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Season 4 – American Idol

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Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

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Andrew Gruttadaro The Ringer 03/20/2019
[Carrie] Underwood was a star when she was a contestant on Idol, and she hasn't disappointed since winning. To say the right choice was made in Season 4 is an understatement. Go to Full Review
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SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch 08/12/2024 American Idol, a trailblazing competition that has the power to turn unknown individuals into superstars, has captivated audiences worldwide. The trio of judges, Randy, Paula, and Simon, brought their unique personalities and expertise to the show, creating an unforgettable dynamic. Over the seasons, American Idol has seen its share of memorable winners and controversial outcomes. From the quiet yet powerful vocals of Kelly Clarkson in season one to the legendary country singer Carrie Underwood in season four, each winner brought their own flair to the competition. Season five brought a new controversy with Taylor Hicks' win, overshadowing talented contestants like Chris Daughtry and Elliott Yamin. Despite the ups and downs, the show continued to produce stars like Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert, and Scotty McCreery in later seasons. As the seasons progressed, American Idol faced challenges with judges' dynamics and changing formats. Winners like Caleb Johnson and Nick Fradiani faced struggles in establishing their post-show careers, highlighting the difficulties of maintaining success after the spotlight of the competition. The return of the show with new judges like Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan brought fresh energy to American Idol. However, recent winners like Maddie Poppe and Laine Hardy have faced challenges in making a lasting impact in the music industry. Season 23 holds the hope for a new mega star to emerge, reconnecting audiences with the show's legacy of producing successful winners. Despite the setbacks and controversies, American Idol remains a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their talent and reach for stardom. With its rich history of iconic moments and unforgettable performances, American Idol continues to be a cultural phenomenon that sparks the dreams of aspiring musicians and entertains audiences around the world. See more 01/30/2014 Very Good back then! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 18, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 19, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 26, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 1, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and guest judge LL Cool J. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 2, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and guest judge Brandy. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 8, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 9, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 15, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 16, 2005 Performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 21, 2005 Twelve men perform for judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 22, 2005 Twelve women perform for judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 23, 2005 A tally of viewer votes eliminates the two male and two female contestants with the least amount. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 28, 2005 Ten performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 1, 2005 Ten performers audition before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 2, 2005 A tally eliminates the two male and two female contestants with the fewest votes from viewers. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 7, 2005 The eight male contestants perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 8, 2005 The eight female contestants perform before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 9, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestants with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 15, 2005 For the first time in the competition, six male and six female finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 16, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest viewer votes. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 22, 2005 Eleven finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 23, 2005 Contestants reprise their performances from the Tuesday night show. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 24, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 29, 2005 Ten finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 30, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 5, 2005 Nine finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 6, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 12, 2005 Eight finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 13, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 19, 2005 Seven finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 20, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 33 Aired Apr 26, 2005 Six finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 34 Aired Apr 27, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 35 Aired May 3, 2005 Five finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 36 Aired May 4, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 37 Aired May 10, 2005 Four finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Host: Ryan Seacrest. Details Episode 38 Aired May 11, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 39 Aired May 17, 2005 Finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 40 Aired May 18, 2005 A tally eliminates the contestant with the fewest votes from viewers. Details Episode 41 Aired May 19, 2005 The World's Worst Auditions Funny, outrageous and awful auditions from around the world. Details Episode 42 Aired May 24, 2005 The remaining two finalists compete before judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Details Episode 43 Aired May 25, 2005 A tally of viewer votes determines who is the next "American Idol." Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Music, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 18, 2005