8.1/1086 votesLoading...#1 - Top 5 Results
Season 8 Episode 34 - Aired 4/29/2009
A contestant is eliminated
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- 7.7/1098 votesLoading...
#2 - Winner Announced
Season 7 Episode 42 - Aired 5/21/2008
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be the next American Idol and one will go home. Tonight's Theme Is: Clive Davis's choice, Songwriter's Competition choice, & Contestant's choice of any song from the season. Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta David Cook
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- 7.4/1067 votesLoading...
#3 - Finalists Chosen
Season 10 Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2011
The results are in and the Top 24 are going to be cut down to 13 tonight. This is the most cut at this point in the competition and all hopefuls are nervous. Who has made the cut to be part of America's Top 10 and the 3 Wildcard spots? Jennifer Lopez's new music video is also premiered.
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- 7.3/10109 votesLoading...
#4 - Winner Is Crowned
Season 6 Episode 41 - Aired 5/23/2007
On tonight’s exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants, Blake Lewis, & Jordin Sparks will battle it out live at the famed Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Your votes decide which one will be the next American Idol and which one will be the Runner-Up. Tonight's Themes Are: One song they have performed previously; a new song of their own choosing; and the winning song from this season's songwriting competition.
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- 7.2/1095 votesLoading...
#5 - Winner Revealed
Season 8 Episode 40 - Aired 5/20/2009
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
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- 7.1/1066 votesLoading...
#6 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 39 - Aired 5/19/2009
The Top 2 Finalist perform. Both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen sing three songs: one song they sang before on the competition, one song chosen by 'Idol' creator Simon Fuller and the song that will be their first Single, co-written by judge Kara DioGuardi
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- 7.0/1058 votesLoading...
#7 - Top 3 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 37 - Aired 5/12/2009
3 Finalists Compete
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- 6.8/1044 votesLoading...
#8 - Winner Announced
Season 9 Episode 43 - Aired 5/26/2010
And the Winner IS.................
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- 6.8/1056 votesLoading...
#9 - 9 Finalists Compete
Season 10 Episode 24 - Aired 4/6/2011
The contestants perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, accompanied by guitarist Jeff Beck.
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#10 - Final Performance Round
Season 11 Episode 39 - Aired 5/22/2012
The two finalists perform in Part 1 of the two-part Season 11 finale. Jason Derulo and Scotty McCreery perform. From the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
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6.7/1058 votesLoading...#11 - Auditions No. 1: Savannah
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2012
Television's No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Charleston & Savannah where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it's up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next American Idol.
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- 6.7/1053 votesLoading...
#12 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
Season 11 Episode 36 - Aired 5/10/2012
A finalist is eliminated in a results show. Jennifer Lopez and David Cook perform.
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6.7/1036 votesLoading...#13 - Auditions #1
Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2015
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- 6.6/1054 votesLoading...
#14 - 2 of 7 Voted Off
Season 8 Episode 32 - Aired 4/22/2009
This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne singing a medley of the genres gems. Also, season 7 runner up David Archuleta stops by to sing a song.
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- 6.6/1039 votesLoading...
#15 - Auditions No. 2
Season 13 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2014
Hopefuls perform for the judges.
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6.5/1057 votesLoading...#16 - Auditions No. 2: New Orleans
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2011
As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. After many viewers (yours truly included) complained that American Idol's Season 10 premiere on Wednesday didn't offer anything remarkably different from past seasons, Thursday's episode gave us something we've never seen before: Randy Jackson's bare stomach. I'm pretty sure that's not what any of us were hoping for. So, what had Randy (and Steven!) taking off their clothes? And which New Orleans singers gave J. Lo goose bumps and moved her to tears? Let's find out....
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- 6.3/1036 votesLoading...
#17 - 3 sing
Season 3 Episode 40 - Aired 5/18/2004
Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, London, & Trias. They will battle it out for your votes to keep them in the competition. This Week's theme is Disco Night. Preforming Tonight is: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, Jasmine Trias
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6.3/1072 votesLoading...#18 - Phoenix Auditions
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2009
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
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- 6.2/1049 votesLoading...
#19 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 3/25/2009
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
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- 6.2/1061 votesLoading...
#20 - Finalists Compete
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2011
Casey Abrams, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Jacob Lusk, Scott McCreery, Paul McDonald, Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone and Naima Adedapo are up for the spot of American Idol as the Top 13 perform for the spot into the next round. Who will show that they can sing the best?
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- 6.2/1048 votesLoading...
#21 - Final Judgment, Part 2
Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2012
The judges unveil the remaining semifinalists.
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- 6.1/1023 votesLoading...
#22 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!
Season 2 Episode 39 - Aired 5/21/2003
The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.
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- 6.1/1033 votesLoading...
#23 - 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/16/2004
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- 6.1/1040 votesLoading...
#24 - 7 sing!!
Season 3 Episode 30 - Aired 4/20/2004
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
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- 6.1/1049 votesLoading...
#25 - Hollywood Round 3
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 2/10/2009
Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.
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The Best Episodes of American Idol
Every episode of American Idol ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Idol!
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will...
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Best Episodes Summary
"Top 5 Results" is the best rated episode of "American Idol". It scored 8.1/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/29/2009. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Winner Announced".