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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 10

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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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    6.9/10(68 votes)

    #1 - Finalists Chosen

    S10:E15

    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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    6.1/10(57 votes)

    #2 - 9 Finalists Compete

    S10:E24

    The contestants perform songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, accompanied by guitarist Jeff Beck.

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    5.9/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Finalists Compete

    S10:E16

    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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    5.7/10(58 votes)

    #4 - Auditions No. 2: New Orleans

    S10:E2

    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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    5.6/10(55 votes)

    #5 - Auditions No. 3: Milwaukee

    S10:E3

    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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    5.5/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Auditions No. 4: Nashville

    S10:E4

    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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    5.4/10(58 votes)

    #7 - Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey

    S10:E1

    The talent contest opens Season 10 with auditions in New York and New Jersey.

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    5.4/10(47 votes)

    #8 - 5 Finalists Compete

    S10:E32

    Five singers perform one current song and one from the 1960s.

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    5.3/10(44 votes)

    #9 - Auditions No. 7: San Francisco, CA

    S10:E7

    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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    5.3/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Top 12 Boys Perform

    S10:E13

    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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    5.3/10(68 votes)

    #11 - Winner Announced

    S10:E39

    The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.

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    5.2/10(41 votes)

    #12 - Hollywood Round, Part 2

    S10:E9

    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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    5.2/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Hollywood Round, Part 3

    S10:E10

    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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    5.2/10(39 votes)

    #14 - Hollywood Round, Part 4

    S10:E11

    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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    5.2/10(47 votes)

    #15 - 11 Finalists Compete

    S10:E20

    The finalists perform Motown songs.

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    5.2/10(40 votes)

    #16 - 8 Finalists Compete

    S10:E26

    The eight remaining contestants perform songs from movies.

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    5.2/10(38 votes)

    #17 - 7 Finalists Compete

    S10:E28

    The remaining contestants perform songs from the 21st century.

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    5.2/10(38 votes)

    #18 - 6 Finalists Compete

    S10:E30

    The six remaining contestants perform the songs of Carole King.

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    5.1/10(46 votes)

    #19 - One of Three Voted Off

    S10:E37

    One of Three Voted Off

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    5.1/10(44 votes)

    #20 - 2 Finalists Compete

    S10:E38

    2 Finalists Compete

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    5.0/10(40 votes)

    #21 - Top 24 Chosen

    S10:E12

    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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  23. Background image for Top 12 Girls Perform
    5.0/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Top 12 Girls Perform

    S10:E14

    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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    5.0/10(39 votes)

    #23 - One Voted Off

    S10:E17

    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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  25. Background image for 12 Finalists Compete
    5.0/10(38 votes)

    #24 - 12 Finalists Compete

    S10:E18

    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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    5.0/10(38 votes)

    #25 - 11 Finalists Compete Again

    S10:E22

    The finalists perform the songs of Elton John.

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Finalists Chosen" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 10. It scored 6.9/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "9 Finalists Compete".