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Australian Idol

2003Returning SeriesNext: Feb 22 7:30pm11 Seasons338 Episodes4.0TMDB
10Seven Network

Australian Idol is an Australian singing competition, which began its first season in July 2003 and ended its original run in November 2009 before being revived in January 2023. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. Australian Idol was televised on Network Ten for its first seven series and was broadcast on Austereo Radio Network between 2005 and 2007.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Premiere

Jul 27, 2003

In the premiere of Australin Idol, we saw the best and worst auditions with Mark, Marcia and Dicko in major cities around Australia. The picked 75 auditioners with talent to move on to the next round.

Episode 2: From The Top 75 to the Top 40

Aug 3, 2003

The top 75 from the auditions are divided into three groups were they have to perform in their groups a dedicated song. After three days of practise, each group showed their skills to Mark, Marcia and Dicko to ensure their place in the Top 40.

Episode 3: The Top 40

Aug 4, 2003

Time to meet the Top 40 semi-finalists. Become familiar with these faces as in a few short weeks, the public will begin voting for who they believe should be the first 'Australian Idol'.

Episode 9: Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

Aug 25, 2003

Which two out of the last episode's performers: Anthony, Yolande, Shannon, Rebekah, Guy, Martine, Ryan and Jennifer have been voted by the Australian public to join the top 12? Find out in this episode!

Episode 12: Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

Sep 1, 2003

The fourth live verdict show where the viewers have decided out of the previous night's eight performers (Mary, Michelle, Costa, Brielle, Levi, Cle, Brandon and Lauren) which two are progressing to the finals.

Episode 14: Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

Sep 8, 2003

Who out of the last semi-finals will be going through to the finals? Australia has voted for either Alex, Anton, Ben, Marcus, Paulini, Robert, Courtney or Stu. Find out which of these singers have made it to the top 10!

Episode 15: Wildcard: Judge's Choice

Sep 14, 2003

The judges have decided on 10 contestants to recieve a second-chance to make it to the finals! Two people will be selected - one by the judges and one by the Australian voting public. Who will it be?

Episode 16: Wildcard: Live Verdict

Sep 15, 2003

Based on the performances in the previous episode, The 10 wildcards will fight for the two positions left in the finals! The judges will choose one person, while the viewers will choose the other!

Episode 19: Inside Idol #1

Sep 25, 2003

Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.

Episode 22: Inside Idol #2

Oct 2, 2003

This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.

Episode 25: Inside Idol #3

Oct 9, 2003

What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.

Episode 28: Up Close & Personal

Oct 14, 2003

Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.

Episode 29: Inside Idol #4

Oct 16, 2003

Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.

Episode 30: Performance 5: R&B/Soul

Oct 19, 2003

The five remaining Idols are singing the blues, rhythem and blues that is! A very special guest star, international R&B star Usher will be guesting on this episode.

Episode 34: Performance 6: Verdict

Oct 27, 2003

Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving the numbers down to three!

Episode 35: Inside Idol #6

Oct 30, 2003

Watch this edition of Inside Idol to see how the contestants coped with Paulini leaving the competition, picking songs for the 60's show and see Mark Holden sing at his old high school.

Episode 37: Performance 7: Verdcict

Nov 3, 2003

Who wowed the audience and recieved the most votes from their 60's performances the night before? Is the last night for Cosima, Guy or Shannon?

Episode 40: Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

Nov 10, 2003

This special shows Quentin, a personality in Australia, very persistent in trying to be an Australian Idol contestant! Go behind the scenes with Quentin in his quest to get on the stage!

Episode 41: Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

Nov 13, 2003

If you missed Sunday's fantastic episode, here is your chance to catch up. This is an encore showing of Shannon and Guy's performances of their own choice of song, plus their versions of the song that the winner will release 'Angels Brought Me Here'.

Episode 42: Showdown Tour

Nov 16, 2003

Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!

Episode 43: Grand Finale

Nov 19, 2003

It's come down to this - the grand finale which will announce the winner of the first Australian Idol!!! Who will it be in this two hour finale including performances by the other finalists and other members of the top 40!

Episode 44: The Winner's Journey

Nov 23, 2003

Now that we have our Australian Idol, take a trip of the last six months of Guy's amazing journey to make it to the top!

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Australian Idol Season 1 premiere?

Australian Idol Season 1 premiered on July 27, 2003.

How many episodes are in Australian Idol Season 1?

Australian Idol Season 1 has 44 episodes.

What is the first episode of Australian Idol Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Premiere". It aired on July 27, 2003.

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