American Idol

#42 'American Idol': One Fine David

In the season finale, after some truly memorable performances by contestants past and present, David Cook is announced as the winner Read More

#41 ''American Idol'': Boxing Day

Despite a tiresome prizefighting theme, the last performance episode is an exciting three-round match that Simon calls for David Archuleta over David Cook Read More

#40 ''American Idol'': When You Wish Upon Two Stars

With the elimination of Syesha Mercado, it seems the show's producers have what they've wanted all along: a season-finale match between the two Davids Read More

#39 ''American Idol'': Throw Syesha From the Train

The judges, the producers, and the contestants themselves pick songs, and Syesha is short-changed, making the all-David finale almost inevitable Read More

#38 'American Idol': Assisted Suicide

After two lackluster performances on Tuesday, Jason Castro seems suspiciously happy to be voted off, leaving a reportedly neck-and-neck final three Read More

#37 ''American Idol'': The Kids and the Hall

Choosing from a list of 500 classics selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, some of the final four contestants rise to the occasion, while one takes what looks like a deliberate nosedive Read More

#36 'American Idol': Never Mind the Bollix...

Glossing over the Paula Abdul controversy, the show sends a sentimental favorite, Brooke White, home Read More

#35 'American Idol': Rough Diamond

Despite Paula Abdul's bizarre, time-shifting critique, the show must go on, and some performances actually shine through on Neil Diamond night Read More

#34 'American Idol': Getting Our Irish Up

In an outrageous elimination night, rebootin' Brooke sails through while Syesha and Carly go to the bottom two, and our favorite tattooed lady goes home Read More

#33 'American Idol': Better Than 'Cats'

On a very theatrical night of Andrew Lloyd Webber songs, Syesha goes cabaret, Carly rocks, and Brooke melts down Read More

#32 'American Idol' Recap: Too Many Cooks

Seacrest said it: Despite a week of solid singing, someone had to get out of the crowded ''Idol'' kitchen Read More

#31 'American Idol': Cash in, Carey

Mariah Carey turned ''American Idol'' into a release party for her new CD, and most performers did her songbook proud Read More

#30 'American Idol' recap: Shock and awe

Someone was sent packing on this year's post-''Idol Gives Back'' show -- and you'd never guess who Read More

#29 'American Idol': 'Idol Gives Back'

While the contestants worked the phones, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, and Fergie stole the show, Miley Cyrus sang two songs, and Billy Crystal and Robin Williams flirted with elimination from the charity program Read More

#28 'American Idol': Too Much Inspiration

A night of supposedly uplifting ballads meant to set up ''Idol Gives Back'' somehow falls flat, although Kristy Lee Cook suddenly seems amazing again Read More

#27 ''American Idol'': Post-Parton Depression

Dolly week ends with a performance by the lady herself, followed by Ramiele's tearful departure Read More

#26 ''American Idol'': Welcome to the Dolly House

With two glaring exceptions (sorry, girls!), the contestants' takes on the Parton songbook made us believe this might indeed be the most talented group ever Read More

#25 'American Idol': Rocky Bottom

The voters' three least favorite contestants are a mixed bag, and the talented Chikezie is eliminated; at least Kimberley Locke returns to prove that winning ''Idol'' isn't everything Read More

#24 'American Idol': Rock of Ages

Choosing songs from their birth year, most of the contestants do way better (Michael Johns) or way worse (David Archuleta) than we expected Read More

#23 'American Idol': Two Out of Three Are Bad

Except for Kristy Lee Cook, the viewers get the bottom three wrong, dissing Carly Smithson and eliminating Amanda Overmyer Read More

#22 'American Idol': Mersey Killing

A second week of Beatles songs proves to be too much, with most of the contestants revealing -- or confirming -- some potentially fatal flaws Read More

#21 ''American Idol'': Bottomed Out

Although Kristy Lee Cook's country disaster had everyone expecting her departure, she somehow got more votes than poor David Hernandez Read More

#20 ''American Idol'': A Hard Night's Daze

A selection of Beatles classics made it harder to pick out the front-runners and also-rans among the 12 finalists Read More

#19 ''American Idol'': Rough Cut

With two predictable eliminations and two debatable ones, the dozen finalists are about to hit the big stage Read More

#18 ''American Idol'': Houston, We Have a Problem

Sorry, Whitney, but the show has to stop contestants from covering your hits (as Asia'h and Syesha may learn); by the way, maybe ''Idol'' should ban another pop diva, too Read More

#17 ''American Idol'': Sixes and Sevens

After a surprisingly strong showing by the semifinal eight guys, we can only pick one who clearly doesn't deserve a spot in the final half dozen Read More

#16 ''American Idol'': Four-Gone Conclusions

While seeing Alaina and Alexandréa go left us a little confused and a little choked up, we were just fine with Robbie and Jason's departures Read More

#15 ''American Idol'': Girls' Night Outrage

With two exceptions, the 10 remaining women give deeply disappointing performances in their second semifinal night Read More

#14 Nine Guys Finish Last

Little David Archuleta's winning performance of ''Imagine'' made all the other men singing tonight look like also-rans, but we saw reason for some of them to hope Read More

#13 ''American Idol'': Four-Flusher

The viewers' votes send two men and two women down the drain, but we suspect more tears were shed on stage than in living rooms Read More

#12 ''American Idol'': Separate but Unequal

Despite what Simon and Randy said, the women easily outsung the men in the first week of semifinals Read More

#11 ''American Idol'': Disappointment Television

In the first night of semifinals, only four men seem like real contenders Read More

#10 Hollywood Round 2 - 'American Idol': The Semi-Final Countdown

Hollywood Week narrows the pack down to 24, and our ''Idol'' expert lists who's a shoo-in for the final 12, who could be a spoiler, and who's a likely train wreck Read More

#9 Hollywood Round 1 - ''American Idol'': To Live and Die in Hollywood

The new format of Hollywood Week eliminates the group bickering and refocuses the attention on singing and the drama of auditions Read More

#8 Best of the Rest Auditions - ''American Idol'': Old Dog, New Tricks

After seven seasons, Simon reveals his lovable side in the final audition episode, livening up a mixed bag of tryouts with wit, charm, and real star power Read More

#7 Atlanta, GA Auditions - ''American Idol'': Tales, You Win

Too many auditioners seem to be spending more time working on their backstory than on their singing, and the judges are letting them get away with it Read More

#6 Miami, FL Auditions - ''American Idol'': Love Is Deaf

The judges get swept up by romance in the Miami auditions, but they'll have to deal with some dubious choices later in Hollywood Read More

#5 Omaha, NE Auditions - ''American Idol'': Husker Do's and Don'ts

The Nebraska auditions inspire our expert to offer some helpful hints on how to make these improved episodes even better Read More

#4 Charleston, SC Auditions - 'American Idol': The Upside-Down Show

In the Charleston auditions, freaks and geeks win, while apparent shoo-ins go home Read More

#3 San Diego, CA Auditions - ''American Idol'': Go, Diego, Go!

In San Diego, a reportedly professional singer and a lovable single father with a cute kid catch us off guard and prove that the auditions can still move us Read More

#2 Dallas, TX Auditions - ''American Idol'': Happy Texas

The kinder, gentler season continues in Dallas, where the judges may have let some potential Sanjayas slip through because of their sad stories or winning personalities Read More

#1 Philadelphia, PA Auditions - ''American Idol'' Premiere: Touchy-Philly

Even Simon seems a little moved during the Philadelphia auditions, which hit the right balance of triumph (welcome, Kristy Lee Cook and Angela Martin!) and train wreck (bye-bye, stalker guy!) Read More

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