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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6

Every episode of American Idol Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6!

The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 6

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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    #1 - Minneapolis Auditions

    S6:E1

    Auditions take place in Minneapolis, MN in this special 2 hour episode

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Seattle Auditions

    S6:E2

    Auditions continue from Seattle, WA in this special 2 hour episode.

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    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Memphis Auditions

    S6:E3

    Season 6 Auditions continue from Memphis, TN

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - New York City Auditions

    S6:E4

    Season 6 Auditions continue from New York City, NY.

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Birmingham Auditions

    S6:E5

    Season 6 auditions continue from Birmingham, AL.

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    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Los Angeles Auditions

    S6:E6

    Season 6 auditions continue from Los Angeles/Pasadena, CA

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - San Antonio, Texas Auditions

    S6:E7

    Season 6 auditions continue in San Antonio, TX

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    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Auditions: Rest of the Best

    S6:E8

    Tonight, American Idol presents the Best of the Rest, never-before-seen auditions. This is the final audition show before the contestants go to Hollywood.

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Hollywood Round

    S6:E9

    Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Who will survive and who will go home?

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    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Top 24 Chosen

    S6:E10

    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.

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Top 12 Boys Compete

    S6:E11

    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: A.J. Tabaldo Blake Lewis Brandon Rogers Chris Richardson Chris Sligh Jared Cotter Nicholas Pedro Paul Kim Phil Stacey Rudy Cardenas Sanjaya Malakar Jason "Sundance" Head.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Top 12 Girls Compete

    S6:E12

    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: Alaina Alexander Amy Krebs Antonella Barba Gina Glocksen Haley Scarnato Jordin Sparks Lakisha Jones Leslie Hunt Melinda Doolittle Nicole Tranquillo Sabrina Sloan Stephanie Edwards

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Top 24 Results

    S6:E13

    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. Who will make it through the first round of cuts?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Top 10 Boys Compete

    S6:E14

    Having survived last week’s competition, the Top 10 boys 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: A.J. Tabaldo Blake Lewis Brandon Rogers Chris Richardson Chris Sligh Jared Cotter Nicholas Pedro Phil Stacey Sanjaya Malakar Jason "Sundance" Head

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    Director:Unknown
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    #15 - Top 10 Girls Compete

    S6:E15

    The Top 10 girls 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 are: Alaina Alexander Antonella Barba Gina Glocksen Haley Scarnato Jordin Sparks Lakisha Jones Leslie Hunt Melinda Doolittle Sabrina Sloan Stephanie Edwards

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    Director:Unknown
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    #16 - Top 20 Results

    S6:E16

    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. Kellie Pickler will also perform her new single "I Wonder".

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Top 8 Boys Compete

    S6:E17

    The remaining eight boys will perform for America and the viewers will vote for their favorites after the show. Who will sing again, and who will go home? Performing Tonight are: Blake Lewis Brandon Rogers Chris Richardson Chris Sligh Jared Cotter Phil Stacey Sanjaya Malakar Jason "Sundance" Head

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    #18 - Top 8 Girls Compete

    S6:E18

    The remaining eight girls sing 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 are: Antonella Barba Gina Glocksen Haley Scarnato Jordin Sparks Lakisha Jones Melinda Doolittle Sabrina Sloan Stephanie Edwards

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Top 16 Results

    S6:E19

    In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol crown. The viewers’ choices for the Top 12 will be revealed tonight live. Also, Carrie Underwood performs her newest hit single - "Wasted"

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    Director:Unknown
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    #20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform

    S6:E20

    Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, 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: Diana Ross songs Performing Tonight are: Blake Lewis Brandon Rogers Chris Richardson Chris Sligh Phil Stacey Sanjaya Malakar Gina Glocksen Haley Scarnato Jordin Sparks Lakisha Jones Melinda Doolittle Stephanie Edwards

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    #21 - Top 12 Results

    S6:E21

    Last night, American Idol’s Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown.

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    #22 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

    S6:E22

    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. This Weeks Theme is: Hit songs from the 1960s British pop invasion. Performing Tonight are: Blake Lewis Chris Richardson Chris Sligh Phil Stacey Sanjaya Malakar Gina Glocksen Haley Scarnato Jordin Sparks Lakisha Jones Melinda Doolittle Stephanie Edwards

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    #23 - Top 11 Results

    S6:E23

    Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will return to sing next week. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be sent home.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #24 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

    S6:E24

    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. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure Tonight's Theme is: Pop songs Performing Tonight are: Blake Lewis Chris Richardson Chris Sligh Phil Stacey Sanjaya Malakar Gina Glocksen Haley Scarnato Jordin Sparks Lakisha Jones Melinda Doolittle

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    #25 - One Voted Off Live

    S6:E25

    Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will go home and who will be among the Top 9 and sing again next week. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition.Also Gwen Stefani, & Akon perform.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Minneapolis Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 6. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Ken Warwick and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Seattle Auditions".