Episode 1
First Show, First Recap
Jan 19, 2004
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
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
Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...
Episode 4
Finally! A Show About California!
Jan 27, 2004
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.
Episode 5
Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!
Jan 28, 2004
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 6
The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)
Feb 2, 2004
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!
Episode 7
You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)
Feb 3, 2004
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
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
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 10
Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.
Feb 11, 2004
The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Diana DeGarmo! & Fantasia Barrino!
Episode 11
Sing Again!
Feb 17, 2004
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 12
The Final Decision...But The Right One?
Feb 18, 2004
The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Camile Velasco & Matthew Rogers
Episode 13
I'm Back, Baby!
Feb 24, 2004
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 14
You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!
Feb 25, 2004
The next two people to advance to the top 12 are.... LaTOYA LONDON and... AMY ADAMS
Episode 15
Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
Mar 1, 2004
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 16
Group Four! Then the Wild Card!
Mar 2, 2004
Episode 17
Finally! Finalists!
Mar 3, 2004
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 18
Wild Card Round (1)
Mar 9, 2004
Episode 19
Wild Card Round (2)
Mar 10, 2004
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 20
12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
Mar 16, 2004
Episode 21
Clay Aiken Returns
Mar 17, 2004
Episode 22
1 Down 11 To Go
Mar 23, 2004
The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.
Episode 23
Soon There Will Be 10
Mar 24, 2004
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
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
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
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
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 28
8 left to compete
Apr 14, 2004
The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.
Episode 29
Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
Apr 15, 2004
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
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
Episode 31
6 remain - Barry Manilow visits
Apr 21, 2004
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.
Episode 32
6 perform
Apr 27, 2004
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.
Episode 33
6-1=5 is the result
Apr 28, 2004
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
Episode 34
American Idol: The Final Five 2004
May 3, 2004
We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
Episode 35
5 Idols sing
May 4, 2004
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.
Episode 36
Only 4 remain
May 5, 2004
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
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
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
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
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
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 42
American Idol: The Phenomenon
May 23, 2004
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
Episode 43
Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo
May 25, 2004
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 44
And The Winner Is.....
May 26, 2004
Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of American Idol season 3 is .... FANTASIA BARRINO!!!!
Episode 45
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
Nov 24, 2004
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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