Simon Fuller
Director
American Idol (2002)
Season 7
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
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S7E1 - Philadelphia Auditions
The No. 1 show on television returns for an all-new season with new contestants, new dreams and, of course, the best and worst auditions from Philadelphia, PA.
Jan. 15, 2008, midnight
S7E2 - Dallas Auditions
The seventh season continues as more contestants audition from Dallas, TX.
Jan. 16, 2008, midnight
S7E3 - San Diego Auditions
American Idol hopefuls continue to dream big and hope to win over the judges for their chance at stardom from San Diego, CA.
Jan. 22, 2008, midnight
S7E4 - Charleston Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls from Charleston, SC go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood.
Jan. 23, 2008, midnight
S7E5 - Omaha Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Omaha, NE.
Jan. 29, 2008, midnight
S7E6 - Miami Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from Miami, FL.
Jan. 30, 2008, midnight
S7E7 - Atlanta Auditions
American Idol judges make one last stop in Atlanta hoping to find the next singing sensation. Watch as thousands of hopefuls try to make their dreams come true from Atlanta, GA.
Feb. 5, 2008, midnight
S7E8 - Best of the Rest Auditions
American Idol continues their quest to find the next singing superstar. Watch as thousands of hopefuls go before the judges in hopes of making it to Hollywood from the Best Of The Rest from Philadelphia, Dallas, San Diego, Charleston, Omaha, Miami, & Atlanta.
Feb. 16, 2008, midnight
S7E9 - Hollywood Round
Contestants chosen from around the nation endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Who will survive and who will go home?
Feb. 12, 2008, midnight
S7E10 - Top 24 Chosen
Contestants chosen from around the nation have endured the grueling schedule and high-pressure auditions of the Hollywood Round, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the 24 semifinalist spots. Tonight the judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 24. The Top 12 males and Top 12 females will be revealed tonight.
Feb. 13, 2008, midnight
S7E11 - The Top 12 Boys Perform
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 boys will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Colton Berry
Jason Castro
Robbie Carrico
David Cook
Chikezie Eze
Garrett Haley
David Hernandez
Michael Johns
Luke Menard
Danny Noriega
Jason Yeager
Feb. 19, 2008, midnight
S7E12 - Top 12 Girls Compete
Of the 24 semifinalists chosen last week, the Top 12 girls will perform for America for the first time. Then it's up to the viewers to vote for their favorites. Who will survive and who will go home?
Performing Tonight are:
Joanne Borgella
Kristy Lee Cook
Amy Davis
Asia'h Epperson
Alexandrea Lushington
Kady Malloy
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Amanda Overmyer
Carly Smithson
Alaina Whitaker
Brooke White
Feb. 20, 2008, midnight
S7E13 - Top 24 Results
The 24 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers have determined their fate. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – will go home, leaving 20 finalists vying for the American Idol crown. Who will make it through the first round of cuts?
Feb. 21, 2008, midnight
S7E14 - Top 10 Boys Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home?
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
Robbie Carrico
David Cook
Chikezie Eze
David Hernandez
Michael Johns
Luke Menard
Danny Noriega
Jason Yeager
Feb. 26, 2008, midnight
S7E15 - Top 10 Girls Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 10 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home?
Performing Tonight are:
Kristy Lee Cook
Asia'h Epperson
Alexandrea Lushington
Kady Malloy
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Amanda Overmyer
Carly Smithson
Alaina Whitaker
Brooke White
Feb. 27, 2008, midnight
S7E16 - Top 20 Results
The remaining 20 semifinalists performed for America this week, and the viewers voted for their favorites. Tonight, four contestants – two males and two females – who received the fewest votes will go home, leaving 16 semifinalists to vie for the American Idol crown.
Feb. 28, 2008, midnight
S7E17 - Top 8 Boys Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 boys perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home?
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Chikezie Eze
David Hernandez
Michael Johns
Luke Menard
Danny Noriega
March 4, 2008, midnight
S7E18 - Top 8 Girls Compete
Having survived last week's competition, the Top 8 girls perform again for America. After the show, the viewers will vote for their favorites. Who will keep singing, and who will go home?
Performing Tonight are:
Kristy Lee Cook
Asia'h Epperson
Kady Malloy
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Amanda Overmyer
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
March 5, 2008, midnight
S7E19 - Top 16 Results
In the most dramatic results show of the season thus far, four more semifinalists – two boys and two girls – will go home, leaving the Top 12 finalists to vie for the American Idol crown. The viewers' choices for the Top 12 will be revealed tonight. Also, Blake Lewis will be performing his hit single "How Many Words" tonight.
March 6, 2008, midnight
S7E20 - Top 12 Finalists Perform
Tonight the Top 12 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. In this special two-hour show, 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.
Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/ / McCartney songs
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Chikezie Eze
David Hernandez
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Amanda Overmyer
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
March 11, 2008, midnight
S7E21 - Top 12 Results
Last night, American Idol's Top 12 sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Tonight, the finalist who received the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the American Idol crown. Also Katharine McPhee performs live.
March 12, 2008, midnight
S7E22 - Top 11 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 11 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's
Theme Is: (Thanks to viewer requests) Lennon/ / McCartney songs
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Chikezie Eze
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Amanda Overmyer
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
March 18, 2008, midnight
S7E23 - Top 11 Results
Last night, the Top 11 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will return to sing next week. The contestant who received the fewest votes will be sent home. Also there will be a special performance from Kellie Pickler.
March 19, 2008, midnight
S7E24 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 10 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.
Tonight's Theme Is: Songs from when the finalists were born.
Performing Tonight is:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Chikezie Eze
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
March 25, 2008, midnight
S7E25 - One Voted Off Live
Last night, the Top 10 Finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will go home and who will be among the Top 9 and sing again next week. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition. Also Kimberley Locke performs.
March 26, 2008, midnight
S7E26 - Top 9 Finalists Perform
Tonight the remaining 9 finalists perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.
Tonight's Theme Is: Dolly Parton songs
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
April 1, 2008, midnight
S7E27 - Top 9 Results
Last night, the Top 9 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home as American Idol celebrates its 250th Episode Milestone. Also Dolly Parton performs.
April 2, 2008, midnight
S7E28 - Top 8 Finalists
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. See who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.
Tonight's Theme Is: Inspirational Songs
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Michael Johns
Syesha Mercado
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
April 8, 2008, midnight
S7E29 - Idol Gives Back
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international artists and sports stars including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Fantasia Barrino, Elliott Yamin, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Band From TV (Hugh Laurie), Jennifer Connolly, and Amy Adams, John Cena, Triple H, Chris Jericho.
April 9, 2008, midnight
S7E30 - 1 of 8 Voted Off
Idol Gives Back is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international artists and sports stars including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Fantasia Barrino, Elliott Yamin, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Band From TV (Hugh Laurie), Jennifer Connolly, and Amy Adams, John Cena, Triple H, Chris Jericho. Last season, the special garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy for raising an incredible $76 million
April 10, 2008, midnight
S7E31 - Top 7 Finalists
Last night, the star-studded Idol Gives Back music celebration special helped raise awareness and funds for various U.S. and international charities. Now the wait is over for the Top 8 finalists as they find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks will perform.
April 15, 2008, midnight
S7E32 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
Tonight the Top 7 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. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure.
Tonight's Theme Is: Mariah Carey songs
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
Jason Castro
David Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Syesha Mercado
Carly Smithson
Brooke White
April 16, 2008, midnight
S7E33 - Top 6 Finalists
None
April 22, 2008, midnight
S7E34 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Also Leona Lewis performs live.
April 23, 2008, midnight
S7E35 - Top 5 Finalists
None
April 29, 2008, midnight
S7E36 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Neil Diamond performs Amazing Grace, & Natasha Bedingfield performs Pocketful of Sunshine.
April 30, 2008, midnight
S7E37 - Top 4 Finalists
Last night, American Idol's Top 5 sung their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live who will survive and who will be sent home. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Neil Diamond performs Amazing Grace, & Natasha Bedingfield performs Pocketful of Sunshine.
May 6, 2008, midnight
S7E38 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. Also Maroon 5 & Bo Bice perform.
May 7, 2008, midnight
S7E39 - Top 3 Finalists
Tonight the Top 3 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 the coveted opportunity to compete in next week's season finale.
Tonight's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, Judge's Choice, & Producer's Choice.
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
David Cook
Syesha Mercado
May 13, 2008, midnight
S7E40 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
Tv's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will compete in next week's exciting season finale. The contestant receiving the fewest votes will be eliminated from the competition.
May 14, 2008, midnight
S7E41 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be the next American Idol and one will go home. Tonight's Theme Is: Clive Davis's choice, Songwriter's Competition choice, & Contestant's choice of any song from the season.
May 20, 2008, midnight
S7E42 - Winner Announced
On tonight's exciting performance show, the last of the season, the final two contestants will battle it out live at the NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. One will be the next American Idol and one will go home.
Tonight's Theme Is: Clive Davis's choice, Songwriter's Competition choice, & Contestant's choice of any song from the season.
Performing Tonight are:
David Archuleta
David Cook
May 21, 2008, 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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