Episodes
1. Start It Up!
January 21, 2003
85 min
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
Guest Stars:
Maria Lingbanan, Stephen Silberkraus
2. Part Deux
January 22, 2003
85 min
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
3. One Last Batch
January 28, 2003
85 min
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!!!!!!!!
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
4. Cut 'Em Up
January 29, 2003
85 min
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!
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
5. Eight is Enough!
February 4, 2003
85 min
Performers tonight are: Bettis Richardson Charles Grigsby J.D. Adams Julia DeMato Kimberly Caldwell Lashundra Cobbins Meosha Denton Patrick Forton
Guest Stars:
Kimberly Caldwell, Trenyce, Bettis Richardson, Charles Grigsby
6. Two to Tango
February 5, 2003
85 min
The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!
7. Here We Go Again
February 11, 2003
85 min
Performers tonight are: Clay Aiken Candice Coleman Rebecca Bond Jacob John Hadas Ruben Studdard Kimberley Locke Jennifer Fuentes
Guest Stars:
Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Kimberley Locke
8. Oh, Who Will It Be?!
February 12, 2003
85 min
Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
9. Eight more will come before us…
February 18, 2003
85 min
Performers tonight include: Equoia Coleman George Trice Jordan Segundo Kimberly Kelsey Louis Gazzara Rickey Smith Samantha Cohen Vanessa Olivarez Watch Feb. 19th to see who moves on!
11. American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
February 19, 2003
85 min
Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.
13. Two By Two They March To The Finals
February 26, 2003
85 min
Two more move on to the Top Ten. Also, those contestants who will be performing in the "wild card" show were announced in this episode. Simon Cowell also promised a twist coming in the "wild card" show, which he claims will be better than the "twist" in the final episode of Joe Millionaire.
16. The Clean Dozen
March 11, 2003
85 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Lamont Dozier, Kimberley Locke
17. The First One Bites The Dust!
March 12, 2003
85 min
One contestant must leave.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
18. Eleven Man Band
March 18, 2003
85 min
Top 11 sing for your votes.
Guest Stars:
Gladys Knight, Kimberley Locke
20. 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes
March 25, 2003
85 min
One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left
Guest Stars:
Olivia Newton-John, Kimberley Locke
21. Ten Will Become Nine
March 26, 2003
85 min
Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
22. You Kids Be Good!
April 1, 2003
85 min
One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?
Guest Stars:
Verdine White, Kimberley Locke
23. Not The Final Countdown!
April 2, 2003
85 min
It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
24. The Hits!
April 8, 2003
85 min
Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.
Guest Stars:
Lionel Richie, Kimberley Locke
25. Eight Minus One is Seven
April 9, 2003
85 min
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
26. (Insert Clever Headline Here)
April 15, 2003
85 min
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
Guest Stars:
Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Kimberley Locke
27. One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.
April 16, 2003
85 min
The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
28. American Idol Special: Halfway Home
April 21, 2003
85 min
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
29. Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.
April 21, 2003
85 min
One more is going home. Find out who Live.
Guest Stars:
Diane Warren, Kimberley Locke
30. Six To The Five On A To The I
April 23, 2003
85 min
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
31. And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)
April 29, 2003
85 min
6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.
Guest Stars:
Neil Sedaka, Kimberley Locke
32. Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)
April 30, 2003
85 min
Another contestant leaves making it just 5.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
33. The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.
May 6, 2003
85 min
It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.
Guest Stars:
Robin Gibb, Kimberley Locke
34. Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!
May 7, 2003
85 min
The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
35. Trifecta!
May 13, 2003
85 min
The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
36. Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.
May 14, 2003
85 min
All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
37. Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!
May 19, 2003
85 min
This episode contained interviews with the judges, and Clay & Ruben, plus audience questions. A look back at how it all started was included and at the very end. Then it's time for a coin flip. Ruben calls heads, it comes up tails and Clay elects to go second. Ruben chooses to go with the wind and defend the south end zone. Coming up next, the opening kickoff!
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
38. Clay v. Ruben
May 20, 2003
85 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
