The third season of Australian Idol debuted on 26 July 2005. The first of three semi-finals was held on 16 August 2005 with three of the Final 12 contenders announced the following night on 17 August 2005. 2Day FM radio host Kyle Sandilands replaced former judge Ian Dickson.

Season 2 Episode 1 - Audition 1: Melbourne/Tamworth

Tonight's premiere of Season 2 goes to the Auditions of Melbourne and Tamworth. With plenty of excitement, shock, and of course, entertaining auditions! Mark, Marica and Dicko are back in a search for talent! Air Date : 13th-Jul-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 2 - Audition 2: Canberra/Brisbane

It's on to the Canberra and Brisbane auditions! Lots of 'bling', love shacks and even a 'Sweet Transvestite' turned up to audition! Air Date : 14th-Jul-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 3 - Audition 3: Adelaide/Hobart/Perth

It's off to Guy's hometown Adelaide, then to chilly Hobart, finishing with sunny Perth! Air Date : 20th-Jul-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 4 - Audition 4: Darwin/Sydney

The judges make their final pit stops to Darwin and finally Sydney to find the last of the talent. Air Date : 21st-Jul-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 5 - From 118 To 72

The top 118 are off to Sydney to see if they will last the three hard working days to make it to the top 30. Air Date : 27th-Jul-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 6 - Top 30

It's the last chance the contestants have to show their talent to the judges. Who will make the top 30 and who will be sent packing? Air Date : 1st-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 7 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Perform

The first group of 10 perform, as the Australian public are now in control of who goes through to the finals! Air Date : 8th-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 8 - Semi Finals: Group 1 Verdict

Who, after last night's performances, will be going through to the Australian Idol top 12 for 2004? Air Date : 9th-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 9 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Perform

The next group of 10 semi finalists step up to the challenge! Air Date : 15th-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 10 - Semi Finals: Group 2 Verdict

Last night, not many of the contestants 'wowed' the judges but which ones won over Australia? The next three finalists are revealed tonight! Air Date : 16th-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 11 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Perform

The last group of semi-finalists are competing for three spots in the final team. Air Date : 22nd-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 12 - Semi Finals: Group 3 Verdict

The last of the semi-finals, which three from last night's amazing performers won the votes of the finals?! Air Date : 23rd-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 13 - Wild Card: Peformance

Ten lucky semi-finalists have a second chance to wow the viewers and judges to try and get a spot in the top 12! Air Date : 29th-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 14 - Wild Card: Verdict

The last three finalists will be decided with the judges deciding two, and the Australian public deciding the other! Who will make up the last of the top 12? Air Date : 30th-Aug-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 15 - The Final 12: Australian Made

The finals are starting! Tonight the top 12 perform all Aussie hits in front of a studio audience! Air Date : 5th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 16 - The Final 12: Verdict

Who will be the first person eliminated from the final 12? Air Date : 6th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 17 - The Final 11: Pop

The top 11 go 'Pop' in this week's final! Air Date : 12th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 18 - The Final 11: Verdict

Who's time on the Australian Idol journey is about to go 'pop'?! Air Date : 13th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 19 - The Final 10: 60's

Yeah, baby, yeah! The Idol's take us back to the era of Beatle Mania and the Stones - the Sixties!!! Air Date : 19th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 20 - The Final 10: Verdict

Who didn't survive the swinging sixties elimination? Air Date : 20th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 21 - The Final 9: Disco

Break out the platform shoes and the flares, the top 9 are bringing the best in Disco! Air Date : 26th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 22 - The Final 9: Verdict

Who's dancing their way out of the competition this week? Air Date : 27th-Sep-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 23 - The Final 8: Contestant's Choice

The finalist make their own decisions tonight, and sing any song of their choice. Air Date : 3rd-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 24 - The Final 8: Verdict

Who's own choice makes them Australia's choice to go this week. Air Date : 4th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 25 - The Final 7: The Beatles

The fab 7 sing their versions of songs by the fab 4! Take a trip down 'Abbey Road' and hear songs by The Beatles! Air Date : 10th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 26 - The Final 7: Verdict

Who is taking their trip home in a 'Yellow Submarine'? Find out tonight when the group of 7 become 6. Air Date : 11th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 27 - The Final 6 - The 80's

Back to the era that was shoulder pads, bright colours and the introduction of the 'power ballad', the top 6 sing songs of the 80's tonight! Air Date : 17th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 28 - Performance Live Verdict - The 80's

It's Back To The Future with someone who performed in the 80's show now leaving the competition. Air Date : 18th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 29 - Up Close and Personal - The Top 5

No judges, no pressure, the top 5 sing songs and bare their souls for the Australian public in this special episode. Air Date : 19th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 30 - The Final 5 - R&B/Soul

With the Opera House looming, the top 5 sing tonight songs with a bit of r'n'b and soul! Air Date : 24th-Oct-2004  Read More

Season 2 Episode 31 - Performance Live Verdict - R&B/Soul

Five become four.......who is leaving the competition tonight? Air Date : 25th-Oct-2004  Read More