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Episode 1: Start It Up!Jan 21, 2003 · 1h 25m
The audition stops for this episode & the number of people there & the number of people going to Hollywood are: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
Episode 2: Part DeuxJan 22, 2003 · 1h 25m
The audtion stops & # of people going to Hollywood are:
11,000 in LA with 45 going to Hollywood
6,000 in Detroit with 22 going to Hollywood
Episode 3: One Last BatchJan 28, 2003 · 1h 25m
It's Beaver Time!!!! Lol! The audition stops & # of people going to Hollywood are:
6,500 in Atlanta with 46 going to Hollywood
5,000 in Nashville with 30 going to Hollywood
WE'RE GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!!!!!!!!
Episode 4: Cut 'Em UpJan 29, 2003 · 1h 25m
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!
Episode 5: Eight is Enough!Feb 4, 2003 · 1h 25m
Performers tonight are:
Bettis Richardson
Charles Grigsby
J.D. Adams
Julia DeMato
Kimberly Caldwell
Lashundra Cobbins
Meosha Denton
Patrick Forton
Episode 6: Two to TangoFeb 5, 2003 · 1h 25m
The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!
Episode 7: Here We Go AgainFeb 11, 2003 · 1h 25m
Performers tonight are:
Clay Aiken
Candice Coleman
Rebecca Bond
Jacob John
Hadas
Ruben Studdard
Kimberley Locke
Jennifer Fuentes
Episode 8: Oh, Who Will It Be?!Feb 12, 2003 · 1h 25m
Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!
Episode 9: Eight more will come before us…Feb 18, 2003 · 1h 25m
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!
Episode 10: Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.Feb 19, 2003 · 1h 25m
Episode 11: American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The UglyFeb 19, 2003 · 1h 25m
Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.
Episode 12: Last BatchFeb 25, 2003 · 1h 25m
Episode 13: Two By Two They March To The FinalsFeb 26, 2003 · 1h 25m
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.
Episode 14: Wild!Mar 4, 2003 · 1h 25m
Episode 15: I Need Results, Not Excuses!Mar 5, 2003 · 1h 25m
Episode 16: The Clean DozenMar 11, 2003 · 1h 25m
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.
Episode 17: The First One Bites The Dust!Mar 12, 2003 · 1h 25m
One contestant must leave.
Episode 18: Eleven Man BandMar 18, 2003 · 1h 25m
Top 11 sing for your votes.
Episode 19: One More Shall FallMar 19, 2003 · 1h 25m
Episode 20: 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest GoesMar 25, 2003 · 1h 25m
One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left
Episode 21: Ten Will Become NineMar 26, 2003 · 1h 25m
Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges
Episode 22: You Kids Be Good!Apr 1, 2003 · 1h 25m
One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?
Episode 23: Not The Final Countdown!Apr 2, 2003 · 1h 25m
It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.
Episode 24: The Hits!Apr 8, 2003 · 1h 25m
Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.
Episode 25: Eight Minus One is SevenApr 9, 2003 · 1h 25m
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
Episode 26: (Insert Clever Headline Here)Apr 15, 2003 · 1h 25m
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
Episode 27: One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.Apr 16, 2003 · 1h 25m
The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.
Episode 28: American Idol Special: Halfway HomeApr 21, 2003 · 1h 25m
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Episode 29: Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.Apr 21, 2003 · 1h 25m
One more is going home. Find out who Live.
Episode 30: Six To The Five On A To The IApr 23, 2003 · 1h 25m
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Episode 31: And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)Apr 29, 2003 · 1h 25m
6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.
Episode 32: Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)Apr 30, 2003 · 1h 25m
Another contestant leaves making it just 5.
Episode 33: The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.May 6, 2003 · 1h 25m
It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.
Episode 34: Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!May 7, 2003 · 1h 25m
The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.
Episode 35: Trifecta!May 13, 2003 · 1h 25m
The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.
Episode 36: Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.May 14, 2003 · 1h 25m
All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.
Episode 37: Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!May 19, 2003 · 1h 25m
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!
Episode 38: Clay v. RubenMay 20, 2003 · 1h 25m
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.
Episode 39: I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!May 21, 2003 · 1h 25m
The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.