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American Idol Season 3

American Idol

Season 3

January 19, 2004 45 episodes

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First Show, First Recap
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E1. First Show, First Recap

85m 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!

The Journey Continues!
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E2. The Journey Continues!

85m 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

Night Three!
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E3. Night Three!

85m Jan 21, 2004

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

Finally! A Show About California!
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E4. Finally! A Show About California!

85m 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.

Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!
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E5. Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!

85m 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.

The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)
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E6. The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)

85m 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!

You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)
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E7. You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)

85m 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!

87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!
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E8. 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!

85m 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?

Sing!
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E9. Sing!

85m 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

Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.
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E10. Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.

85m Feb 11, 2004

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

Sing Again!
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E11. Sing Again!

85m 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

The Final Decision...But The Right One?
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E12. The Final Decision...But The Right One?

85m Feb 18, 2004

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

I'm Back, Baby!
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E13. I'm Back, Baby!

85m 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

You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!
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E14. You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!

85m Feb 25, 2004

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

Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
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E15. Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented

85m 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.'

Group Four! Then the Wild Card!
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E16. Group Four! Then the Wild Card!

85m Mar 2, 2004
Finally! Finalists!
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E17. Finally! Finalists!

85m 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

Wild Card Round (1)
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E18. Wild Card Round (1)

85m Mar 9, 2004
Wild Card Round (2)
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E19. Wild Card Round (2)

85m 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)

12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
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E20. 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen

85m Mar 16, 2004
Clay Aiken Returns
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E21. Clay Aiken Returns

85m Mar 17, 2004
1 Down 11 To Go
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E22. 1 Down 11 To Go

85m Mar 23, 2004

The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.

Soon There Will Be 10
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E23. Soon There Will Be 10

85m 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".

10 Contestants sing
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E24. 10 Contestants sing

85m 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".

10 - 1 = 9
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E25. 10 - 1 = 9

85m 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

Elton John theme
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E26. Elton John theme

85m 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.

Tamyra Gray returns
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E27. Tamyra Gray returns

85m 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.

8 left to compete
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E28. 8 left to compete

85m Apr 14, 2004

The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night.

Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
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E29. Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)

85m 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

7 sing!!
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E30. 7 sing!!

85m Apr 20, 2004

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

6 remain - Barry Manilow visits
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E31. 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits

85m 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.

6 perform
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E32. 6 perform

85m Apr 27, 2004

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

6-1=5 is the result
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E33. 6-1=5 is the result

85m Apr 28, 2004

Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.

American Idol: The Final Five 2004
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E34. American Idol: The Final Five 2004

85m May 3, 2004

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

5 Idols sing
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E35. 5 Idols sing

85m May 4, 2004

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

Only 4 remain
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E36. Only 4 remain

85m 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.

4 Idols perform
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E37. 4 Idols perform

85m 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.

Only 3 Idols remain
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E38. Only 3 Idols remain

85m 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.

The Final 3 2004
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E39. The Final 3 2004

85m 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!

3 sing
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E40. 3 sing

85m 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

Now Down To 2
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E41. Now Down To 2

85m 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.

American Idol: The Phenomenon
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E42. American Idol: The Phenomenon

85m May 23, 2004

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

Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo
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E43. Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo

85m 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!

And The Winner Is.....
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E44. And The Winner Is.....

85m 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!!!!

Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
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E45. Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas

85m 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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