American Idol: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of American Idol Season 3.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Washington D.C. Auditions
Jan 18, 2005 · 85 min
Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.
St. Louis, Missouri Auditions
Jan 19, 2005 · 85 min
Audtions for season 4 from St. Louis, Missouri
New Orleans, Louisiana Auditions
Jan 25, 2005 · 85 min
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from New Orleans, Louisiana
Las Vegas, Nevada Auditions
Jan 26, 2005 · 85 min
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida Auditions
Feb 1, 2005 · 85 min
Continuing the auditions for season 4 from Cleveland, Ohio & Orlando, Florida.
San Francisco, California Auditions
Feb 2, 2005 · 85 min
Continuing with the auditions for season 4 from San Francisco, California
American Idol takes the auditions to the next level...Hollywood! (1)
Feb 8, 2005 · 85 min
AMERICAN IDOL travels to Hollywood with nearly 200 contestants from the seven audition cities, each contestant hoping to be one of the 24 chosen to continue on the show.
Hollywood Auditions Continue (2)
Feb 9, 2005 · 85 min
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
Auditions continue in Hollywood (3)
Feb 15, 2005 · 85 min
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
Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)
Feb 16, 2005 · 85 min
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
The top 12 boys perform live
Feb 21, 2005 · 85 min
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
The top 12 girls perform live
Feb 22, 2005 · 85 min
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
First result show of the season
Feb 23, 2005 · 85 min
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
Ten males perform live
Feb 28, 2005 · 85 min
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,
Ten females perform live
Mar 1, 2005 · 85 min
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.
Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?
Mar 2, 2005 · 85 min
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 –
Eight Males Perform Live
Mar 7, 2005 · 85 min
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
Eight Females Perform Live
Mar 8, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 12 Revealed
Mar 9, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time!
Mar 15, 2005 · 85 min
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
One Must Go Home Tonight!
Mar 16, 2005 · 85 min
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
American Idol's Top 11 Perform
Mar 22, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote
Mar 23, 2005 · 85 min
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
It's Down To The Top 10
Mar 24, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 10 perform live
Mar 29, 2005 · 85 min
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
It's Down to the top 9
Mar 30, 2005 · 85 min
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
American Idol's Top 9 Perform
Apr 5, 2005 · 85 min
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
Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9
Apr 6, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 8 Perform
Apr 12, 2005 · 85 min
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
Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8
Apr 13, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 7 Perform
Apr 19, 2005 · 85 min
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
Who's Out Of The Top 7
Apr 20, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 6 Perform
Apr 26, 2005 · 85 min
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
Who Is Eliminated From The Top 6
Apr 27, 2005 · 85 min
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
Top 5 Perform
May 3, 2005 · 85 min
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
Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5
May 4, 2005 · 85 min
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
American Idol's Final 4 Perform!
May 10, 2005 · 85 min
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
Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Final 4
May 11, 2005 · 85 min
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
American Idol's Final 3 Perform
May 17, 2005 · 85 min
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
Tonight Is The Night When 3 Become 2
May 18, 2005 · 85 min
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
And The Winner Is.......
May 25, 2005 · 85 min
Find out tonight LIVE who will win. And The Winner is..........