Australian Idol

  • : 2003
  • : 307
  • : 16
  • Network 10
  • 19
  • Game show Reality

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Audition 1: Brisbane/Hobart
Episode overview
26, 2005
Australian Idol 2005 is off with Marcia, Mark and new judge Kyle. Australia\\\'s search for talent begins!
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Audition 2: Melbourne
Episode overview
27, 2005
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.
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Audition 3: Perth/Adelaide
Episode overview
02, 2005
The judges endure more lackluster auditions in Perth, and the gang is welcomed upon their arrival in Adelaide by a special guest.
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Audition 4: Sydney
Episode overview
03, 2005
The weary judges finish the open-audition process with one last stop in Sydney.
3x5
From 150 to 78
Episode overview
09, 2005
In Sydney, the excited group of 150 contestants gets wheedled down to 78. Then trios are chosen and start practicing for the next phase.
3x6
Top 30
Episode overview
10, 2005
Trios perform, and emotions run high as the number of contestants gets cut down to 30.
3x7
Inside Idol 1
Episode overview
11, 2005
Leah McLeod gives the first group of semi-finalists an inside look at the music industry.
3x8
Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform
Episode overview
16, 2005
The first group of semi-finalists try to charm the judges and the voting audience with their song selections.
3x9
Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict
Episode overview
17, 2005
Australia has spoken. The first three finalists are announced.
3x10
Inside Idol 2
Episode overview
18, 2005
Leah McLeod takes Group 2's semifinalists out for a day of adventure, food, and some industry advice.
3x11
Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform
Episode overview
21, 2005
The second group of semifinalists shows off their performance skills.
3x12
Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict
Episode overview
22, 2005
Tonight we find out which three performers from Group 2 will make it to the Finals.
3x13
Inside Idol 3
Episode overview
25, 2005
Leah McLeod takes Group 3 on a tribal-themed outing.
3x14
Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform
Episode overview
28, 2005
The last group of semifinalists perform for a chance to win the voters' hearts.
3x15
Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict
Episode overview
29, 2005
The singers moving on to the finals from Group 3 are revealed, and the first three wildcard performers are chosen.
3x16
Inside Idol 4
Episode overview
01, 2005
The remainder of the wildcard spots are filled, and those chosen are paired up for a dance-off.
3x17
Wild Card: Performance
Episode overview
04, 2005
The wildcard performers have one last chance to redeem themselves tonight.
3x18
Wild Card: Verdict
Episode overview
05, 2005
The last of the Finals positions are determined... with a little twist.
3x19
Inside Idol 5
Episode overview
08, 2005
Leah McLeod takes the excited finalists to their new home at Idol HQ where the most obvious thing to do is to celebrate!
3x20
The Final 13: Australian Made
Episode overview
11, 2005
The finalists give their own twists on Australian classic hits during this 2-hour live broadcast.
3x21
The Final 13: Verdict
Episode overview
12, 2005
The votes are in, and Australia has decided who moves on to the next round.
3x22
Inside Idol 6
Episode overview
15, 2005
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.
3x23
The Final 11: The 60s
Episode overview
18, 2005
This week the finalists perform songs that were hits before they were even born.
3x24
The Finals 11: Verdict
Episode overview
19, 2005
The Idols start off the show with a rendition of "Happy Together", but unfortunately one of them will have to go home.
3x25
Inside Idol 7
Episode overview
22, 2005
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.
3x26
The Final 10: Rock Supergroup
Episode overview
25, 2005
The Top 10 rock out to their favourite rock anthems.
3x27
The Final 10: Verdict
Episode overview
26, 2005
The group performs "My Generation" before getting the live results of the voting.
3x28
Inside Idol 8
Episode overview
29, 2005
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.
3x29
The Final 9: Contestant's Choice
Episode overview
02, 2005
The remaining nine vocalists get to pick a song to suit their own preference and style for this week's destiny-deciding performance.
3x30
The Final 9: Verdict
Episode overview
03, 2005
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.
3x31
Inside Idol 9
Episode overview
06, 2005
Leah McLeod gets the lowdown on the backstage controversy following this week's Idol's Choice performances.
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The Final 8: Big Band
Episode overview
09, 2005
The remaining eight contestants give some Big Band classics a try.
3x33
The Final 8: Verdict
Episode overview
10, 2005
The Final 8 perform a swing version of Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" before one more person is voted off.
3x34
Inside Idol 10
Episode overview
13, 2005
The girls of the group open up to Leah McLeod after an emotional week with Idol.
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The Final 7: The 80s
Episode overview
16, 2005
The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
3x36
The Final 7: The 80s
Episode overview
16, 2005
The Final 7 pick their favourite songs from the 80s to wow the judges and the Australian audience.
3x37
The Final 7: Verdict
Episode overview
17, 2005
After a group performance of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up", the Idols find out how the audience voted.
3x38
Inside Idol 11
Episode overview
20, 2005
Leah McLeod goes behind the scenes during this week's tearful verdict episode.
3x39
Up Close and Personal: The Top 6
Episode overview
21, 2005
Raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charity, the final six contestants sit down and answer questions from the studio audience.
3x40
The Final 6: Motown
Episode overview
23, 2005
The finalists deliver a bit of soul with their Motown hits.
3x41
The Final 6: Verdict
Episode overview
24, 2005
David Hasselhoff is a guest judge, and the Idols perform The Four Tops' "Baby, I Need Your Love".
3x42
Inside Idol 12
Episode overview
27, 2005
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.
3x43
The Final 5: The 70s
Episode overview
30, 2005
Which two Idols give touchdown-worthy performances this week with the 70s theme?
3x44
The Final 5: Verdict
Episode overview
31, 2005
The top five channel their inner KC & the Sunshine Band before hearing who goes home this week.
3x45
Inside Idol 13
Episode overview
03, 2005
Leah McLeod travels to Brisbane with the Idols and has all the backstage goss.
3x46
The Final 4: Elvis
Episode overview
06, 2005
The final four pay tribute to the King this week on Idol.
3x47
The Final 4: Verdict
Episode overview
07, 2005
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.
3x48
Inside Idol 14
Episode overview
10, 2005
The Inside Idol gang follows the contestants to their Final 13 CD launch, and the final 3 learn what it takes to be stars.
3x49
The Final 3: Number One Hits
Episode overview
13, 2005
This week the remaining three Idols pick two #1 songs each to perform.
3x50
The Final 3: Verdict
Episode overview
14, 2005
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.
3x51
Inside Idol 15
Episode overview
17, 2005
Leah McLeod catches up with the remaining finalists and also has a special talk with last year's Idol winner, Casey Donovan.
3x52
The Grand Final: Own Choice and Winner's Single
Episode overview
20, 2005
It's down to two divas who are hoping to win over the hearts of Australia with their performances tonight.
3x53
The Finale
Episode overview
21, 2005
Former Idol stars return, and we find out who is 2005's Australian Idol!

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