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American Idol: Season 4

42 episodes Premiered Jan 18, 2005
Previously on American Idol

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Idol Season 3.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 4 Episodes

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E8 Core

Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)

Feb 9, 2005

The AMERICAN IDOL Hollywood auditions continue as the contestants face the toughest audition of their careers. Each contestant hopes to be the next AMERICAN IDOL; however, more go

S4·E9 Core

Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)

Feb 15, 2005

Contestants chosen from around the nation have been whittled down as contestants continue to vie for a spot in the Top 24. Watch as contestants endure the grueling schedule, rehear

S4·E10 Core

Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)

Feb 16, 2005

Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the pressure and grueling schedule of Hollywood and tonight you will find out who the judges have chosen. They have faced the

S4·E11 Core

The top 12 boys perform live

Feb 21, 2005

The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 boys perform live for America for the first time. After the show, the audience will

S4·E12 Core

The top 12 girls perform live

Feb 22, 2005

The 24 finalists chosen last week continue their quest for the AMERICAN IDOL crown as the Top 12 girls perform live for the first time. The choice is up to America as they vote for

S4·E13 Core

First result show of the season

Feb 23, 2005

The Top 24 finalists performed for the first time this week and now America has decided who will stay and who will go. Tonight, four contestants - two males and two females - will

S4·E14 Core

Ten males perform live

Feb 28, 2005

Ten male singers compete in hopes of winning over America, and then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson,

S4·E15 Core

Ten females perform live

Mar 1, 2005

The remaining 10 female contestants will perform LIVE for America in hopes of winning over the viewers. The choice is up to America as they vote for their favorites after the show.

S4·E16 Core

Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?

Mar 2, 2005

The Top 20 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now America has decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four contestants –

S4·E17 Core

Eight Males Perform Live

Mar 7, 2005

Eight singers compete in hopes of winning over America, then the viewing audience will vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing Tonight is: An

S4·E18 Core

Eight Females Perform Live

Mar 8, 2005

The remaining eight contestants will perform LIVE in hopes of winning over America. The choice is up to the viewers as they vote for their favorites after the show. Performing Ton

S4·E19 Core

Top 12 Revealed

Mar 9, 2005

The remaining 16 finalists have performed in hopes of winning America's votes. Now the viewers have decided who will continue in the competition and who will not. Tonight, four con

S4·E20 Core

Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!

Mar 15, 2005

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL the Top 12 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. In this show, contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of

S4·E21 Core

One Must Go Home Tonight!

Mar 16, 2005

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The lowest vote-getter

S4·E22 Core

American Idol's Top 11 Perform

Mar 22, 2005

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 11 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning A

S4·E23 Core

Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote

Mar 23, 2005

AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the vo

S4·E24 Core

It's Down To The Top 10

Mar 24, 2005

AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 finalists return for a special live episode to allow for voting to take place again. (A graphics glitch in Tuesday's show may have caused confusion in the vo

S4·E25 Core

Top 10 perform live

Mar 29, 2005

Tuesday & last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 11 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestan

S4·E26 Core

It's Down to the top 9

Mar 30, 2005

Tonight on AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 10 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning A

S4·E27 Core

American Idol's Top 9 Perform

Apr 5, 2005

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 10 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who rece

S4·E28 Core

Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9

Apr 6, 2005

Tonight the Top 9 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will perform their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote an

S4·E29 Core

Top 8 Perform

Apr 12, 2005

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 9 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who recei

S4·E30 Core

Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8

Apr 13, 2005

Tonight the Top 8 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and

S4·E31 Core

Top 7 Perform

Apr 19, 2005

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 8 sang their hearts out, in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who rece

S4·E32 Core

Who's Out Of The Top 7

Apr 20, 2005

Tonight the Top 7 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and

S4·E33 Core

Top 6 Perform

Apr 26, 2005

Last night, AMERICAN IDOL's Top 7 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who recei

S4·E34 Core

Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6

Apr 27, 2005

Tonight the Top 6 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America 's vote and

S4·E35 Core

Top 5 Perform

May 3, 2005

The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving

S4·E36 Core

Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5

May 4, 2005

The Top 5 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving

S4·E37 Core

American Idol's Final 4 Perform!

May 10, 2005

Last night, the Top 5 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who receive

S4·E38 Core

Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4

May 11, 2005

The Final 4 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and survivi

S4·E39 Core

American Idol's Final 3 Perform

May 17, 2005

Last night, the Final 4 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight LIVE who will survive and who will be sent home. The contestant who received the fe

S4·E40 Core

Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2

May 18, 2005

The Final 3 finalists will perform LIVE for the nation, vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and survivi

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