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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 4

Every episode of American Idol Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Idol Season 4 Episode 1 - Washington D.C. Auditions
    5.0/10(47 votes)

    #1 - Washington D.C. Auditions

    S4:E1

    Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.

    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Idol Season 4 Episode 2 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions
    4.2/10(41 votes)

    #2 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions

    S4:E2

    Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri

    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Idol Season 4 Episode 3 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
    4.9/10(45 votes)

    #3 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions

    S4:E3

    Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana

    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Idol Season 4 Episode 4 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
    4.7/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions

    S4:E4

    Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Idol Season 4 Episode 5 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
    4.8/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions

    S4:E5

    Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.

    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Idol Season 4 Episode 6 - San Francisco, California Auditions
    4.7/10(43 votes)

    #6 - San Francisco, California Auditions

    S4:E6

    Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from San Francisco, California

    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Idol Season 4 Episode 7 - American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)
    4.4/10(40 votes)

    #7 - American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)

    S4:E7

    AMERICAN IDOL travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each contestant hoping to be one of the 24 chosen to continue on the show.

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Idol Season 4 Episode 8 - Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)
    4.6/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)

    S4:E8

    The AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of their careers. Each contestant hopes to be the next AMERICAN IDOL; however, more go home tonight! The judges continue to narrow the hopefuls down to the top singers, one of whom will be the next AMERICAN IDOL.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Idol Season 4 Episode 9 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)
    4.6/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)

    S4:E9

    Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for a spot in the Top 24. Watch as contestants endure the grueling schedule, rehearsals and the judges criticism. Who will survive and who will go home?

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Idol Season 4 Episode 10 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)
    5.1/10(38 votes)

    #10 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)

    S4:E10

    Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywood and tonight you will find out who the judges have chosen. They have faced the judges day after day in hopes of securing one of the 24 spots. Tonight, the 12 male and 12 female finalists chosen to compete in the Top 24 will be revealed. Find out tonight, who survives and who goes home on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Idol Season 4 Episode 11 - The top 12 boys perform live
    5.0/10(47 votes)

    #11 - The top 12 boys perform live

    S4:E11

    The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 boys perform live for America for the first time. After the show, the audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Harold "Bo" Bice, Jared Yates, Joe Murena, Jr., Judd Harris, Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker,

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Idol Season 4 Episode 12 - The top 12 girls perform live
    4.5/10(42 votes)

    #12 - The top 12 girls perform live

    S4:E12

    The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 girls perform live for the first time. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing Tonight is: Amanda Avila, Aloha Mischeaux, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae Batchelor, Janay Castine, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Melinda Lira, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Sarah Mather, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Idol Season 4 Episode 13 - First result show of the season
    4.9/10(44 votes)

    #13 - First result show of the season

    S4:E13

    The Top 24 finalists performed for the first time this week and now America has decided who will stay and who will go. Tonight, four contestants - two males and two females - will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. See who America chose to stay on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. American Idol Season 4 Episode 14 - Ten males perform live
    5.8/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Ten males perform live

    S4:E14

    Ten male singers compete in hopes of winning over America, and then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Harold "Bo" Bice, Joe Murena, Jr., Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Idol Season 4 Episode 15 - Ten females perform live
    4.9/10(46 votes)

    #15 - Ten females perform live

    S4:E15

    The remaining 10 female contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewers. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites after the show. Performing Tonight is: Amanda Avila, Aloha Mischeaux, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae Batchelor, Janay Castine, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. American Idol Season 4 Episode 16 - Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?
    5.5/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?

    S4:E16

    The Top 20 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now America has decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females - will go home, leaving 16 finalists vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The voting results are revealed on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. American Idol Season 4 Episode 17 - Eight Males Perform Live
    5.6/10(34 votes)

    #17 - Eight Males Perform Live

    S4:E17

    Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker,

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. American Idol Season 4 Episode 18 - Eight Females Perform Live
    5.1/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Eight Females Perform Live

    S4:E18

    The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up to the viewers as they vote for their favorites after the show. Performing Tonight is: Amanda Avila, Carrie Underwood, Janay Castine, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Idol Season 4 Episode 19 - Top 12 Revealed
    5.0/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Top 12 Revealed

    S4:E19

    The remaining 16 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now the viewers have decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females - will go home, leaving America's Top 12 finalists vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The voting results are revealed on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. American Idol Season 4 Episode 20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!
    4.9/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!

    S4:E20

    Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. In this show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonights theme is: 60's Night Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. American Idol Season 4 Episode 21 - One Must Go Home Tonight!
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    #21 - One Must Go Home Tonight!

    S4:E21

    Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The lowest vote-getter will be the first contestant from the Top 12 eliminated from this season's race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. American Idol Season 4 Episode 22 - American Idol's Top 11 Perform
    5.7/10(38 votes)

    #22 - American Idol's Top 11 Perform

    S4:E22

    Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonight's theme is: Billboard top 100 hits Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. American Idol Season 4 Episode 23 - Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote
    5.2/10(30 votes)

    #23 - Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote

    S4:E23

    AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the voting process.) The 11 contestants' performances will be repeated during this LIVE hour. Voting will take place for two hours following the end of the telecast in each time zone. Only these voting results, not Tuesday's, will determine who will survive another week in the competition and who will go home. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on Wednesday, March 23 Tonight's theme is: Billboard top 100 hits Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. American Idol Season 4 Episode 24 - It's Down To The Top 10
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    #24 - It's Down To The Top 10

    S4:E24

    AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the voting process.) The 11 contestants' performances will be repeated during this LIVE hour. Voting will take place for two hours following the end of the telecast in each time zone. Only these voting results, not Tuesday's, will determine who will survive another week in the competition and who will go home. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on Wednesday, March 23 Tonight's theme is: Billboard top 100 hits Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. American Idol Season 4 Episode 25 - Top 10 perform live
    5.5/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Top 10 perform live

    S4:E25

    Tuesday & last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Washington D.C. Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 4. It scored 5/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Ken Warwick and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/18/2005. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "St. Louis, Missouri Auditions".