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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 2

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

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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  • I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!
    6.2/10(24)
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    #1 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!

    Season 2 Episode 39

    Aired 5/21/2003

    The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.

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  • Part Deux
    5.6/10(33)
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    #2 - Part Deux

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 1/22/2003

    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

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  • One Last Batch
    5.6/10(32)
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    #3 - One Last Batch

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 1/28/2003

    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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  • Cut 'Em Up
    5.6/10(34)
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    #4 - Cut 'Em Up

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 1/29/2003

    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!

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  • Last Batch
    5.6/10(37)
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    #5 - Last Batch

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 2/25/2003

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  • Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.
    5.4/10(38)
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    #6 - Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.

    Season 2 Episode 36

    Aired 5/14/2003

    All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.

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  • Start It Up!
    5.3/10(35)
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    #7 - Start It Up!

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 1/21/2003

    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

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  • Eight is Enough!
    5.3/10(33)
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    #8 - Eight is Enough!

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 2/4/2003

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

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  • Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!
    5.3/10(31)
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    #9 - Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!

    Season 2 Episode 34

    Aired 5/7/2003

    The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.

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  • The First One Bites The Dust!
    5.2/10(30)
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    #10 - The First One Bites The Dust!

    Season 2 Episode 17

    Aired 3/12/2003

    One contestant must leave.

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  • One More Shall Fall
    5.2/10(30)
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    #11 - One More Shall Fall

    Season 2 Episode 19

    Aired 3/19/2003

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  • The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.
    5.2/10(36)
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    #12 - The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.

    Season 2 Episode 33

    Aired 5/6/2003

    It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.

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  • I Need Results, Not Excuses!
    5.1/10(23)
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    #13 - I Need Results, Not Excuses!

    Season 2 Episode 15

    Aired 3/5/2003

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  • Here We Go Again
    5.0/10(34)
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    #14 - Here We Go Again

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 2/11/2003

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

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  • Wild!
    5.0/10(35)
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    #15 - Wild!

    Season 2 Episode 14

    Aired 3/4/2003

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  • The Clean Dozen
    5.0/10(35)
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    #16 - The Clean Dozen

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 3/11/2003

    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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  • 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes
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    #17 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes

    Season 2 Episode 20

    Aired 3/25/2003

    One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left

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  • You Kids Be Good!
    5.0/10(36)
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    #18 - You Kids Be Good!

    Season 2 Episode 22

    Aired 4/1/2003

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

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  • The Hits!
    5.0/10(36)
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    #19 - The Hits!

    Season 2 Episode 24

    Aired 4/8/2003

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

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    #20 - (Insert Clever Headline Here)

    Season 2 Episode 26

    Aired 4/15/2003

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

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  • Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.
    5.0/10(35)
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    #21 - Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.

    Season 2 Episode 29

    Aired 4/21/2003

    One more is going home. Find out who Live.

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  • Six To The Five On A To The I
    5.0/10(34)
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    #22 - Six To The Five On A To The I

    Season 2 Episode 30

    Aired 4/23/2003

    Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.

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  • Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)
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    #23 - Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)

    Season 2 Episode 32

    Aired 4/30/2003

    Another contestant leaves making it just 5.

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  • Two to Tango
    4.9/10(32)
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    #24 - Two to Tango

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 2/5/2003

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

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  • Eight more will come before us…
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    #25 - Eight more will come before us…

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 2/18/2003

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 2. It scored 6.2/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/21/2003. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Part Deux".