5.9/1057 votes#1 - Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey
Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2011
The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.
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6.5/1057 votes#2 - 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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5.8/1054 votes#3 - Auditions No. 3: Milwaukee
Season 10 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2011
The American Idol audition train rolled on to Milwaukee, which served up yet another batch of really young youngsters, a few more impressive standouts and the most ridiculous auditions we've seen thus far. But while watching and judging the wannabes, some interesting things happened to the judging panel: Steven Tyler became an even more inappropriate softie, Jennifer Lopez finally looked comfortable crushing people's dreams and Randy Jackson ... actually said something smart? So which singers inspired these changes?
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5.8/1043 votes#4 - Auditions No. 4: Nashville
Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2011
The auditions continue from Nashville, TN on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.
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5.0/1043 votes#5 - Auditions No. 5: Austin
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2011
Before American Idol got down to wild and wacky business in Austin, the producers decided to start the show with a somber moment. Responding to some recent outrage over Steven Tyler's outlandish (and sometimes vulgar) outbursts and his inappropriate come-ons toward some of the younger female singers, the producers apologized for his "outrageous behavior." So did the Aerosmith rocker straighten up?
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5.0/1047 votes#6 - Auditions No. 6: Los Angeles
Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2011
Well, the other shoe finally dropped. After a season that, so far, has mostly favored the good auditions, Thursday's episode focused almost exclusively on the bad. Steven Tyler attributed the change to the city of Los Angeles, which he deduced is full of delusional people. Things got so bad that even J. Lo discovered her potty mouth. So, who was the worst of the worst?
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5.7/1043 votes#7 - Auditions No. 7: San Francisco, CA
Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 2/9/2011
The auditions continue from San Francisco, CA on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.
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4.8/1035 votes#8 - Hollywood Round: Part 1
Season 10 Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2011
With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?
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5.4/1040 votes#9 - Hollywood Round, Part 2
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 2/16/2011
It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.
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- 5.1/1038 votes
#10 - Hollywood Round, Part 3
Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/2011
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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5.7/1038 votes#11 - Hollywood Round, Part 4
Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 2/23/2011
The 61 contestants are going to have to sing the Beatles to show that they have what it takes to handle the pressure of the competition. A lot happens in the 2 hour show. A contestant gets married, hearts are broken and one judge doesn't know if it is possible to continue to tell people the bad news that they didn't make it through. Some of the Top 24 are revealed.
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- 5.0/1039 votes
#12 - Top 24 Chosen
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2011
The eliminations continue to reveal the Top 24 contestants for the American Idol Live Shows. With a lot riding on this and after Jennifer's big blow up, will she been able to go on? The contestants await their fate.
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- 5.6/1038 votes
#13 - Top 12 Boys Perform
Season 10 Episode 13 - Aired 3/1/2011
The Top 12 Boys perform. Clint Jun Gamboa, Jovany Barreto, Jordan Dorsey, Tim Halperin, Brett Loewenstern, James Durbin, Robbie Rosen, Scott McCreery, Stefano Langone, Paul McDonald, Jacob Lusk, and Casey Abrams take to the stage to show that they have what it takes to be the next American Idol. Who will outshine the rest and who will fall short?
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- 5.1/1038 votes
#14 - Top 12 Girls Perform
Season 10 Episode 14 - Aired 3/2/2011
The Top 12 Girls perform and Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, Kendra Chantelle, Ashthon Jones, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez, Pia Toscano, Lauren Turner, TaTynisa Wilson, Rachel Zevita, and Julie Zorrilla each perform at their best to show that they have what it takes to make it to the next stage in the competition. Is there the next American Idol in this bunch?
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- 7.4/1067 votes
#15 - 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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- 6.2/1061 votes
#16 - 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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- 4.9/1038 votes
#17 - One Voted Off
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2011
The Votes are in for the first eliminations of the Top 13. With Adam Lambert and Diddy Dirty Money performing tonight, the hopefuls all get a taste of fame when they go to the premiere of "Red Riding Hood" and see their home.
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- 5.0/1037 votes
#18 - 12 Finalists Compete
Season 10 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/2011
The American Idol top 12 finalists perform once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.
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- 4.7/1039 votes
#19 - One Voted Off
Season 10 Episode 19 - Aired 3/17/2011
One singer is eliminated in a results edition. The Black Eyed Peas and Lee DeWyze perform.
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5.3/1046 votes#20 - 11 Finalists Compete
Season 10 Episode 20 - Aired 3/23/2011
The finalists perform Motown songs.
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- 5.0/1038 votes
#21 - One of 11 Voted Off
Season 10 Episode 21 - Aired 3/24/2011
One of the finalists is eliminated in a results edition. Stevie Wonder, Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and country duo Sugarland perform. Appearing: Hulk Hogan.
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- 4.9/1037 votes
#22 - 11 Finalists Compete Again
Season 10 Episode 22 - Aired 3/30/2011
The finalists perform the songs of Elton John.
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- 4.9/1040 votes
#23 - Two of 11 Voted Off
Season 10 Episode 23 - Aired 3/31/2011
Two contestants are eliminated; performances by will.i.am, Jamie Foxx and Fantasia.
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- 6.8/1056 votes
#24 - 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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- 5.1/1044 votes
#25 - One of Nine Voted Off
Season 10 Episode 25 - Aired 4/7/2011
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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 10
Every episode of American Idol Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 10!
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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Season 10 Ratings Summary
"Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 10. It scored 5.9/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/19/2011. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2: New Orleans".