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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6

Every episode of American Idol Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6!

The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6

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  1. Background image for Auditions (1)
    5.2/10(78 votes)

    #1 - Auditions (1)

    S6:E1

    With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Auditions (2)
    4.6/10(61 votes)

    #2 - Auditions (2)

    S6:E2

    With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Auditions (3)
    4.5/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Auditions (3)

    S6:E3

    With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    4.6/10(55 votes)

    #4 - Auditions (3A)

    S6:E4

    With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Auditions (4)
    4.6/10(52 votes)

    #5 - Auditions (4)

    S6:E5

    With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Auditions (5)
    4.5/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Auditions (5)

    S6:E6

    With help from superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across New Orleans, Las Vegas and Nashville to find the next singing sensation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    4.4/10(50 votes)

    #7 - Hollywood Week (1)

    S6:E7

    Fan-favorite "American Idol" alumni return as contestant mentors to build confidence, stage presence and songwriting as they prepare for amazing performances on the iconic Hollywood Week stage.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Hollywood Week (2)
    4.5/10(52 votes)

    #8 - Hollywood Week (2)

    S6:E8

    Hollywood Week continues as contestants form dynamic duos and hit the Hollywood stage for the Duets Challenge. Platinum Ticket winners handpick their duet partners and rejoin the competition in hopes of making it through to the next round.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)
    4.5/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (1)

    S6:E9

    Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)
    4.4/10(54 votes)

    #10 - Showstopper/Final Judgment (2)

    S6:E10

    Performing with a band for the first time, Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out in their last chance to make it to America's vote. In the Final Judgement, two pairs of contestants face off with the judges sealing their fate for the next round.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)
    4.0/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (1)

    S6:E11

    Singer-songwriter Allen Stone mentors hopefuls vying for America's first open vote of the season.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)
    4.2/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Top 26 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (2)

    S6:E12

    Noah Cyrus serves as mentor, offering advice to contestants hoping to earn America's vote.

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    Director:Unknown
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    4.4/10(53 votes)

    #13 - Top 20

    S6:E13

    The contestants return to Hollywood to learn the results of America's first votes for the top 20; contestants perform in hopes of securing a spot in the top 12; "American Idol" 2022 winner Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl also take the stage.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Top 12 Reveal!
    4.4/10(40 votes)

    #14 - Top 12 Reveal!

    S6:E14

    The Top 20 contestants perform LIVE, with overnight voting results revealing 10 Idol hopefuls who will continue. The judges choose two singers to round out the Top 12 competing to be the next American Idol.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night
    4.3/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night

    S6:E15

    The competition heats up as the Top 12 contestants perform for superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as America's vote for the Top 10 is revealed LIVE coast to coast.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Judge's Song Contest
    4.5/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Judge's Song Contest

    S6:E16

    The Judge's Song Contest returns as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie each suggest songs for the contestants to choose from. America votes for the Top 7 LIVE coast to coast.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran
    4.2/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Top 8: Alanis Morissette/Ed Sheeran

    S6:E17

    The Top 7 contestants perform LIVE coast to coast in front of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as audiences across the country cast their vote for the Top 5.

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    Director:Unknown
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    4.5/10(40 votes)

    #18 - Disney Night

    S6:E18

    Celebrate the magic of Disney as the Top 5 contestants perform songs from the iconic Disney songbook LIVE while America votes for the Top 3 contestants headed to the finale.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Journey to the Finale
    4.6/10(40 votes)

    #19 - Journey to the Finale

    S6:E19

    What does it take to become the next American Idol? Featuring never-before-seen footage of this season's finalists, this special episode takes a deeper look at the journeys from hometown to Hollywood for this season's contestants.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Season Finale
    4.8/10(41 votes)

    #20 - Season Finale

    S6:E20

    The live coast-to-coast, three-hour season finale features special performances from music legends and today's top artists, with the Top 3 contestants taking the stage for the final time as America decides who will become the next American Idol.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Auditions (1)" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 6. It scored 5.2/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2023. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions (2)".