Tonight the Top 3 will each perform two songs live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving one last week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands.



Tonight the contestants sing a song of their choice and a song the judges picked for them. Performing tonight are Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, and Nikki McKibbin.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 21 of American Idol resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Debut
• s01e02 - Episode Two
• s01e03 - No Way Jim Moves On After That Performance. Right, Simon? Simon?
• s01e04 - Dewey Defeats Truman!
• s01e05 - Army Of The Mediocre
• s01e06 - Six Pack
• s01e07 - The Bad, The Even Worse and The Ugly
• s01e08 - Judge Fight!
• s01e09 - Wild!
• s01e10 - The Live Album!
• s01e11 - Pride Goeth Before The Fro
• s01e12 - Clash of the Titanic Egos
• s01e13 - The Big Time!
• s01e14 - Ryan-ara!
• s01e15 - Jump, Jive and Fail!
• s01e16 - Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
• s01e17 - Five Alive (And An Assortment Of Other Bad Puns)
• s01e18 - RJ is Short for
• s01e19 - Two for Each One
• s01e20 - What? Who? You're sure now?
• s01e21 - Three Do Two
• s01e22 - Two More
• s01e23 - Showdown!
• s01e24 - EL FINALE!

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.