3.6/1038 votes#1 - Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2006
The best and worst of auditions starting in Chicago, IL.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.4/1038 votes
#2 - Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2006
The best and worst of auditions from Denver, CO.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 3.8/1036 votes
#3 - Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2006
The best and worst of auditions from Greensboro, NC.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.0/1040 votes
#4 - Auditions #4 (San Francisco, CA)
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2006
The best and worst of auditions from San Francisco, CA
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.0/1037 votes
#5 - Auditions #5 (Las Vegas, NV)
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2006
The best and worst of auditions from Las Vegas, NV.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 3.8/1037 votes
#6 - Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2006
The best and worst of auditions from Austin, TX.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 3.8/1036 votes
#7 - Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/2006
The best and worst of auditions from Boston, MA
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.7/1043 votes
#8 - Hollywood Round #1
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/8/2006
Contestants chosen from around the nation arrive in Hollywood for their big chance at the American Idol crown. Faced with a grueling schedule, pressure-packed rehearsals and the judges’ criticism, some will survive and more will go home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.5/1043 votes
#9 - Hollywood Round #2
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/14/2006
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot in the Top 24.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1043 votes
#10 - Hollywood Round #3
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/15/2006
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed tonight
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.2/1038 votes
#11 - Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 2/21/2006
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing tonight are: Ayla Brown Becky O'Donohue Brenna Gethers Heather Cox Katharine McPhee Kellie Pickler Kinnik Sky Lisa Tucker Mandisa Melissa McGhee Paris Bennett Stevie Scott
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
- 4.8/1047 votes
#12 - Top 12 Men Perform
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2006
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it’s up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: Ace Young Bobby Bennett Bucky Covington Chris Daughtry David Radford Elliott Yamin Gedeon McKinney Jose "Sway" Penala Kevin Covais Patrick Hall Taylor Hicks Will Makar
Director: Bruce Gowers
Writer: Simon Fuller
- 4.9/1046 votes
#13 - and then there were 20...
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2006
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Will your favorites return?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.5/1039 votes
#14 - Top 10 Women Perform
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/28/2006
Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home? Performing tonight are Ayla Brown, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett,
Director: Bruce Gowers, Ken Warwick, Nigel Lythgoe
Writer: Simon Fuller
- 4.9/1042 votes
#15 - Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2006
The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide. Performing Tonight is: Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Gedeon McKinney, Jose "Sway" Penala, Kevin Covais, Taylor Hicks, Will Makar
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.9/1040 votes
#16 - and then there were 16...
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2006
The 20 remaining semifinalists performed this week and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, the four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.4/1038 votes
#17 - Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2006
The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will sing again, and who will go home? Performing tonight are Ayla Brown, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett,
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.9/1043 votes
#18 - Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2006
The remaining 8 boys sing tonight for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home? Performing Tonight is: Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Gedeon McKinney, Kevin Covais, Taylor Hicks, Will Makar
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.5/1041 votes
#19 - and then there were 12...
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 3/9/2006
Top 12 Finalists to be Revealed in the most dramatic results show of the season, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 Finalists to vie for the American Idol crown.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1042 votes
#20 - Top 12 perform live
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 3/14/2006
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviving another week in the competiton. Tonights Theme: Stevie Wonder Hits Performing Tonight: Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett, Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Kevin Covais, and Taylor Hicks
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.2/1039 votes
#21 - and then there were 11...
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 3/15/2006
Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the lowest number of votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol title
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.5/1041 votes
#22 - Top 11 perform live
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 3/21/2006
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s votes and surviving another week in the competition. Tonights Theme is: Songs of the 50's Performing Tonight: Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Lisa Tucker, Mandisa, Paris Bennett, Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Kevin Covais, Taylor Hicks
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1041 votes
#23 - and then there were 10...
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/22/2006
Last night, American Idol’s Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the lowest number of votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol title. The show started with an awesome perfomance by Barry Manilow. Following that, Ryan announced the bottom three,... and they are: Kevin, Lisa and Bucky.. After the break, we find Lisa to be safe while kevin and Bucky stand anxiously on stage...Eventually, we had to say goodbye to chicken little (kevin)... well atleast he can say that this show has really changed his life
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.8/1039 votes
#24 - Top 10 perform live
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 3/28/2006
Tonight the Top 10 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. This Weeks Theme is: songs of the 21st century Performing Tonight is: Lisa Tucker, Kellie Pickler, Ace Young, Taylor Hicks, Mandisa, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Bucky Covington, Paris Bennett, Elliott Yamin,
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.0/1040 votes
#25 - and then there were 9...
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 3/29/2006
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will sing again next week and who will go home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 5
Every episode of American Idol Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 5!
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Auditions #1 (Chicago, IL)" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 5. It scored 3.6/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/17/2006. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions #2 (Denver, CO)".