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American IdolAmerican Idol

Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood join host Ryan Seacrest on American Idol. The groundbreaking series launched the careers of superstars Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry among many others. Idol alumni are responsible for 13 Grammys, over 61 million album sales, 47 Platinum records, 95 Gold records, 444 Billboard No. 1 hits, 257 million digital downloads, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award. Now, the search is on for the next American Idol.more

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Episode 1

Pilot

Nathan's father, Dan, and Lucas' mother, Karen Roe, were high school sweethearts. When Karen became pregnant during their senior year, she was devastated by Dan's decision to go to college leaving Karen behind to raise their son, Lucas, alone.

Episode 2

The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most

After failing in his first varsity basketball game, Lucas decides to quit the team. Meanwhile, Nathan and Peyton's faltering relationship continues to weaken as Peyton tires of Nathan's poor treatment of Lucas.

Episode 3

Are You True?

After a particularly spectacular basketball game, Lucas quickly supplants Nathan as the team's most popular player. Sexy cheerleader Brooke immediately sets her romantic sights on the new star athlete.

Episode 4

Crash Into You

Haley convinces Lucas to go with the team to a party at Nathan's beach house, hoping that the guys will become friendlier. When Lucas sees the wealth that is denied him, he finally confronts his mother about why she lets Dan ignore them. Meanwhile, when Nathan's mother, Deb Scott, returns home and tries to deal with her angry son, she turns to Karen for advice.

Episode 5

All That You Can't Leave Behind

Lucas asks Keith to play with him in the annual "Father and Son" basketball game and realizes he got the better father figure after Dan publicly humiliates Nathan on the court.

Episode 5

Where I End and You Begin

Lucas asks Keith to play with him in the annual father-son basketball game; Dan humiliates Nathan on the court; Peyton marks the anniversary of her mother's death.

Episode 6

Every Night Is Another Story

When Whitey ejects Lucas and Nathan from the team bus due to their misconduct on the basketball court, the half-brothers are stranded 30 miles from home. They encounter a carload of punks who threaten them with a gun.

Episode 7

Life in a Glass House

The night of Dan and Deb's annual basketball appreciation party spurs old memories and new feelings. Karen makes a new friend, Keith confronts Dan again, and Lucas finally makes his romantic intentions clear to Peyton.

Episode 8

The Search for Something More

Hoping to have fun, Brooke and Peyton attend a college party, but the situation gets bad when one of the guys, Gabe, drugs Peyton. After Brooke calls Lucas for help, the friends bond while caring for the sleeping Peyton.

Episode 9

With Arms Outstretched

After fighting with his father and Haley, Nathan succumbs to the pressure and takes amphetamines to help him play basketball better. However, he isn't prepared for the destruction the drugs do to both his body and his family.

Episode 10

You Gotta Go There to Come Back

Lucas and Peyton try to redefine their friendship after Lucas chooses to be with her best friend, Brooke, who is unaware that Lucas and Peyton briefly dated. Dan invites Deb to a getaway weekend, but she suggests he devote the time to Nathan.

Episode 11

The Living Years

Unable to cope with the pressure from Dan, Nathan quits the basketball team. Although Haley fears that Nathan will not need her emotional support as much now, he relies even more heavily on her.

Episode 12

Crash Course in Polite Conversation

After Peyton receives the devastating news that her father is lost at sea, she and Lucas take an overnight trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, to identify a body that has washed ashore. Overcome with emotion, Peyton kisses Lucas.

Episode 13

Hanging by a moment

As they drive Karen home from the airport, Keith and Lucas collide with an oncoming vehicle, leaving Lucas unconscious and fighting for his life. Dan travels to Deb's house to plead to give their marriage a chance, and he witnesses the accident.

Episode 14

I Shall Believe

While holding a vigil at Lucas' bedside as he lays in a coma, Karen meets Brooke, who is now dating Lucas, and learns from Deb that Deb and Dan are getting divorced. Karen is horrified to discover that Keith was drinking alcohol while driving.

Episode 15

Suddenly Everything Has Changed

After his near-death experience, Lucas decides he made the wrong choice in girlfriends. He breaks up with Brooke and secretly rekindles his romance with Peyton. However, the truth is revealed after he is rushed to the emergency room again.

Episode 16

The First Cut Is the Deepest

Nathan must choose which parent to live with after Dan and Deb's divorce. Dan forces Nathan to make the decision by threatening to reveal Deb's darkest secrets in court unless Nathan chooses him.

Episode 17

Spirit in the night

The gang hits the road to North Carolina, for a basketball game and an annual cheerleading competition that squad leader Brooke is determined to win. When one of the teammates gets sick, Brooke's fellow cheerleader Peyton begs Haley to join the squad.

Episode 18

To Wish Impossible Things

Lucas, Nathan, their teammate Jake and the rest of the Raven basketball players are auctioned to the highest bidder in the annual "Boy Toy" charity auction, and the evening leads to surprising developments.

Episode 19

How Can You Be Sure?

Lucas must make a difficult decision regarding Brooke. Haley considers having sex with Nathan, and Keith wants more from his relationship with Karen. Dan tries to get runaway Nathan to return home.

Episode 20

What Is and What Should Never Be

While Nathan looks for a job to pay his rent, Haley hosts a party at his apartment -- but she panics when the situation gets out of control. After jilted Brooke realizes she was not invited to the festivities, she decides to attend the party anyway.

Episode 21

The Leaving Song

Lucas is shocked to learn that Dan once asked Karen for joint custody of him when he was a baby. Meanwhile, Peyton panics after her friend Nicki kidnaps basketball player Jake's baby while babysitting.

Episode 22

The Games That Play Us

Lucas and Nathan bear the brunt of Dan's abuse as he coaches them into the playoffs, pushing both of them to their emotional breaking points. Haley is stunned after Dan threatens her, causing her to reconsider her relationship with Nathan.

"Stuck On You" by Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood

Brandon Lake & Breanna Nix Get Emotional on "Daddy's DNA"

Breanna Nix Brings Faith & Power With “In Jesus Name”

Breanna Nix Honors Denton, TX With “The Climb”

Breanna Nix, Jamal Roberts & John Foster Unite for “We Are The Champions” on Idol

Cody Johnson Joins Carrie Underwood & Slater Nalley for “I’m Gonna Love You”!

EPIC! Patti LaBelle Duets With Kolbi Jordan on "Lady Marmalade"

Gabby Samone & Jennifer Holliday Duet "I Am Changing" on American Idol Finale

Glory! Kirk Franklin & Canaan James Hill Give Praise on American Idol

Goo Goo Dolls & Mattie Pruitt Sing "Iris" on American Idol Finale

Good Charlotte Perform All The Hits on American Idol!

Jamal Roberts & Jelly Roll Duet "Liar" and "Unpretty" on American Idol Finale

Jamal Roberts Performs His New Single "Heal"

Jamal Roberts Stuns Singing "First Time" on American Idol Finale

Jamal’s Tribute to Meridian, Mississippi Will Melt Your Heart

Jessica Simpson Sings "These Boots Are Made For Walking" on American Idol

John Foster Has Patriotism With “Courtesy of The Red White and Blue”

John Foster Honors Addis, LA with "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

John Foster Performs His New Single "Tell That Angel I Love Her"

Luke Bryan and John Foster Bring the Country Heat to American Idol

Myles Smith Joins Ché & Filo For "Stargazing" and Performs "Nice to Meet You"

Noah Thompson Gets The Surprise of A Lifetime on American Idol

Salt-N-Pepa Sing Their Greatest Hits With Your Favorite American Idols

Spoilers! Who is the Winner of American Idol 2025?

“Hey Driver” Stuns With The War and Treaty & Thunderstorm Artis on American Idol

“How Deep Is Your Love” Shines With PJ Morton & Amanda Barise

American Idol Visits Disneyland Resort For Its 70th Celebration! Was It All a Dream?!

Breanna Nix Warms Hearts with "You'll Be In My Heart"

Breanna Nix Warms Hearts with "You'll Be In My Heart"

Breanna Nix: "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)"

Iam Tongi Brings Island Vibes to Idol with “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from Lilo & Stitch

Jamal Roberts Elevates Disney Night "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough"

Jamal Roberts Performs Disney Hit "Beauty and the Beast"

Jamal Roberts Performs Disney Hit "Beauty and the Beast"

John Foster Brings Fun with "The Bare Necessities"

John Foster Tugs at Hearts with "Rainbow Connection"

Slater Nalley Charms with "You’ve Got a Friend in Me"

Slater Nalley Rocks Disney Night with "Born To Be Wild"

Thunderstorm Artis Finds His Voice in "Find Yourself"

Thunderstorm Artis Sings "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"

Beautiful! Breanna Nix Sings "Reflection" from Mulan with Grace

Breanna Nix Honors Mom with Lauren Alaina's "Like My Mother Does"

Jamal Roberts Honors Legacy and Love with “A Change Is Gonna Come”

Jamal Roberts Powers Through “Go the Distance” from Hercules

John Foster Honors Mom with “Believe” by Brooks & Dunn

John Foster Sings “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog

Slater Nalley Serenades with "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

Slater Nalley Sweetly Covers Bob Dylan's “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”

Thunderstorm Artis Performs Gorgeous Original "Out of The Blue"

Thunderstorm Artis Sings "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas

Breanna Nix Belts Out "Independence Day" by Martina McBride

Jamal Roberts Brings Hope and Soul to Fantasia's "I Believe"

John Foster Honors George Strait with Tender "I Cross My Heart"

Mariah Carey's Iconic "Hero" Gets a Big Voice from Gabby Samone

Mattie Pruitt Sings "Always Been You" by Jessie Murph on American Idol

Slater Nalley Channels Springsteen with "Atlantic City"

Thunderstorm Artis Gives Big Vocals on Journey's "Faithfully"

Breanna Nix Stuns with Adele's "Water Under the Bridge"

Idol Winner Abi Carter Returns with Emotional New Song "Burned"

Jamal Brings New Life to "Undo It" by Carrie Underwood

John Foster Goes Country with "Something To Talk About" on American Idol

Josh King Sings "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele on American Idol

Mattie Pruitt Sings "The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert on American Idol

Miranda Lambert Lights Up the Stage with "Kerosene"

A Moment to Remember: Gabby Samone Sings "I Was Here" by Beyonce

Slater Honors Reba with Heartfelt "Whoever's In New England"

Thunderstorm Delivers Raw Emotion on "When We Were Young"

Breanna Nix Sings "Tell Your Heart To Beat Again" on American Idol

Canaan James Hill Praises With "Goodness of God" by CeCe Winans

Fantasia Returns To American Idol To Sing "Have Your Way"

About this Show

American Idol

Superstar judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood join host Ryan Seacrest on American Idol. The groundbreaking series launched the careers of superstars Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry among many others. Idol alumni are responsible for 13 Grammys, over 61 million album sales, 47 Platinum records, 95 Gold records, 444 Billboard No. 1 hits, 257 million digital downloads, two Golden Globes and an Academy Award. Now, the search is on for the next American Idol.

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