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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 14

Every episode of American Idol Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 14!

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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 become the new American Idol?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Idol Season 14 Episode 1 - Auditions #1
    6.6/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Auditions #1

    S14:E1

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  2. American Idol Season 14 Episode 2 - Auditions No. 2
    6.1/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Auditions No. 2

    S14:E2

    Hopefuls try to impress the judges as auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. American Idol Season 14 Episode 3 - Auditions No. 3
    5.3/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Auditions No. 3

    S14:E3

    Vocalists in Kansas City, Mo., audition for the judges in hope of making it to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Idol Season 14 Episode 4 - Auditions No. 4
    5.8/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Auditions No. 4

    S14:E4

    Vocalists in New York -- the hometown of judge Jennifer Lopez -- audition in hope of making it to the next round; guest judge Adam Lambert.

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  5. American Idol Season 14 Episode 5 - Auditions No. 5
    5.1/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Auditions No. 5

    S14:E5

    Another round of vocalists audition for the judges in hope of making it to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Idol Season 14 Episode 6 - Auditions No. 6
    4.7/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Auditions No. 6

    S14:E6

    The auditions continue as more vocalists try to impress the judges in hope of making it to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. American Idol Season 14 Episode 7 - Auditions #7
    5.2/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Auditions #7

    S14:E7

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. American Idol Season 14 Episode 8 - Auditions #8
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #8 - Auditions #8

    S14:E8

    The auditions continue.

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  9. American Idol Season 14 Episode 9 - Hollywood Week #1
    4.9/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Hollywood Week #1

    S14:E9

    Hollywood Week opens with the singers forming lines of 10 and performing for the judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. American Idol Season 14 Episode 10 - Hollywood Week #2
    4.8/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Hollywood Week #2

    S14:E10

    Hollywood Week continues.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. American Idol Season 14 Episode 11 - Hollywood Week #3
    5.2/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Hollywood Week #3

    S14:E11

    Hollywood Week continues as the contestants perform solos.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. American Idol Season 14 Episode 12 - Hollywood Week #4
    5.1/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Hollywood Week #4

    S14:E12

    Hollywood Week continues and the Top 48 singers are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. American Idol Season 14 Episode 13 - Showcase No. 1
    5.9/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Showcase No. 1

    S14:E13

    The contestants perform in a showcase at the House of Blues; some of the contestants learn their fate.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. American Idol Season 14 Episode 14 - Showcase No. 2
    5.5/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Showcase No. 2

    S14:E14

    The final performances take place at the House of Blues; the judges finish selecting the top 24 contestants.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. American Idol Season 14 Episode 15 - Top 12 Boys Perform
    5.6/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Top 12 Boys Perform

    S14:E15

    The top 12 guys perform in hope of winning America's votes.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. American Idol Season 14 Episode 16 - Top 12 Girls Perform
    5.4/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Top 12 Girls Perform

    S14:E16

    The top 12 girls perform in hope of earning America's votes.

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  17. American Idol Season 14 Episode 17 - Top 8 Girls Perform
    5.6/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Top 8 Girls Perform

    S14:E17

    The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 Girls perform.

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  18. American Idol Season 14 Episode 18 - Top 8 Boys Perform
    5.4/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Top 8 Boys Perform

    S14:E18

    The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 Boys perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. American Idol Season 14 Episode 19 - Top 12 Revealed
    4.8/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Top 12 Revealed

    S14:E19

    The 16 remaining contestants are whittled down to the Top 12 finalists.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. American Idol Season 14 Episode 20 - Top 12 Perform
    4.6/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Top 12 Perform

    S14:E20

    The Top 12 perform for America's votes.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. American Idol Season 14 Episode 21 - Top 10 Perform
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Top 10 Perform

    S14:E21

    The results of last week's vote and the Top 10 perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. American Idol Season 14 Episode 22 - Top 9 Perform
    5.7/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Top 9 Perform

    S14:E22

    The result of last week's vote and the Top 9 perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. American Idol Season 14 Episode 23 - Top 8 Perform
    5.4/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Top 8 Perform

    S14:E23

    The result of last week's vote and the Top 8 perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. American Idol Season 14 Episode 24 - Top 7 Perform
    5.8/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Top 7 Perform

    S14:E24

    The result of last week's vote and the Top 7 perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. American Idol Season 14 Episode 25 - Top 6 Perform
    5.2/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Top 6 Perform

    S14:E25

    The result of last week's vote and the Top 6 perform.

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Season 14 Ratings Summary

"Auditions #1" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 14. It scored 6.6/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2015. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2".