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American Idol

American Idol

Dream big.

2002Ended15 Seasons567 Episodes5.1TMDB
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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?

Created by: Simon Fuller

Season 3 Episodes

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Episode 1: First Show, First Recap

Jan 19, 2004 · 1h 25m

In The Beginning of the Journey on AI3, we start out in New York city, where contestants start to compete...most fail, but 29 make it to the next round!

Episode 2: The Journey Continues!

Jan 20, 2004 · 1h 25m

The auditions continue as the judges move on to Atlanta. And just when they think it couldnt get any worse, well.....it does

Episode 3: Night Three!

Jan 21, 2004 · 1h 25m

Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...

Episode 5: Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!

Jan 28, 2004 · 1h 25m

The contestants are now in Hawaii, battling it out for the trip to Hollywood. People from all over the country come to Hawaii to see if they've got it, but for most people, it turns out they don't.

Episode 7: You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)

Feb 3, 2004 · 1h 25m

Now it's time for those 117 finalists to show their stuff, but not literally. After some bad lyrics to made up songs, MANY MANY MANY forgotten lyrics, and goofiness, the finalists are trimmed down to 87, as the search for the American Idol 2004 begins!

Episode 8: 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!

Feb 4, 2004 · 1h 25m

One again, the margin of finalists is getting smaller, now narrowed down from 87 to 32. After many forgotten words (again) by both the guys and girls groups, the top 32 doesn't look all that impressive...or does it?

Episode 9: Sing!

Feb 10, 2004 · 1h 25m

THESE 8 PEOPLE COMPETE FOR A 2 PERSON SPOT IN THE FINAL GROUP OF 12! Who will win it..? Performing: 1) Diana Degarmo - I've Got the Music In Me 2) Marque Lynch - The Wind Beneath My Wings 3) Ashley Thomas - Crazy 4) Katie Webber - Orange Colored Sky 5) Erskine Walcott - Open Arms 6) Jennifer Hudson - Imagine 7) Matthew Metzger - Walkin' In Memphis 8) Fantasia Barrino - Something to Talk About

Episode 11: Sing Again!

Feb 17, 2004 · 1h 25m

Performing Tonight Jesus Roman- Back At One Lisa Leuschner- Sweet Thing Kara Master- I'm Outta Love Briana Ramirez-Rial- Don' t Know Why Matthew Rogers- What You Won't Do for Love Noel Roman- This I Promise You Marisa Joy- Some Kind of Wonderful Camile Velasco- One Last Cry

Episode 13: I'm Back, Baby!

Feb 24, 2004 · 1h 25m

Performing Tonight: Elizabeth Letendre: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Eric Yoder: Still Of the Night Amy Adams: Power of Love Jon Peter Lewis: Tiny Dancer Charly Lowry: Chain of Fools Jonah Moananu: Leah Labelle: I Have Nothing Latoya London: All By Myself

Episode 15: Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented

Mar 1, 2004 · 1h 25m

This special is dedicated to all of the contestants that didn't make it or were never seen. Included in this show is the now famous William Hung, who did "She Bangs," now somewhat of a 'celebrity.'

Episode 17: Finally! Finalists!

Mar 3, 2004 · 1h 25m

Performing Tonight Susie Vulaca- Unbreak My Heart Heather Piccinini- New Attitude John Preator- That's What Love Is All About Tiara Purifoy- I Wanna Dance With Somebody John Stevens- She's Always A Woman Jasmine Trias- Run To You George Huff- Always & Forever Lisa Wilson- Come To My Window

Episode 19: Wild Card Round (2)

Mar 10, 2004 · 1h 25m

These people will be preforming: * Jennifer Hudson (Group 1) * Katie Webber (Group 1) * Marque Lynche (Group 1) * Matthew Metzger (Group 1) * Lisa Leuschner (Group 2) * Jon-Peter Lewis (Group 3) * Elizabeth Letendre (Group 3) * Leah Labelle (Group 3) * Eric Yoder (Group 3) * Susan Vulaca (Group 4) * George Huff (Group 4) * Tiara Purifoy (Group 4)

Episode 23: Soon There Will Be 10

Mar 24, 2004 · 1h 25m

One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) returns to preform newest song "8th World Wonder".

Episode 24: 10 Contestants sing

Mar 30, 2004 · 1h 25m

One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke) returns to preform newest song "8th World Wonder".

Episode 25: 10 - 1 = 9

Mar 31, 2004 · 1h 25m

The 10 remaining contestants sing to stay in the competition Also this weeks theme is Motown Preforming tonight is: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, Camile Velasco, LaToya London, Amy Adams, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Peter Lewis

Episode 26: Elton John theme

Apr 6, 2004 · 1h 25m

The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is:ELTON JOHN.

Episode 27: Tamyra Gray returns

Apr 7, 2004 · 1h 25m

One more contestants dreams of becoming the American Idol is crushed as he/she is voted off. Also Season 1's Tamyra Gray preforms her newest song "Raindrops Will Fall.

Episode 29: Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)

Apr 15, 2004 · 1h 25m

The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night. Preforming tonight is: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Peter Lewis

Episode 30: 7 sing!!

Apr 20, 2004 · 1h 25m

The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.

Episode 32: 6 perform

Apr 27, 2004 · 1h 25m

The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.

Episode 35: 5 Idols sing

May 4, 2004 · 1h 25m

The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.

Episode 36: Only 4 remain

May 5, 2004 · 1h 25m

The competition is narrowed down to 4 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off the show.

Episode 37: 4 Idols perform

May 11, 2004 · 1h 25m

Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, London, & Trias. They will battle it out for your votes to keep them in the competition. This Week's theme is Disco Night.

Episode 38: Only 3 Idols remain

May 12, 2004 · 1h 25m

The competition is narrowed down to 3 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as she is voted off the show.

Episode 39: The Final 3 2004

May 17, 2004 · 1h 25m

Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then Diana, Fantasia and Jasmine will sing one song each!

Episode 40: 3 sing

May 18, 2004 · 1h 25m

Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's, Barrino, Degarmo, London, & Trias. They will battle it out for your votes to keep them in the competition. This Week's theme is Disco Night. Preforming Tonight is: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, Jasmine Trias

Episode 41: Now Down To 2

May 19, 2004 · 1h 25m

The competition is narrowed down to 2 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next American Idol are crushed as she is voted off the show.

Episode 44: And The Winner Is.....

May 26, 2004 · 1h 25m

Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of American Idol season 3 is .... FANTASIA BARRINO!!!!

Season 3 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did American Idol Season 3 premiere?

American Idol Season 3 premiered on January 19, 2004.

How many episodes are in American Idol Season 3?

American Idol Season 3 has 45 episodes.

What is the first episode of American Idol Season 3?

The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "First Show, First Recap". It aired on January 19, 2004.

Go to Season 3 Episode 1

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