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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 13

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Every episode of American Idol Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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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  • Auditions No. 2
    6.6/10(40)
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    #1 - Auditions No. 2

    Season 13 Episode 2

    Aired 1/16/2014

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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  • Auditions No. 3
    6.0/10(32)
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    #2 - Auditions No. 3

    Season 13 Episode 3

    Aired 1/22/2014

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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    Writer: N/A

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  • Episode 1
    5.9/10(43)
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    #3 - Episode 1

    Season 13 Episode 1

    Aired 1/15/2014

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  • Auditions No. 5
    5.6/10(31)
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    #4 - Auditions No. 5

    Season 13 Episode 5

    Aired 1/29/2014

    Hopefuls audition in Salt Lake City.

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  • 13 Finalists Perform
    5.5/10(29)
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    #5 - 13 Finalists Perform

    Season 13 Episode 14

    Aired 2/26/2014

    The 13 finalists perform.

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  • Auditions No. 4
    5.4/10(31)
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    #6 - Auditions No. 4

    Season 13 Episode 4

    Aired 1/23/2014

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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  • Auditions No. 6
    5.4/10(31)
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    #7 - Auditions No. 6

    Season 13 Episode 6

    Aired 1/30/2014

    Hopefuls audition in Omaha, Neb.

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  • Hollywood Round, Week No. 3
    5.4/10(28)
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    #8 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 3

    Season 13 Episode 10

    Aired 2/13/2014

    Following more performances, the top semifinalists are announced.

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  • Results Show
    5.4/10(27)
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    #9 - Results Show

    Season 13 Episode 13

    Aired 2/20/2014

    The top 13 finalists are revealed.

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  • 10 Finalists Perform
    5.4/10(26)
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    #10 - 10 Finalists Perform

    Season 13 Episode 20

    Aired 3/19/2014

    The top 10 finalists perform.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Winner Chosen
    5.4/10(24)
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    #11 - Winner Chosen

    Season 13 Episode 39

    Aired 5/21/2014

    The top finalists reunite; the winner is revealed.

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  • Hollywood Round, Week No. 2
    5.3/10(28)
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    #12 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 2

    Season 13 Episode 9

    Aired 2/12/2014

    Group and solo performances in Los Angeles.

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  • 3 Finalists Compete
    5.3/10(24)
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    #13 - 3 Finalists Compete

    Season 13 Episode 36

    Aired 5/14/2014

    In the 500th episode, the top three finalists perform.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Results Show (top 3)
    5.3/10(24)
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    #14 - Results Show (top 3)

    Season 13 Episode 37

    Aired 5/15/2014

    (30 minutes)

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  • Results Show
    5.2/10(27)
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    Season 13 Episode 15

    Aired 2/27/2014

    The singers face elimination.

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  • Finalists Perform
    5.2/10(25)
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    #16 - Finalists Perform

    Season 13 Episode 28

    Aired 4/16/2014

    The finalists perform for the judges.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Hollywood or Home Round
    5.1/10(27)
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    #17 - Hollywood or Home Round

    Season 13 Episode 7

    Aired 2/5/2014

    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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  • 15 Boys Perform
    5.1/10(30)
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    #18 - 15 Boys Perform

    Season 13 Episode 12

    Aired 2/19/2014

    The male singers perform.

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  • 11 Finalists Perform
    5.1/10(25)
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    #19 - 11 Finalists Perform

    Season 13 Episode 18

    Aired 3/12/2014

    Eleven finalists perform.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Finalists Perform
    5.1/10(27)
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    #20 - Finalists Perform

    Season 13 Episode 22

    Aired 3/26/2014

    The finalists perform.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Hollywood Round, Week No. 1
    4.9/10(28)
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    #21 - Hollywood Round, Week No. 1

    Season 13 Episode 8

    Aired 2/6/2014

    Solo and group performances in Los Angeles.

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  • Results Show
    4.9/10(25)
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    #22 - Results Show

    Season 13 Episode 19

    Aired 3/13/2014

    The contestants face elimination.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Results Show
    4.9/10(25)
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    #23 - Results Show

    Season 13 Episode 21

    Aired 3/20/2014

    Contestants face elimination.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Results Show
    4.9/10(24)
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    #24 - Results Show

    Season 13 Episode 23

    Aired 3/27/2014

    Contestants face elimination.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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  • Finalists Perform
    4.9/10(27)
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    #25 - Finalists Perform

    Season 13 Episode 26

    Aired 4/9/2014

    The top finalists perform for the judges.

    Director: Louis J. Horvitz

    Writer: N/A

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Auditions No. 2" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 13. It scored 6.6/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/16/2014. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 3".