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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 4

Every episode of American Idol Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Idol Season 4 Episode 14 - Ten males perform live
    5.8/10(38 votes)

    S4:E14

    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, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Harold "Bo" Bice, Joe Murena, Jr., Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Idol Season 4 Episode 22 - American Idol's Top 11 Perform
    5.7/10(36 votes)

    S4:E22

    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 America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonight's theme is: Billboard top 100 hits Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Idol Season 4 Episode 27 - American Idol's Top 9 Perform
    5.7/10(35 votes)

    S4:E27

    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 received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Idol Season 4 Episode 17 - Eight Males Perform Live
    5.6/10(33 votes)

    S4:E17

    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: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker,

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Idol Season 4 Episode 35 - Top 5 Perform
    5.6/10(31 votes)

    S4:E35

    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 another week in the competition. Tonights Themes Are: Leiber and Stoller songs & Billboard Top 40 charts songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Idol Season 4 Episode 16 - Who Has America Chosen To Stay And Who Will Go Home?
    5.5/10(38 votes)

    S4:E16

    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 – two males and two females - will go home, leaving 16 finalists vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The voting results are revealed on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Idol Season 4 Episode 25 - Top 10 perform live
    5.5/10(31 votes)

    S4:E25

    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 contestant who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Idol Season 4 Episode 36 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 5
    5.5/10(32 votes)

    S4:E36

    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 another week in the competition. Tonights Themes Are: Leiber and Stoller songs & Billboard Top 40 charts songs. Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Harold "Bo" Bice, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Idol Season 4 Episode 39 - American Idol's Final 3 Perform
    5.3/10(30 votes)

    S4:E39

    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 fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the coveted crown on the AMERICAN IDOL results show

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Idol Season 4 Episode 23 - Top 11 Finalists Re-Vote
    5.2/10(30 votes)

    S4:E23

    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 voting process.) The 11 contestants' performances will be repeated during this LIVE hour. Voting will take place for two hours following the end of the telecast in each time zone. Only these voting results, not Tuesday's, will determine who will survive another week in the competition and who will go home. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on Wednesday, March 23 Tonight's theme is: Billboard top 100 hits Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
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  11. American Idol Season 4 Episode 28 - Find Out Who's Been Eliminated From The Top 9
    5.2/10(27 votes)

    S4:E28

    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 and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on AMERICAN IDOL Tonight's theme is: Classic Musicals Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Idol Season 4 Episode 42 - And The Winner Is.......
    5.2/10(13 votes)

    S4:E42

    Find out tonight LIVE who will win. And The Winner is..........

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Idol Season 4 Episode 10 - Auditions continue in Hollywood (4)
    5.1/10(35 votes)

    S4:E10

    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 judges day after day in hopes of securing one of the 24 spots. Tonight, the 12 male and 12 female finalists chosen to compete in the Top 24 will be revealed. Find out tonight, who survives and who goes home on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Nigel Lythgoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. American Idol Season 4 Episode 18 - Eight Females Perform Live
    5.1/10(35 votes)

    S4:E18

    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 Tonight is: Amanda Avila, Carrie Underwood, Janay Castine, Jessica Sierra, Lindsey Cardinale, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Idol Season 4 Episode 21 - One Must Go Home Tonight!
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    S4:E21

    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 will be the first contestant from the Top 12 eliminated from this season's race for the AMERICAN IDOL title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. American Idol Season 4 Episode 24 - It's Down To The Top 10
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    S4:E24

    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 voting process.) The 11 contestants' performances will be repeated during this LIVE hour. Voting will take place for two hours following the end of the telecast in each time zone. Only these voting results, not Tuesday's, will determine who will survive another week in the competition and who will go home. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on Wednesday, March 23 Tonight's theme is: Billboard top 100 hits Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Mikalah Gordon, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. American Idol Season 4 Episode 26 - It's Down to the top 9
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    S4:E26

    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 America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tonights Theme is: Songs from the 90's Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Sierra, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. American Idol Season 4 Episode 29 - Top 8 Perform
    5.1/10(29 votes)

    S4:E29

    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 received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Idol Season 4 Episode 31 - Top 7 Perform
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    S4:E31

    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 received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the AMERICAN IDOL title

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. American Idol Season 4 Episode 33 - Top 6 Perform
    5.1/10(29 votes)

    S4:E33

    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 received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the AMERICAN IDOL title

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. American Idol Season 4 Episode 1 - Washington D.C. Auditions
    5.0/10(44 votes)

    S4:E1

    Synopsis: Auditions for season 4 from Washington D.C.

    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. American Idol Season 4 Episode 11 - The top 12 boys perform live
    5.0/10(43 votes)

    S4:E11

    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 vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home? Performing tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, David Brown, Harold "Bo" Bice, Jared Yates, Joe Murena, Jr., Judd Harris, Mario Vazquez, Nikko Smith, Scott Savol, Travis Tucker,

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. American Idol Season 4 Episode 19 - Top 12 Revealed
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    S4:E19

    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 contestants – two males and two females - will go home, leaving America's Top 12 finalists vying for the AMERICAN IDOL crown. The voting results are revealed on AMERICAN IDOL

    Director:Bruce Gowers
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. American Idol Season 4 Episode 30 - Who Is Eliminated From The Top 8
    5.0/10(29 votes)

    S4:E30

    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 surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on AMERICAN IDOL Tonights theme is: Songs from when the contestants were born. Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Nadia Turner, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. American Idol Season 4 Episode 32 - Who's Out Of The Top 7
    5.0/10(29 votes)

    S4:E32

    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 surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure on AMERICAN IDOL Tonight's theme is: 70's Dance Classics Performing Tonight is: Anthony Fedorov, Anwar Robinson, Constantine Maroulis, Harold "Bo" Bice, Scott Savol, Carrie Underwood, Vonzell Solomon

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Ten males perform live" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 4. It scored 5.8/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/28/2005. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "American Idol's Top 11 Perform".