American Idol — Season 1, Episode 18: Top 5 Finalists

Episode synopsis

Tonight the Top 5 will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol title. The contestants will give it their all in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week. Who will play it safe and who will take the big risk? Their fate rests in your hands. Tonight's theme is love songs. Performing tonight are Tamyra Gray, Justin Guarini, Kelly Clarkson, Nikki McKibbin, and R.J. Helton.

About American Idol

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Auditions
• E2Hollywood Week
• E3Top 30: Group 1
• E4Top 30: Group 1 results
• E5Top 30: Group 2
• E6Top 30: Group 2 results
• E7Top 30: Group 3
• E8Top 30: Group 3 results
• E9Wild Card Show
• E10Top 10 Perform
• E11Top 10 Results
• E12Top 8 Finalists