Australian Idol

Total Seasons :10Total Episodes : 334

The first season of Australian Idol was produced by Fremantle Media subsidiary Grundy Television in association with UK company 19TV, and was broadcast on Network Ten for 19 weeks in the latter half of 2003. The judges were Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Ian "Dicko" Dickson.

Episodes(44)

The Premiere

1. The Premiere

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.

Air Date : 2003-07-27

From The Top 75 to the Top 40

2. From The Top 75 to the Top 40

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.

Air Date : 2003-08-03

The Top 40

3. The Top 40

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'.

Air Date : 2003-08-04

Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

4. Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

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

Air Date : 2003-08-10

Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

5. Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

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

Air Date : 2003-08-11

Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

6. Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

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

Air Date : 2003-08-17

Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

7. Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

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.

Air Date : 2003-08-18

Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

8. Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

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

Air Date : 2003-08-24

Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

9. Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

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!

Air Date : 2003-08-25

The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

10. The Bad, The Mad and The Ugly

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!

Air Date : 2003-08-26

Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

11. Semi Finals: Group 4 Perform

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

Air Date : 2003-08-31

Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

12. Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

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.

Air Date : 2003-09-01

Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

13. Semi Finals: Group 5 Perform

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.

Air Date : 2003-09-07

Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

14. Semi Finals: Group 5 Verdict

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!

Air Date : 2003-09-08

Wildcard: Judge's Choice

15. Wildcard: Judge's Choice

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?

Air Date : 2003-09-14

Wildcard: Live Verdict

16. Wildcard: Live Verdict

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!

Air Date : 2003-09-15

Performance 1: The 70's

17. Performance 1: The 70's

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

Air Date : 2003-09-21

Performance 1: Verdict

18. Performance 1: Verdict

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

Air Date : 2003-09-22

Inside Idol #1

19. Inside Idol #1

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

Air Date : 2003-09-25

Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

20. Performance 2: Aussie Number Ones

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

Air Date : 2003-09-28

Performance 2: Verdict

21. Performance 2: Verdict

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

Air Date : 2003-09-29

Inside Idol #2

22. Inside Idol #2

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

Air Date : 2003-10-02

Performance 3: Aussie Made

23. Performance 3: Aussie Made

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

Air Date : 2003-10-05

Performance 3: Verdict

24. Performance 3: Verdict

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

Air Date : 2003-10-06

Inside Idol #3

25. Inside Idol #3

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

Air Date : 2003-10-09

Performance 4: The 80's

26. Performance 4: The 80's

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

Air Date : 2003-10-12

Performance 4: Verdict

27. Performance 4: Verdict

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

Air Date : 2003-10-13

Up Close & Personal

28. Up Close & Personal

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

Air Date : 2003-10-14

Inside Idol #4

29. Inside Idol #4

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

Air Date : 2003-10-16

Performance 5: R&B/Soul

30. Performance 5: R&B/Soul

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.

Air Date : 2003-10-19

Performance 5: Verdict

31. Performance 5: Verdict

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

Air Date : 2003-10-20

Inside Idol #5

32. Inside Idol #5

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

Air Date : 2003-10-23

Performance 6: Big Band

33. Performance 6: Big Band

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

Air Date : 2003-10-26

Performance 6: Verdict

34. Performance 6: Verdict

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!

Air Date : 2003-10-27

Inside Idol #6

35. Inside Idol #6

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.

Air Date : 2003-10-30

Performance 7: The 60's

36. Performance 7: The 60's

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

Air Date : 2003-11-02

Performance 7: Verdcict

37. Performance 7: Verdcict

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?

Air Date : 2003-11-03

Inside Idol #7

38. Inside Idol #7

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

Air Date : 2003-11-06

Performance 8: Contestants Choice

39. Performance 8: Contestants Choice

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

Air Date : 2003-11-09

Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

40. Quentin Crashes Australian Idol

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!

Air Date : 2003-11-10

Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

41. Live Performance 8: Contestants Choice (Encore)

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'.

Air Date : 2003-11-13

Showdown Tour

42. Showdown Tour

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

Air Date : 2003-11-16

Grand Finale

43. Grand Finale

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!

Air Date : 2003-11-19

The Winner's Journey