Broadcast date
2004-01-19 • 45 episodes
Episodes of this season
1. First Show, First Recap
event 2004-01-19 • schedule 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!
2. The Journey Continues!
event 2004-01-20 • schedule 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
3. Night Three!
event 2004-01-21 • schedule 1h 25m
Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...
4. Finally! A Show About California!
event 2004-01-27 • schedule 1h 25m
Once again, hopefuls compete in Los Angeles and San Francisco to be the next American Idol. Not much else to say...the talent was not there.
5. Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!
event 2004-01-28 • schedule 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.
6. The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)
event 2004-02-02 • schedule 1h 25m
Today's show is about the lost contestants that auditioned, but we never got to see...some pretty bad ones, i'm glad that we didn't see them at first...Ouch!
7. You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)
event 2004-02-03 • schedule 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!
8. 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!
event 2004-02-04 • schedule 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?
9. Sing!
event 2004-02-10 • schedule 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
10. Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.
event 2004-02-11 • schedule 1h 25m
The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are...
Diana DeGarmo!
&
Fantasia Barrino!
11. Sing Again!
event 2004-02-17 • schedule 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
12. The Final Decision...But The Right One?
event 2004-02-18 • schedule 1h 25m
The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are...
Camile Velasco
&
Matthew Rogers
13. I'm Back, Baby!
event 2004-02-24 • schedule 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
14. You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!
event 2004-02-25 • schedule 1h 25m
The next two people to advance to the top 12 are....
LaTOYA LONDON
and...
AMY ADAMS
15. Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
event 2004-03-01 • schedule 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.'
17. Finally! Finalists!
event 2004-03-03 • schedule 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
19. Wild Card Round (2)
event 2004-03-10 • schedule 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)
22. 1 Down 11 To Go
event 2004-03-23 • schedule 1h 25m
The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.
23. Soon There Will Be 10
event 2004-03-24 • schedule 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".
24. 10 Contestants sing
event 2004-03-30 • schedule 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".
25. 10 - 1 = 9
event 2004-03-31 • schedule 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
26. Elton John theme
event 2004-04-06 • schedule 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.
27. Tamyra Gray returns
event 2004-04-07 • schedule 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.
28. 8 left to compete
event 2004-04-14 • schedule 1h 25m
The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.
29. Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
event 2004-04-15 • schedule 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
30. 7 sing!!
event 2004-04-20 • schedule 1h 25m
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
31. 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits
event 2004-04-21 • schedule 1h 25m
The contest is narrowed down to 6 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off.
32. 6 perform
event 2004-04-27 • schedule 1h 25m
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.
33. 6-1=5 is the result
event 2004-04-28 • schedule 1h 25m
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
34. American Idol: The Final Five 2004
event 2004-05-03 • schedule 1h 25m
We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
35. 5 Idols sing
event 2004-05-04 • schedule 1h 25m
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.
36. Only 4 remain
event 2004-05-05 • schedule 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.
37. 4 Idols perform
event 2004-05-11 • schedule 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.
38. Only 3 Idols remain
event 2004-05-12 • schedule 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.
39. The Final 3 2004
event 2004-05-17 • schedule 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!
40. 3 sing
event 2004-05-18 • schedule 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
41. Now Down To 2
event 2004-05-19 • schedule 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.
42. American Idol: The Phenomenon
event 2004-05-23 • schedule 1h 25m
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
43. Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo
event 2004-05-25 • schedule 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!
44. And The Winner Is.....
event 2004-05-26 • schedule 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!!!!
45. Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
End of season • event 2004-11-24 • schedule 1h 25m
Past Idols sing songs from their new solo album releases as well as holiday classics.
Tonight's theme is: Holiday Classics
Performing Tonight is:
Kelly Clarkson,
Ruben Studdard,
Fantasia Barrino
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This season's cast
Ryan Seacrest
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Simon Cowell
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Randy Jackson
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Paula Abdul
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