Giraud, Alexis Grace, Kris Allen and Felicia Barton. }}

ProdCode=807 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=16 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Jacksonville.
Semi-finalists Shown: Jasmine Murray and Ann Marie Boskovich. }}

ProdCode=808 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Salt Lake City.
Semi-finalists Shown: Megan Joy Corkrey and Taylor Vaifanua. }}

ProdCode=809 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from New York and 9 contestants move on from San Juan.
Semi-finalists Shown (New York): Jackie Tohn and Nick Mitchell.
Semi-finalists Shown (San Juan): Jorge Núñez and Kendall Beard. }}

ProdCode=810 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=After intense individual auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 147 to 107. }}

ProdCode=811 EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=After group performances, the contestant pool is further narrowed from 107 to 72. }}

ProdCode=812 EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=One last round of individual auditions leads to a final cut, leaving 54 contestants. }}

ProdCode=813 & 814 EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=The top 36 semi-finalists are announced. }}

ProdCode=815 & 816 EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits }}

ProdCode=815A - 816A EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=Michael Johns & Carly Smithson performed "The Letter".
Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=817 & 818 EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits }}

ProdCode=817A - 818A EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=Brooke White performed "Hold Up My Heart".
Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert advance to the top 12. }}

ProdCode=819 & 820 EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=Semi-final Round Theme: Billboard Hot 100 Hits }}

ProdCode=819A - 820A EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre and Jorge Núñez advance to the top 12.
The 8 wild card contestants are announced. }}

ProdCode=819B - 820B EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=The 8 wild card contestants performed.
Jasmine Murray, Megan Joy Corkrey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai advance to the top 13. }}

ProdCode=821 & 822 EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Theme: Michael Jackson Songs }}

ProdCode=821A - 822A EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=Kanye West performed "Heartless", Kelly Clarkson performed "My Life Would Suck Without You".
Eliminated: Jasmine Murray and Jorge Núñez. }}

ProdCode=823 & 824 EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Theme: Grand Ole Opry Songs
Mentor: Randy Travis }}

ProdCode=823A - 824A EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Brad Paisley performed "Then", Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis performed "I Told You So".
Eliminated: Alexis Grace. }}

ProdCode=825 & 826 EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Theme: Motown Hits
Mentor: Smokey Robinson }}

ProdCode=825A - 826A EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Ruben Studdard performed "Together", Joss Stone & Smokey Robinson performed "You"re the One for Me", Stevie Wonder performed a Motown Medley.
Eliminated: Michael Sarver. }}

ProdCode=827 EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=Theme: Popular iTunes Downloads }}

ProdCode=827A EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=David Cook performed "Come Back to Me", Lady Gaga performed "Poker Face".
Eliminated: Megan Joy Corkrey. }}

ProdCode=828 EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the Year Contestants Were Born }}

ProdCode=828A EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=Frankie Avalon performed "Venus", Flo Rida performed "Right Round", Kellie Pickler performed "Best Days of Your Life".
Eliminated: Scott MacIntyre. }}

ProdCode=829 EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the Cinema
Mentor: Quentin Tarantino }}

ProdCode=829A EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=Miley Cyrus performed "The Climb", Jennifer Hudson performed "If This Isn't Love".
Judges saved Matt Giraud from elimination. }}

ProdCode=830 EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=Theme: Disco }}

ProdCode=830A EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=David Archuleta performed "Touch My Hand", Freda Payne performed, Thelma Houston & KC performed a Medley of "Band of Gold", "Don't Leave Me This Way" & "Get Down Tonight".
Eliminated: Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai. }}

ProdCode=831 EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=Theme: Rat Pack Standards
Mentor: Jamie Foxx }}

ProdCode=831A EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=Natalie Cole performed "Something's Gotta Give", Taylor Hicks performed "Seven Mile Breakdown", Jamie Foxx performed "Blame It".
Eliminated: Matt Giraud. }}

ProdCode=832 EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary= Theme: Rock
Mentor: Slash }}

ProdCode=832A EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary= Daughtry performed "No Surprise", No Doubt performed "Just a Girl", Paula Abdul performed "I'm Just Here for the Music"
Eliminated: Allison Iraheta }}

ProdCode=833 EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=Theme: The contestants sang a song chosen by the judges & also each got to choose a song to perform }}

ProdCode=833A EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary= Jordin Sparks performed "Battlefield", Katy Perry performed "Waking Up in Vegas".
Alicia Keys introduced a child she sponsored from Africa, Noah, who performed.
Eliminated: Danny Gokey }}

ProdCode=834 EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary= Theme: The contestant"s favorite / Simon Fuller"s choice / The winner"s single.
Carrie Underwood performed "Home Sweet Home" during a look back at American Idol. }}

ProdCode=834A EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary= Kris Allen is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 8). }}

Season 9: 2010

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=901 & 902 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=32 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Boston
Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham
Semifinalist(s) shown: Ashley Rodriguez, Tyler Grady, Katie Stevens. }}

ProdCode=903 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=25 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta.
Guest Judge: Mary J. Blige
Semifinalist(s) shown: Jermaine Sellers }}

ProdCode=904 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Chicago.
Guest Judge: Shania Twain
Semifinalist(s) shown: Katelyn Epperly, Lee DeWyze (shown with Ticket), John Park. }}

ProdCode=905 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Orlando.
Guest Judge: Kristin Chenoweth (Day 1)
Semifinalist(s) shown: Lacey Brown (shown with Ticket), Michael Lynche (shown with Ticket), Janell Wheeler }}

ProdCode=906 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=22 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Los Angeles.
Guest Judges: Avril Lavigne (Day 1) & Katy Perry (Day 2)
Semifinalist(s) shown: Andrew Garcia. }}

ProdCode=907 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas.
Guest Judges: Neil Patrick Harris (Day 1) & Joe Jonas (Day 2)
Semifinalist(s) shown: Todrick Hall. }}

ProdCode=908 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Denver.
Guest Judge: Victoria Beckham
Semifinalist(s) shown: Casey James, Haeley Vaughn. }}

ProdCode=909 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=A recap of the auditions including some good and bad moments.
Guest Judges: Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, and Shania Twain
Semifinalist(s) shown: Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Lacey Brown, Lee DeWyze, Aaron Kelly, Michael Lynche. }}

ProdCode=910 EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary=Ellen DeGeneres is introduced and completes the judging panel. Hollywood round begins. }}

ProdCode=911 EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary=Hollywood round, Group Day performances. }}

ProdCode=912 EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary=Hollywood round 3, 71 people are divided into 3 separate rooms. The remaining 46 people from 2 rooms vie for a spot the Top 24. The judges start building the Top 24.
Semifinalists: Michael Lynche, Katelyn Epperly, Didi Benami, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Lee Dewyze, Todrick Hall }}

ProdCode=913 EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary=The remaining Top 24 is completed.
Semifinalists: Janell Wheeler, Tyler Grady, Lacey Brown, Ashley Rodriguez, Alex Lambert, Joe Munoz, Crystal Bowersox, Katie Stevens, Lilly Scott, Paige Miles, Siobhan Magnus, Michelle Delamor, Jermaine Sellers, John Park, Haeley Vaughn, Andrew Garcia, and Tim Urban. }}

Season 10: 2011

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode=1001 & 1002 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary= 51 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from East Rutherford, New Jersey 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Rachel Zevita, Robbie Rosen, Pia Toscano
}}

ProdCode=1003 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary= 37 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New Orleans, Louisiana 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Jordan Dorsey, Jovany Baretto, Brett Loewenstern, Lauren Turner
}}

ProdCode=1004 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary= 53 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Scotty McCreery, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Naima Adedapo, TaTynisa Wilson
}}

ProdCode=1005 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary= 56 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Nashville, Tennessee 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Paul McDonald, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones
}}

ProdCode=1006 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary= 50 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Austin, Texas 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Casey Abrams
}}

ProdCode=1007 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary= 26 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Los Angeles, California 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Karen Rodriguez, Tim Halperin, Jacob Lusk
}}

ProdCode=1008 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary= 47 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Francisco, California. 
 Semifinalist(s) Shown: Stefano Langone, Clint Jun Gamboa, Julie Zorrilla, James Durbin
}}

ProdCode=1009 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=1010 EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=1011 EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=1012 EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary= }}

ProdCode=1013 EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary= The chosen Top 24 contestants are: Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Naima Adedapo, Kendra Chantelle, Rachel Zevita, Karen Rodriguez, Lauren Turner, Ashthon Jones, Julie Zorrilla, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Lauren Alaina, and Pia Toscano. }}

ProdCode=1014 EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary=The Top 12 Guys Perform }}

ProdCode=1015 EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary=The Top 12 Girls Perform }}

ProdCode=1016 EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary=The music video premiere of "On the Floor" by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, Robbie Rosen, Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Kendra Chantelle, Rachel Zevita, Lauren Turner, Julie Zorrilla are eliminated while Pia Toscano, Lauren Alaina, Ashthon Jones, Haley Reinhart, Thia Megia, Karen Rodriguez, Naima Adedapo, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Paul McDonald, Scotty McCreery, and Stefano Langone are safe and become finalists as part of the Top 13. }}

ProdCode=1017 EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary=Theme: Their Personal Idols }}

ProdCode=1018 EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary=Adam Lambert performs Aftermath, Diddy Dirty Money and Skylar Grey perform Coming Home. Eliminated: Ashthon Jones }}

ProdCode=1019 EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary=Theme: The Year They Were Born }}

ProdCode=1020 EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary=Lee DeWyze performs "Beautiful Like You", The Black Eyed Peas perform "Just Can't Get Enough". Eliminated: Karen Rodriguez }}

ProdCode=1021 EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary=Theme: Motown }}

ProdCode=1022 EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Jennifer Hudson performs "Where You At", Sugarland performs "Stuck Like Glue". Eliminated: None - due to Judges' Save on Casey Abrams }}

ProdCode=1023 EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Theme: Elton John }}

ProdCode=1024 EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Fantasia Barrino performs "Collard Greens & Cornbread", will.i.am & Jamie Foxx perform "Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)". Eliminated: Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia }}

ProdCode=ID-1028 EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Theme: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame }}

ProdCode=ID2-1028A EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary=Constantine Maroulis performs "Unchained Melody", Iggy Pop performs "Wild One". Eliminated: Pia Toscano }}

ProdCode=ID-1029 EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs From Movies }}

ProdCode=ID2-1029A EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson perform "Don't You Wanna Stay", Rihanna performs "California King Bed". Eliminated: Paul McDonald }}

ProdCode=ID-1030 EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the 21st Century }}

ProdCode=ID2-1030A EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=David Cook performs "The Last Goodbye", Katy Perry and Kanye West perform "E.T.". Eliminated: Stefano Langone }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=Theme: Carole King }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=Crystal Bowersox performs "Ridin with the Radio", Bruno Mars performs "The Lazy Song". Eliminated: Casey Abrams }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs From Now and Then Mentor: Sheryl Crow }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary=Lady Antebellum performs "Just a Kiss", Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull perform "On the Floor". Eliminated: Jacob Lusk }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary=Theme: Leiber & Stoller Songbook Mentor: Lady Gaga }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary=Lady Gaga performs "You and I", Enrique Iglesias performs "Dirty Dancer" and "I Like It", Jordin Sparks performs "I Am Woman", and the music video premiere of "(It) Feels So Good" by Steven Tyler. Eliminated: James Durbin }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary=Theme: Contestant's Choice/Jimmy Iovine's Choice/Judges' Choice Mentor: Beyoncé }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary=Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent perform "Right There", Il Volo performs "'O Sole Mio", and the music video premiere of "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé. Eliminated: Haley Reinhart }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary=Theme: Contestant's Favorite/Contestant's Idol's Choice/The Winner's Single }}

ProdCode= EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary=Scotty McCreery is crowned winner of American Idol (season 10). Lauren Alaina is the runner-up. }}

Season 11: 2012

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode= 1101 & 1102 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=42 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Savannah, Georgia }}

ProdCode= 1103 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=38 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania }}

ProdCode= 1104 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=53 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Diego, California }}

ProdCode= 1105 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Aspen, Colorado }}

ProdCode= 1106 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=55 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Galveston, Texas }}

ProdCode= 1107 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=45 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Portland, Oregon }}

ProdCode= 1108 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary=46 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from St. Louis, Missouri. Part 2 of this audition episode continued and aired on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. }}

ProdCode= 1109 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary= Vocalists compete for a spot in the semifinals. }}

ProdCode= 1110 EpisodeNumber=9 ShortSummary= Competitors are put into groups and competing for a spot in the semifinals. }}

ProdCode= 1111 EpisodeNumber=10 ShortSummary= Contestants vie for a spot in the next round. }}

ProdCode= 1112 EpisodeNumber=11 ShortSummary= Performance challenge where the judges continue to narrow down the contestants. }}

ProdCode= 1115 EpisodeNumber=12 ShortSummary= Contestants try one last time to impress the judges, singing for their lives to prove who deserves to make it to the next round. For some, it's the end of the road, but for the first group of The Top 24 whose names will be revealed tonight, the next part of the journey is about to begin. Note= This will be a 2 hour episode. }}

ProdCode= 1117 EpisodeNumber=13 ShortSummary= The first phase of the competition comes to a dramatic end when Randy, Jennifer and Steven reveal this season's remaining Top 24. }}

ProdCode= 1118 EpisodeNumber=14 ShortSummary= Top 13 Boys perform. }}

ProdCode= 1119 EpisodeNumber=15 ShortSummary= Top 12 Girls perform. }}

ProdCode= 1120 EpisodeNumber=16 ShortSummary= Finalists are announced and the judges' wild card picks are revealed. }}

ProdCode= 1121 EpisodeNumber=17 ShortSummary= Theme: Whitney Houston & Stevie Wonder Mentor: Mary J. Blige }}

ProdCode= 1122 EpisodeNumber=18 ShortSummary= Lauren Alaina performs "Georgia Peaches" and Mary J. Blige performs "Why". Eliminated: Jeremy Rosado }}

ProdCode= 1123 EpisodeNumber=19 ShortSummary= Jermaine Jones was disqualified prior to this performance show. Theme: Year They Were Born Mentor: will.i.am }}

ProdCode= 1124 EpisodeNumber=20 ShortSummary= Demi Lovato performs "Give Your Heart a Break" and Daughtry performs "Outta My Head". Eliminated: Shannon Magrane }}

ProdCode= 1125 EpisodeNumber=21 ShortSummary=Theme: Billy Joel Mentor: Diddy }}

ProdCode=1126 EpisodeNumber=22 ShortSummary=Lana Del Rey performs "Video Games" and Haley Reinhart performs "Free". Eliminated: Erika Van Pelt }}

ProdCode= 1127 EpisodeNumber=23 ShortSummary=Theme: Their Personal Idols Mentor: Stevie Nicks }}

ProdCode= 1128 EpisodeNumber=24 ShortSummary=Nicki Minaj performs "Starships" and Scotty McCreery performs "Water Tower Town". Eliminated: Heejun Han }}

ProdCode= 1129 EpisodeNumber=25 ShortSummary= Theme: Songs from the 1980s Mentors: Gwen Stefani & Tony Kanal }}

ProdCode=1130 EpisodeNumber=26 ShortSummary=The Wanted perform "Glad You Came", Kellie Pickler performs "Where's Tammy Wynette", and the music video premiere of "Dance Again" by Jennifer Lopez. Eliminated: DeAndre Brackensick }}

ProdCode=1131 EpisodeNumber=27 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from the 2010s Mentor: Akon }}

ProdCode=1132 EpisodeNumber=28 ShortSummary=James Durbin performs "Higher Than Heaven" and Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo perform "Think Like a Man". Eliminated: No one due to the judges using their save on Jessica Sanchez }}

ProdCode=1133 EpisodeNumber=29 ShortSummary=Theme: Songs from Now & Then }}

ProdCode=1134 EpisodeNumber=30 ShortSummary=Kris Allen performs "The Vision of Love" and LMFAO perform "Sorry for Party Rocking". Eliminated: Colton Dixon }}

ProdCode=1135 EpisodeNumber=31 ShortSummary=Theme: Queen / Contestant's Choice }}

ProdCode=1136 EpisodeNumber=32 ShortSummary= Queen Extravaganza perform "Somebody to Love", Stefano performs "I'm on a Roll", and Katy Perry performs "Part of Me". Eliminated: Elise Testone }}

ProdCode=1137 EpisodeNumber=33 ShortSummary= Theme: Songs from the 1960s / British Pop Mentor: Steven Van Zandt }}

ProdCode=1138 EpisodeNumber=34 ShortSummary= Coldplay perform "Paradise", Carrie Underwood performs "Blown Away", and Coldplay perform "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall". Eliminated: Skylar Laine }}

ProdCode=1139 EpisodeNumber=35 ShortSummary= Theme: Music of California / Songs They Wish They'd Written }}

ProdCode=1140 EpisodeNumber=36 ShortSummary= David Cook performs "The Last Song I'll Write for You" and Jennifer Lopez performs "Dance Again". Eliminated: Hollie Cavanagh }}

ProdCode=1141 EpisodeNumber=37 ShortSummary= Theme: Judge's Choice / Contestant's Choice / Jimmy Iovine's Choice }}

ProdCode=1142 EpisodeNumber=38 ShortSummary= Lisa Marie Presley performs "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" and Adam Lambert performs "Never Close Our Eyes". Eliminated: Joshua Ledet }}

ProdCode=1143 EpisodeNumber=39 ShortSummary= Theme: Simon Fuller's Choice / Favorite Performance / Winner's Single }}

ProdCode=1144 EpisodeNumber=40 ShortSummary= Phillip Phillips is crowned the winner of American Idol (season 11). Jessica Sanchez is the runner-up. }}

Season 12: 2013

# Title Original airdate Code
ProdCode= 1201 EpisodeNumber=1 ShortSummary=41 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New York City, New York }}

ProdCode= 1202 EpisodeNumber=2 ShortSummary=47 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Chicago, Illinois }}

ProdCode= 1203 EpisodeNumber=3 ShortSummary=37 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Charlotte, North Carolina }}

ProdCode= 1204 EpisodeNumber=4 ShortSummary=35 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from New Orleans, Louisiana }}

ProdCode= 1205 & 1206 EpisodeNumber=5 ShortSummary=31 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from San Antonio, Texas, and 50 contestants move on from Long Beach, California }}

ProdCode= 1207 EpisodeNumber=6 ShortSummary=45 contestants move on to the Hollywood Round from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma }}

ProdCode= 1208 EpisodeNumber=7 ShortSummary= Vocalists compete for a spot in the semifinals. }}

ProdCode= 1209 EpisodeNumber=8 ShortSummary=TBA }}



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