American Idol
This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II) and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol , a pop star who 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 are sure to come along with it. This is the American version of UK's Pop Idol, where Simon Cowell is also a judge.
Genre: Entertainment, Game Show, Reality
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Episode 27
and then there were 8...
aired: Wed, Apr 5, 2006
One of the top nine is eliminated, bring the competition down to eight.
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Episode 25
and then there were 9...
aired: Wed, Mar 29, 2006
One of the Top ten will be eliminated- find out later. Also, Shakira performs.
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Episode 23
and then there were 10...
aired: Wed, Mar 22, 2006
One of the top 11 will be removed from the line-up, find out who.
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Episode 21
and then there were 11...
aired: Wed, Mar 15, 2006
One of the members of the Top 12 will get eliminated.
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Episode 19
and then there were 12...
aired: Thu, Mar 9, 2006
The competition is cut down to the top 12 when two more guys and two more girls are eliminated.
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Episode 18
Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)
aired: Wed, Mar 8, 2006
The top 8 males perform.
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Episode 17
Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)
aired: Tue, Mar 7, 2006
The top 8 girls(out of 16 contestants) perform.
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Episode 16
and then there were 16...
aired: Thu, Mar 2, 2006
The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown
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Episode 15
Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)
aired: Wed, Mar 1, 2006
The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide. Performing Tonight is: Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Gedeon McKinney, Jose "Sway" Penala, Kevin Covais, Taylor Hicks, Will Makar
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Episode 14
Performance Show Females #2 (top 10)
aired: Tue, Feb 28, 2006
Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing tonight are Ayla Brown, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett,
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Episode 13
and then there were 20...
aired: Thu, Feb 23, 2006
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Will your favorites return?
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Episode 12
Performance Show Males #1 (top 12)
aired: Wed, Feb 22, 2006
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys 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 is: Ace Young, Bobby Bennett, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Gedeon McKinney, Jose "Sway" Penala, Kevin Covais, Patrick Hall, Taylor Hicks, Will Makar
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Episode 11
Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)
aired: Tue, Feb 21, 2006
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 is: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett, Stevie Scott
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Episode 10
Hollywood Round #3
aired: Wed, Feb 15, 2006
The Holly wood Contestants have a one-on-one talk with the judges, and then the 24 semifinalists-12 males and 12 females,are revealed.
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Episode 9
Hollywood Round #2
aired: Tue, Feb 14, 2006
Welcome back to Hollywood as the singers team up in groups of 3 or 4 singers to please the judges. Who will crack under the pressure? Can they get along with each other? Find out in this episode.
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Episode 8
Hollywood Round #1
aired: Wed, Feb 8, 2006
Its the first night in Hollywood. Some will crack under the pressure, but the real stars will shine.
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Episode 7
Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)
aired: Tue, Feb 7, 2006
American Idol went to Boston, which was the final audition city aired before the Hollywood rounds.
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Episode 6
Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)
aired: Wed, Feb 1, 2006
Does Austin Texas have anyone that might become the next American Idol? Find out who gets the golden ticket to Hollywood in this episode.
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Episode 5
Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV)
aired: Tue, Jan 31, 2006
Does Las Vegas have what it takes to be the next American Idol? Find out in this episode.
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Episode 4
Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA)
aired: Wed, Jan 25, 2006
The auditions go to San Francisco where Simon walks out.
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Episode 3
Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)
aired: Tue, Jan 24, 2006
Welcome to where Clay Aiken and Fantasia were found on American Idol ! North Carolina had so many attendees that Idol fitted this into a 2-hour event!
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Episode 2
Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)
aired: Wed, Jan 18, 2006
There were auditions in Denver, Colorado. Some were obviously lacking in talent, while others made it to the next round.
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Episode 1
Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)
aired: Tue, Jan 17, 2006
The show went to Chicago for a special 2 hour season premiere.
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