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The Worst Episodes of American Idol

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Worst episode
S12E33 Results Show
3.126 votes
Best episode
S8E34 Top 5 Results
8.165 votes
Top season
Season 15
6.5avg
Binge time
33d 10h
567 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Idol Season 12 Episode 33 - Results Show
    3.1/10(26 votes)

    S12:E33

    The contestants face elimination. David Cook performs; will.i.am peforms; Harry Connick Jr. performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Idol Season 9 Episode 27 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
    3.5/10(47 votes)

    S9:E27

    The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Idol Season 9 Episode 35 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
    3.4/10(31 votes)

    S9:E35

    Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Tonight find out who makes the Top 5, and who will be sent home live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Idol Season 12 Episode 32 - Finalists Compete
    3.3/10(26 votes)

    S12:E32

    The top 4 finalists performs a hit song of 2013 and a song from the Great American Songbook standards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Idol Season 12 Episode 36 - Two Finalists Compete
    3.5/10(29 votes)

    S12:E36

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Idol Season 12 Episode 35 - Results Show
    3.5/10(28 votes)

    S12:E35

    The top 2 finalists are determined. Lauren Alaina performs; Alicia Keys performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Idol Season 6 Episode 7 - San Antonio, Texas Auditions
    3.7/10(41 votes)

    S6:E7

    Season 6 auditions continue in San Antonio, TX

    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Idol Season 1 Episode 11 - Top 10 Results
    3.8/10(49 votes)

    S1:E11

    Last night American Idol rocked to Motown. The Top 10 finalists gave it their all. But tonight two dreams are about to come to an end. Two contestants with the lowest number of votes will be eliminated. Find out who America voted for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Idol Season 7 Episode 5 - Omaha Auditions
    3.7/10(38 votes)

    S7:E5

    American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Omaha, NE.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Idol Season 12 Episode 14 - Semifinalist Round, Part 4 -- Guys Perform
    3.6/10(29 votes)

    S12:E14

    Ten male semifinalists perform in Las Vegas

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Idol Season 5 Episode 3 - Auditions #3 (Greensboro, NC)
    3.7/10(35 votes)

    S5:E3

    The best and worst of auditions from Greensboro, NC.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Idol Season 5 Episode 7 - Auditions #7 (Boston, MA)
    3.7/10(35 votes)

    S5:E7

    The best and worst of auditions from Boston, MA

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Idol Season 6 Episode 36 - Top 4 Finalists Perform
    3.8/10(41 votes)

    S6:E36

    Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will be in the Final 4 and which 2 will go home, and enjoy a special live performance by Bon Jovi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. American Idol Season 5 Episode 6 - Auditions #6 (Austin, TX)
    3.8/10(36 votes)

    S5:E6

    The best and worst of auditions from Austin, TX.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Idol Season 12 Episode 34 - Finalists Compete
    3.7/10(28 votes)

    S12:E34

    Each finalist performs a song chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the judges and the producers. Highlights also shown from their hometown visits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. American Idol Season 6 Episode 23 - Top 11 Results
    3.9/10(43 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. American Idol Season 12 Episode 20 - Finalists Compete
    3.7/10(27 votes)

    S12:E20

    The top nine take on songs from The Beatles (John Lennon/Paul McCartney Songbook).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. American Idol Season 7 Episode 24 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
    3.9/10(41 votes)

    S7:E24

    Tonight the remaining 10 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. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Songs from when the finalists were born. Performing Tonight is: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Chikezie Eze Michael Johns Ramiele Malubay Syesha Mercado Carly Smithson Brooke White

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Idol Season 7 Episode 38 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
    3.9/10(40 votes)

    S7:E38

    Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Maroon 5 & Bo Bice perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. American Idol Season 7 Episode 32 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
    3.9/10(36 votes)

    S7:E32

    Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Mariah Carey songs Performing Tonight are: David Archuleta Jason Castro David Cook Kristy Lee Cook Syesha Mercado Carly Smithson Brooke White

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. American Idol Season 12 Episode 26 - Finalists Compete
    3.8/10(28 votes)

    S12:E26

    The top 6 finalists perform songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Songs They Wish They'd Written.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. American Idol Season 12 Episode 31 - Results Show
    3.8/10(28 votes)

    S12:E31

    The contestants face elimination. Stefano Langone performs; Lee DeWyze performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. American Idol Season 6 Episode 29 - Top 8 Results
    4.0/10(46 votes)

    S6:E29

    Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home, and enjoy a special live performance from multi-talented star Jennifer Lopez.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. American Idol Season 12 Episode 29 - Results Show
    3.8/10(27 votes)

    S12:E29

    The contestants face elimination. Clay Aiken performs; Fantasia Barrino performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. American Idol Season 12 Episode 30 - Finalists Compete
    3.8/10(27 votes)

    S12:E30

    The top 4 finalists perform Contestant's Choice and One-Hit Wonders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Results Show" is the worst rated episode of American Idol. It scored 3.1/10 from 26 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 2, 2013. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "1 of 10 Voted Off".

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