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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 10

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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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  • Finalists Chosen
    7.4/10(68)
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    #1 - 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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  • 9 Finalists Compete
    6.8/10(57)
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    #2 - 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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  • Auditions No. 2: New Orleans
    6.5/10(58)
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    #3 - 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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  • Finalists Compete
    6.2/10(62)
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    #4 - 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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  • Auditions No. 1: New York/New Jersey
    6.0/10(58)
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    #5 - 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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  • 8 Finalists Compete
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    #6 - 8 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 26

    Aired 4/13/2011

    The eight remaining contestants perform songs from movies.

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  • Auditions No. 3: Milwaukee
    5.9/10(55)
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    #7 - 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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  • Auditions No. 4: Nashville
    5.9/10(44)
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    #8 - 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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  • Winner Announced
    5.9/10(68)
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    #9 - Winner Announced

    Season 10 Episode 39

    Aired 5/25/2011

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

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  • Auditions No. 7: San Francisco, CA
    5.8/10(44)
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    #10 - 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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  • Hollywood Round, Part 4
    5.8/10(39)
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    #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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  • 7 Finalists Compete
    5.8/10(38)
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    #12 - 7 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 28

    Aired 4/20/2011

    The remaining contestants perform songs from the 21st century.

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  • Top 12 Boys Perform
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    #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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  • 6 Finalists Compete
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    #14 - 6 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 30

    Aired 4/27/2011

    The six remaining contestants perform the songs of Carole King.

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  • 5 Finalists Compete
    5.7/10(47)
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    #15 - 5 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 32

    Aired 5/4/2011

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

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  • 2 Finalists Compete
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    #16 - 2 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 38

    Aired 5/24/2011

    2 Finalists Compete

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  • Hollywood Round, Part 2
    5.5/10(41)
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    #17 - 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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  • 3 Finalists Compete
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    #18 - 3 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 36

    Aired 5/18/2011

    3 Finalists Compete

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  • 11 Finalists Compete
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    #19 - 11 Finalists Compete

    Season 10 Episode 20

    Aired 3/23/2011

    The finalists perform Motown songs.

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  • One of Three Voted Off
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    #20 - One of Three Voted Off

    Season 10 Episode 37

    Aired 5/19/2011

    One of Three Voted Off

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  • Hollywood Round, Part 3
    5.3/10(39)
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    #21 - 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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  • Top 12 Girls Perform
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    #22 - 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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  • One of Nine Voted Off
    5.2/10(45)
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    #23 - One of Nine Voted Off

    Season 10 Episode 25

    Aired 4/7/2011

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  • Auditions No. 5: Austin
    5.1/10(44)
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    #24 - 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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  • Auditions No. 6: Los Angeles
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    #25 - 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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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"Finalists Chosen" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 10. It scored 7.4/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/3/2011. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "9 Finalists Compete".