American Idol
Season 2

s02e01 / Start It Up!

22nd Jan '03 - 1:00am
Start It Up! Summary

The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hollywood: 9,000 in New York with 35 going to Hollywood; 6,000 in Miami with 20 going to Hollywood; 6,000 in Austin with 36 going to Hollywood.

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s02e02 / Part Deux

23rd Jan '03 - 1:00am
Part Deux Summary

The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood: 11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood; 6,000 in Detroit with 22 going to Hollywood.

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s02e03 / One Last Batch

29th Jan '03 - 1:00am
One Last Batch Summary

It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood: 6,500 in Atlanta with 46 going to Hollywood; 5,000 in Nashville with 30 going to Hollywood.

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s02e04 / Cut 'Em Up

30th Jan '03 - 1:00am
Cut 'Em Up Summary

Here is the list of the 32 semi-finalist:

Ashley Hartman
Bettis Richardson
Candice Coleman
Charles Grigsby
Chip Days
Clay Aiken
Corey Clark
Equoia Coleman
Frenchie Davis
George Trice
Hadass Halev
Jacob Smalley
J.D. Adams
Jennifer Fuetes
Jordan Segundo
Joshua Gracin
Julia DeMato
Kimberly Caldwell
Kimberly Kelsey
Kimberley Locke
Lashundra Cobbins
Louis Gazzara
Meosha Denton
Nasheka Siddall
Patrick Fortson
Patrick Lake
Rebecca Bond
Rickey Smith
Ruben Studdard
Samantha Cohen
Sylvia Chibilti
Vanessa Olivarez

Just think, 1 of these is our American Idol!.

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s02e05 / Eight is Enough!

5th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Eight is Enough! Summary

Performers tonight: Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby, J.D. Adams, Julia DeMato, Kimberly Caldwell, Lashundra Cobbins, Meosha Denton, and Patrick Forton.

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s02e06 / Two to Tango

6th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Two to Tango Summary

The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!.

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s02e07 / Here We Go Again

12th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Here We Go Again Summary

Performers tonight: Clay Aiken, Candice Coleman, Rebecca Bond, Jacob John, Hadas, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke, and Jennifer Fuentes.

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s02e08 / Oh, Who Will It Be?!

13th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Oh, Who Will It Be?! Summary

Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!.

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s02e09 / Eight more will come before us...

19th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Eight more will come before us... Summary

Performers tonight include:

Equoia Coleman
George Trice
Jordan Segundo
Kimberly Kelsey
Louis Gazzara
Rickey Smith
Samantha Cohen
Vanessa Olivarez

Watch Feb. 19th to see who moves on!.

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s02e10 / Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.

20th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones. Summary

The next two spots in the top 10 are filled.

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s02e11 / American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

20th Feb '03 - 1:00am
American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Summary

Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.

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s02e12 / Last Batch

26th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Last Batch Summary

The fourth and final group of semi-finalists perform Performers tonight will include:

Ashley Hartman
Chip Days
Corey Clark
Joshua Gracin
Juanita Barber
Nasheka Siddall
Patrick Lake
Sylvia Chibiliti.

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s02e13 / Two By Two They March To The Finals

27th Feb '03 - 1:00am
Two By Two They March To The Finals Summary

Two more move on to the Top Ten. Also, those contestants who will be performing in the "wild card" show were announced in this episode. Simon Cowell also promised a twist coming in the "wild card" show, which he claims will be better than the "twist" in the final episode of Joe Millionaire.

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s02e14 / Wild!

5th Mar '03 - 1:00am
Wild! Summary

Performers who have not been voted in top 12 get another shot Performers in the wild card include:

Aliceyn Coone
Carmen Rasmusen
Chip Days
Clay Aiken
Janine Falsone
Kimberly Caldwell
Nasheka Siddall
Olivia Mojica
Trenyce.

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s02e15 / I Need Results, Not Excuses!

6th Mar '03 - 1:00am
I Need Results, Not Excuses! Summary

It is revealed who each judge and America picked to round off the top 12.

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s02e16 / The Clean Dozen

12th Mar '03 - 1:00am
The Clean Dozen Summary

The top 12 battle it out for the first time in front of a live audience. Also for the first time ever a Celebrity Judge appears. This week is Lamont Dozier.

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s02e17 / The First One Bites The Dust!

13th Mar '03 - 1:00am
The First One Bites The Dust! Summary

One contestant must leave. Who got the least amount of votes?.

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s02e18 / Eleven Man Band

19th Mar '03 - 1:00am
Eleven Man Band Summary

Top 11 sing for your votes. Gladys Knight is Celebrity Guest Judge.

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s02e19 / One More Shall Fall

20th Mar '03 - 1:00am
One More Shall Fall Summary

One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left.

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s02e20 / 10, 9, 8... Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes

26th Mar '03 - 1:00am
10, 9, 8... Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes Summary

Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges.

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s02e21 / Ten Will Become Nine

27th Mar '03 - 1:00am
Ten Will Become Nine Summary

One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?.

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s02e22 / You Kids Be Good!

2nd Apr '03 - 1:00am
You Kids Be Good! Summary

It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.

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s02e23 / Not The Final Countdown!

3rd Apr '03 - 1:00am
Not The Final Countdown! Summary

Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.

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s02e24 / The Hits!

9th Apr '03 - 12:00am
The Hits! Summary

The Top 8 perform again, but this time someone WILL go home. Also, Lionel Ritchie guest judges.

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s02e25 / Eight Minus One is Seven

10th Apr '03 - 12:00am
Eight Minus One is Seven Summary

Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?.

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s02e26 / (Insert Clever Headline Here)

16th Apr '03 - 12:00am
(Insert Clever Headline Here) Summary

The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.

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s02e27 / One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.

17th Apr '03 - 12:00am
One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once. Summary

One more is going home. Find out who Live.

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s02e28 / American Idol Special: Halfway Home

22nd Apr '03 - 12:00am
American Idol Special: Halfway Home Summary

Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.

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s02e29 / Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.

22nd Apr '03 - 12:00am
Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another. Summary

6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.

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s02e30 / Six To The Five On A To The I

24th Apr '03 - 12:00am
Six To The Five On A To The I Summary

Another contestant leaves making it just 5.

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s02e31 / And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)

30th Apr '03 - 12:00am
And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number) Summary

It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.

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s02e32 / Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)

1st May '03 - 12:00am
Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math) Summary

The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.

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s02e33 / The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.

7th May '03 - 12:00am
The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title. Summary

The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.

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s02e34 / Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!

8th May '03 - 12:00am
Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear! Summary

All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.

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s02e35 / Trifecta!

14th May '03 - 12:00am
Trifecta! Summary

The final three battle it out to get America's vote for a trip to the Finale and a chance to become the next American Idol.

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s02e36 / Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.

15th May '03 - 12:00am
Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact. Summary

The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.

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s02e37 / Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!

20th May '03 - 12:00am
Let's learn about Ruben and Clay! Summary

This episode contained interviews with the judges, and Clay & Ruben, plus audience questions. A look back at how it all started was included and at the very end. Then it's time for a coin flip. Ruben calls heads, it comes up tails and Clay elects to go second. Ruben chooses to go with the wind and defend the south end zone. Coming up next, the opening kickoff!.

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s02e38 / Clay v. Ruben

21st May '03 - 12:00am
Clay v. Ruben Summary

America has narrowed it down to two, and now Clay and Ruben each have three performances to prove they are worthy of the title American Idol!.

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s02e39 / I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!

22nd May '03 - 12:00am
I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay! Summary

In the two hour season 2 finale there are many special performances and then the big announcement every is waiting for. The winner of American Idol Season 2 is... ... .. RUBEN STUDDARD!!!!.

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