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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?

American Idol Season 2

January. 21,2003

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American Idol

2002 / TV-PG

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?

Cast

Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest

Genres

Reality

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With 30 Day Free Trial!

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American Idol Season 2 Full Episode Guide

Episode 39 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!

First Aired: May. 21,2003

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

Episode 38 - Clay v. Ruben

First Aired: May. 20,2003

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.

Episode 37 - Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!

First Aired: May. 19,2003

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!

Episode 36 - Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.

First Aired: May. 14,2003

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

Episode 35 - Trifecta!

First Aired: May. 13,2003

The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.

Episode 34 - Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!

First Aired: May. 07,2003

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

Episode 33 - The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.

First Aired: May. 06,2003

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

Episode 32 - Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)

First Aired: April. 30,2003

Another contestant leaves making it just 5.

Episode 31 - And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)

First Aired: April. 29,2003

6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.

Episode 30 - Six To The Five On A To The I

First Aired: April. 23,2003

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

Episode 29 - Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.

First Aired: April. 21,2003

One more is going home. Find out who Live.

Episode 28 - American Idol Special: Halfway Home

First Aired: April. 21,2003

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

Episode 27 - One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.

First Aired: April. 16,2003

The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.

Episode 26 - (Insert Clever Headline Here)

First Aired: April. 15,2003

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

Episode 25 - Eight Minus One is Seven

First Aired: April. 09,2003

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

Episode 24 - The Hits!

First Aired: April. 08,2003

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

Episode 23 - Not The Final Countdown!

First Aired: April. 02,2003

It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.

Episode 22 - You Kids Be Good!

First Aired: April. 01,2003

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

Episode 21 - Ten Will Become Nine

First Aired: March. 26,2003

Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges

Episode 20 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes

First Aired: March. 25,2003

One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left

Episode 19 - One More Shall Fall

First Aired: March. 19,2003

Episode 18 - Eleven Man Band

First Aired: March. 18,2003

Top 11 sing for your votes.

Episode 17 - The First One Bites The Dust!

First Aired: March. 12,2003

One contestant must leave.

Episode 16 - The Clean Dozen

First Aired: March. 11,2003

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.

Episode 15 - I Need Results, Not Excuses!

First Aired: March. 05,2003

Episode 14 - Wild!

First Aired: March. 04,2003

Episode 13 - Two By Two They March To The Finals

First Aired: February. 26,2003

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.

Episode 12 - Last Batch

First Aired: February. 25,2003

Episode 11 - American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

First Aired: February. 19,2003

Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.

Episode 10 - Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.

First Aired: February. 19,2003

Episode 9 - Eight more will come before us…

First Aired: February. 18,2003

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!

Episode 8 - Oh, Who Will It Be?!

First Aired: February. 12,2003

Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!

Episode 7 - Here We Go Again

First Aired: February. 11,2003

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

Episode 6 - Two to Tango

First Aired: February. 05,2003

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

Episode 5 - Eight is Enough!

First Aired: February. 04,2003

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

Episode 4 - Cut 'Em Up

First Aired: January. 29,2003

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!

Episode 3 - One Last Batch

First Aired: January. 28,2003

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!!!!!!!!

Episode 2 - Part Deux

First Aired: January. 22,2003

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

Episode 1 - Start It Up!

First Aired: January. 21,2003

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