About this season
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?
Episodes (45)
1. First Show, First Recap
Aired 19 January 2004 • 85 min
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!
Aired 20 January 2004 • 85 min
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!
Aired 21 January 2004 • 85 min
Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...
4. Finally! A Show About California!
Aired 27 January 2004 • 85 min
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!
Aired 28 January 2004 • 85 min
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.)
Aired 2 February 2004 • 85 min
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.)
Aired 3 February 2004 • 85 min
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!
Aired 4 February 2004 • 85 min
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!
Aired 10 February 2004 • 85 min
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.
Aired 11 February 2004 • 85 min
The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Diana DeGarmo! & Fantasia Barrino!
11. Sing Again!
Aired 17 February 2004 • 85 min
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?
Aired 18 February 2004 • 85 min
The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Camile Velasco & Matthew Rogers
13. I'm Back, Baby!
Aired 24 February 2004 • 85 min
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!
Aired 25 February 2004 • 85 min
The next two people to advance to the top 12 are.... LaTOYA LONDON and... AMY ADAMS
15. Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
Aired 1 March 2004 • 85 min
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.'
16. Group Four! Then the Wild Card!
Aired 2 March 2004 • 85 min
17. Finally! Finalists!
Aired 3 March 2004 • 85 min
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
18. Wild Card Round (1)
Aired 9 March 2004 • 85 min
19. Wild Card Round (2)
Aired 10 March 2004 • 85 min
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)
20. 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
Aired 16 March 2004 • 85 min
21. Clay Aiken Returns
Aired 17 March 2004 • 85 min
22. 1 Down 11 To Go
Aired 23 March 2004 • 85 min
The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.
23. Soon There Will Be 10
Aired 24 March 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 30 March 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 31 March 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 6 April 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 7 April 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 14 April 2004 • 85 min
The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.
29. Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
Aired 15 April 2004 • 85 min
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!!
Aired 20 April 2004 • 85 min
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
31. 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits
Aired 21 April 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 27 April 2004 • 85 min
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.
33. 6-1=5 is the result
Aired 28 April 2004 • 85 min
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
34. American Idol: The Final Five 2004
Aired 3 May 2004 • 85 min
We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
35. 5 Idols sing
Aired 4 May 2004 • 85 min
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.
36. Only 4 remain
Aired 5 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 11 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 12 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 17 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 18 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 19 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 23 May 2004 • 85 min
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
43. Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo
Aired 25 May 2004 • 85 min
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.....
Aired 26 May 2004 • 85 min
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
Aired 24 November 2004 • 85 min
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