Season episodes list 3

S03E01

S03E01 : First Show, First Recap (aired on 01/19/2004)

In The Beginning of the Journey on AI3, we start out in New York city, where contestants start to…
S03E02

S03E02 : The Journey Continues! (aired on 01/20/2004)

The auditions continue as the judges move on to Atlanta. And just when they think it couldnt get…
S03E03

S03E03 : Night Three! (aired on 01/21/2004)

Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...
S03E04

S03E04 : Finally! A Show About California! (aired on 01/27/2004)

Once again, hopefuls compete in Los Angeles and San Francisco to be the next American Idol. Not…
S03E05

S03E05 : Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i! (aired on 01/28/2004)

The contestants are now in Hawaii, battling it out for the trip to Hollywood. People from all over…
S03E06

S03E06 : The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.) (aired on 02/02/2004)

Today's show is about the lost contestants that auditioned, but we never got to see...some pretty…
S03E07

S03E07 : You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.) (aired on 02/03/2004)

Now it's time for those 117 finalists to show their stuff, but not literally. After some bad…
S03E08

S03E08 : 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists! (aired on 02/04/2004)

One again, the margin of finalists is getting smaller, now narrowed down from 87 to 32. After many…
S03E09

S03E09 : Sing! (aired on 02/10/2004)

THESE 8 PEOPLE COMPETE FOR A 2 PERSON SPOT IN THE FINAL GROUP OF 12! Who will win…
S03E10

S03E10 : Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching. (aired on 02/11/2004)

The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Diana DeGarmo! & Fantasia…
S03E11

S03E11 : Sing Again! (aired on 02/17/2004)

Performing tonight: Jesus Roman (Back At One), Lisa Leuschner (Sweet Thing), Kara Master (I'm Outta…
S03E12

S03E12 : The Final Decision...But The Right One? (aired on 02/18/2004)

The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Camile Velasco & Matthew Rogers
S03E13

S03E13 : I'm Back, Baby! (aired on 02/24/2004)

Performing tonight: Elizabeth Letendre (I Wanna Dance With Somebody), Eric Yoder (Still Of the…
S03E14

S03E14 : You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists! (aired on 02/25/2004)

The next two people to advance to the top 12 are.... LaTOYA LONDON and... AMY ADAMS
S03E15

S03E15 : Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented (aired on 03/01/2004)

This special is dedicated to all of the contestants that didn't make it or were never seen. …
S03E16

S03E16 : Group Four! Then the Wild Card! (aired on 03/02/2004)

Performing tonight: Susie Vulaca (Unbreak My Heart), Heather Piccinini (New Attitude), John Preator…
S03E17

S03E17 : Finally! Finalists! (aired on 03/03/2004)

The next two spots in the Top 12 are filled.
S03E18

S03E18 : Wild Card Round (1) (aired on 03/09/2004)

These people will be preforming: * Jennifer Hudson (Group 1) * Katie Webber (Group 1) * Marque…
S03E19

S03E19 : Wild Card Round (2) (aired on 03/10/2004)

4 of the 12 contestants will be chosen in this 1 hour episode. They got one more shot and they…
S03E20

S03E20 : 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen (aired on 03/16/2004)

Performing tonight: Amy Adams (You Make Me Feel Brand New), Camile Velasco (Son of A Preacherman),…
S03E21

S03E21 : Clay Aiken Returns (aired on 03/17/2004)

Contestant finalists and contestants who will have to leave will be announced TONIGHT!! Who will…
S03E22

S03E22 : 1 Down 11 To Go (aired on 03/23/2004)

The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition. Preforming tonight:…
S03E23

S03E23 : Soon There Will Be 10 (aired on 03/24/2004)

One contestant's hopes & dreams come to an end as one more is voted off. K-Lo (Kimberley Locke)…
S03E24

S03E24 : 10 Contestants Sing (aired on 03/30/2004)

The 10 remaining contestants sing to stay in the competition Also this weeks theme is…
S03E25

S03E25 : 10 - 1 = 9 4.4/10 (aired on 03/31/2004)

Another contestants hopes & dreams are crushed as he/she is voted off.
S03E26

S03E26 : Elton John Theme (aired on 04/06/2004)

The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition.…
S03E27

S03E27 : Tamyra Gray Returns (aired on 04/07/2004)

One more contestants dreams of becoming the American Idol is crushed as he/she is voted off. Also…
S03E28

S03E28 : 8 Left To Compete (aired on 04/14/2004)

The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night. Preforming tonight:…
S03E29

S03E29 : Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's) (aired on 04/15/2004)

The contest is narrowed down to 7 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next…
S03E30

S03E30 : 7 Sing!! (aired on 04/20/2004)

The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme: music of Barry…
S03E31

S03E31 : 6 Remain - Barry Manilow Visits (aired on 04/21/2004)

The contest is narrowed down to 6 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next…
S03E32

S03E32 : 6 Perform (aired on 04/27/2004)

The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme: Latin Music. Preforming…
S03E33

S03E33 : 6-1=5 Is The Result (aired on 04/28/2004)

Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
S03E34

S03E34 : American Idol: The Final Five 2004 (aired on 05/03/2004)

We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
S03E35

S03E35 : 5 Idols Sing (aired on 05/04/2004)

The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT. Preforming…
S03E36

S03E36 : Only 4 Remain (aired on 05/05/2004)

The competition is narrowed down to 4 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next…
S03E37

S03E37 : 4 Idols Perform (aired on 05/11/2004)

Last week America eliminated George Huff, the last male contestant. Now it's up to the 4 diva's,…
S03E38

S03E38 : Only 3 Idols Remain (aired on 05/12/2004)

The competition is narrowed down to 3 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next…
S03E39

S03E39 : The Final 3 2004 (aired on 05/17/2004)

Ryan will sit down with the judges one on one to learn what they think about this season, and then…
S03E40

S03E40 : 3 Sing (aired on 05/18/2004)

Last week America voted and saved Jasmine Trias from the brink of elimination, but it wasn't the…
S03E41

S03E41 : Now Down To 2 (aired on 05/19/2004)

The competition is narrowed down to 2 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becomming the next…
S03E42

S03E42 : American Idol: The Phenomenon (aired on 05/23/2004)

An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
S03E43

S03E43 : Fantasia Barrino Vs. Diana DeGarmo (aired on 05/25/2004)

Last week America voted and eliminated Jasmine Trias from the competition. Now High Point, NC's…
S03E44

S03E44 : And The Winner Is..... (aired on 05/26/2004)

Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of…
S03E45

S03E45 : Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas (aired on 11/24/2004)

Past Idols sing songs from their new solo album releases as well as holiday classics. Tonight's…