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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Premiere

    • July 27, 2003
    • Network 10

    In the premiere of Australin Idol, we saw the best and worst auditions with Mark, Marcia and Dicko in major cities around Australia. The picked 75 auditioners with talent to move on to the next round.

  • S01E02 The Top 75

    • August 3, 2003
    • Network 10

    The top 75 from the auditions are divided into three groups were they have to perform in their groups a dedicated song. After three days of practise, each group showed their skills to Mark, Marcia and Dicko to ensure their place in the Top 40.

  • S01E03 The Top 40

    • August 4, 2003
    • Network 10

    Time to meet the Top 40 semi-finalists. Become familiar with these faces as in a few short weeks, the public will begin voting for who they believe should be the first 'Australian Idol'.

  • S01E04 Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

    • August 10, 2003
    • Network 10

    The semi's begin! The first 8 finalists give it their all in this first Semi-final!

  • S01E05 Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

    • August 11, 2003
    • Network 10

    We find out the first two contestant's voted by the Australian public to be in the final 12. They are Peter and Daniel!

  • S01E06 Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

    • August 17, 2003
    • Network 10

    The second Semi-Finals show! See 10 of the top 40 contestants perform to win the viewers vote! Who will you vote for?

  • S01E07 Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

    • August 18, 2003
    • Network 10

    The top two performers, from the previous episode are Matt Chadwick and Kelly Cavuoto voted in by the Australian public to be in the fianl 12.

  • S01E08 Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

    • August 24, 2003
    • Network 10

    The third group of eight semi-finalists give it their all to have one of two positions to be in the final 12.

  • S01E09 Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

    • August 25, 2003
    • Network 10

    Which two out of the last episode's performers: Anthony, Yolande, Shannon, Rebekah, Guy, Martine, Ryan and Jennifer have been voted by the Australian public to join the top 12? Find out in this episode!

  • S01E10 The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

    • August 26, 2003
    • Network 10

    Today you meet some of the interesting, strange and just plain bad, auditions in this one-off special showcasing some fine and not so fine auditions!

  • S01E11 Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

    • August 31, 2003
    • Network 10

    It's down to the second-last semi-finals with another 8 contestants battling for a spot in the top 10!

  • S01E12 Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

    • September 1, 2003
    • Network 10

    The fourth live verdict show where the viewers have decided out of the previous night's eight performers (Mary, Michelle, Costa, Brielle, Levi, Cle, Brandon and Lauren) which two are progressing to the finals.

  • S01E13 Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

    • September 7, 2003
    • Network 10

    The last group of eight top 40 contestants perform to win their spot in the top 10. Who will be the final two? It's all up to the Australian public.

  • S01E14 Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

    • September 8, 2003
    • Network 10

    Who out of the last semi-finals will be going through to the finals? Australia has voted for either Alex, Anton, Ben, Marcus, Paulini, Robert, Courtney or Stu. Find out which of these singers have made it to the top 10!

  • S01E15 Wildcard: Judge's Choice

    • September 14, 2003
    • Network 10

    The judges have decided on 10 contestants to recieve a second-chance to make it to the finals! Two people will be selected - one by the judges and one by the Australian voting public. Who will it be?

  • S01E16 Wildcard: Live Verdict

    • September 15, 2003
    • Network 10

    Based on the performances in the previous episode, The 10 wildcards will fight for the two positions left in the finals! The judges will choose one person, while the viewers will choose the other!

  • S01E17 Performance 1: The 70's

    • September 21, 2003
    • Network 10

    Watch as the top 12 perform hits from the in their first live performance on a new stage!

  • S01E18 Performance 1: Verdict

    • September 22, 2003
    • Network 10

    Two people will have their 'Idol' run come to an end tonight with the result of the public vote to be announced.

  • S01E19 Inside Idol #1

    • September 25, 2003
    • Network 10

    Take a look as to what its like to be an 'Australian Idol' finalist. This is the first week with the 12 finalists.

  • S01E20 Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

    • September 28, 2003
    • Network 10

    Watch as the top 10 perform songs that have reached number one on the Aussie Charts!

  • S01E21 Performance 2: Verdict

    • September 29, 2003
    • Network 10

    Who from the top 10 will survive to be in the Top Eight? Find out tonight!

  • S01E22 Inside Idol #2

    • October 2, 2003
    • Network 10

    This week covers the 'eviction' of Cle and Lauren and their Melbourne performance at the MCG.

  • S01E23 Performance 3: Aussie Made

    • October 5, 2003
    • Network 10

    Watch the top 8 perform songs from Aussie artists in front of a live audience! What will the judges say this week?

  • S01E24 Performance 3: Verdict

    • October 6, 2003
    • Network 10

    Who's performance of an Australian artist has gotten them through to the top six?

  • S01E25 Inside Idol #3

    • October 9, 2003
    • Network 10

    What's the week been like for the finalists since the departure of Kelly and Rebekah? Find out in this 'behind the scenes' episode.

  • S01E26 Performance 4: The 80's

    • October 12, 2003
    • Network 10

    Remember the great music from the ? Well, the six finalists are here to jog your memory!

  • S01E27 Performance 4: Verdict

    • October 13, 2003
    • Network 10

    Who rocked the 80's the most? Find out in tonight's live verdict!

  • S01E28 Up Close & Personal

    • October 14, 2003
    • Network 10

    Five contestants, many questions, live performances with a 20 piece orchestra - how more close can you get? This is a special, one-off event.

  • S01E29 Inside Idol #4

    • October 16, 2003
    • Network 10

    Go behind the scenes of 'that comment' by Mark Holden to Levi, more workout sessions and Paulini's 21st birthday.

  • S01E30 Performance 5: R&B/Soul

    • October 19, 2003
    • Network 10

    The five remaining Idols are singing the blues, rhythem and blues that is! A very special guest star, international R&B star Usher will be guesting on this episode.

  • S01E31 Performance 5: Verdict

    • October 20, 2003
    • Network 10

    Who will make it to the top 4? Find out tonight!

  • S01E32 Inside Idol #5

    • October 23, 2003
    • Network 10

    Find out what the final contestants have bee up to in their house.

  • S01E33 Performance 6: Big Band

    • October 26, 2003
    • Network 10

    How will the final four Idol contestants go when they sing with a 'Big Band'?

  • S01E34 Performance 6: Verdict

    • October 27, 2003
    • Network 10

    Which performer earnt the BIG votes from their BIG Band performance? And who will be leaving the group tonight, leaving the numbers down to three!

  • S01E35 Inside Idol #6

    • October 30, 2003
    • Network 10

    Watch this edition of Inside Idol to see how the contestants coped with Paulini leaving the competition, picking songs for the 60's show and see Mark Holden sing at his old high school.

  • S01E36 Performance 7: The 60's

    • November 2, 2003
    • Network 10

    Groovy baby! Watch as the three finalists: Guy, Shannon and Cosima battle it out in this 60's special!

  • S01E37 Performance 7: Verdcict

    • November 3, 2003
    • Network 10

    Who wowed the audience and recieved the most votes from their 60's performances the night before? Is the last night for Cosima, Guy or Shannon?

  • S01E38 Inside Idol #7

    • November 6, 2003
    • Network 10

    Find out what the final 3 have been up to in their house.

  • S01E39 Performance 8: Contestants Choice

    • November 9, 2003
    • Network 10

    As the competition is drawing to an end, the two remaining contestants, Guy and Shannon, perform to a crowd without comments from the judges!

  • S01E40 Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

    • November 10, 2003
    • Network 10

    This special shows Quentin, a personality in Australia, very persistent in trying to be an Australian Idol contestant! Go behind the scenes with Quentin in his quest to get on the stage!

  • S01E41 Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

    • November 13, 2003
    • Network 10

    If you missed Sunday's fantastic episode, here is your chance to catch up. This is an encore showing of Shannon and Guy's performances of their own choice of song, plus their versions of the song that the winner will release 'Angels Brought Me Here'.

  • S01E42 Showdown Tour

    • November 16, 2003
    • Network 10

    Join Shannon and Guy as they do 5 states in 4 days on the BMG Showdown Tour! Follow their adventures of the past week!

  • S01E43 Grand Finale

    • November 19, 2003
    • Network 10

    It's come down to this - the grand finale which will announce the winner of the first Australian Idol!!! Who will it be in this two hour finale including performances by the other finalists and other members of the top 40!

  • S01E44 The Winner's Journey

    • November 23, 2003
    • Network 10

    Now that we have our Australian Idol, take a trip of the last six months of Guy's amazing journey to make it to the top!

Season 2

  • S02E01 Audition 1: Melbourne/Tamworth

    • July 13, 2004
    • Network 10

    Tonight's premiere of Season 2 goes to the Auditions of Melbourne and Tamworth. With plenty of excitement, shock, and of course, entertaining auditions! Mark, Marica and Dicko are back in a search for talent!

  • S02E02 Audition 2: Canberra/Brisbane

    • July 14, 2004
    • Network 10

    It's on to the Canberra and Brisbane auditions! Lots of 'bling', love shacks and even a 'Sweet Transvestite' turned up to audition!

  • S02E03 Audition 3: Adelaide/Hobart/Perth

    • July 20, 2004
    • Network 10

    It's off to Guy's hometown Adelaide, then to chilly Hobart, finishing with sunny Perth!

  • S02E04 Audition 4: Darwin/Sydney

    • July 21, 2004
    • Network 10

    The judges make their final pit stops to Darwin and finally Sydney to find the last of the talent.

  • S02E05 From 118 To 72

    • July 27, 2004
    • Network 10

    The top 118 are off to Sydney to see if they will last the three hard working days to make it to the top 30.

  • S02E06 Top 30

    • August 1, 2004
    • Network 10

    It's the last chance the contestants have to show their talent to the judges. Who will make the top 30 and who will be sent packing?

  • S02E07 Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

    • August 8, 2004
    • Network 10

    The first group of 10 perform, as the Australian public are now in control of who goes through to the finals!

  • S02E08 Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

    • August 9, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who, after last night's performances, will be going through to the Australian Idol top 12 for 2004?

  • S02E09 Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

    • August 15, 2004
    • Network 10

    The next group of 10 semi finalists step up to the challenge!

  • S02E10 Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

    • August 16, 2004
    • Network 10

    Last night, not many of the contestants 'wowed' the judges but which ones won over Australia? The next three finalists are revealed tonight!

  • S02E11 Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

    • August 22, 2004
    • Network 10

    The last group of semi-finalists are competing for three spots in the final team.

  • S02E12 Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

    • August 23, 2004
    • Network 10

    The last of the semi-finals, which three from last night's amazing performers won the votes of the finals?!

  • S02E13 Wild Card: Peformance

    • August 29, 2004
    • Network 10

    Ten lucky semi-finalists have a second chance to wow the viewers and judges to try and get a spot in the top 12!

  • S02E14 Wild Card: Verdict

    • August 30, 2004
    • Network 10

    The last three finalists will be decided with the judges deciding two, and the Australian public deciding the other! Who will make up the last of the top 12?

  • S02E15 The Final 12: Australian Made

    • September 5, 2004
    • Network 10

    The finals are starting! Tonight the top 12 perform all Aussie hits in front of a studio audience!

  • S02E16 The Final 12: Verdict

    • September 6, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who will be the first person eliminated from the final 12?

  • S02E17 The Final 11: Pop

    • September 12, 2004
    • Network 10

    The top 11 go 'Pop' in this week's final!

  • S02E18 The Final 11: Verdict

    • September 13, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who's time on the Australian Idol journey is about to go 'pop'?!

  • S02E19 The Final 10: 60's

    • September 19, 2004
    • Network 10

    Yeah, baby, yeah! The Idol's take us back to the era of Beatle Mania and the Stones - the Sixties!!!

  • S02E20 The Final 10: Verdict

    • September 20, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who didn't survive the swinging sixties elimination?

  • S02E21 The Final 9: Disco

    • September 26, 2004
    • Network 10

    Break out the platform shoes and the flares, the top 9 are bringing the best in Disco!

  • S02E22 The Final 9: Verdict

    • September 27, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who's dancing their way out of the competition this week?

  • S02E23 The Final 8: Contestant's Choice

    • October 3, 2004
    • Network 10

    The finalist make their own decisions tonight, and sing any song of their choice.

  • S02E24 The Final 8: Verdict

    • October 4, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who's own choice makes them Australia's choice to go this week.

  • S02E25 The Final 7: The Beatles

    • October 10, 2004
    • Network 10

    The fab 7 sing their versions of songs by the fab 4! Take a trip down 'Abbey Road' and hear songs by The Beatles!

  • S02E26 The Final 7: Verdict

    • October 11, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who is taking their trip home in a 'Yellow Submarine'? Find out tonight when the group of 7 become 6.

  • S02E27 The Final 6 - The 80's

    • October 17, 2004
    • Network 10

    Back to the era that was shoulder pads, bright colours and the introduction of the 'power ballad', the top 6 sing songs of the 80's tonight!

  • S02E28 Performance Live Verdict - The 80's

    • October 18, 2004
    • Network 10

    It's Back To The Future with someone who performed in the 80's show now leaving the competition.

  • S02E29 Up Close and Personal - The Top 5

    • October 19, 2004
    • Network 10

    No judges, no pressure, the top 5 sing songs and bare their souls for the Australian public in this special episode.

  • S02E30 The Final 5 - R&B/Soul

    • October 24, 2004
    • Network 10

    With the Opera House looming, the top 5 sing tonight songs with a bit of r'n'b and soul!

  • S02E31 Performance Live Verdict - R&B/Soul

    • October 25, 2004
    • Network 10

    Five become four.......who is leaving the competition tonight?

  • S02E32 The Final 4 - Big Band

    • October 31, 2004
    • Network 10

    Back to the era of the 'Big Band' our finalists battle it out singing two songs tonight!

  • S02E33 Performance Live Verdict - Big Band

    • November 1, 2004
    • Network 10

    Who is leaving the competition after last night's Big Band performance?

  • S02E34 The Final 3 - The 70's

    • November 7, 2004
    • Network 10

    Strap on your flares, get out the blowdryer, the finalists visit the 70's!!!

  • S02E35 Performance Live Verdict - The 70's

    • November 8, 2004
    • Network 10

    This is the last verdict show before the Opera House decider - who will be performing in the Australian Idol finale 2004?

  • S02E36 The Final 2 - Own Choice and Winner's Single

    • November 14, 2004
    • Network 10

    It's a battle of the sexes - Casey and Anthony sing two own choices and the winner's single in their last attempt to win over viewers!

  • S02E37 The Finale

    • November 21, 2004
    • Network 10

    Tonight, music history is made......will it be Casey or Anthony who gets to wear the Australian Idol crown?

Season 3

  • S03E01 Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart

    • July 26, 2005
    • Network 10

    Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!

  • S03E02 Audition 2: Melbourne

    • July 27, 2005
    • Network 10

    Auditions move to chilly Melbourne where more of Australia\\\'s talented, and not-so-talented, turn up for a chance to warm up to the judges.

  • S03E03 Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide

    • August 2, 2005
    • Network 10

    The judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in Adelaide by a special guest.

  • S03E04 Audition 4: Sydney

    • August 3, 2005
    • Network 10

    The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.

  • S03E05 From 150 to 78

    • August 9, 2005
    • Network 10

    In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and start practicing for the next phase.

  • S03E06 Top 30

    • August 10, 2005
    • Network 10

    Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.

  • S03E07 Inside Idol 1

    • August 11, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.

  • S03E08 Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

    • August 16, 2005
    • Network 10

    The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.

  • S03E09 Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

    • August 17, 2005
    • Network 10

    Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.

  • S03E10 Inside Idol 2

    • August 18, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.

  • S03E11 Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

    • August 21, 2005
    • Network 10

    The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.

  • S03E12 Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

    • August 22, 2005
    • Network 10

    Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.

  • S03E13 Inside Idol 3

    • August 25, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.

  • S03E14 Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

    • August 28, 2005
    • Network 10

    The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.

  • S03E15 Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

    • August 29, 2005
    • Network 10

    The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.

  • S03E16 Inside Idol 4

    • September 1, 2005
    • Network 10

    The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.

  • S03E17 Wild Card: Performance

    • September 4, 2005
    • Network 10

    The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.

  • S03E18 Wild Card: Verdict

    • September 5, 2005
    • Network 10

    The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.

  • S03E19 Inside Idol 5

    • September 8, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to do is to celebrate!

  • S03E20 The Final 13: Australian Made

    • September 11, 2005
    • Network 10

    The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.

  • S03E21 The Final 13: Verdict

    • September 12, 2005
    • Network 10

    The votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.

  • S03E22 Inside Idol 6

    • September 15, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod gives us the scoop from backstage at the first Finals performance. She also catches up with the remaining 11 as they prepare for next week\\\'s competition.

  • S03E23 The Final 11: The 60s

    • September 18, 2005
    • Network 10

    This week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.

  • S03E24 The Finals 11: Verdict

    • September 19, 2005
    • Network 10

    The Idols start off the show with a rendition of "Happy Together", but unfortunately one of them will have to go home.

  • S03E25 Inside Idol 7

    • September 22, 2005
    • Network 10

    Once again Leah has all the backstage drama, and she also travels with the group to Melbourne where they perform for a huge group of Idol fans.

  • S03E26 The Final 10: Rock Supergroup

    • September 25, 2005
    • Network 10

    The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.

  • S03E27 The Final 10: Verdict

    • September 26, 2005
    • Network 10

    The group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.

  • S03E28 Inside Idol 8

    • September 29, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod gets the low-down on the personal relationships developing on Idol, and of course, she has the backstage perspective from this week's performances.

  • S03E29 The Final 9: Contestant's Choice

    • October 2, 2005
    • Network 10

    The remaining nine vocalists get to pick a song to suit their own preference and style for this week's destiny-deciding performance.

  • S03E30 The Final 9: Verdict

    • October 3, 2005
    • Network 10

    Ricki-Lee Coulter, a finalist from last season, does a special performance. The nine finalists for this year perform a group song and wait to hear what Australia has decided.

  • S03E31 Inside Idol 9

    • October 6, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice performances.

  • S03E32 The Final 8: Big Band

    • October 9, 2005
    • Network 10

    The remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.

  • S03E33 The Final 8: Verdict

    • October 10, 2005
    • Network 10

    The Final 8 perform a swing version of Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" before one more person is voted off.

  • S03E34 Inside Idol 10

    • October 13, 2005
    • Network 10

    The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.

  • S03E35 The Final 7: The 80s

    • October 16, 2005
    • Network 10

    The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.

  • S03E36 The Final 7: The 80s

    • October 16, 2005
    • Network 10

    The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.

  • S03E37 The Final 7: Verdict

    • October 17, 2005
    • Network 10

    After a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the audience voted.

  • S03E38 Inside Idol 11

    • October 20, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.

  • S03E39 Up Close and Personal: The Top 6

    • October 21, 2005
    • Network 10

    Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer questions from the studio audience.

  • S03E40 The Final 6: Motown

    • October 23, 2005
    • Network 10

    The finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.

  • S03E41 The Final 6: Verdict

    • October 24, 2005
    • Network 10

    David Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".

  • S03E42 Inside Idol 12

    • October 27, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod follows the Idols this week leading up to their performances, the trip to the Arias, and she gets the story behind Anne's heartfelt tribute.

  • S03E43 The Final 5: The 70s

    • October 30, 2005
    • Network 10

    Which two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?

  • S03E44 The Final 5: Verdict

    • October 31, 2005
    • Network 10

    The top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.

  • S03E45 Inside Idol 13

    • November 3, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.

  • S03E46 The Final 4: Elvis

    • November 6, 2005
    • Network 10

    The final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.

  • S03E47 The Final 4: Verdict

    • November 7, 2005
    • Network 10

    Each week, it gets harder and harder to say goodbye to one of our performers, but after a group performance of "Suspicious Minds", someone has to go.

  • S03E48 Inside Idol 14

    • November 10, 2005
    • Network 10

    The Inside Idol gang follows the contestants to their Final 13 CD launch, and the final 3 learn what it takes to be stars.

  • S03E49 The Final 3: Number One Hits

    • November 13, 2005
    • Network 10

    This week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.

  • S03E50 The Final 3: Verdict

    • November 14, 2005
    • Network 10

    The remaining three perform a rendition of "Are You Gonna Go My Way" before finding out who is going to be performing at the Opera House.

  • S03E51 Inside Idol 15

    • November 17, 2005
    • Network 10

    Leah McLeod catches up with the remaining finalists and also has a special talk with last year's Idol winner, Casey Donovan.

  • S03E52 The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single

    • November 20, 2005
    • Network 10

    It's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances tonight.

  • S03E53 The Finale

    • November 21, 2005
    • Network 10

    Former Idol stars return, and we find out who is 2005's Australian Idol!

Season 4

  • S04E01 Auditions 1: Melbourne, Hobart & Alice Springs

    • August 6, 2006
    • Network 10

    The nationwide search for a singing super-star starts tonight! Australian Idol is back and already breaking records with thousands of hopefuls turning up to audition across the country. We'll show you the good, the bad and the very delusional in their quest to become the next Australian Idol. Featuring Marcia Hines, Mark Holden and newcomer Kyle Sandilands as the judges. Hosted by Andrew G and James Mathison.

  • S04E02 Auditions 2: Perth & Adelaide

    • August 7, 2006
    • Network 10

    The judges continue their journey to find Australia's next Australian Idol in Perth and Adelaide.

  • S04E03 Auditions 3: Sydney & Townsville

    • August 13, 2006
    • Network 10

    The judges travel to Sydney and Townsville on their quest to find the next Australian Idol.

  • S04E04 Auditions 4: Queensland & Albury Wodonga

    • August 14, 2006
    • Network 10

    The judges make their final stops for auditions to find the next Australian Idol.

  • S04E05 Top 125

    • August 20, 2006
    • Network 10

    This showed the first and second day of the top 125 in Sydney being cut down by over half.

  • S04E06 Top 24

    • August 21, 2006
    • Network 10

    Third and final day of the pre finals in Sydney. To judges go one-on-one with all the remaining contestants to find the top 24.

  • S04E07 Semi Finals: Group 1 Perfom

    • August 27, 2006
    • Network 10

    The first group of six boys perform.

  • S04E08 Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict & Group 2 Perform

    • August 28, 2006
    • Network 10

    The verdict for the first group of six boys followed by the performances of the first group of six girls.

  • S04E09 Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict & Group 3 Perform

    • August 29, 2006
    • Network 10

    The verdict for the first group of girls followed by the performances of the second group of six boys.

  • S04E10 Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict & Group 4 Perform

    • August 30, 2006
    • Network 10

    This show begins with the verdict for the second group of six boys followed big erformances of the last group of six girls.

  • S04E11 Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

    • August 31, 2006
    • Network 10

    The verdict for the final group and the announcement of the wildcard contestants.

  • S04E12 Wildcard: Performance

    • September 3, 2006
    • Network 10

    The Wildcards perform for the final four positions in the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2006.

  • S04E13 Wildcard: Verdict

    • September 4, 2006
    • Network 10

    The final four positions in the Top 12 are announced.

  • S04E14 Final 12: Contestant's Choice

    • September 10, 2006
    • Network 10

    The 2006 Final 12 battle it out for a place in Australia's hearts in the first finals this year. This week, it's the Idols choice as to what song they perform.

  • S04E15 Final 12: Verdict

    • September 11, 2006
    • Network 10

    Australia says a teary-eyed goodbye to Joseph Gatehau, who is the first finalist to leave the show in 2006.

  • S04E16 Final 11: Rock

    • September 17, 2006
    • Network 10

    The Final 11 contestants perform a song from the Rock genre.

  • S04E17 Final 11: Verdict

    • September 18, 2006
    • Network 10

  • S04E18 Final 10: Number One Hits

    • September 24, 2005
    • Network 10

    Tonight the contestants perform a song that was number one on the Australian music charts.

  • S04E19 Final 10: Verdict

    • September 25, 2006
    • Network 10

  • S04E20 Final 9: The Year I Was Born

    • October 1, 2006
    • Network 10

    Tonight the contestants perform songs from the year in which they were born.

  • S04E21 Final 9: Verdict

    • October 2, 2006
    • Network 10

    Time for the Verdict for the final 9 contestants.

  • S04E22 Final 8: Disco

    • October 8, 2006
    • Network 10

    Tonight the contestants peform a song form the Disco genre.

  • S04E23 Final 8: Verdict

    • October 9, 2006
    • Network 10

  • S04E24 Final 7: Acoustic/Contestant's Choice

    • October 15, 2006
    • Network 10

    In a world first for Idol, contestants are given the choice to play an instrument during thier performance.

  • S04E25 Final 7: Verdict

    • October 16, 2006
    • Network 10

  • S04E26 Up Close And Personal: Originals

    • October 17, 2006
    • Network 10

    The contestants sing a song of their choice without the usual weekly routine.

  • S04E27 Final 6: Big Band/Rock Swings

    • October 22, 2006
    • Network 10

    The saxophones, trumpets, trombones, harp, and rhythm section are back for another year. The Final 6 perform.

  • S04E28 Final 6: Verdict

    • October 23, 2006
    • Network 10

    Dreams of fame and fortune crumble for one hopeful.

  • S04E29 Final 5: ARIA Hall Of Fame

    • October 29, 2006
    • Network 10

    Tonight the Final 5 perform songs from artists who have been inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame.

  • S04E30 Final 5: Verdict

    • October 30, 2006
    • Network 10

    One more Idol must leave the competition.

  • S04E31 Final 4: Audience Choice

    • November 5, 2006
    • Network 10

    The hopefuls are down to four, and this week you get to choose what the Idols sing. With only a couple of weeks left in the competition, they'll be pulling out all stops to prove their star potential.

  • S04E32 Final 4: Verdict

    • November 6, 2006
    • Network 10

    One Idol must leave the competition. Who will the Australian public decide is not the 2006 Australian Idol?

  • S04E33 Final 3: Judge's Choice

    • November 12, 2006
    • Network 10

    The judges get so chose what the final 3 will be singing for the last time at the normal stage for this year. Each contestant will sing 2 songs each.

  • S04E34 Final 3: Verdict

    • November 13, 2006
    • Network 10

    The big verdict before the massive 2006 grand final is here which will decide who the final 2 will be to perform at the Opera House is a few weeks.

  • S04E35 Grand Final: Performances

    • November 19, 2006
    • Network 10

    The two singers left in the quest for fame take to the stage for their chance at becoming recording stars. They sing thier own choice of song and the winners single.

  • S04E36 Grand Final: Verdict

    • November 26, 2006
    • Network 10

    Everything comes to an end and like the other seasons, season 4 must have just one winner. There are more performances by previous Idols and the final 12 at the Opera House and the public must come to a decision. Will Jess or Damien win Australian Idol 06?

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

  • S07E01 Welcome to Idol 2009

    • August 9, 2009
    • Network 10

    Brian McFadden rates the real and would be talent!

  • S07E02 Sydney Showstoppers

    • August 16, 2009
    • Network 10

    Delta joins us as guest judge and Lady Gaga drops by the Sydney auditions.

  • S07E03 In The Hot Seat

    • August 23, 2009
    • Network 10

    The judges turn up the pressure to choose the Top 24.

  • S07E04 The Semi-Finals Begin

    • August 24, 2008
    • Network 10

    Six superfine performances shake the stage.

  • S07E05 Semi-Finals Group 2

    • August 25, 2009
    • Network 10

    The judges’ opinions were as varied as the song choices in tonight’s semi-finals.

  • S07E06 Semi-Finals Group 3

    • August 26, 2009
    • Network 10

    Our third semi-finals show had them dancing in the aisles

  • S07E07 The Last Semi-Finals Show

    • August 27, 2009
    • Network 10

    The last semi-finals round capped off an incredible week for our Top 24.

  • S07E08 The Wildcard Round

    • August 30, 2009
    • Network 10

    Nine singers have a second shot at the Final 12.

  • S07E09 The Final 12 Revealed

    • September 6, 2009
    • Network 10

    The Final 12 for 2009 get the ball rolling!

  • S07E10 Rock Night Alright!

    • September 13, 2009
    • Network 10

    Suzi Quatro helps the Idols unleash their inner rock gods.

  • S07E11 Episode 11: Top Ten Hits

    • September 20, 2009
    • Network 10

    11 contestants become 10.

  • S07E12 Back to the 80's

    • September 27, 2009
    • Network 10

    The Idols get their groove on!

  • S07E13 In The Pink

    • October 4, 2009
    • Network 10

    The Idols sing the songs of a true pop superstar!

  • S07E14 Big Band Night

    • October 11, 2009
    • Network 10

    The Idols put their best feet forward for big band night with Harry Connick Jr.

  • S07E15 Stage and Screen

    • October 18, 2009
    • Network 10

    Liza Minnelli lights up Idol for our Final 6 show!

  • S07E16 The Final Five

    • October 25, 2009
    • Network 10

    The Idols sing two of their favourite songs.

  • S07E17 Toby's Big Decision

    • November 1, 2009
    • Network 10

    The Madden brothers join us as guest judges.

  • S07E18 The Final 3

    • November 8, 2009
    • Network 10

    Pete Wentz joins Idol for a power-packed show!

  • S07E19 The Final 2

    • November 15, 2009
    • Network 10

    Michael Buble joins us as a guest judge as the final two Idols are revealed!

  • S07E20 The Final

    • November 22, 2009
    • Network 10

Season 8

  • S08E01 Auditions #1

    • January 30, 2023
    • Seven Network

    After a long hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Thousands line the streets of Australia’s major cities hoping for a chance to prove they have what it takes to be the next Idol.

  • S08E02 Auditions #2

    • January 31, 2023
    • Seven Network

    With thousands of people auditioning, only 43 golden tickets remain; a pass to the next round and a step closer to winning Australian Idol 2023.

  • S08E03 Auditions #3

    • February 1, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The competition rolls on. Who will triumph, and who will miss out on a chance to win Australian Idol 2023

  • S08E04 Auditions #4

    • February 5, 2023
    • Seven Network

    As space in the top 50 dwindles across the country, idol hopefuls do whatever it takes to secure their spot. Who will impress the judges enough to be handed the golden ticket?

  • S08E05 Auditions #5

    • February 6, 2023
    • Seven Network

    As our audition tour nears the end, the judges continue their search, pulling all the stops travelling near and far to find the next Idol Superstar.

  • S08E06 Auditions #6

    • February 7, 2023
    • Seven Network

    It’s the sixth round of auditions and the tension is high. Tonight, one performance will divide the judges. Can this contestant prove they have what it takes to be the next Australian Idol?

  • S08E07 Auditions #7

    • February 12, 2023
    • Seven Network

    It's the final lot of auditions. Who will get through to the top 50?

  • S08E08 Top 50 (1)

    • February 13, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Australian Idol Top 50 is here! Who will impress the judges and prove they have what it takes to progress?

  • S08E09 Top 50 (2)

    • February 14, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Top 50 continues, as contestants give their all to wow the judges.

  • S08E10 Top 24 (1)

    • February 19, 2023
    • Seven Network

    We're now down to the final 24 contestants! Who will continue to triumph, as everyone sings for their place in the competition?

  • S08E11 Top 24 (2)

    • February 20, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The top 24 continues. Who among the contestants will impress with their singing prowess?

  • S08E12 Top 24 (3)

    • February 21, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The top 24 round is almost over, but there are still some surprises in store before live performances begin.

  • S08E13 Top 12 Performance Show

    • February 26, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Live Performance shows

  • S08E14 Live Results Show

    • February 27, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The results are in! Which contestants will progress, and which ones will miss out on their dream of becoming the next Australian Idol?

  • S08E15 Top 10 Live Performance Show

    • March 5, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Top 10 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 8?

  • S08E16 Live Results Show 2

    • March 6, 2023
    • Seven Network

    Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 8. Special Guest performance by Adam Lambert.

  • S08E17 Top 8 Live Performance Show

    • March 12, 2023
    • Seven Network

    Sunday night the Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

  • S08E18 Live Results Show 3

    • March 13, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Top 8 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 6?

  • S08E19 Top 6 Live Performance Show

    • March 19, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Top 6 perform on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark. Who has what it takes to make the Top 3?

  • S08E20 Live Results Show 4

    • March 20, 2023
    • Seven Network

    Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 3. Special Guest performance live on the idol stage.

  • S08E21 Grand Finale

    • March 26, 2023
    • Seven Network

    The Top 3 perform for the final time on the Idol stage in front of the nation and judges Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Trainor, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark.

Season 9

  • S09E01 Auditions - Day 1

    • January 29, 2024
    • Seven Network

    Australian Idol is back with only 30 golden tickets up for grabs, on the hunt for the best of the best to be the next Australian Idol.

  • S09E02 Auditions - Day 2

    • January 30, 2024
    • Seven Network

    Day Two of auditions and the judges search for singers with sensational style and undeniable star power. With only a few spots left in the top 30, contestants feel the pressure to captivate the judges.

  • S09E03 Auditions - Day 3

    • January 31, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's day three and Amy Shark makes a dream come true, Kyle heads to the town of Sandilands and the song Valerie proves to be a popular song choice.

  • S09E04 Auditions - Day 4

    • February 4, 2024
    • Seven Network

    Halfway through the auditions and the incredible singers are still coming. From a humble trolley-pusher with a troubled past, to a pub cowboy, the next Australian Idol still waits to be discovered.

  • S09E05 Auditions - Day 5

    • February 5, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's the fifth day of Australian Idol auditions and country music queens to pop belters, shy schoolboys to sensitive tradies, all take the stage with just one dream: to become the next Australian Idol.

  • S09E06 Auditions - Day 6

    • February 6, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's the second last day of auditions & contestants yet to sing are feeling the pressure to perform. A boy band of brothers, a rocker girl & 16yo prodigy battle it out to be the next Australian Idol.

  • S09E07 Auditions - Day 7

    • February 7, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's the final day of auditions, and with just three golden tickets remaining, the judges' decisions will be harder than ever before. Today they need more than a 'Yes', they need a 'Hell Yes'.

  • S09E08 Top 30 - Day 1

    • February 11, 2024
    • Seven Network

    Top 30 Week, begins. Contestants face 3 epic challenges to avoid elimination & ultimately earn their place at the live shows. It all starts with the nerve-wracking & gruelling chorus line challenge.

  • S09E09 Top 30 - Day 2

    • February 12, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's Group Challenge Day. The contestants have teamed up in trios to work on collaborations and, while some groups work together well, others clash over creative differences.

  • S09E10 Top 30 - Day 3

    • February 13, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The Solo Performances are here! Singing in front of a live audience and accompanied by a live band, performers must leave a lasting impression on the judges. Failure could see them being sent home.

  • S09E11 Top 30 - Day 4

    • February 14, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's the culmination of the Top 30 week, and the last opportunity for our performers to secure a spot in the top 21. At the end of the night, 3 Australian Idol journeys will come to an end.

  • S09E12 Top 21 - Day 1

    • February 18, 2024
    • Seven Network

    From thousands of hopefuls, we’re now down to the final 21. This week’s all about transformation & the judges will be scrutinizing each singer’s ability to elevate their performance to the next level.

  • S09E13 Top 21 - Day 2

    • February 19, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's Top 21 week and the incredible performances just keep coming. In front of a live audience, the pressure is truly on. Who will transform into a superstar, and who will let the nerves get to them?

  • S09E14 Top 21 - Day 3

    • February 20, 2024
    • Seven Network

    With a special appearance from Tate McRae, it's the last of the Top 21 performances. Only 12 Idol hopefuls will continue to the next round and keep their dream alive, to be the next Australian Idol.

  • S09E15 Top 12 - Day 1

    • February 25, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The top 12 is here! With the pressure on more than ever, who will flourish under the bright lights of Australian Idol 2024?

  • S09E16 Top 12 - Day 2

    • February 26, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The top 12 heats continue. With the competition heating up, what will it take to impress the judges?

  • S09E17 Top 12 - Day 3

    • February 27, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The Australian Idol 2024 Top 12 continues, on a night that is sure to be filled with star-making performances.

  • S09E18 Top 10 - Day 1

    • March 3, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The Australian Idol 2024 hopefuls have dwindled down to the Top 10. Who will thrive and make it to the Top 8?

  • S09E19 Top 10 - Day 2

    • March 4, 2024
    • Seven Network

    Australian Idol's Top Ten round continues, as the singers give it their all to impress the judging panel.

  • S09E20 Top 10 - Day 3

    • March 5, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's the last top ten round, and nerves are high. Who will make it to the top 8 of Australian Idol 2024?

  • S09E21 Top 8 - Day 1

    • March 10, 2024
    • Seven Network

    Australian Idol is now down to the top eight singers. As the numbers go down, who will rise up and impress the judges and the public?

  • S09E22 Top 8 - Day 2

    • March 11, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The top eight are about to become the top six. Who will have their Idol dream end and who will stay alive in the competition?

  • S09E23 Top 6 - Day 1

    • March 17, 2024
    • Seven Network

    We're now down to the final six contestants. Nerves are high as the top six continue to amaze with their skills - and hope to stay in the running to become the 2024 Australian Idol.

  • S09E24 Top 6 - Day 2

    • March 18, 2024
    • Seven Network

    The top six are about to be halved. Contestants will do all they can to secure an elusive final three spot and become the 2024 Australian Idol.

  • S09E25 Top 3

    • March 24, 2024
    • Seven Network

    It's the final three! With just one night until the 2024 Australian Idol crowned, contestants will give performances that everyone will remember.

  • S09E26 Finale

    • March 25, 2024
    • Seven Network

    After all the weeks of auditions, judging and singing, the 2024 Australian Idol will be crowned. Who will become Australia's next singing superstar?