American Idol
Season 1

s01e01 / Debut

12th Jun '02 - 12:00am
Debut Summary

In the humorous debut of the hit reality show series, three judges - Randy, Paula and Simon - began the search for the next American Idol. They went to several cities throughout the country, in each one picking 30 people to move on to the next round. They were faced with some who were great performers, and some who were the most talentless people they've ever seen. In the end, they successfully found over 100 people for the next round.

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s01e02 / Episode Two

13th Jun '02 - 12:00am
Episode Two Summary

After going through their first round, things start to heat up when the competition gets harder. Now the contestants have to learn routines, and sing/dance in groups of threes and fours. The judges will pick which ones in the group stay. They had to learn these routines in a couple of nights, sacrificing their resting time. There was no time to relax, they had to stay focused. Many were stressed, and forgot their lines, and didn't know what to do. This narrows the search down to fewer people.

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s01e03 / No Way Jim Moves On After That Performance. Right, Simon? Simon?

19th Jun '02 - 12:00am
No Way Jim Moves On After That Performance. Right, Simon? Simon? Summary

They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as group one performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Jim Verraros, Adriel Herrera, Rodesia Eaves, Natalie Burge, Brad Estrin, Ryan Starr, Justinn Waddell, Kelli Glover, and Christopher Aaron.

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s01e04 / Dewey Defeats Truman!

20th Jun '02 - 12:00am
Dewey Defeats Truman! Summary

The show is live and the votes are in! America will see which 3 contestants they voted for will move on to the final 10.

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s01e05 / Army Of The Mediocre

26th Jun '02 - 12:00am
Army Of The Mediocre Summary

They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Two performs for America. The fate of the 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are Alexis Lopez, Gil Sinuet, Angela Peel, A.J. Gil, Tenia Taylor, Alexandra Bachelier, Jazmin Lowery, Jamar, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Guarini.

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s01e06 / Six Pack

27th Jun '02 - 12:00am
Six Pack Summary

The show is live and the votes are in! Three more contestants will advance to the Final 10. Watch to see who moves one step closer to becoming the American Idol.

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s01e07 / The Bad, The Even Worse and The Ugly

3rd Jul '02 - 12:00am
The Bad, The Even Worse and The Ugly Summary

They sing. You vote. You decide. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host as Group Three performs for America. The fate of the last 10 hopefuls rests in America's hands as only the Top 3 contestants move on. Performing tonight are R.J. Helton, Kristin Holt, Mark Scott, Nikki McKibbin, Chris Badono, Melanie Sanders, Ejay Day, Tanesha Ross, Khaleef Chiles, and Christina Cristian.

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s01e08 / Judge Fight!

4th Jul '02 - 12:00am
Judge Fight! Summary

The show is live and the votes are in! The final choices are revealed as the last three contestants advance to the Final 10. Watch to see who moves one step closer to becoming the American Idol.

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s01e09 / Wild!

11th Jul '02 - 12:00am
Wild! Summary

10,000 auditioned... 121 made it to Hollywood... 30 sang for your vote and 9 are through to the next round. Tonight 5 Wild Cards return to sing again for the judges to decide LIVE which one will complete the Final 10. Tonight on American Idol, who will it be?

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s01e10 / The Live Album!

17th Jul '02 - 12:00am
The Live Album! Summary

Live in Hollywood! They have a new set, full orchestral arrangements, and a live studio audience. The theme is Motown and performing tonight are Ryan Starr, R.J. Helton, Nikki McKibbin, Ejay Day, Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Jim Verraros, Kelly Clarkson, A.J. Gil, and Christina Cristian.

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s01e11 / Pride Goeth Before The Fro

24th Jul '02 - 12:00am
Pride Goeth Before The Fro Summary

Tonight the Top 8 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight's theme is the 1960's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, A.J. Gil, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.

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s01e12 / Clash of the Titanic Egos

25th Jul '02 - 12:00am
Clash of the Titanic Egos Summary

Last night, the Top 8 finalists performed hits from the 60's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.

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s01e13 / The Big Time!

31st Jul '02 - 12:00am
The Big Time! Summary

Tonight the Top 7 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight's theme is the 1970's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Ryan Starr, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.

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s01e14 / Ryan-ara!

1st Aug '02 - 12:00am
Ryan-ara! Summary

Last night, the Top 7 finalists performed hits from the 70's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.

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s01e15 / Jump, Jive and Fail!

7th Aug '02 - 12:00am
Jump, Jive and Fail! Summary

Tonight the Top 6 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight's theme is Big Band. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Christian, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.

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s01e16 / Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

8th Aug '02 - 12:00am
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Summary

Last night, the Top 6 finalists performed hits from the Big Band era. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.

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s01e17 / Five Alive (And An Assortment Of Other Bad Puns)

14th Aug '02 - 12:00am
Five Alive (And An Assortment Of Other Bad Puns) Summary

Tonight the Top 5 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight's theme is love songs. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.

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s01e18 / RJ is Short for

15th Aug '02 - 12:00am
RJ is Short for Summary

Last night, the Top 5 finalists performed love songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.

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s01e19 / Two for Each One

21st Aug '02 - 12:00am
Two for Each One Summary

Tonight the Top 4 will perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight's theme is the 80's and 90's. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.

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s01e20 / What? Who? You're sure now?

22nd Aug '02 - 12:00am
What? Who? You're sure now? Summary

Last night, the Top 4 finalists performed two hits from the 80's and 90's. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will be sent home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for.

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s01e21 / Three Do Two

28th Aug '02 - 12:00am
Three Do Two Summary

Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving one last week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight the contestants sing a song of their choice and a song the judges picked for them. Performing tonight are Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.

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s01e22 / Two More

29th Aug '02 - 12:00am
Two More Summary

Last night, the Top 3 finalists performed two songs. Tonight, the show is live and the votes are in. Who will sing again next week and who will go home? The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Another dream is about to end. Find out who America voted for to battle it out in next week's showdown.

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s01e23 / Showdown!

4th Sep '02 - 12:00am
Showdown! Summary

Kelly vs. Justin who will win?

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s01e24 / EL FINALE!

5th Sep '02 - 12:00am
EL FINALE! Summary

The episode begins as usual, with the whole thing starting. They go behind the scenes for the first hour and the final 10 come back, sing for about half an hour, and then the question on everyone's mind since the series began, who is the american idol?



And the winner is...



KELLY CLARKSON!!!!!

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