Guide Note: Freemantle Media has set up an agreement to air American Idol episodes online the day after they originally air. While the episodes are free, there are commercials shown throughout.

Sponsors: Some of the sponsors of Idol's online reruns are the same sponsors that have made themselves very visible on the air throughout the series. Coca-Cola always makes sure there are big red Coke glasses in front of Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell as they pass judgment on the contestants; the Ford Motor Company shoots a number of wacky car and truck commercials with the Idol contestants throughout the season; and newer sponsor iTunes has been offering recordings of each performance delivered during the competition. Other sponsors of the online Idol footage include Garnier Fructis hair care products and Crest toothpaste.

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