All Episodes of American Idol
Browse all episodes of American Idol
All Episodes of American Idol
Browse all episodes of American Idol
Season 1
5.2/1078 votesAuditions
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2002
A humorous debut for this hit reality show series. It showed three judges, which were Randy,Paula, and Simon, getting starting to search for the next American Idol. They went to different cities, in each one picking 30 to move on to the next round.Faced with some that were great preformers, or the most talentless people you've ever seen. In the end thouh, successfully they found over a 100 people for the next round.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.4/1061 votes
Hollywood Week
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2002
After going through their first round, things start to heat up when the competion gets harder. Now the contestants have to learn routines, and sing/dance in groups of threes and fours. The judges will pick which ones in the group stay. They had to learn these routines in a couple of nights, sacrificing their resting time. There was no time to relax, they had to stay focused. Many were stressed, and forgot their lines, and didn't know what to do. This narrows the search down to fewer people.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.3/1055 votes
Top 30: Group 1
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2002
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as group one performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover, and Christopher Aaron.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.4/1052 votes
Top 30: Group 2
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2002
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Two performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A.J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Guarini.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.3/1050 votes
Top 30: Group 3
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/2002
They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Three performs for America. The fate of the last 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are R.J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badono, Melanie Sanders, Ejay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles, and Christina Cristian.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.4/1051 votes
Wild Card Show
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/10/2002
10,000 auditioned... 121 made it to Hollywood... 30 sang for your vote and 9 are through to the next round. Tonight 5 Wild Cards return to sing again for the judges to decide LIVE which one will complete the Final 10. Tonight on American Idol, who will it be?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.3/1054 votes
Top 10 Perform
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2002
Live in Hollywood! They have a new set, full orchestral arrangements, and a live studio audience. The theme is Motown and performing tonight are Ryan Starr, R.J. Helton, Nikki McKibbin, Ejay Day, Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Jim Verraros, Kelly Clarkson, A.J. Gil, and Christina Cristian.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 3.8/1052 votes
Top 10 Results
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/17/2002
Last night American Idol rocked to Motown. The Top 10 finalists gave it their all. But tonight two dreams are about to come to an end. Two contestants with the lowest number of votes will be eliminated. Find out who America voted for.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.1/1050 votes
Top 8 Finalists
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/23/2002
Tonight the Top 8 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is the 1960's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, A.J. Gil, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.3/1054 votes
Top 8 Results
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/24/2002
Last night, the Top 8 finalists performed hits from the 60's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.3/1041 votes
Top 7 Finalists
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/30/2002
Tonight the Top 7 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is the 1970's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.2/1043 votes
Top 7 Results
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/31/2002
Last night, the Top 7 finalists performed hits from the 70's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.4/1042 votes
Top 6 Finalists
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/6/2002
Tonight the Top 6 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is Big Band. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.0/1040 votes
Top 6 Results
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/7/2002
Last night, the Top 6 finalists performed hits from the Big Band era. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.4/1041 votes
Top 5 Finalists
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/13/2002
Tonight the Top 5 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is love songs. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.6/1041 votes
Top 5 Results
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/14/2002
Last night, the Top 5 finalists performed love songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.7/1042 votes
Top 4 Finalists
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/20/2002
Tonight the Top 4 will perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is the 80's and 90's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.1/1040 votes
Top 4 Results
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/21/2002
Last night, the Top 4 finalists performed two hits from the 80's and 90's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.5/1041 votes
Top 3 Finalists
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/27/2002
Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving one last week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight the contestants sing a song of their choice and a song the judges picked for them. Performing tonight are Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- 4.6/1043 votes
Top 3 Results
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/28/2002
Last night, the Top 3 finalists performed two songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will go home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for to battle it out in next week's showdown.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Season 1 Finale
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/4/2002
The episode begins as usual, with the whole thing starting. They go behind the scenes for the first hour and the final 10 come back, sing for about half an hour, and then the question on everyone's mind since the series began, who is the american idol? And the winner is...
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown