Fair rating?American Idol· Season 18 · Episode 2
Auditions 2
In Savannah, the judges take to the streets as one Idol hopeful sings for her life, while the Philadelphia Eagles cheer team visits the Washington, D.C., auditions as one of their own goes in front of the judges. In Los Angeles, another hopeful unleashes her unique love for sardines with an original song during a must-see audition. An emergency in Sunriver results in a visit from local firefighters who save the day, then celebrate with a victory song alongside the judges. Plus, more heartfelt stories and extraordinary voices from across the nation are unveiled as singers vie for their spot in Hollywood.
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#12In Season 18of 16 rated episodes
#152All-timeof 310 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 18 averages 8.3
2020First airedFebruary 23, 2020
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Ben Thursby-PalmerDirector
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