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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 2

Every episode of American Idol Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 2!

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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 2 Episode 1 - Start It Up!
    5.3/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Start It Up!

    S2:E1

    The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hollywood are:9,000 in New York with 35 going to Hollywood 6,000 in Miami with 20 going to Hollywood 6,000 in Austin with 36 going to Hollywood

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Idol Season 2 Episode 2 - Part Deux
    5.6/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Part Deux

    S2:E2

    The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood are: 11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood 6,000 in Detroit with 22 going to Hollywood

    Director:Unknown
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  3. American Idol Season 2 Episode 3 - One Last Batch
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    #3 - One Last Batch

    S2:E3

    It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood are: 6,500 in Atlanta with 46 going to Hollywood 5,000 in Nashville with 30 going to Hollywood WE'RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!!!!!!!!

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  4. American Idol Season 2 Episode 4 - Cut 'Em Up
    5.6/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Cut 'Em Up

    S2:E4

    Here is the list of the 32 semi-finalist: Ashley Hartman Bettis Richardson Candice Coleman Charles Grigsby Chip Days Clay Aiken Corey Clark Equoia Coleman Frenchie Davis George Trice Hadass Halev Jacob Smalley J.D. Adams Jennifer Fuetes Jordan Segundo Joshua Gracin Julia DeMato Kimberly Caldwell Kimberly Kelsey Kimberley Locke Lashundra Cobbins Louis Gazzara Meosha Denton Nasheka Siddall Patrick Fortson Patrick Lake Rebecca Bond Rickey Smith Ruben Studdard Samantha Cohen Sylvia Chibilti Vanessa Olivarez Just think, 1 of these is our American Idol!

    Director:Unknown
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  5. American Idol Season 2 Episode 5 - Eight is Enough!
    5.3/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Eight is Enough!

    S2:E5

    Performers tonight are: Bettis Richardson Charles Grigsby J.D. Adams Julia DeMato Kimberly Caldwell Lashundra Cobbins Meosha Denton Patrick Forton

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Idol Season 2 Episode 6 - Two to Tango
    4.9/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Two to Tango

    S2:E6

    The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!

    Director:Unknown
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  7. American Idol Season 2 Episode 7 - Here We Go Again
    4.9/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Here We Go Again

    S2:E7

    Performers tonight are: Clay Aiken Candice Coleman Rebecca Bond Jacob John Hadas Ruben Studdard Kimberley Locke Jennifer Fuentes

    Director:Unknown
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  8. American Idol Season 2 Episode 8 - Oh, Who Will It Be?!
    4.7/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Oh, Who Will It Be?!

    S2:E8

    Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!

    Director:Unknown
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  9. American Idol Season 2 Episode 9 - Eight more will come before us…
    4.8/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Eight more will come before us…

    S2:E9

    Performers tonight include: Equoia Coleman George Trice Jordan Segundo Kimberly Kelsey Louis Gazzara Rickey Smith Samantha Cohen Vanessa Olivarez Watch Feb. 19th to see who moves on!

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  10. American Idol Season 2 Episode 10 - Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.
    4.6/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.

    S2:E10

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  11. American Idol Season 2 Episode 11 - American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
    4.6/10(33 votes)

    #11 - American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    S2:E11

    Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.

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  12. American Idol Season 2 Episode 12 - Last Batch
    5.4/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Last Batch

    S2:E12

    No description available

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  13. American Idol Season 2 Episode 13 - Two By Two They March To The Finals
    4.8/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Two By Two They March To The Finals

    S2:E13

    Two more move on to the Top Ten. Also, those contestants who will be performing in the "wild card" show were announced in this episode. Simon Cowell also promised a twist coming in the "wild card" show, which he claims will be better than the "twist" in the final episode of Joe Millionaire.

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  14. American Idol Season 2 Episode 14 - Wild!
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Wild!

    S2:E14

    No description available

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  15. American Idol Season 2 Episode 15 - I Need Results, Not Excuses!
    5.0/10(24 votes)

    #15 - I Need Results, Not Excuses!

    S2:E15

    No description available

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  16. American Idol Season 2 Episode 16 - The Clean Dozen
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    #16 - The Clean Dozen

    S2:E16

    The top 12 battle it out for the first time in front of a live audience. Also for the first time ever a Celebrity Judge appears.

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  17. American Idol Season 2 Episode 17 - The First One Bites The Dust!
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    #17 - The First One Bites The Dust!

    S2:E17

    One contestant must leave.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. American Idol Season 2 Episode 18 - Eleven Man Band
    4.8/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Eleven Man Band

    S2:E18

    Top 11 sing for your votes.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. American Idol Season 2 Episode 19 - One More Shall Fall
    5.2/10(31 votes)

    #19 - One More Shall Fall

    S2:E19

    No description available

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  20. American Idol Season 2 Episode 20 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes
    5.0/10(49 votes)

    #20 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes

    S2:E20

    One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left

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  21. American Idol Season 2 Episode 21 - Ten Will Become Nine
    4.8/10(33 votes)

    #21 - Ten Will Become Nine

    S2:E21

    Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges

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  22. American Idol Season 2 Episode 22 - You Kids Be Good!
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    #22 - You Kids Be Good!

    S2:E22

    One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?

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  23. American Idol Season 2 Episode 23 - Not The Final Countdown!
    4.7/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Not The Final Countdown!

    S2:E23

    It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.

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  24. American Idol Season 2 Episode 24 - The Hits!
    4.9/10(36 votes)

    #24 - The Hits!

    S2:E24

    Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. American Idol Season 2 Episode 25 - Eight Minus One is Seven
    4.7/10(37 votes)

    #25 - Eight Minus One is Seven

    S2:E25

    Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Start It Up!" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 2. It scored 5.3/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/2003. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Part Deux".