American Idol
Season 5.

1. Chicago, IL Auditions

Air date: 2006-01-17 · 120 min

The most-watched show on television returns for its fifth season with all-new contestants and the best and worst of auditions around the country. AMERICAN IDOL begins its search for the next singing superstar in Chicago, IL.

2. Denver, CO Auditions

Air date: 2006-01-18 · 60 min

The quest for the next American Idol continues on Part 2 of the fifth-season premiere. Some auditions impress the judges and others make a different kind of impression.

3. Greensboro, NC Auditions

Air date: 2006-01-24 · 120 min

AMERICAN IDOL continues its search for the next singing superstar in Greensboro, NC, with an all-new episode of the best and worst of auditions.

4. San Fransisco, CA Auditions

Air date: 2006-01-25 · 60 min

Tune in as the judges continue their quest for the next American Idol.

5. Las Vegas, NV Auditions

Air date: 2006-01-31 · 60 min

AMERICAN IDOL continues its search for the next singing superstar with an all-new episode of the best and worst of auditions.

6. Austin, TX Auditions

Air date: 2006-02-01 · 60 min

7. Boston, MA Auditions

Air date: 2006-02-07 · 60 min

The quest for the next singing superstar continues as AMERICAN IDOL travels to Las Vegas for a final night of the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day. The judges send another lucky few on to Hollywood.

8. Hollywood Round #1

Air date: 2006-02-08 · 60 min

Contestants chosen from around the nation arrive in Hollywood for their big chance at the American Idol crown. Faced with a grueling schedule, pressure-packed rehearsals and the judges' criticism, some will survive and more will go home.

9. Hollywood Round #2

Air date: 2006-02-14 · 60 min

Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot in the Top 24. Who will survive and who will go home?

10. Hollywood Round #3

Air date: 2006-02-15 · 60 min

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed on the Green Mile episode of AMERICAN IDOL.

11. Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)

Air date: 2006-02-21 · 120 min

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?

12. Performance Show Males #1 (top 12)

Air date: 2006-02-22 · 120 min

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?

13. And Then There Were 20

Air date: 2006-02-23 · 60 min

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?

14. Performance Show Females #2 (top 10)

Air date: 2006-02-28 · 90 min

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?

15. Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)

Air date: 2006-03-01 · 90 min

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 after this special 90-minute episode of AMERICAN IDOL.

16. And Then There Were 16

Air date: 2006-03-02 · 60 min

17. Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)

Air date: 2006-03-07 · 60 min

The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will sing again, and who will go home?

18. Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)

Air date: 2006-03-08 · 60 min

The remaining 8 boys sing tonight for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home?

19. And Then There Were 12

Air date: 2006-03-09 · 60 min

20. Top 12 perform live

Air date: 2006-03-14 · 120 min

Tonight the Top 12 finalists 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 competiton. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

21. And Then There Were 11

Air date: 2006-03-15 · 30 min

22. Top 11 perform live

Air date: 2006-03-21 · 120 min

Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.

23. And Then There Were 10

Air date: 2006-03-22 · 30 min

24. Top 10 perform live

Air date: 2006-03-28 · 60 min

Tonight 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.

25. And Then There Were 9

Air date: 2006-03-29 · 30 min

Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL Results Show.

26. Top 9 perform live

Air date: 2006-04-04 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 9 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.

27. And Then There Were 8

Air date: 2006-04-05 · 30 min

Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL Results Show.

28. Top 8 perform live

Air date: 2006-04-11 · 60 min

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 8 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. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on the AMERICAN IDOL performance show.

29. And Then There Were 7

Air date: 2006-04-12 · 60 min

Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on a special one-hour AMERICAN IDOL.

30. Top 7 perform live

Air date: 2006-04-18 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 7 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. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on the AMERICAN IDOL performance show.

31. And Then There Were 6

Air date: 2006-04-19 · 30 min

Last night, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.

32. Top 6 perform live

Air date: 2006-04-25 · 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.

33. And Then There Were 5

Air date: 2006-04-26 · 30 min

Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.

34. Top 5 perform live

Air date: 2006-05-02 · 60 min

Tonight 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.

35. And Then There Were 4

Air date: 2006-05-03 · 30 min

Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will be in the Final 4 and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.

36. Top 4 perform live

Air date: 2006-05-09 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 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.

37. And Then There Were 3

Air date: 2006-05-10 · 30 min

TV's hottest show gets even hotter. Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will be in the Final 3 and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.

38. Top 3 perform live

Air date: 2006-05-16 · 60 min

Tonight the Top 3 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 the coveted opportunity to compete in next week's season finale.

39. And Then There Were 2

Air date: 2006-05-17 · 60 min

TV's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE which two finalists will compete in next week's exciting season finale. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition.

40. Top 2 perform live

Air date: 2006-05-23 · 60 min

The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol - find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on the Kodak Theatre stage one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.

41. The Finale

Air date: 2006-05-24 · 120 min

The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol - find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on the Kodak Theatre stage one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.