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American Idol Season 2 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Tuesday, January 21, 2003

Ended: Wednesday, May 21, 2003

When does American Idol Season 2 come out?

American Idol Season 2 premiered Tuesday, January 21, 2003 on FOX and ended Wednesday, May 21, 2003. The season has 39 episodes.

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American Idol Season 2 release schedule

American Idol Season 2 episode release dates
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1. 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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

2. 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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

3. 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!!!!!!!!

Tuesday · 23 years ago

4. 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!

Wednesday · 23 years ago

5. Eight is Enough!

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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

6. Two to Tango

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

7. Here We Go Again

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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

8. Oh, Who Will It Be?!

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

9. 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!

Tuesday · 23 years ago

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

11. American Idol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

12. Last Batch

Tuesday · 23 years ago

13. 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.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

14. Wild!

Tuesday · 23 years ago

15. I Need Results, Not Excuses!

Wednesday · 23 years ago

16. 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.

Tuesday · 23 years ago

17. The First One Bites The Dust!

One contestant must leave.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

18. Eleven Man Band

Top 11 sing for your votes.

Tuesday · 23 years ago

19. One More Shall Fall

Wednesday · 23 years ago

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

One more gets eliminated leaving just 10 left

Tuesday · 23 years ago

21. Ten Will Become Nine

Top 10 perform. Olivia Newton-John Guest Judges

Wednesday · 23 years ago

22. You Kids Be Good!

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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

23. 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.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

24. The Hits!

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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

25. Eight Minus One is Seven

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

26. (Insert Clever Headline Here)

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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

27. 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.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

28. American Idol Special: Halfway Home

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

Monday · 23 years ago

29. Six Of One, Half Dozen Of Another.

One more is going home. Find out who Live.

Monday · 23 years ago

30. Six To The Five On A To The I

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

31. 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.

Tuesday · 23 years ago

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

Another contestant leaves making it just 5.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

33. 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.

Tuesday · 23 years ago

34. 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.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

35. Trifecta!

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

Tuesday · 23 years ago

36. 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.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

37. 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!

Monday · 23 years ago

38. 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.

Tuesday · 23 years ago

39. I Bet It'll Be Ruben! Or Clay! Finale

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

Wednesday · 23 years ago

American Idol Season 2 guest stars

  • Gladys Knight

    Gladys Knight

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Lamont Dozier

    Lamont Dozier

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Olivia Newton-John

    Olivia Newton-John

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Verdine White

    Verdine White

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Lionel Richie

    Lionel Richie

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Billy Joel

    Billy Joel

    Self

  • Diane Warren

    Diane Warren

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Neil Sedaka

    Neil Sedaka

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Robin Gibb

    Robin Gibb

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly Clarkson

    Self - Guest

  • Smokey Robinson

    Smokey Robinson

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Kimberley Locke

    Kimberley Locke

    Self

  • Maria Lingbanan

    Maria Lingbanan

    Self - Contestant

  • Stephen Silberkraus

    Self - Contestant

  • Kimberly Caldwell

    Kimberly Caldwell

    Self - Contestant

  • Trenyce

    Trenyce

    Self - Contestant

American Idol Season 2 FAQ

When does American Idol Season 2 come out?

American Idol Season 2 premiered Tuesday, January 21, 2003 on FOX.

How many episodes are in American Idol Season 2?

American Idol Season 2 has 39 episodes.

Are new episodes of American Idol Season 2 released weekly?

Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.

When is the American Idol Season 2 finale?

The American Idol Season 2 finale (Episode 39) aired Wednesday, May 21, 2003.

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