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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!

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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Washington D.C. Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 4. It scored 5/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Ken Warwick and written by N/A, it aired on 1/18/2005. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "St. Louis, Missouri Auditions".

  • Washington D.C. Auditions
    5.0/1045 votes

    #1 - Washington D.C. Auditions

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2005

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

    Director: Ken Warwick

    Writer: N/A

  • St. Louis, Missouri Auditions
    4.3/1039 votes

    #2 - St. Louis, Missouri Auditions

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2005

    Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri

    Director: Nigel Lythgoe

    Writer: N/A

  • New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
    5.0/1044 votes

    #3 - New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2005

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

    Director: Ken Warwick

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
    4.7/1043 votes

    #4 - Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2005

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

    Director: Nigel Lythgoe

    Writer: N/A

  • Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
    4.9/1040 votes

    #5 - Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2005

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

    Director: Ken Warwick

    Writer: N/A

  • San Francisco, California Auditions
    4.7/1041 votes

    #6 - San Francisco, California Auditions

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/2/2005

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

    Director: Nigel Lythgoe

    Writer: N/A

  • American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)
    4.5/1038 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/8/2005

    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: N/A

  • Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)
    4.7/1040 votes

    #8 - Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2/9/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)
    4.9/1035 votes

    #9 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2/15/2005

    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: N/A

  • Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)
    5.3/1036 votes

    #10 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 2/16/2005

    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: N/A

  • The top 12 boys perform live
    5.1/1045 votes

    #11 - The top 12 boys perform live

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2/21/2005

    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: N/A

  • The top 12 girls perform live
    4.5/1041 votes

    #12 - The top 12 girls perform live

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2005

    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: N/A

  • First result show of the season
    4.9/1042 votes

    #13 - First result show of the season

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ten males perform live
    6.0/1042 votes

    #14 - Ten males perform live

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/28/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ten females perform live
    4.9/1044 votes

    #15 - Ten females perform live

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2005

    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: N/A

  • Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?
    5.6/1040 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eight Males Perform Live
    5.8/1033 votes

    #17 - Eight Males Perform Live

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2005

    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: N/A

  • Eight Females Perform Live
    5.2/1033 votes

    #18 - Eight Females Perform Live

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top 12 Revealed
    5.0/1035 votes

    #19 - Top 12 Revealed

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/9/2005

    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: N/A

  • Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!
    4.9/1032 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2005

    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: N/A

  • One Must Go Home Tonight!
    5.3/1028 votes

    #21 - One Must Go Home Tonight!

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • American Idol's Top 11 Perform
    5.6/1035 votes

    #22 - American Idol's Top 11 Perform

    Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 3/22/2005

    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: N/A

  • Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote
    5.4/1028 votes

    #23 - Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote

    Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's Down To The Top 10
    5.4/1028 votes

    #24 - It's Down To The Top 10

    Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 3/24/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top 10 perform live
    5.7/1029 votes

    #25 - Top 10 perform live

    Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 3/29/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A