Simon Fuller
Director
American Idol (2002)
Season 2
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?
Released June 11, 2002
Episode 84 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, Game Show, Music, Reality
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Watch Providers: YouTube TV
Network: FOX
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Start It Up!
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
Jan. 21, 2003, midnight
S2E2 - Part Deux
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
Jan. 22, 2003, midnight
S2E3 - One Last Batch
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!!!!!!!!
Jan. 28, 2003, midnight
S2E4 - Cut 'Em Up
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!
Jan. 29, 2003, midnight
S2E5 - Eight is Enough!
Performers tonight are:
Bettis Richardson
Charles Grigsby
J.D. Adams
Julia DeMato
Kimberly Caldwell
Lashundra Cobbins
Meosha Denton
Patrick Forton
Feb. 4, 2003, midnight
S2E6 - Two to Tango
The 2 that got voted to the final 10 are Charles Grigsby & Julia DeMato!
Feb. 5, 2003, midnight
S2E7 - Here We Go Again
Performers tonight are:
Clay Aiken
Candice Coleman
Rebecca Bond
Jacob John
Hadas
Ruben Studdard
Kimberley Locke
Jennifer Fuentes
Feb. 11, 2003, midnight
S2E8 - Oh, Who Will It Be?!
Ruben Studdard & Kimberley Locke are moving on to the final 10!
Feb. 12, 2003, midnight
S2E9 - Eight more will come before us…
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!
Feb. 18, 2003, midnight
S2E10 - Get ready to see two happy people. And six unhappy ones.
None
Feb. 19, 2003, midnight
S2E11 - American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Ryan recaps the best and worst of the season so far.
Feb. 19, 2003, midnight
S2E12 - Last Batch
None
Feb. 25, 2003, midnight
S2E13 - Two By Two They March To The Finals
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.
Feb. 26, 2003, midnight
S2E14 - Wild!
None
March 4, 2003, midnight
S2E15 - I Need Results, Not Excuses!
None
March 5, 2003, midnight
S2E16 - The Clean Dozen
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.
March 11, 2003, midnight
S2E17 - The First One Bites The Dust!
One contestant must leave.
March 12, 2003, midnight
S2E18 - Eleven Man Band
Top 11 sing for your votes.
March 18, 2003, midnight
S2E19 - One More Shall Fall
None
March 19, 2003, midnight
S2E20 - 10, 9, 8… Ah, You Know How The Rest Goes
One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left
March 25, 2003, midnight
S2E21 - Ten Will Become Nine
Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges
March 26, 2003, midnight
S2E22 - You Kids Be Good!
One more is eliminated from the competition. Who will it be this week?
April 1, 2003, midnight
S2E23 - Not The Final Countdown!
It's Top 9 week but only 8 perform. Someone has been disqualified. Find out who. Also, Verdine White Guest Judges.
April 2, 2003, midnight
S2E24 - The Hits!
Ryan reveals the results, and a surprise twist at the end.
April 8, 2003, midnight
S2E25 - Eight Minus One is Seven
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
April 9, 2003, midnight
S2E26 - (Insert Clever Headline Here)
Another person leaves the competition. But who will it be?
April 15, 2003, midnight
S2E27 - One Will Go. Six Will Remain. A Recap Will Be Written. You Will Laugh At Least Once.
The top seven battle it out once again. Smokey Robinson guest judges.
April 16, 2003, midnight
S2E28 - American Idol Special: Halfway Home
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
April 21, 2003, midnight
S2E29 - Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.
One more is going home. Find out who Live.
April 21, 2003, midnight
S2E30 - Six To The Five On A To The I
Ryan recaps the season so far and interviews the remaining six contestants.
April 23, 2003, midnight
S2E31 - And Then There Were Five (A Title That Can Be Used With Any Number)
6 have left and 6 remain, all singing for America's votes. Diane Warren guest judges.
April 29, 2003, midnight
S2E32 - Five Minus One Equals Four. (And Other Simple Math)
Another contestant leaves making it just 5.
April 30, 2003, midnight
S2E33 - The Final Four Is A Trademarked Term, So I Won't Use It As A Cliched Title.
It's down to the Top 5 and each contestant has two chances to win America over. Neil Sedaka guest judges.
May 6, 2003, midnight
S2E34 - Want To See A Magic Trick? Tonight Somebody Will Disappear!
The Top 5 gets cut to the Top 4 with shocking results. Who gets sent home? Find out live.
May 7, 2003, midnight
S2E35 - Trifecta!
The Top 4 go two rounds each in hopes to win America's vote. Robin Gibb guest judges.
May 13, 2003, midnight
S2E36 - Soon, There Will Be Two. Very Soon, In Fact.
All four get to go home, but who won't be coming back to compete in the Top 3? Find out gets eliminated live.
May 14, 2003, midnight
S2E37 - Let's learn about Ruben and Clay!
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!
May 19, 2003, midnight
S2E38 - Clay v. Ruben
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.
May 20, 2003, midnight
S2E39 - I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay!
The Top 3 become the Top 2, but who is in the finale and who has sung for the last time? Find out live.
May 21, 2003, midnight
Network: FOX
Episode Runtime: 84 min.
Season Runtime: 48153 min.
Released: June 11, 2002
Last Air Date: April 7, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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