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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 2

Every episode of American Idol Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 2!

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Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Idol Season 2 Episode 39 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!
    5.9/10(24 votes)

    S2:E39

    The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Idol Season 2 Episode 2 - Part Deux
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    S2:E2

    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

    Director:Unknown
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  3. American Idol Season 2 Episode 3 - One Last Batch
    5.6/10(32 votes)

    S2:E3

    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!!!!!!!!

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Idol Season 2 Episode 4 - Cut 'Em Up
    5.6/10(35 votes)

    S2:E4

    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!

    Director:Unknown
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  5. American Idol Season 2 Episode 1 - Start It Up!
    5.5/10(38 votes)

    S2:E1

    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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Idol Season 2 Episode 12 - Last Batch
    5.4/10(39 votes)

    S2:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Idol Season 2 Episode 36 - Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.
    5.4/10(38 votes)

    S2:E36

    All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. American Idol Season 2 Episode 5 - Eight is Enough!
    5.3/10(34 votes)

    S2:E5

    Performers tonight are: Bettis Richardson Charles Grigsby J.D. Adams Julia DeMato Kimberly Caldwell Lashundra Cobbins Meosha Denton Patrick Forton

    Director:Unknown
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  9. American Idol Season 2 Episode 34 - Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!
    5.3/10(31 votes)

    S2:E34

    The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Idol Season 2 Episode 19 - One More Shall Fall
    5.2/10(31 votes)

    S2:E19

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. American Idol Season 2 Episode 33 - The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.
    5.2/10(36 votes)

    S2:E33

    It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. American Idol Season 2 Episode 17 - The First One Bites The Dust!
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    S2:E17

    One contestant must leave.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. American Idol Season 2 Episode 14 - Wild!
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    S2:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  14. American Idol Season 2 Episode 15 - I Need Results, Not Excuses!
    5.0/10(24 votes)

    S2:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. American Idol Season 2 Episode 16 - The Clean Dozen
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. American Idol Season 2 Episode 20 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes
    5.0/10(45 votes)

    S2:E20

    One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left

    Director:Unknown
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  17. American Idol Season 2 Episode 22 - You Kids Be Good!
    5.0/10(35 votes)

    S2:E22

    One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?

    Director:Unknown
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  18. American Idol Season 2 Episode 29 - Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    S2:E29

    One more is going home. Find out who Live.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. American Idol Season 2 Episode 30 - Six To The Five On A To The I
    5.0/10(35 votes)

    S2:E30

    Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. American Idol Season 2 Episode 38 - Clay v. Ruben
    5.0/10(40 votes)

    S2:E38

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. American Idol Season 2 Episode 6 - Two to Tango
    4.9/10(32 votes)

    S2:E6

    The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!

    Director:Unknown
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  22. American Idol Season 2 Episode 7 - Here We Go Again
    4.9/10(35 votes)

    S2:E7

    Performers tonight are: Clay Aiken Candice Coleman Rebecca Bond Jacob John Hadas Ruben Studdard Kimberley Locke Jennifer Fuentes

    Director:Unknown
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  23. American Idol Season 2 Episode 24 - The Hits!
    4.9/10(35 votes)

    S2:E24

    Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. American Idol Season 2 Episode 26 - (Insert Clever Headline Here)
    4.9/10(35 votes)

    S2:E26

    Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. American Idol Season 2 Episode 32 - Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)
    4.9/10(35 votes)

    S2:E32

    Another contestant leaves making it just 5.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 2. It scored 5.9/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/21/2003. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Part Deux".