S1.E1 ∙ The Chordettes, The Billy Williams QuartetteSun, Aug 4, 1957"American Bandstand," broadcast from Philadelphia, makes its national debut on the ABC TV network. Billy Williams performs "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter." The Chordettes sing "Just Between You and Me."Rate
S1.E2 ∙ Dale Hawkins, Don RondoMon, Aug 5, 1957Dale Hawkins performs "Suzie Q." Joni James sings "Summer Love." Don Rondo performs "White Silver Sands."Rate
S1.E3 ∙ Paul Anka, Somethin' Smith & the RedheadsTue, Aug 6, 1957Paul Anka sings "Diana." Somethin' Smith and the Redheads perform "You Always Hurt the One You Love."Rate
S1.E4 ∙ Perry Como, Larry Williams, Kitty Kallen, Frankie LymonWed, Aug 7, 1957Kitty Kallen sings "Lasting Love." Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers perform "Goody Goody."Rate
S1.E5 ∙ Lee Andrews & the HeartsThu, Aug 8, 1957Lee Andrews and The Hearts perform "Long Lonely Nights."Rate
S1.E6 ∙ The Four Coins, Gene Vincent & His Blue CapsSun, Aug 11, 1957Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps perform "Lotta Lovin'." The Four Coins sing "Shangri-La."Rate
S1.E7 ∙ Sal Mineo, Jodi SandsMon, Aug 12, 1957Sal Mineo sings "Lasting Love." Jodie Sands sings "(Please don't say) Sayonara (Goodbye)".Rate
S1.E8 ∙ The Everly Brothers, Debbie Reynolds, Jim Lowe, Rusty & DougTue, Aug 13, 1957Jim Lowe sings "From A Jack to A King." Rusty and Doug (brothers Rusty and Doug Kershaw) perform "Love Me To Pieces."Rate
S1.E11 ∙ Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Bowen & the RhythmSun, Aug 18, 1957Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." Jimmy Bowen performs "Don't Tell Me Your Troubles."Rate
S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13Tue, Aug 20, 1957Jane Morgan sings "Fascination." Randy Starr performs "A Dance, A Kiss and A Promise."Rate
S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16Sun, Aug 25, 1957Buddy Holly and The Crickets perform "That'll Be the Day." Doc Bagby performs the instrumental song "Dumplin's."Rate
S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17Mon, Aug 26, 1957Fats Domino performs "When I See You." Johnny Nash sings "I'll Walk Alone."Rate
S1.E21 ∙ Episode #1.21Sun, Sep 1, 1957The Bobbettes sing "Mr. Lee." Andy Williams performs "Lips of Wine."Rate
S1.E24 ∙ Episode #1.24Wed, Sep 4, 1957Brien Fisher performs "Fingertips." Jimmy Cavello and His House Rockers perform "Yo-Yo Baby."Rate
S1.E25 ∙ Episode #1.25Thu, Sep 5, 1957Mike Pedicin Performs "Saxi Boogie" and Mr. Nicholas "Nick" Todd Performs "Plaything."Rate
S1.E31 ∙ Episode #1.31Sun, Sep 15, 1957The Crew-Cuts perform "Hey You Face." Ted Newman sings "Plaything."Rate
S1.E34 ∙ Episode #1.34Wed, Sep 18, 1957Dale Hawkins performs "Baby, Baby." Bob Jaxon sings "(Gotta Have Something In The) Bank Frank."Rate