Episodes
1. First Show, First Recap
January 19, 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!
January 20, 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!
January 21, 2004
85 min
Embarassment in Houston. Only 13 people out of the thousands that auditioned made it. Wow...
4. Finally! A Show About California!
January 27, 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!
January 28, 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.)
February 2, 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.)
February 3, 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!
February 4, 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!
February 10, 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
Guest Stars:
Diana DeGarmo, Katie Webber, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino
10. Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.
February 11, 2004
85 min
The first two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Diana DeGarmo! & Fantasia Barrino!
Guest Stars:
Matthew Rogers, Camile Velasco
11. Sing Again!
February 17, 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
Guest Stars:
Jon Peter Lewis, Charly Lowry, Leah LaBelle, LaToya London
12. The Final Decision...But The Right One?
February 18, 2004
85 min
The second two people to move on to the final group of 12 are... Camile Velasco & Matthew Rogers
Guest Stars:
John Preator, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff
13. I'm Back, Baby!
February 24, 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
Guest Stars:
Katie Webber, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Peter Lewis, Leah LaBelle, George Huff
14. You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!
February 25, 2004
85 min
The next two people to advance to the top 12 are.... LaTOYA LONDON and... AMY ADAMS
15. Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
March 1, 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.'
17. Finally! Finalists!
March 3, 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
19. Wild Card Round (2)
March 10, 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)
Guest Stars:
Camile Velasco, Jasmine Trias, LaToya London, Jennifer Hudson, John Stevens
22. 1 Down 11 To Go
March 23, 2004
85 min
The remaining 11 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition.
Guest Stars:
Steven Cojocaru
23. Soon There Will Be 10
March 24, 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".
Guest Stars:
Kimberley Locke
24. 10 Contestants sing
March 30, 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
March 31, 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
April 6, 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.
Guest Stars:
Elton John
27. Tamyra Gray returns
April 7, 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
April 14, 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)
April 15, 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
Guest Stars:
Jason Priestley
30. 7 sing!!
April 20, 2004
85 min
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme is: music of Barry Manilow.
Guest Stars:
Barry Manilow
31. 6 remain - Barry Manilow visits
April 21, 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.
Guest Stars:
Barry Manilow
32. 6 perform
April 27, 2004
85 min
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme is Latin Music.
Guest Stars:
Barry Manilow, Jon Peter Lewis
33. 6-1=5 is the result
April 28, 2004
85 min
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
34. American Idol: The Final Five 2004
May 3, 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
May 4, 2004
85 min
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT.
36. Only 4 remain
May 5, 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
May 11, 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
May 12, 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.
Guest Stars:
Clay Aiken
39. The Final 3 2004
May 17, 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
May 18, 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
May 19, 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
May 23, 2004
85 min
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
43. Fantasia Barrino vs. Diana DeGarmo
May 25, 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!
Guest Stars:
George Huff, Camile Velasco, Jon Peter Lewis, Jasmine Trias, Jennifer Hudson
44. And The Winner Is.....
May 26, 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!!!!
Guest Stars:
George Huff, Camile Velasco, Jon Peter Lewis, Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson
