Season 10
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Season 10 Episode 39
Title: The Finale Results
Air Date: May 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe American Idol winner of Season 10 is finally crowned. Be on the look out for special performances by U2 and the Top 13 contestants!
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Season 10 Episode 38
Title: The Finale Performances
Air Date: May 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTIt's a country showdown between teen singers Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina!
WATCH: Where to Watch American Idol Episodes OnlineWATCH: The Top 2 Finale Performances From May 24VIDEO: Lauren Alaina Sings Her Original Song “Like My Mother Does”VIDEO: Scotty McCreery Sings His Original Song “I Love You This Big” -
Season 10 Episode 37
Title: The Top 3 Finalists Results
Air Date: May 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThey came, they sang, they conquered. See who's going home tonight!
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Season 10 Episode 36
Title: The Top 3 Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTWe're down to the wire! The remaining three contestants perform three handpicked songs. The first will be chosen by Jimmy Iovine, the second by Idol judges, and the third by the singers themselves.
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Season 10 Episode 35
Title: The Top 4 Finalists Results
Air Date: May 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe final 4 contestants return to the stage for a tense round of eliminations. Who's going home tonight?
RECAP: James Durbin's American Idol Elimination During the Top 4 Results
Farewell, James Durbin: Relive His Best American Idol Moments Here
Swan Song: James Durbin Sings Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney After His...
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Season 10 Episode 34
Title: The Top 4 Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 11, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTWe're down to the final four! The remaining contestants get some one-on-one time with superstar mentor Lady Gaga and perform songs from the Lieber and Stoller songbook
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RECAP: Jesus, Elvis, and Gaga: Just Another Night on American Idol! Recap of the Top 4 Performances
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Season 10 Episode 33
Title: The Top 5 Finalists Results
Air Date: May 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe competition heats up! After tonight, only four contestants will remain. Which of the Top 5 contestants will be booted from the show?
RECAP: Lusk Hurts on the American Idol Top 5 ResultsVIDEO: Jacob Lusk Sings "A House Is Not a Home" by Dionne Warwick After His Elimination
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Season 10 Episode 32
Title: The Top 5 Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe Top 5 contestants take on the "Songs from Now and Then." They will perform two songs, one from the 1960s and one current hit.
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RECAP: The Sun Shines on Haley Reinhart on the American Idol Top 5 Performances
Video: Haley Reinhart Sings “House of the Rising Son” by the Animals...
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Season 10 Episode 31
Title: The Top 6 Finalists Results
Air Date: April 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTAfter tonight, only five will remain. Which of the Top 6 contestants will face elimination?
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RECAP: Casey Abrams Puts One Last Spell on American Idol: The Top 6 Results
Farewell Casey Abrams: Relive His Best American Idol Moments Here!
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Season 10 Episode 30
Title: The Top 6 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe remaining six remaining contestants sing the songs of legendary performer and songwriter Carole King.
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RECAP: James Durbin Goes Soft, Steven Tyler Hears God: Recap of the Top 6 Performances
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Season 10 Episode 29
Title: The Top 7 Finalists Results
Air Date: April 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe contestants return to the American Idol stage and face the music. Who will find themselves on the Stools of Shame this time?
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RECAP: Aliens, David Cook, and the Elimination We All Saw Coming: American Idol Top 7 Results
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Season 10 Episode 28
Title: The Top 7 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe Top 7 contestants take on the songs of the 21st century!
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RECAP: Casey Abrams Kisses Jennifer Lopez! Recap of American Idol, Top 7 Performances
WATCH: Top 7 Performances From 21st Century Week
VIDEO: Casey Abrams Sings "Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5 and Kisses Jennifer...
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Season 10 Episode 27
Title: The Top 8 Finalists Results
Air Date: April 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe Top 8 return to the stage and face elimination. Who's going home tonight?
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RECAP: The Sad (But Smiley) Elimination of Paul McDonald: Recap of American Idol Top 8 ResultsVIDEO: The Idol Boys Perform "Sound of Silence"/"Mrs.Robinson"
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Season 10 Episode 26
Title: The Top 8 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTIt's movie night on Idol! The Top 8 contestants perform songs from the movies.
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RECAP: Things Get Heavy (Metal) When the Top 8 PerformWATCH: Top 8 Performances From Movie Week
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Season 10 Episode 25
Title: The Top 9 Results
Air Date: April 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTLast night, the contestants rocked the house. But now, it's time to face the music. One finalist will be eliminated from American Idol tonight.
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Season 10 Episode 24
Title: The Top 9 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTAfter last week's heartbreaking results episode, the remaining nine finalists cover songs from the artists of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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RECAP: James Durbin Gently Weeps and the Top 9 Perform -
Season 10 Episode 23
Title: The Top 10 (Plus 1) Results
Air Date: March 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe Top 11 finalists return for another tense round of eliminations. This time two finalists will be booted from the competition.
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RECAP: Random Duets, Tasty Songs, and Not-So-Shocking Results: American Idol Top 11 Redux -
Season 10 Episode 22
Title: The Top 11 Finalists Perform Again
Air Date: March 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe 11 finalists return to the American Idol stage and perform the songs of Elton John.
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RECAP: The Top 11 Perform... Again!
WATCH: Top 11 Elton John Week Performances From March 30
Video: Haley Reinhart Sings Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" on March 30, 2011
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Season 10 Episode 21
Title: Top 11 Results
Air Date: March 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTSadly, one of the Top 11 finalists will be eliminated in this episode. Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and country duo Sugarland perform.
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RECAP: Stevie Wonder, Hulk Hogan, and a Shocking (Almost) Elimination! Recap of American Idol Top 11 Results
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Season 10 Episode 20
Title: The Top 11 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe Top 11 finalists take on the songs of Motown.
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RECAP: The American Idol Top 11 Perform
WATCH: Top 11 Performances From March 23
Video: Jacob Lusk Sings "You're All I Need to Get By" by Marvin Gaye on March 23, 2011
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Season 10 Episode 19
Title: Top 12 Results
Air Date: March 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTOne singer is eliminated in a results edition. The Black Eyed Peas and Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze perform.
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RECAP: The American Idol Top 12 Results
Final Performance: Karen Rodriguez Sings "Hero" by Mariah Carey
Video: Lee DeWyze Sings "Beautiful Like You" on the Top 12 Results Show
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Season 10 Episode 18
Title: The Top 12 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDTThe remaining 12 finalists hit the stage in hopes of winning America's vote.
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WATCH: Top 12 Performances From March 16
VIDEO: Pia Toscano Sings "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" by Whitney Houston
VIDEO: Stefano Langone Sings "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Simply Red
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Season 10 Episode 17
Title: Top 13 Results
Air Date: March 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM PSTOne of the Top 13 finalists will be eliminated in this episode. Diddy-Dirty Money and American Idol alum Adam Lambert perform.
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VIDEO: Top 13 Contestants Sing a Michael Jackson Medley
VIDEO: Adam Lambert Performs His New Song "Aftermath" on March 10, 2011
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Season 10 Episode 16
Title: The Top 13 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM PSTThe Season 10 finalists take the stage and perform songs by their favorite artists.
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VIDEO: James Durbin Sings "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney
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Season 10 Episode 15
Title: Finalists Chosen
Air Date: March 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM PSTVoters’ choices for American Idol’s Season 13 finalists are revealed. Jennifer Lopez's music video "On the Floor” premieres.
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RECAP: Who Made It Into the Top 13?
VIDEO: Stefano Langone Sings "I Need You Now" for a Wild Card Spot
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Season 10 Episode 14
Title: Top 12 Girls Perform
Air Date: March 2, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerica votes when the Top 12 girls get their chance to take the spotlight.
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RECAP: The Top 12 Girls Perform! American Idol Season 10, Episode 14
VIDEO: Pia Toscano Sings "I'll Stand by You" by The Pretenders
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Season 10 Episode 13
Title: The Top 12 Guys Perform
Air Date: March 1, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTCast your vote when the Top 12 guys sing in the semi-finals.
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RECAP: The Top 12 Guys Perform! American Idol Season 10, Episode 13
VIDEO: Jordan Dorsey Sings "OMG" by Usher
VIDEO: Casey Abrams Sings "I Put a Spell on You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins
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Season 10 Episode 12
Title: Top 24 Chosen
Air Date: February 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTThe long road from auditions to Hollywood to Vegas is coming to a close as Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson choose the Top 24. Twelve guys and 12 girls will be one step closer to their dream of being the next American Idol.
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Season 10 Episode 11
Title: Las Vegas Round
Air Date: February 23, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTEliminations continue, but in a new venue — Las Vegas, where the remaining contestants take on Beatles songs.
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RECAP: American Idol Season 10, Las Vegas Round and First Top 24 Announcements
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Season 10 Episode 10
Title: Hollywood Week Round #3
Air Date: February 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTThe group round is over, and contestants must now perform solo as Hollywood week continues.
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RECAP: American Idol Season 10, Hollywood Week Solo Round
VIDEO: Jacob Lusk Sings "God Bless the Child"
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Season 10 Episode 9
Title: Hollywood Week Round #2
Air Date: February 2, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTThe competition is taken to a whole new level as the contestants perform in groups.
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RECAP: American Idol Hollywood Week Group Round
VIDEO: Lauren Alaina and Group Sings "Some Kind of Wonderful"
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Season 10 Episode 8
Title: Hollywood Week Round #1
Air Date: February 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTWith preliminary auditions coming to a close, the competition heats up during Hollywood Week. Get ready for tears, drama, and a whole lotta music!
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 4: Hollywood Round 1
American Idol Hollywood Week Spoilers: Who Makes It Through Hollywood Week?
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Season 10 Episode 7
Title: The San Francisco Auditions
Air Date: February 9, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerican Idol finishes its tour in San Francisco!
Tears and Transformers: Recap of American Idol Season 10, Week 4: San Francisco Auditions
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 4: The San Francisco Auditions
How James Durbin Overcame Tourette's and Asperger's to Steal the Show on American Idol
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Season 10 Episode 6
Title: The Los Angeles Auditions
Air Date: February 3, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerican Idol hits the entertainment capital of the world!
Recap of American Idol Season 10, Week 3: Los Angeles Auditions
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 3: The Los Angeles Auditions
American Idol Audition: Matt "Big Stats" Frankel Sings "Jenny From the Block" by Jennifer Lopez
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Season 10 Episode 5
Title: The Austin Auditions
Air Date: February 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerican Idol's search for talent continues in Austin, Texas.
Recap of American Idol Season 10, Week 3: The Austin Auditions
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 3: The Austin Auditions
American Idol Audition: John Wayne Schulz Sings "Believe" by Brookes and Dunn
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Season 10 Episode 4
Title: The Nashville Auditions
Air Date: January 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerican Idol continues its tour in Nashville. Are the judges going to find next country superstar?
Recap of American Idol Season 10, Week 2: The Nashville Auditions
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 2: The Nashville Auditions
American Idol Audition: Laura Alaina Suddeth Sings Like We Never Loved at All
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Season 10 Episode 3
Title: The Milwaukee Auditions
Air Date: January 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTRandy Jackson and the crew head to Milwaukee for auditions. AI alum Danny Gokey joins the party and hangs with the contestants.
Recap of American Idol Season 10, Week 2: The Milwaukee Auditions.
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 2: The Milwaukee Auditions.
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Season 10 Episode 2
Title: The New Orleans Auditions
Air Date: January 20, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerican Idol stops by the Big Easy to hand out tickets to Hollywood.
Recap of American Idol Season 10, Week 1: The New Orleans Auditions
Photos from American Idol Season 10, Week 1: The New Orleans Auditions
American Idol Audition: Jovany Barreto Sings and Strips for Jennifer Lopez
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Season 10 Episode 1
Title: The New Jersey Auditions
Air Date: January 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM PSTAmerican Idol returns for Season 10, showcasing the East Rutherford, New Jersey auditions (filmed on August 19). Superstar Jennifer Lopez and rock legend Steven Tyler join Randy Jackson at the judges' table, and legendary music producer Jimmy Iovine becomes Idol's permanent mentor
