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.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 9 of American Idol resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Chicago, IL Auditions
• s05e02 - Denver, CO Auditions
• s05e03 - Greensboro, NC Auditions
• s05e04 - San Francisco, CA Auditions
• s05e05 - Las Vegas, NV Auditions
• s05e06 - Austin, TX Auditions
• s05e07 - Boston, MA Auditions
• s05e08 - Hollywood Round 1
• s05e09 - Hollywood Round 2
• s05e10 - The top 24 semifinalists are revealed tonight
• s05e11 - The Top 12 Girls Perform Live
• s05e12 - The Top 12 Boys Perform Live
• s05e13 - First live result show of the season
• s05e14 - Top 10 Girls Perform
• s05e15 - Top 10 Boys Perform
• s05e16 - Four More Go Home
• s05e17 - Top 8 Girls Perform
• s05e18 - Top 8 Boys Perform
• s05e19 - Top 12 Finalists to be Revealed Tonight
• s05e20 - Stevie Wonder Classics
• s05e21 - One of the Top 12 must go home tonight!
• s05e22 - Songs of the 50's
• s05e23 - Lowest Vote-Getter Among The 11 Finalists Is Eliminated
• s05e24 - Songs of the Past 6 Years
• s05e25 - One Must Go Home Tonight! Find Out Who Is Eliminated
• s05e26 - Country Hits
• s05e27 - 8 Finalists Remain When The Voting Results Are Revealed
• s05e28 - Top 8 Perform
• s05e29 - One Must Go Home Tonight! 7 Remain After The Results Are Revealed
• s05e30 - Top 7 Perform
• s05e31 - One Must Go Home Tonight! 6 Finalists Remain When The Results Are Revealed
• s05e32 - Top 6 Perform
• s05e33 - One Must Go Home Tonight! 5 Finalists Remain When The Results Are Revealed
• s05e34 - Top 5 Perform
• s05e35 - One Must Go Home Tonight! 4 Finalists Remain When The Results Are Revealed
• s05e36 - Top 4 Perform
• s05e37 - One Must Go Home Tonight! Only 3 Finalists Will Remain When The Voting Results Are Revealed
• s05e38 - Top 3 Perform!
• s05e39 - One Must Go Home Tonight! Only Two Will Continue Their Quest When The Voting Results Are Revealed
• s05e40 - Taylor Hicks Vs. Katharine McPhee
• s05e41 - And The Winner Is..........

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.