List of American Idol episodes

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Auditions" </td><td>June 11, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions held in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami. Of approximately 10,000 contestants, 121 are chosen to move on to Hollywood. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Week" </td><td>June 12, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The 121 people who made it passed auditions perform and are narrowed down first to 65, then from 65 to 45.

The judges deliberate over the final 45 before choosing the top 30. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 30: Group 1" </td><td>June 18, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The first ten—Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover and Christopher Aaron—of the top 30 perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 30: Group 1 results" </td><td>June 19, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The first three contestants to advance to the finals ten are revealed. Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr and Jim Verraros advance. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 30: Group 2" </td><td>June 25, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The second ten—Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A. J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini—of the top 30 perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 30: Group 2 results" </td><td>June 26, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The second three for the final ten are revealed. Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson and A. J. Gil advance. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 30: Group 3" </td><td>July 2, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Delano Cagnolatti is disqualified from the competition for being above the age of 24. EJay Day is brought in as a replacement. The third ten—R. J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badano, Melanie Sanders, EJay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles and Christina Christian—of the top 30 perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 30: Group 3 results" </td><td>July 3, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The third group of three for the final ten are revealed. Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin and EJay Day advance. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Wildcard Show" </td><td>July 10, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Five of the top 30 return to fill the one remaining spot for the finals. Kelli Glover, Christopher Aaron, Alexis Lopez, R. J. Helton and Angela Peel perform. The judges choose R. J. Helton as the tenth finalist. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Perform" </td><td>July 16, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top ten perform Motown songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Results" </td><td>July 17, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Two finalists are eliminated: EJay Day and Jim Verraros. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Finalists" </td><td>July 23, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top eight finalists perform 1960s songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Results" </td><td>July 24, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> A.J. Gil is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Finalists" </td><td>July 30, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top seven finalists perform 1970s songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Results" </td><td>July 31, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Ryan Starr is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep16">16</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Finalists" </td><td>August 6, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The remaining six finalists perform "Big Band" songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep17">17</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Results" </td><td>August 7, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Christina Christian is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep18">18</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Finalists" </td><td>August 13, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top five finalists perform Burt Bacharach love songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep19">19</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Results" </td><td>August 14, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> R. J. Helton is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep20">20</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Finalists" </td><td>August 20, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Only four finalists remain: Tamyra Gray, Nikki McKibbin, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Each finalist performs two songs from the 1980s and the 1990s. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep21">21</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Results" </td><td>August 21, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Tamyra Gray is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep22">22</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Finalists" </td><td>August 27, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Each of the three finalists perform a song of their choice and a song chosen by the judges. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep23">23</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Results" </td><td>August 28, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Nikki McKibbin is eliminated, leaving Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini to compete in the finals. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep24">24</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Finalists" </td><td>September 3, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini perform three songs each. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep25">25</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"American Idol Season 1 Finale" </td><td>September 4, 2002</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kelly Clarkson is crowned the winner of American Idol 1. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"New York, Miami & Austin Auditions" </td><td>January 21, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in New York, Miami, and Austin. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Pasadena & Detroit Auditions" </td><td>January 21, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in Pasadena and Detroit. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Atlanta & Nashville Auditions" </td><td>January 28, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in Atlanta and Nashville. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Week" </td><td>January 29, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> After one week in Hollywood, 32 contestants remain. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 1" </td><td>February 4, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The first group of eight perform: Kimberly Caldwell, Patrick Fortson, J.D. Adams, Trenyce, Meosha Denton, Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 1 results" </td><td>February 5, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Charles Grigsby and Julia DeMato advance to the top 12. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 2" </td><td>February 11, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The second group of eight perform: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John Smalley, Hadas Shalev, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke and Jennifer Fuentes. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 2 results" </td><td>February 12, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Ruben Studdard and Kimberley Locke advance to the top 12. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 3" </td><td>February 18, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The third group of eight perform: Kimberly Kelsey, Jordan Segundo, Vanessa Olivarez, Rickey Smith, Samantha Cohen, Louis Gazzara, Equoia Coleman and George Trice. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 3 results" </td><td>February 19, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Vanessa Olivarez and Rickey Smith advance to the top 12. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 4" </td><td>February 25, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The final group of eight perform: Sylvia Chibiliti, Chip Days, Juanita Barber, Patrick Lake, Nasheka Siddall, Josh Gracin, Ashley Hartman and Corey Clark. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 32: Group 4 results" </td><td>February 26, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Josh Gracin and Corey Clark advance to the top 12. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Wildcard Show" </td><td>March 4, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Nine contestants are invited back to compete for the four wild card spots: Kimberly Caldwell, Clay Aiken, Nasheka Siddall, Carmen Rasmusen, Olivia Mojica, Janine Falsone, Chip Days, Aliceyn Cooney and Trenyce. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Wildcard Results" </td><td>March 5, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kimberly Caldwell (Randy's choice), Trenyce (Paula's choice), Carmen Rasmusen (Simon's choice), and Clay Aiken (public vote) advance to the top 12. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Perform" </td><td>March 11, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 12 finalists perform Motown Records songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep16">16</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Results" </td><td>March 12, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Vanessa Olivarez is eliminated from the competition. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep17">17</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Perform" </td><td>March 18, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 11 finalists perform movie hits. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep18">18</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Results" </td><td>March 19, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Charles Grigsby is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep19">19</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Perform" </td><td>March 25, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 10 finalists perform country rock songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep20">20</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Results" </td><td>March 26, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Julia DeMato is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep21">21</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Perform" </td><td>April 1, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 9 finalists perform disco songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep22">22</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Results" </td><td>April 2, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> No finalists are eliminated due to Corey Clark's dismissal. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep23">23</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Perform" </td><td>April 8, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 8 finalists perform Billboard number one hits. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep24">24</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Results" </td><td>April 9, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Rickey Smith is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep25">25</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Perform" </td><td>April 15, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 7 finalists perform Billy Joel songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep26">26</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Results" </td><td>April 16, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kimberly Caldwell is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep27">27</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Special: Halfway Home" </td><td>April 21, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The show looks back at the contestants' journey thus far. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep28">28</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Perform" </td><td>April 22, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 6 finalists sing Diane Warren songs. Warren is the guest judge. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep29">29</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Results" </td><td>April 23, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Carmen Rasmusen is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep30">30</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Perform" </td><td>April 29, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 5 finalists each perform a 1960s song and a Neil Sedaka song. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep31">31</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Results" </td><td>April 30, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Trenyce is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep32">32</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Perform" </td><td>May 6, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The remaining four finalists perform two songs each from The Bee Gees. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep33">33</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Results" </td><td>May 7, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Josh Gracin is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep34">34</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Perform" </td><td>May 13, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Each of the three finalists perform a random song, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep35">35</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Results" </td><td>May 14, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kimberley Locke is eliminated from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep36">36</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Special" </td><td>May 19, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4">  </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep37">37</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Showdown" </td><td>May 20, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform three songs each. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep38">38</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"American Idol Season 2 Finale" </td><td>May 21, 2003</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Reigning American Idol Kelly Clarkson performs "One Voice", with Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, and her then-current single "Miss Independent". Ruben Studdard is crowned the winner. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep71">71</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Group 1 / Top 8" </td><td>February 10, 2004</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The first group of 8 of the top 32 performs: Diana DeGarmo, Marque Lynch, Ashley Thomas, Katie Webber, Erskine Walcott, Jennifer Hudson, Matthew Metzger and Fantasia Barrino. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Washington D.C. Auditions" </td><td>January 18, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in Washington, D.C. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"St. Louis, Missouri Auditions" </td><td>January 19, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in St. Louis. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions" </td><td>January 25, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in New Orleans. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions" </td><td>January 26, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in Las Vegas. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions" </td><td>February 1, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in Cleveland and Orlando. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"San Francisco, California Auditions" </td><td>February 2, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions are held in San Francisco. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Day 1" </td><td>February 9, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Contestants perform solo with a piano. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Day 2" </td><td>February 9, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Contestants perform in groups of three. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Day 3" </td><td>February 15, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Contestants perform solo a cappella. The judges cut the contestants down to 44. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Day 4" </td><td>February 16, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The Top 24 semifinalists were revealed: Aloha Mischeaux, Amanda Avila, Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Celena Rae, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Janay Castine, Jared Yates, Jessica Sierra, Joseph Murena, Judd Harris, Lindsey Cardinale, Mario Vazquez, Melinda Lira, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Nikko Smith, Sarah Mather, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker and Vonzell Solomon. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Men Perform" </td><td>February 21, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The Top 12 men perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Women Perform" </td><td>February 22, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Top 12 women perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 24 Results" </td><td>February 23, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Jared Yates and Judd Harris are eliminated from the men's competition. Melinda Lira and Sarah Mather are eliminated from the women's competition. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Men Perform" </td><td>February 28, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Top 10 men perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Women Perform" </td><td>March 1, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Top 10 women perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep16">16</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 20 Results" </td><td>March 2, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> From the men's side, Joseph Murena and David Brown are eliminated. Celena Rae and Aloha Mischeaux are eliminated from the women's competition. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep17">17</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Men Perform" </td><td>March 7, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Top 8 men perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep18">18</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Women Perform" </td><td>March 8, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Top 8 women perform. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep19">19</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 16 Results" </td><td>March 9, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Travis Tucker and Nikko Smith are eliminated from the men's competition. Janay Castine and Amanda Avila are eliminated from the women's competition. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep20">20</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Perform" </td><td>March 15, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 12 finalists perform songs from the 1960s. Nikko Smith returns after Mario Vazquez withdraws from the show. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep21">21</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Results" </td><td>March 16, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Lindsey Cardinale is eliminated from the competition. The Top 12 perform the first single choice, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep22">22</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Perform" </td><td>March 22, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 11 finalists perform Billboard #1 hits. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep23">23</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Finalists Repeat Special" </td><td>March 23, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> A graphics glitch in the recap of the previous show caused the votes to be nullified. Videos of the previous episodes' performances are shown instead of the contestants performing again. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep24">24</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Results" </td><td>March 24, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Mikalah Gordon is eliminated from the competition; The Top 11 sing the second single choice, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep25">25</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Perform" </td><td>March 29, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 10 finalists perform songs from the 1990s. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep26">26</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Results" </td><td>March 30, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Jessica Sierra is eliminated from the competition. The top 10 sing the third single choice, "Everything Is Beautiful". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep27">27</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Perform" </td><td>April 5, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 9 finalists perform songs from Broadway. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep28">28</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Results" </td><td>April 6, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Nikko Smith is eliminated from the competition; Fantasia performs "Truth Is" and "I Believe." </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep29">29</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Perform" </td><td>April 12, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Contestants perform a song from their birth year. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep30">30</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Results" </td><td>April 13, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The Bottom 3 sing their favorite songs from the season. Nadia Turner is eliminated from the competition. The Top 8 sing "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". A mini-special is shown ("Week in the life of an American Idol"). </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep31">31</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Perform" </td><td>April 19, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 7 finalists sing 1970s dance music. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep32">32</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Results" </td><td>April 20, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Anwar Robinson is eliminated from the competition. The Top 7 sing "You Can Shine." </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep33">33</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Perform" </td><td>April 26, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 6 finalists perform songs from the 2000s. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep34">34</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Results" </td><td>April 27, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Constantine Maroulis is eliminated from the competition. The Top 6 sing "Emotions." </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep35">35</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Perform" </td><td>May 3, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The final 5 contestants perform songs from Jerry Lieber & Mike Stoller and songs on this week's Billboard chart. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep36">36</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Results" </td><td>May 4, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Scott Savol is eliminated from the competition. The Top 5 sing "Bridge Over Troubled Water". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep37">37</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Perform" </td><td>May 10, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The four remaining finalists perform a country song and a song from Gamble and Huff. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep38">38</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Results" </td><td>May 11, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The Top 4's auditions are shown again. Anthony Fedorov is eliminated from the competition. The Top 4 sing "Islands In The Stream". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep39">39</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Perform" </td><td>May 17, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Each of the three finalists perform a song of Clive Davis's choice, a song of their choice, and a song of the judges' choice. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep40">40</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Results" </td><td>May 18, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Vonzell Solomon is eliminated from the competition. Footage from the contestants' trips back home is shown. The Top 3 sing "United We Stand". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep41">41</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Perform" </td><td>May 24, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood perform three songs each. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep42">42</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"American Idol Season 4 Finale" </td><td>May 25, 2005</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 12 finalists return to perform together. Rascal Flatts performs "Bless the Broken Road" with Carrie Underwood. Anthony Fedorov and Anwar Robinson perform "I Believe I Can Fly" with Kenny G. Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs with Constantine Maroulis, Jessica Sierra, and Nadia Turner. Scott Savol and Nikko Smith perform with George Benson. Vonzell Solomon performs with Billy Preston. Lindsey Cardinale and Mikalah Gordon sing "Everytime I Close My Eyes" with Babyface. The last performance is Bo Bice and Lynyrd Skynyrd singing "Sweet Home Alabama". Carrie Underwood is announced as the winner of American Idol Season 4. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Chicago, Illinois Auditions" </td><td>January 17, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions were held in Soldier Field. 34 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: David Radford, Gedeon McKinney, and Mandisa.
Simon jokes about Mandisa's size: when Paula says "she reminds me of Frenchie Davis", Simon replies "Forget Frenchie. She's France." </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Denver, Colorado Auditions" </td><td>January 18, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions were held in INVESCO Field. 35 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, Chris Daughtry, and Heather Cox.
Simon tells Lisa that she is the best 16-year-old the show has yet seen. Chris' wife screams as Chris walks out with ticket. A clip is also shown of his country home in North Carolina, where he lives with his wife and stepchildren. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Greensboro, North Carolina Auditions" </td><td>January 24, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Auditions were held in the Greensboro Coliseum. 33 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Kellie Pickler, Paris Bennett, Bucky Covington and Kinnik Sky. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"San Francisco, California Auditions" </td><td>January 25, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 18 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Katharine McPhee and Jose "Sway" Penala.
In a dispute with Randy, Simon walks out of the judging. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions" </td><td>January 31, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 11 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Taylor Hicks and Patrick Hall. Bobie May, the 'psychic' who predicted she was going to be in the top 10 of the previous season, returned in this episode. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Austin, Texas Auditions" </td><td>February 1, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 12 people made it to Hollywood. Some of the rejected auditions included Alison Schoening, Tessa Mae Reid, Cierra Johnson. One contestant sings the "Jigglypuff" song from Pokemon and is rejected.
Semifinalists shown: Will Makar. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Boston, Massachusetts Auditions" </td><td>February 7, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 28 people made it to Hollywood.
Semifinalists shown: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Kevin Covais and Elliott Yamin. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round 1" </td><td>February 8, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 99 people make it to the next round. Ten songs were heard: "Hopelessly Devoted To You" (Olivia Newton-John); "If" (Bread); "If I Ever Fall In Love" (Shai); "The First Cut Is The Deepest" (Sheryl Crow), performed by Chris Daughtry and Ace Young; "Can't Fight The Moonlight" (LeAnn Rimes); "I Believe In You And Me" (Whitney Houston); "I'll Never Love This Way Again" (Dionne Warrick); "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal Flatts); "Dim All The Lights" (Donna Summer); and "Bat Out Of Hell" (Meat Loaf). </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round 2" </td><td>February 14, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 44 people made it to the next round. Derrell Brittenum had quit the competition for both he and his brother, Terrell, because he had thought Terrell had been eliminated. After Terrell told Derrell that he was not eliminated, Derrell went back and apologized to the judges, asking to let them back in. The judges said the both of them could, and not everybody was happy. Brenna Gethers does not get along with her group members Marcy Smith and Nick Whitten. Elliott Yamin is shown, along with group member Josè "Sway" Penala. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 24 Semifinalists Revealed" </td><td>February 15, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The Brittenum twins are disqualified due to criminal charges. The top 24 semifinalists were: Ayla Brown, Becky O'Donohue, Ace Young, Bobby Bennett, Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, David Radford, Elliott Yamin, Kinnik Sky, Lisa Tucker, Gedeon McKinney, Josè "Sway" Penala, Mandisa, Melissa McGhee, Kevin Covais, Patrick Hall, Paris Bennett, Stephanie "Stevie" Scott, Taylor Hicks, and Will Makar. Simon apologizes to Mandisa. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Women Perform" </td><td>February 21, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top twelve women perform their own choice of songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Men Perform" </td><td>February 22, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top twelve men perform their own choice of songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 24 Results" </td><td>February 23, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Four semi-finalists are eliminated: Becky O'Donohue, Bobby Bennett, Stevie Scott, and Patrick Hall. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Women Perform" </td><td>February 28, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top ten women perform their own choice of songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Men Perform" </td><td>March 1, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top ten men perform their own choice of songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep16">16</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 16 Semifinalists Revealed" </td><td>March 2, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Carrie Underwood, guest performer, sings "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Four people go home: Brenna Gethers, Heather Cox, David Radford, and Josè "Sway" Penala. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep17">17</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Women Perform" </td><td>March 7, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top eight women perform their own choice of songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep18">18</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Men Perform" </td><td>March 8, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top eight men perform their own choice of songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep19">19</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Finalists Revealed" </td><td>March 9, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Guest performer Bo Bice sings "The Real Thing." Derrell and Terrell Brittenum are spotted in the audience. The top twelve finalists are revealed, as Kinnik Sky, Will Makar, Ayla Brown, and Gedeon McKinney are eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep20">20</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Stevie Wonder Theme" </td><td>March 14, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 12 finalists perform Stevie Wonder songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep21">21</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Results" </td><td>March 15, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Stevie Wonder performs "My Love Is On Fire." The bottom three are Ace Young, Melissa McGhee, and Lisa Tucker. McGhee is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep22">22</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"1950s Theme" </td><td>March 21, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top eleven finalists perform songs from the 1950s. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep23">23</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Results" </td><td>March 22, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Barry Manilow performs. Bobby Bennett appears in the audience. The bottom three are Kevin Covais, Lisa Tucker, and Bucky Covington. Covais is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep24">24</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Perform" </td><td>March 28, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top ten finalists perform songs within the past six years. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep25">25</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Results" </td><td>March 29, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie." The bottom three are Lisa Tucker, Ace Young, and Katharine McPhee. Tucker is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep26">26</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Perform" </td><td>April 4, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top nine finalists work with Kenny Rogers to perform their own versions of country music songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep27">27</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Results" </td><td>April 5, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kenny Rogers performs. The remaining finalists are placed into three groups. The first group consists of Ace Young, Katharine McPhee, and Bucky Covington. The second group consists of Mandisa, Elliott Yamin, and Paris Bennett. The third group consists of Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry, and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the middle group is the bottom three, and Mandisa is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep28">28</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Perform" </td><td>April 11, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top eight finalists work with Brian May and Roger Taylor to perform their own versions of classic Queen songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep29">29</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Results" </td><td>April 12, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top eight finalists perform a group medley of Queen songs. The finalists watch videos from their families. Will Makar appears in the audience. The bottom three are Elliott Yamin, Ace Young, and Bucky Covington. Covington is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep30">30</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Perform" </td><td>April 18, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top seven finalists work with Rod Stewart to perform their own versions of classic songs from the Great American Songbook. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep31">31</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Results" </td><td>April 19, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Rod Stewart performs "The Way You Look Tonight." The remaining finalists except for Taylor Hicks (who is announced to be the highest vote-getter) are split into two groups. The far right group consists of Chris Daughtry, Ace Young, and Paris Bennett. The far left group consists of Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Kellie Pickler. Hicks is asked to join the group he thinks is the top three. He starts to walk toward Chris' group but when Ryan Seacrest tells him he's wrong, Hicks immediately shakes hands with Daughtry and goes to the other group instead. It is announced that Daughtry's group is the bottom three, and Ace Young is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep32">32</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Classic Top 6 Perform" </td><td>April 25, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top six finalists work with Andrea Bocelli and David Foster to perform their own versions of classic love songs. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep33">33</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Results" </td><td>April 26, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Andrea Bocelli performs. The remaining finalists are split into three groups of two. The far left group consists of Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee. The middle group consists of Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin. The far right group consists of Paris Bennett and Kellie Pickler. It is announced that the far left group are the highest vote-getters, the middle group somewhere in between, and the far right group the lowest. Pickler is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep34">34</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Perform" </td><td>May 2, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top five finalists perform their own versions of two hit songs: one from their year of birth and one from the current Billboard chart. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep35">35</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Results" </td><td>May 3, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The bottom two are Paris Bennett and Elliott Yamin, and Bennett is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep36">36</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Perform" </td><td>May 9, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top four finalists perform their own versions of classic Elvis Presley songs (two each). </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep37">37</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Results" </td><td>May 10, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Archived footage is shown of the four finalists touring Graceland. The four finalists perform together. Rebecca Romijn requests for an encore of Taylor Hicks' rendition of "Jailhouse Rock." The bottom two are Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee, and Daughtry is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep38">38</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Perform" </td><td>May 16, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top three finalists perform three songs each: their own choice of a song they have previously performed on the show, a designated judge's choice, and Clive Davis' choice. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep39">39</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Results" </td><td>May 17, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top three finalists spend a day in their hometowns (archived footage). They perform a song together live. It is announced that 33.46% and 33.16% of the votes went to the top two finalists, and 33.06% for the lowest vote-getter. Elliott Yamin is announced as the lowest vote-getter and is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep40">40</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Perform" </td><td>May 23, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top two finalists perform songs they deem as their best of the season, and a debut single from American Idol. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep41">41</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"American Idol Season 5 Finale" </td><td>May 24, 2006</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top twelve finalists return to perform. Guest entertainers also perform. Taylor Hicks is announced as the winner. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Minneapolis, Minnesota Auditions" </td><td>January 16, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Guest judge Jewel helps Randy, Paula, and Simon. 17 people make it to Hollywood. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Seattle, Washington Auditions" </td><td>January 17, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Memphis, Tennessee Auditions" </td><td>January 23, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 22 people make it to Hollywood. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"New York City, New York Auditions" </td><td>January 24, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The audition takes place in Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Birmingham, Alabama Auditions" </td><td>January 30, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 20 people make it to Hollywood. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Los Angeles, California Auditions" </td><td>January 31, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Olivia Newton-John sits in as a guest judge. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"San Antonio, Texas Auditions" </td><td>February 6, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Best of the Rest Auditions" </td><td>February 7, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> A showcase of the best and worst auditions from the seven cities. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round 1" </td><td>February 13, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> A summary of the events of Hollywood Week at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round 2" </td><td>February 14, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The group of 40 is whittled down to 24. The semifinalists were revealed. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Men Perform" </td><td>February 20, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Women Perform" </td><td>February 21, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 24 Results" </td><td>February 22, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Fantasia performs "I'm Here" from The Color Purple. Semifinalists Paul Kim, Amy Krebs, Nicole Tranquillo, and Rudy Cardenas are eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Men Perform" </td><td>February 27, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Women Perform" </td><td>February 28, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep16">16</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 20 Results" </td><td>March 1, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kellie Pickler performs "I Wonder". Semifinalists Nick Pedro, Alaina Alexander, AJ Tabaldo, and Leslie Hunt are eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep17">17</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Men Perform" </td><td>March 6, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; "><td id="ep18">18</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Women Perform" </td><td>March 7, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep19">19</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Revealed" </td><td>March 8, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Carrie Underwood performs "Wasted". Semifinalists Jared Cotter, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, and Sundance Head are eliminated. The Top 12 contestants are revealed: Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Stephanie Edwards, and Brandon Rogers. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep20">20</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Perform" </td><td>March 13, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 12 finalists perform songs by Diana Ross. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep21">21</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Results" </td><td>March 14, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Diana Ross sings "More Today Than Yesterday", from her latest album I Love You, and the Top 12 performed a medley of three Supremes' hits: "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love" and "Stop! In the Name of Love". Brandon Rogers is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep22">22</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Perform" </td><td>March 20, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The theme for the week is "British Invasion", with guest mentors Peter Noone and Lulu. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep23">23</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Results" </td><td>March 21, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Peter Noone performs "There's a Kind of Hush", and Lulu performs "To Sir, With Love". Stephanie Edwards is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep24">24</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Perform" </td><td>March 27, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 10 finalists perform songs by No Doubt and songs by singers who inspired Gwen Stefani. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep25">25</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Results" </td><td>March 28, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Gwen Stefani and Akon perform "The Sweet Escape". Chris Sligh is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep26">26</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Perform" </td><td>April 3, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 9 finalists perform American classics with guest mentor Tony Bennett. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep27">27</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Results" </td><td>April 4, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Tony Bennett is unable to perform due to a case of the flu; Michael Bublé performs Frank Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible". Gina Glocksen is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep28">28</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Perform" </td><td>April 10, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 8 finalists perform Latin songs. Jennifer Lopez is the guest mentor for the week. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep29">29</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Results" </td><td>April 11, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 8 sing "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias, Akon performs "Don't Matter", and Jennifer Lopez performs "Qué Hiciste". Haley Scarnato is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep30">30</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Perform" </td><td>April 17, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 7 finalists perform country songs. Martina McBride is the guest mentor for the week. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep31">31</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Results" </td><td>April 18, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 7 sing Jo Dee Messina's "I'm Alright," Fergie (singer) performs "Big Girls Don't Cry", and Martina McBride performs "Anyway". Sanjaya Malakar is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep32">32</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Perform" </td><td>April 24, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 6 finalists perform inspirational songs. Bono is the guest mentor for the week. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep33">33</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Idol Gives Back" </td><td>April 25, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> A charity special to give back to people in poverty in both Africa and the United States (including those affected by Hurricane Katrina). No contestants are eliminated this week. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep34">34</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Perform Again" </td><td>May 1, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 6 finalists perform songs by Bon Jovi. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep35">35</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Results" </td><td>May 2, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Robin Thicke performs "Lost Without U", and Bon Jovi sings "(You Want to) Make a Memory". Two contestants (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) are eliminated after eliminating none in last week's "Idol Gives Back" special. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep36">36</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Perform" </td><td>May 8, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The remaining four finalists perform songs by the Bee Gees. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep37">37</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Results" </td><td>May 9, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Pink (singer) performs "Who Knew", the top 4 sing a medley of Barry Gibb penned songs, and Barry Gibb performs " To Love Somebody (song)". LaKisha Jones is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep38">38</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Perform" </td><td>May 15, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Each of the remaining three contestants perform a song of the judges' choice, producers' choice, and contestant's choice. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep39">39</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Results" </td><td>May 16, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Elliott Yamin sings "Wait for You", and Maroon 5 performs "Makes Me Wonder". Melinda Doolittle is eliminated. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep40">40</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Perform" </td><td>May 22, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis each sing a song of their choice, a song they previously sung, and the winning song of the American Idol Songwriter Contest and Daughtry performed Home. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep41">41</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"American Idol Season 6 Finale" </td><td>May 23, 2007</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Guest performers include Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Tony Bennett. Jordin Sparks is crowned the winner. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Auditions" </td><td>January 15, 2008</td><td id="pc701 & 702">701 & 702</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 29 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Philadelphia.
Semifinalists Shown: Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke White. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Dallas, Texas Auditions" </td><td>January 16, 2008</td><td id="pc703 & 704">703 & 704</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 24 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Dallas.
Semifinalists Shown: Alaina Whitaker, Kady Malloy, Jason Castro, Amy Davis, and Jason Yeager. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"San Diego, California Auditions" </td><td>January 22, 2008</td><td id="pc705">705</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 31 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Diego.
Semifinalists Shown: Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Carly Smithson. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Charleston, South Carolina Auditions" </td><td>January 23, 2008</td><td id="pc706">706</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 23 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Charleston.
Semifinalists Shown: None </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Omaha, Nebraska Auditions" </td><td>January 29, 2008</td><td id="pc707">707</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Omaha.
Semifinalists Shown: David Cook. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Miami, Florida Auditions" </td><td>January 30, 2008</td><td id="pc708">708</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 17 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Miami.
Semifinalists Shown: Robbie Carrico, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Atlanta, Georgia Auditions" </td><td>February 5, 2008</td><td id="pc709">709</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Atlanta.
Semifinalists Shown: Asia'h Epperson, Alexandréa Lushington and Amanda Overmyer. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Best of the Rest Auditions" </td><td>February 6, 2008</td><td id="pc710">710</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The best and the worst of the previously unaired auditions from around the country.
Semifinalists Shown: Joanne Borgella (Philadelphia), Amy Davis (Dallas), Chikezie (San Diego) and Danny Noriega (San Diego). </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round" </td><td>February 12, 2008</td><td id="pc711 & 712">711 & 712</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> After a series of intense auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 164 to 50. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 24 Chosen" </td><td>February 13, 2008</td><td id="pc713">713</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The top 24 semi-finalists were announced. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Men Perform" </td><td>February 19, 2008</td><td id="pc714 & 715">714 & 715</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Women Perform" </td><td>February 20, 2008</td><td id="pc716 & 717">716 & 717</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Music from the 1960s </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 24 Results" </td><td>February 21, 2008</td><td id="pc714A - 717A">714A - 717A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Eliminated: Garrett Haley, Amy Davis, Joanne Borgella, & Colton Berry. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Men Perform" </td><td>February 26, 2008</td><td id="pc718">718</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Music from the 1970s </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Women Perform" </td><td>February 27, 2008</td><td id="pc719">719</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Music from the 1970s </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep16">16</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 20 Results" </td><td>February 28, 2008</td><td id="pc718A - 719A">718A - 719A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Eliminated: Jason Yeager, Alexandréa Lushington, Alaina Whitaker, & Robbie Carrico. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep17">17</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Men Perform" </td><td>March 4, 2008</td><td id="pc720">720</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Music from the 1980s </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep18">18</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Women Perform" </td><td>March 5, 2008</td><td id="pc721">721</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Music from the 1980s </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep19">19</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Revealed" </td><td>March 6, 2008</td><td id="pc720A - 721A">720A - 721A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Blake Lewis performed "How Many Words".
Eliminated: Kady Malloy, Luke Menard, Asia'h Epperson, & Danny Noriega.
Top 12: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook, Chikezie, David Hernandez, Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson and Brooke White. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep20">20</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Perform" </td><td>March 11, 2008</td><td id="pc722 & 723">722 & 723</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Lennon/McCartney Songbook </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep21">21</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 12 Results" </td><td>March 12, 2008</td><td id="pc722A - 723A">722A - 723A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Katharine McPhee performed "Something" with David Foster on the piano.
Eliminated: David Hernandez. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep22">22</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Perform" </td><td>March 18, 2008</td><td id="pc724 & 725">724 & 725</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: The Beatles </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep23">23</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 11 Results" </td><td>March 19, 2008</td><td id="pc724A - 725A">724A - 725A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kellie Pickler performed "Red High Heels".
Eliminated: Amanda Overmyer. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep24">24</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Perform" </td><td>March 25, 2008</td><td id="pc726">726</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Songs from the year the contestants were born </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep25">25</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 10 Results" </td><td>March 26, 2008</td><td id="pc726A">726A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Kimberley Locke performed "Fall".
Eliminated: Chikezie. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep26">26</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Perform" </td><td>April 1, 2008</td><td id="pc727">727</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Dolly Parton Songs </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep27">27</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 9 Results" </td><td>April 2, 2008</td><td id="pc727A">727A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Dolly Parton performed "Jesus & Gravity" and The Clark Brothers performed "This Little Light of Mine".
Eliminated: Ramiele Malubay. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep28">28</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Perform" </td><td>April 8, 2008</td><td id="pc728">728</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Inspirational Songs </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep29">29</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Idol Gives Back" </td><td>April 9, 2008</td><td id="pc728A">728A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> The second annual musical event raising awareness and money to benefit various U.S. and international charities. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep30">30</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 8 Results" </td><td>April 10, 2008</td><td id="pc728B">728B</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown performed "No Air".
Eliminated: Michael Johns. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep31">31</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Perform" </td><td>April 15, 2008</td><td id="pc729">729</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Mariah Carey Songs </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep32">32</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 7 Results" </td><td>April 16, 2008</td><td id="pc729A">729A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Mariah Carey performed "Bye Bye" and Elliott Yamin performed "Free".
Eliminated: Kristy Lee Cook. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep33">33</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Perform" </td><td>April 22, 2008</td><td id="pc730">730</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep34">34</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 6 Results" </td><td>April 23, 2008</td><td id="pc730A">730A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Leona Lewis performed "Bleeding Love".
Eliminated: Carly Smithson. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep35">35</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Perform" </td><td>April 29, 2008</td><td id="pc731">731</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Neil Diamond Songs </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep36">36</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 5 Results" </td><td>April 30, 2008</td><td id="pc731A">731A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Natasha Bedingfield performed "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Neil Diamond performed "Pretty Amazing Grace".
Eliminated: Brooke White. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep37">37</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Perform" </td><td>May 6, 2008</td><td id="pc732">732</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep38">38</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 4 Results" </td><td>May 7, 2008</td><td id="pc732A">732A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Maroon 5 performed "If I Never See Your Face Again" and Bo Bice performed "Witness".
Eliminated: Jason Castro. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep39">39</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Perform" </td><td>May 13, 2008</td><td id="pc733">733</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Judges' Choice, Contestants' Choice, Producers' Choice </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep40">40</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 3 Results" </td><td>May 14, 2008</td><td id="pc733A">733A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Fantasia Barrino performed "Bore Me (Yawn)".
Eliminated: Syesha Mercado. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep41">41</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Top 2 Perform" </td><td>May 20, 2008</td><td id="pc734">734</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> Theme: Clive Davis' Choice, Choice from Winning Songwriter Contest Songs, and Contestants' Choice
Ruben Studdard performed "Celebrate Me Home". </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep42">42</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"American Idol Season 7 Finale" </td><td>May 21, 2008</td><td id="pc735 & 736">735 & 736</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> David Cook is crowned the winner of American Idol 7. </td></tr>

<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep1">1</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Phoenix, Arizona Auditions" </td><td>January 13, 2009</td><td id="pc801 & 802">801 & 802</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Phoenix. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep2">2</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Kansas City, Missouri Auditions" </td><td>January 14, 2009</td><td id="pc803 & 804">803 & 804</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 27 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Kansas City. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep3">3</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"San Francisco, California Auditions" </td><td>January 20, 2009</td><td id="pc805">805</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 12 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from San Francisco. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep4">4</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Louisville, Kentucky Auditions" </td><td>January 21, 2009</td><td id="pc806">806</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 19 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Louisville. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep5">5</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Jacksonville, Florida Auditions" </td><td>January 27, 2009</td><td id="pc807">807</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 16 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Jacksonville. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep6">6</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Salt Lake City, Utah Auditions" </td><td>January 28, 2009</td><td id="pc808">808</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 13 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from Salt Lake City. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep7">7</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"New York, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico Auditions" </td><td>January 29, 2009</td><td id="pc809">809</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> 26 contestants move on to the Hollywood round from New York and 9 contestants move on from San Juan. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep8">8</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round #1" </td><td>February 3, 2009</td><td id="pc810">810</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> After intense individual auditions, the contestant pool is narrowed from 147 to 107. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep9">9</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round #2" </td><td>February 4, 2009</td><td id="pc811">811</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> After group performances, the contestant pool is further narrowed from 107 to 72. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep10">10</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round #3" </td><td>February 10, 2009</td><td id="pc812">812</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> One last round of individual auditions leads to a final cut, of which there were 48 contestants remains in Hollywood. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep11">11</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Hollywood Round #4: Top 36 Chosen" </td><td>February 11, 2009</td><td id="pc813 & 814">813 & 814</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> This episode has not yet aired. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep12">12</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Group 1 Semifinalists Perform" </td><td>February 17, 2009</td><td id="pc815 & 816">815 & 816</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> This episode has not yet aired. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep13">13</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Group 1 Results Show" </td><td>February 18, 2009</td><td id="pc815A - 816A">815A - 816A</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> This episode has not yet aired. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep14">14</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Group 2 Semifinalists Perform" </td><td>February 24, 2009</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> This episode has not yet aired. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep15">15</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Group 2 Results Show" </td><td>February 25, 2009</td><td id="pc-">-</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="4"> This episode has not yet aired. </td></tr>