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Australian Idol - Episode Guide

Season 1

Season 2

Top 30

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Aug 1, 2004

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The Finale

Episode: 2x37 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2004

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Season 3

Top 30

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Aug 10, 2005

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The Finale

Episode: 3x53 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2005

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Season 4

Top 125

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2006

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Top 24

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Aug 21, 2006

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Season 5

Top 100

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2007

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Final 24

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2007

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Final 12

Episode: 5x14 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2007

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Final 11

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2007

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Final 10

Episode: 5x18 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2007

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Final 9

Episode: 5x20 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2007

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Final 8

Episode: 5x22 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2007

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Final 7

Episode: 5x24 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2007

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Final 6

Episode: 5x26 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2007

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Final 5

Episode: 5x28 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2007

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Final 4

Episode: 5x30 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2007

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Final 3

Episode: 5x32 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2007

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Final 2

Episode: 5x34 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2007

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Finale

Episode: 5x36 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2007

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Season 6

Season 7

Top 100

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2009

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Season 8

Auditions 1

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2023

Auditions 1

After a 14-year hiatus Australian Idol is back bigger and better than ever. Scouring across the nation for the best Aussie talent, the pressure is on to find the next Australian Idol.

Auditions 2

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2023

Auditions 2

The search for the next Australian Idol continues. With only 43 Golden Tickets remaining, the contestants will have to work hard to impress our all-star judges.

Auditions 3

Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2023

Auditions 3

Our search for this generation's Australian Idol continues tonight in search of the next big music megastar. As the top 50 takes shape, the stakes have never been higher. Who will get a Golden ticket?

Auditions 4

Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2023

Auditions 4

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?

Auditions 5

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2023

Auditions 5

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.

Auditions 6

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2023

Auditions 6

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?

Auditions 7

Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2023

Auditions 7

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

Top 50 (2): Solo Challenge

Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2023

Top 50 (2): Solo Challenge

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

Top 24 (1)

Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2023

Top 24 (1)

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

Top 24 (2)

Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2023

Top 24 (2)

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

Top 24 (3)

Episode: 8x12 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2023

Top 24 (3)

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

Top 12 Live Verdict

Episode: 8x14 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2023

Top 12 Live Verdict

Australia decides which artists will proceed to the next round of the competition. Australian Idol judge Meghan Trainor also performs.

Top 10 Live Performance: Judges' Song Contest

Episode: 8x15 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2023

Top 10 Live Performance: Judges' Song Contest

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?

Top 10 Live Verdict

Episode: 8x16 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2023

Top 10 Live Verdict

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.

Top 8 Live Performance: Heroes & Tributes

Episode: 8x17 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2023

Top 8 Live Performance: Heroes & Tributes

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?

Top 8 Live Verdict

Episode: 8x18 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2023

Top 8 Live Verdict

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?

Top 6 Live Performance: Viewers' Choice

Episode: 8x19 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2023

Top 6 Live Performance: Viewers' Choice

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?

Top 6 Live Verdict

Episode: 8x20 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2023

Top 6 Live Verdict

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.

Live Grand Finale

Episode: 8x21 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2023

Live Grand Finale

On Australian Idol 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

Auditions - Day 1

Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2024

Auditions - Day 1

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.

Auditions - Day 2

Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2024

Auditions - Day 2

Day 2 of auditions & the judges search for singers with sensational style & undeniable star power. With only a few spots left in the top 30 contestants feel the pressure to captivate the judges.

Auditions - Day 3

Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2024

Auditions - Day 3

It's day 3 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.

Auditions - Day 4

Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2024

Auditions - Day 4

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.

Auditions - Day 5

Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2024

Auditions - Day 5

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.

Auditions - Day 6

Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2024

Auditions - Day 6

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.

Auditions - Day 7

Episode: 9x07 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2024

Auditions - Day 7

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'.

Top 30 (1): Chorus Line Challenge

Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2024

Top 30 (1): Chorus Line Challenge

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.

Top 30 (2): Group Challenge

Episode: 9x09 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2024

Top 30 (2): Group Challenge

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.

Top 30 (3): Solo Challenge

Episode: 9x10 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2024

Top 30 (3): Solo Challenge

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.

Top 30 (4): Solo Challenge

Episode: 9x11 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2024

Top 30 (4): Solo Challenge

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.

Top 21 (1)

Episode: 9x12 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2024 (90 min)

Top 21 (1)

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.

Top 21 (2)

Episode: 9x13 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2024 (90 min)

Top 21 (2)

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?

Top 21 (3)

Episode: 9x14 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2024 (90 min)

Top 21 (3)

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.

Top 12 Live Performance: Party Anthems (1)

Episode: 9x15 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2024

Top 12 Live Performance: Party Anthems (1)

Australian Idol's Live Shows kick off tonight as the first six performers of the top 12 take to the stage hoping to win Australia's vote. With special guest performance by Jessica Mauboy.

Top 12 Live Performance: Party Anthems (2)

Episode: 9x16 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2024

Top 12 Live Performance: Party Anthems (2)

Sunday night the live show performances continue, with the final six performers of the Top 12 taking to the stage, hoping to win Australia's vote. Who has what it takes to make the Top 10?

Top 12 Live Verdict

Episode: 9x17 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2024

Top 12 Live Verdict

Tonight, on Australian Idol, Voting is now open! Australia decides who will proceed to the Top 10. With a Special guest performance by The Veronicas, singing their new single, Here To Dance live.

Top 10 Live Performance: Judge's Song Contest (1)

Episode: 9x18 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2024

Top 10 Live Performance: Judge's Song Contest (1)

The Top 10 of Australian Idol kicks off with electrifying performances and emotional moments. This week the judges choose the songs, but will the singers deliver?

Top 10 Live Performance: Judge's Song Contest (2)

Episode: 9x19 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2024

Top 10 Live Performance: Judge's Song Contest (2)

The live show performances continue, with the remaining Top 10 singers giving everything they've got to keep their dream alive and continue to the Top 8. Featuring special guests Matchbox 20.

Top 10 Live Verdict

Episode: 9x20 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2024

Top 10 Live Verdict

Top 10 continues and voting is now open! Australia decides which singer will make it into the Top 8 and take one step closer to being the next Australian Idol. With a special performance by Amy Shark.

Top 8 Live Performance: Viewers' Choice

Episode: 9x21 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2024

Top 8 Live Performance: Viewers' Choice

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

Top 8 Live Verdict

Episode: 9x22 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2024

Top 8 Live Verdict

Tonight, on Australian Idol, Voting is now open! Australia decides which artist will proceed to the next round of the competition and make it to Top 6. With a Special performance by our own Ricki-Lee.

Top 6 Live Performance: Heroes & Tributes

Episode: 9x23 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2024

Top 6 Live Performance: Heroes & Tributes

We're down to the final 6 contestants. Nerves are high as the top 6 continue to amaze with their skills - and hope to stay in the running to become the 2024 Australian Idol.

Top 6 Live Verdict

Episode: 9x24 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2024

Top 6 Live Verdict

The top 6 are about to he halved. Contestants will do all they can to secure an elusive final three spot, and become the 2024 Australian Idol.

Grand Finale Live Verdict

Episode: 9x26 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2024

Grand Finale Live Verdict

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

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