Season 1 - Episode 1 - Debut
Air Date: Jun 12, 2002
Description: America’s version of Pop Idol debutes on FOX. In this episode, the first auditions ever are shown.
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Episode Two
Air Date: Jun 12, 2002
Description: Things begin to heat up in the competition, as the contestants learn they must learn singing routines, and sing in pairs of three to four.
Season 1 - Episode 3 - No Way Jim Moves On After That Performance. Right, Simon?
Air Date: Jun 18, 2002
Description: 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 Aar ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Army Of The Mediocre
Air Date: Jun 25, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Six Pack
Air Date: Jun 26, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 7 - The Bad, The Even Worse And The Ugly
Air Date: Jul 2, 2002
Description: 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 C ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Judge Fight!
Air Date: Jul 3, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Wild!
Air Date: Jul 10, 2002
Description: 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?
Season 1 - Episode 10 - The Live Album!
Air Date: Jul 16, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Top 10 Results
Air Date: Jul 17, 2002
Description: Last night American Idol rocked to Motown. The Top 10 finalists gave it their all. But tonight two dreams are about to come to an end. Two contestants with the lowest number of votes will be eliminated. Find out who America voted for.
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Pride Goeth Before The Fro
Air Date: Jun 23, 2002
Description: 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 St ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Clash Of The Titanic Egos
Air Date: Jul 24, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 14 - The Big Time!
Air Date: Jul 30, 2002
Description: 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 ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Ryan-ara!
Air Date: Jul 31, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Air Date: Aug 7, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Five Alive (and An Assortment Of Other Bad Puns)
Air Date: Aug 13, 2002
Description: 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, ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Rj Is Short For "really Gone"
Air Date: Aug 14, 2002
Description: 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.
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Two For Each One
Air Date: Aug 20, 2002
Description: 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 ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 21 - What? Who? You're Sure Now?
Air Date: Aug 21, 2002
Description: 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
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Three Do Two
Air Date: Aug 27, 2002
Description: 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 ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Two More
Air Date: Aug 28, 2002
Description: 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.