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25 Episodes 2002 - 2002
Episode 1
Tue, Jun 11, 2002 90 mins
The top 100 winners from national tryouts arrive in Hollywood to perform for judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.
Episode 2
Wed, Jun 12, 2002 60 mins
The results of the first phone-in vote are revealed as half of the top 100 finalists are sent on their way. Hosted by Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest.
Episode 3
Tue, Jun 18, 2002 60 mins
The first set of 10 finalists from the top 100 perform. Judges include Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 4
Wed, Jun 19, 2002 30 mins
Three winners from the first round of 10 finalists are named. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 5
Tue, Jun 25, 2002 60 mins
The second set of finalists perform. Judges include Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.
Episode 6
Wed, Jun 26, 2002 30 mins
The top three vote-getting singers from Round 2 are announced. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.
Episode 7
Tue, Jul 2, 2002 60 mins
The third set of 10 finalists performs for judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.
Episode 8
Wed, Jul 3, 2002 30 mins
The winners of round three are announced. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 9
Wed, Jul 10, 2002 60 mins
A handful of runners-up vie for the coveted 10th "Wild Card" spot among the finalists, to be selected by judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell during the hour's live conclusion. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 10
Tue, Jul 16, 2002 90 mins
The 10 finalists perform in a 90-minute edition. Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are the judges. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.
Episode 11
Wed, Jul 17, 2002 30 mins
Two of the 10 finalists are cut from the competition. Hosted by Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest.
Episode 12
Tue, Jul 23, 2002 60 mins
The eight remaining finalists perform. Brian Hosts: Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest.
Episode 13
Wed, Jul 24, 2002 30 mins
One of the eight remaining finalists is voted off based on viewer calls. Judges include Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell.
Episode 14
Tue, Jul 30, 2002 60 mins
The seven remaining finalists perform. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host.
Episode 15
Wed, Jul 31, 2002 30 mins
The results of the voting poll are revealed and one of the seven hopefuls is sent packing. Judges include Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.
Episode 16
Tue, Aug 6, 2002 60 mins
Six finalists remain.
Episode 17
Wed, Aug 7, 2002 30 mins
Simon and his fellow judges have their say as the six hopefuls are trimmed to five. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host.
Episode 18
Tue, Aug 13, 2002 60 mins
The five singers left standing perform for a spot in the final four. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 19
Wed, Aug 14, 2002 30 mins
And then there were four.
Episode 20
Tue, Aug 20, 2002 60 mins
The final four singers perform and the judges weigh in on their chances of making the top three. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 21
Wed, Aug 21, 2002 30 mins
The votes are in, and one of the final four is out.
Episode 22
Tue, Aug 27, 2002 60 mins
The three remaining finalists perform. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host.
Episode 23
Wed, Aug 28, 2002 60 mins
Three becomes two, as the votes decide which pair should prepare for the final sing-off. Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman host.
Episode 24
Tue, Sep 3, 2002 60 mins
The two finalists perform as the showdown for a $1 million record deal enters the homestretch. Hosts: Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest.
Episode 25
Wed, Sep 4, 2002 120 mins
The votes are in, so it's time to name the winner of a $1 million record deal in the talent show's finale. Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest host at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.