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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 13

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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 13

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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  1. Background image for Episode 1
    5.9/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S13:E1

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Auditions No. 2
    6.6/10(40 votes)

    #2 - Auditions No. 2

    S13:E2

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Auditions No. 3
    6.0/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Auditions No. 3

    S13:E3

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.4/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Auditions No. 4

    S13:E4

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.6/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Auditions No. 5

    S13:E5

    Hopefuls audition in Salt Lake City.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.4/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Auditions No. 6

    S13:E6

    Hopefuls audition in Omaha, Neb.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Hollywood or Home Round
    5.1/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Hollywood or Home Round

    S13:E7

    Upon their arrival in Hollywood, the contestants must perform for the judges; contestants who don't make the cut are sent back home.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Hollywood Round, Week No. 1
    4.9/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 1

    S13:E8

    Solo and group performances in Los Angeles.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.3/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 2

    S13:E9

    Group and solo performances in Los Angeles.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.4/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 3

    S13:E10

    Following more performances, the top semifinalists are announced.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for 15 Girls Perform
    4.7/10(29 votes)

    #11 - 15 Girls Perform

    S13:E11

    Fifteen female singers perform.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for 15 Boys Perform
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    #12 - 15 Boys Perform

    S13:E12

    The male singers perform.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Results Show
    5.4/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Results Show

    S13:E13

    The top 13 finalists are revealed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for 13 Finalists Perform
    5.5/10(29 votes)

    #14 - 13 Finalists Perform

    S13:E14

    The 13 finalists perform.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.2/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Results Show

    S13:E15

    The singers face elimination.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for 12 Finalists Perform
    4.5/10(24 votes)

    #16 - 12 Finalists Perform

    S13:E16

    The dozen remaining finalists perform.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Results Show
    4.6/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Results Show

    S13:E17

    The contestants face elimination.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for 11 Finalists Perform
    5.1/10(25 votes)

    #18 - 11 Finalists Perform

    S13:E18

    Eleven finalists perform.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
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    4.9/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Results Show

    S13:E19

    The contestants face elimination.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for 10 Finalists Perform
    5.4/10(26 votes)

    #20 - 10 Finalists Perform

    S13:E20

    The top 10 finalists perform.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Results Show
    4.9/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Results Show

    S13:E21

    Contestants face elimination.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Finalists Perform
    5.1/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Finalists Perform

    S13:E22

    The finalists perform.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Results Show
    4.9/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Results Show

    S13:E23

    Contestants face elimination.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Finalists Perform
    4.7/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Finalists Perform

    S13:E24

    The top finalists perform for the judges.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Results Show
    4.6/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Results Show

    S13:E25

    One contestant is voted off.

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    Director:Louis J. Horvitz
    Writer:Unknown

Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 13. It scored 5.9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/15/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2".