American Idol is an American singing competition show, where contestants perform in front of a panel of star judges, representing the music industry. The winner is determined by viewers' vote.
The most-watched show on television returns for its fifth season with all-new contestants and the best and worst of auditions around the country. AMERICAN IDOL begins its search for the next singing superstar in Chicago, IL.
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s05e02Denver, CO Auditions2006-01-1901:00⌄
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Denver, CO Auditions
s05e02 ·
2006-01-19 ·
01:00
The quest for the next American Idol continues on Part 2 of the fifth-season premiere. Some auditions impress the judges and others make a different kind of impression.
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s05e03Greensboro, NC Auditions2006-01-2501:00⌄
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Greensboro, NC Auditions
s05e03 ·
2006-01-25 ·
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AMERICAN IDOL continues its search for the next singing superstar in Greensboro, NC, with an all-new episode of the best and worst of auditions.
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s05e04San Fransisco, CA Auditions2006-01-2601:00⌄
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San Fransisco, CA Auditions
s05e04 ·
2006-01-26 ·
01:00
Tune in as the judges continue their quest for the next American Idol.
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s05e05Las Vegas, NV Auditions2006-02-0101:00⌄
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Las Vegas, NV Auditions
s05e05 ·
2006-02-01 ·
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AMERICAN IDOL continues its search for the next singing superstar with an all-new episode of the best and worst of auditions.
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s05e06Austin, TX Auditions2006-02-0201:00⌄
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Austin, TX Auditions
s05e06 ·
2006-02-02 ·
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s05e07Boston, MA Auditions2006-02-0801:00⌄
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Boston, MA Auditions
s05e07 ·
2006-02-08 ·
01:00
The quest for the next singing superstar continues as AMERICAN IDOL travels to Las Vegas for a final night of the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day. The judges send another lucky few on to Hollywood.
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s05e08Hollywood Round #12006-02-0901:00⌄
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Hollywood Round #1
s05e08 ·
2006-02-09 ·
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Contestants chosen from around the nation arrive in Hollywood for their big chance at the American Idol crown. Faced with a grueling schedule, pressure-packed rehearsals and the judges' criticism, some will survive and more will go home.
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s05e09Hollywood Round #22006-02-1501:00⌄
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Hollywood Round #2
s05e09 ·
2006-02-15 ·
01:00
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot in the Top 24. Who will survive and who will go home?
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s05e10Hollywood Round #32006-02-1601:00⌄
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Hollywood Round #3
s05e10 ·
2006-02-16 ·
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Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed on the Green Mile episode of AMERICAN IDOL.
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s05e11Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)2006-02-2201:00⌄
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Performance Show Females #1 (top 12)
s05e11 ·
2006-02-22 ·
01:00
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?
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s05e12Performance Show Males #1 (top 12)2006-02-2301:00⌄
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Performance Show Males #1 (top 12)
s05e12 ·
2006-02-23 ·
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Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?
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s05e13And Then There Were 202006-02-2401:00⌄
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And Then There Were 20
s05e13 ·
2006-02-24 ·
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The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants - two males and two females - will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Will your favorites return?
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s05e14Performance Show Females #2 (top 10)2006-03-0101:00⌄
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Performance Show Females #2 (top 10)
s05e14 ·
2006-03-01 ·
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Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home?
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s05e15Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)2006-03-0201:00⌄
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Performance Show Males #2 (top 10)
s05e15 ·
2006-03-02 ·
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The Top 10 boys perform for America, hoping to win enough votes to stay in the competition. Who will be back to sing next week? America will decide after this special 90-minute episode of AMERICAN IDOL.
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s05e16And Then There Were 162006-03-0301:00⌄
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And Then There Were 16
s05e16 ·
2006-03-03 ·
01:00
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s05e17Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)2006-03-0801:00⌄
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Performance Show Females #3 (top 8)
s05e17 ·
2006-03-08 ·
01:00
The remaining eight girls will perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will sing again, and who will go home?
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s05e18Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)2006-03-0901:00⌄
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Performance Show Males #3 (top 8)
s05e18 ·
2006-03-09 ·
01:00
The remaining 8 boys sing tonight for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will be back next week and who will go home?
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s05e19And Then There Were 122006-03-1001:00⌄
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And Then There Were 12
s05e19 ·
2006-03-10 ·
01:00
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s05e20Top 12 perform live2006-03-1501:00⌄
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Top 12 perform live
s05e20 ·
2006-03-15 ·
01:00
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competiton. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.
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s05e21And Then There Were 112006-03-1601:00⌄
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And Then There Were 11
s05e21 ·
2006-03-16 ·
01:00
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s05e22Top 11 perform live2006-03-2201:00⌄
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Top 11 perform live
s05e22 ·
2006-03-22 ·
01:00
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.
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s05e23And Then There Were 102006-03-2301:00⌄
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And Then There Were 10
s05e23 ·
2006-03-23 ·
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s05e24Top 10 perform live2006-03-2901:00⌄
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Top 10 perform live
s05e24 ·
2006-03-29 ·
01:00
Tonight the Top 10 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
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s05e25And Then There Were 92006-03-3002:00⌄
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And Then There Were 9
s05e25 ·
2006-03-30 ·
02:00
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL Results Show.
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s05e26Top 9 perform live2006-04-0500:00⌄
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Top 9 perform live
s05e26 ·
2006-04-05 ·
00:00
Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
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s05e27And Then There Were 82006-04-0601:00⌄
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And Then There Were 8
s05e27 ·
2006-04-06 ·
01:00
Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL Results Show.
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s05e28Top 8 perform live2006-04-1200:00⌄
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Top 8 perform live
s05e28 ·
2006-04-12 ·
00:00
Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on the AMERICAN IDOL performance show.
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s05e29And Then There Were 72006-04-1300:30⌄
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And Then There Were 7
s05e29 ·
2006-04-13 ·
00:30
Last night, the Top 8 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on a special one-hour AMERICAN IDOL.
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s05e30Top 7 perform live2006-04-1900:00⌄
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Top 7 perform live
s05e30 ·
2006-04-19 ·
00:00
Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on the AMERICAN IDOL performance show.
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s05e31And Then There Were 62006-04-2001:00⌄
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And Then There Were 6
s05e31 ·
2006-04-20 ·
01:00
Last night, the Top 7 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.
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s05e32Top 6 perform live2006-04-2600:00⌄
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Top 6 perform live
s05e32 ·
2006-04-26 ·
00:00
Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week.
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s05e33And Then There Were 52006-04-2701:00⌄
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And Then There Were 5
s05e33 ·
2006-04-27 ·
01:00
Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will sing again next week and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.
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s05e34Top 5 perform live2006-05-0300:00⌄
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Top 5 perform live
s05e34 ·
2006-05-03 ·
00:00
Tonight the Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
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s05e35And Then There Were 42006-05-0401:00⌄
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And Then There Were 4
s05e35 ·
2006-05-04 ·
01:00
Last night, the Top 6 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will be in the Final 4 and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.
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s05e36Top 4 perform live2006-05-1000:00⌄
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Top 4 perform live
s05e36 ·
2006-05-10 ·
00:00
Tonight the Top 4 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
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s05e37And Then There Were 32006-05-1101:00⌄
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And Then There Were 3
s05e37 ·
2006-05-11 ·
01:00
TV's hottest show gets even hotter. Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will be in the Final 3 and who will go home. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on the AMERICAN IDOL results show.
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s05e38Top 3 perform live2006-05-1700:00⌄
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Top 3 perform live
s05e38 ·
2006-05-17 ·
00:00
Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and the coveted opportunity to compete in next week's season finale.
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s05e39And Then There Were 22006-05-1801:00⌄
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And Then There Were 2
s05e39 ·
2006-05-18 ·
01:00
TV's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE which two finalists will compete in next week's exciting season finale. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition.
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s05e40Top 2 perform live2006-05-2400:00⌄
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Top 2 perform live
s05e40 ·
2006-05-24 ·
00:00
The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol - find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on the Kodak Theatre stage one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.
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s05e41The Finale2006-05-2500:00⌄
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The Finale
s05e41 ·
2006-05-25 ·
00:00
The most anticipated night of the television season is here! Two finalists, one American Idol - find out tonight who America has chosen. The Top 12 reunite on the Kodak Theatre stage one last time before the newest American Idol is crowned.
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