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Australian Idol

Season 4

The fourth season of Australian Idol first episode aired on 6 August 2006 and concluded on 26 November.

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Episode 12006-08-06

Auditions 1: Melbourne, Hobart & Alice Springs

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.

Episode 22006-08-07

Auditions 2: Perth & Adelaide

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

Episode 32006-08-13

Auditions 3: Sydney & Townsville

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

Episode 42006-08-14

Auditions 4: Queensland & Albury Wodonga

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

Episode 52006-08-20

Top 125

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

Episode 62006-08-21

Top 24

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.

Episode 72006-08-27

Semi Finals: Group 1 Perfom

The first group of six boys perform.

Episode 82006-08-28

Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict & Group 2 Perform

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

Episode 92006-08-29

Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict & Group 3 Perform

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

Episode 102006-08-30

Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict & Group 4 Perform

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

Episode 112006-08-31

Semi Finals: Group 4 Verdict

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

Episode 122006-09-03

Wildcard: Performance

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

Episode 132006-09-04

Wildcard: Verdict

The final four positions in the Top 12 are announced.

Episode 142006-09-10

Final 12: Contestant's Choice

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.

Episode 152006-09-11

Final 12: Verdict

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

Episode 162006-09-17

Final 11: Rock

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

Episode 172006-09-18

Final 11: Verdict

Another finalist must leave the competition.

Episode 182005-09-24

Final 10: Number One Hits

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

Episode 192006-09-25

Final 10: Verdict

Another finalist must leave the competition.

Episode 202006-10-01

Final 9: The Year I Was Born

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

Episode 212006-10-02

Final 9: Verdict

Time for the Verdict for the final 9 contestants.

Episode 222006-10-08

Final 8: Disco

Tonight the contestants peform a song form the Disco genre.

Episode 232006-10-09

Final 8: Verdict

Another finalist must leave the competition.

Episode 242006-10-15

Final 7: Acoustic/Contestant's Choice

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

Episode 252006-10-16

Final 7: Verdict

Another finalist must leave the competition.

Episode 262006-10-17

Up Close And Personal: Originals

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

Episode 272006-10-22

Final 6: Big Band/Rock Swings

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

Episode 282006-10-23

Final 6: Verdict

Dreams of fame and fortune crumble for one hopeful.

Episode 292006-10-29

Final 5: ARIA Hall Of Fame

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

Episode 302006-10-30

Final 5: Verdict

One more Idol must leave the competition.

Episode 312006-11-05

Final 4: Audience Choice

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.

Episode 322006-11-06

Final 4: Verdict

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

Episode 332006-11-12

Final 3: Judge's Choice

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.

Episode 342006-11-13

Final 3: Verdict

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.

Episode 352006-11-19

Grand Final: Performances

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.

Episode 362006-11-26

Grand Final: Verdict

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?

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