EPISODE GUIDE

American Idol
Season 4.

42 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.

2. St. Louis, Missouri Auditions

Air date: 2005-01-19 · 60 min

The most anticipated show in television returns for its fourth season with an all-new season, new contestants and the best and worst of auditions. Catch Part 2 of the season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL, as the judges continue their quest for the next future superstar.

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3. New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions

Air date: 2005-01-25 · 60 min

It's Fat Tuesday IDOL-style as AMERICAN IDOL travels to New Orleans, where the judges continue their quest for the next singing superstar.

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4. Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions

Air date: 2005-01-26 · 60 min

AMERICAN IDOL travels to Las Vegas to see what musical talent Sin City has to offer. Catch another night of auditions as the judges continue their quest for the next singing superstar.

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5. Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions

Air date: 2005-02-01 · 60 min

AMERICAN IDOL travels to San Francisco and Orlando to see what talents the Bay Area and O-town have to offer. Catch another night of auditions as the judges continue their quest for the next future superstar.

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6. San Francisco, California Auditions

Air date: 2005-02-02 · 60 min

AMERICAN IDOL hopefuls go to Hollywood for the next round of auditions in front of the judges. Here they must prove they have what it takes to perform for America.

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7. American Idol Takes the Auditions to the Next Level...Hollywood!

Air date: 2005-02-08 · 60 min

AMERICAN IDOL travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each contestant hoping to be one of the 24 chosen to continue on the show. As the judges begin to whittle down the competition, the auditions heat up on AMERICAN IDOL.

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8. Hollywood Auditions Continue: Part 2

Air date: 2005-02-09 · 60 min

The AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of their careers. Each contestant hopes to be the next AMERICAN IDOL; however, more go home tonight! The judges continue to narrow the hopefuls down to the top singers, one of whom will be the next AMERICAN IDOL.

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9. Auditions Continue in Hollywood: Part 3

Air date: 2005-02-15 · 60 min

Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for a spot in the Top 24. Watch as contestants endure the grueling schedule, rehearsals and the judges criticism. Who will survive and who will go home?

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10. Auditions Continue in Hollywood: Part 4

Air date: 2005-02-16 · 60 min

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywood and tonight you will find out who the judges have chosen. They have faced the judges day after day in hopes of securing one of the 24 spots. Tonight, the 12 male and 12 female finalists chosen to compete in the Top 24 will be revealed.

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11. The Top 12 Boys Perform Live

Air date: 2005-02-21 · 60 min

The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 boys perform live for America for the first time. After the show, the audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

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12. The Top 12 Girls Perform Live

Air date: 2005-02-22 · 60 min

The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 girls perform live for the first time. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

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14. Ten Males Perform Live

Air date: 2005-02-28 · 60 min

Ten singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

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15. Ten Females Perform Live

Air date: 2005-03-01 · 60 min

The remaining 10 contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewers. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites after the show. Who will survive and who will go home?

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16. Who Has America Chosen to Stay and Who Will Go Home?

Air date: 2005-03-02 · 60 min

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17. Eight Males Perform Live

Air date: 2005-03-07 · 60 min

Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?

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18. Eight Females Perform Live

Air date: 2005-03-08 · 60 min

The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up to the viewers as they vote for their favorites after the show. Who will survive and who will go home?

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20. Top 12 Finalists Perform for the First Time!

Air date: 2005-03-15 · 60 min

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. In this special two-hour show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.

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21. One Must Go Home Tonight!

Air date: 2005-03-16 · 30 min

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The lowest vote-getter will be the first contestant from the Top 12 eliminated from this season's race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

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22. American Idol's Top 11 Perform

Air date: 2005-03-22 · 60 min

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 11 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.

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24. It's Down to the Top 10

Air date: 2005-03-24 · 30 min

Last night, America had a second chance to vote for their favorites as the Tuesday performances by AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 were repeated within a special live episode. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes, based on Wednesday night's voting, will be eliminated from the race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

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25. Top 10 Perform Live

Air date: 2005-03-29 · 60 min

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 10 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.

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26. It's Down to the Top 9

Air date: 2005-03-30 · 30 min

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.

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27. American Idol's Top 9 Perform

Air date: 2005-04-05 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

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28. Find Out Who's Been Eliminated from the Top 9

Air date: 2005-04-06 · 30 min

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.

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29. Top 8 Perform

Air date: 2005-04-12 · 60 min

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.

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30. Who Is Eliminated from the Top 8

Air date: 2005-04-13 · 60 min

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 8 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 crown.

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31. Top 7 Perform

Air date: 2005-04-19 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 7 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.

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32. Top 7 Results

Air date: 2005-04-20 · 30 min

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 7 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.

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33. Top 6 Perform

Air date: 2005-04-26 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 6 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.

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34. Who Is Eliminated from the Top 6

Air date: 2005-04-27 · 30 min

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 6 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 crown.

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35. Top 5 Perform

Air date: 2005-05-03 · 60 min

The Top 5 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.

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36. Find Out Who's Been Eliminated from the Top 5

Air date: 2005-05-04 · 30 min

Last night, the Top 5 finalists 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 coveted crown.

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37. American Idol's Final 4 Perform!

Air date: 2005-05-10 · 60 min

The Final 4 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.

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38. Find Out Who's Been Eliminated from the Final 4

Air date: 2005-05-11 · 30 min

Last night, the Final 4 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 coveted crown.

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39. American Idol's Final 3 Perform

Air date: 2005-05-17 · 60 min

The Final 3 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.

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40. Tonight is the Night When 3 Become 2

Air date: 2005-05-18 · 30 min

Last night, the AMERICAN IDOL Final 3 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who survives and who is sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the coveted crown.

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41. Bo Bice vs. Carrie Underwood

Air date: 2005-05-24 · 60 min

In the last performance show of the season, the remaining two contestants battle it out LIVE before a studio audience at the famed Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. One of them will be the next American Idol and one will go home. The Final 2 sing their hearts out in quest of the AMERICAN IDOL crown.

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42. And the Winner is.......

Air date: 2005-05-25 · 120 min

The most anticipated night of the season is here - two finalists, one AMERICAN IDOL. The Top 12 reunite on stage one last time before the newest AMERICAN IDOL is crowned.

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