The BEST episodes of American Idol season 3
Every episode of American Idol season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Idol season 3!
The smash reality series showcases wannabe pop stars competing for a record deal by crooning for a panel of judges. The judges review a performer's talent (or lack thereof), and at-home viewers then vote for their favorite potential star. The show helped launch the careers of such artists as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert.
#1 - Clay Aiken Returns
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/17/2004
Contestant finalists and contestants who will have to leave will be announced TONIGHT!! Who will win? La Toya? Fantasia? Jennifer, Jon Peter Lewis? NOBODY KNOWS!!
#2 - Soon There Will Be 10
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/24/2004
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".
#3 - 8 Left To Compete
Season 3 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/14/2004
The competition is down to 8 contestants. The theme is Movie Music Night. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, and Jon Peter Lewis.
#4 - Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
Season 3 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/24/2004
Past Idols sing songs from their new solo album releases as well as holiday classics. Tonight's theme: Holiday Classics. Performing tonight: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, and Fantasia Barrino.
#5 - First Show, First Recap
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2004
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!
#6 - 10 - 1 = 9
Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/31/2004
Another contestants hopes & dreams are crushed as he/she is voted off.
#7 - Finally! Finalists!
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/2004
The next two spots in the Top 12 are filled.
#8 - Elton John Theme
Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/6/2004
The field is narrowed down to 9 as the contestants battle it out hoping to stay in the competition. This weeks theme: Elton John. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, Camile Velasco, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, Jennifer Hudson, and Jon Peter Lewis.
#9 - Tamyra Gray Returns
Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/7/2004
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."
#10 - Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
Season 3 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/15/2004
The contest is narrowed down to 7 as another contestants hopes & dreams of becoming the next American Idol are crushed as he/she is voted off.
#11 - 7 Sing!!
Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/20/2004
The 7 Idols compete to stay in the competition. This week's theme: music of Barry Manilow. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, George Huff, and Jennifer Hudson.
#12 - 6 Remain - Barry Manilow Visits
Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/21/2004
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.
#13 - 6 Perform
Season 3 - Episode 32 - Aired 4/27/2004
The 6 remaining Idols sing to stay in the competition. This week's theme: Latin Music. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias, and George Huff.
#14 - 6-1=5 Is The Result
Season 3 - Episode 33 - Aired 4/28/2004
Johns Stevens is the next contestant to leave American Idol.
#15 - American Idol: The Final Five 2004
Season 3 - Episode 34 - Aired 5/3/2004
We get intimate with the final 5 and hear them sing their favorite song from the season so far!
#16 - 5 Idols Sing
Season 3 - Episode 35 - Aired 5/4/2004
The 5 Idols sing to stay in the competition. This weeks theme is BIG BAND NIGHT. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, Jasmine Trias, and George Huff.
#17 - Only 4 Remain
Season 3 - Episode 36 - Aired 5/5/2004
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.
#18 - 4 Idols Perform
Season 3 - Episode 37 - Aired 5/11/2004
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: Disco Night. Preforming tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, LaToya London, and Jasmine Trias.
#19 - Only 3 Idols Remain
Season 3 - Episode 38 - Aired 5/12/2004
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.
#20 - The Final 3 2004
Season 3 - Episode 39 - Aired 5/17/2004
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!
#21 - 3 Sing
Season 3 - Episode 40 - Aired 5/18/2004
Last week America voted and saved Jasmine Trias from the brink of elimination, but it wasn't the same for Fantasia Barrino & Latoya London as they were in the bottom 2. Unfortunatly Latoya was voted off. Now tonight the three remaining diva's Barrino, DeGarmo, & Trias will sing their hearts out for your votes to keep them in the competition. This week's theme: One song that they chose, one song that the judges chose, and one song that music industry giant Clive Davis chooses for them. Performing tonight: Fantasia Barrino, Diana DeGarmo, and Jasmine Trias.
#22 - Now Down To 2
Season 3 - Episode 41 - Aired 5/19/2004
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.
#23 - American Idol: The Phenomenon
Season 3 - Episode 42 - Aired 5/23/2004
An overall look at the first three seasons of American Idol!
#24 - Fantasia Barrino Vs. Diana DeGarmo
Season 3 - Episode 43 - Aired 5/25/2004
Last week America voted and eliminated Jasmine Trias from the competition. Now High Point, NC's Fantasia Barrino & Snellville, GA's Diana DeGarmo will battle it out from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood for your votes to make 1 of them the next American Idol.
#25 - And The Winner Is.....
Season 3 - Episode 44 - Aired 5/26/2004
Live, two-hour season finale, when either Fantasia or Diana takes the crown! The winner of American Idol season 3 is .... FANTASIA BARRINO!!!!