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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 3

Every episode of American Idol Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Idol Season 3 Episode 1 - Auditions (1)
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    #1 - Auditions (1)

    S3:E1

    Hopefuls perform for the judges in Savannah, Ga.; Milwuakee, Wis.; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles; including a subway performer from Harlem, N.Y., a garbage collector and a hopeless romantic who encounters her own fairy-tale twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Idol Season 3 Episode 2 - Auditions (2)
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    #2 - Auditions (2)

    S3:E2

    Aspiring singers from Savannah, Ga., Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Sunriver, Ore. perform in hopes of earning a ticket to Hollywood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Idol Season 3 Episode 3 - Auditions (3)
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    #3 - Auditions (3)

    S3:E3

    This week’s episode sees a determined hopeful defy the odds for a chance to audition in front of the judges, resulting in an “American Idol” first. Then, a fan favorite from season one returns for another chance to wow the judges, while another hopeful’s great-grandmother fulfills her lifelong dream of meeting Lionel Richie.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Idol Season 3 Episode 4 - Auditions (4)
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    #4 - Auditions (4)

    S3:E4

    Idol heads to Savannah GA, Milwaukee WI, Washington D.C., Los Angeles CA, and Sunriver OR as the search for America’s next superstar continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Idol Season 3 Episode 5 - Auditions (5)
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    #5 - Auditions (5)

    S3:E5

    Auditions across Savannah GA, Milwaukee WI, Washington D.C., Los Angeles CA, and Sunriver OR come to an end with the final search for America’s next superstar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Idol Season 3 Episode 6 - Hollywood Week - Genre Challenge
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    #6 - Hollywood Week - Genre Challenge

    S3:E6

    Contestants head to Hollywood to perform a song in a genre of their choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Idol Season 3 Episode 7 - Hollywood Week - Duets
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    #7 - Hollywood Week - Duets

    S3:E7

    The contestants pick just one partner for a duet group round. One pair’s tensions run high as they can’t agree on a song. Sparks fly with another pair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Idol Season 3 Episode 8 - Hollywood Week - Solos
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    #8 - Hollywood Week - Solos

    S3:E8

    Hollywood Week wraps up with with solo performances. One contestant experiences an unprecedented medical emergency. Will one couple’s love survive the latest elimination?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Idol Season 3 Episode 9 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (1)
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    #9 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (1)

    S3:E9

    The Top 40 contestants go to Hawaii to soak up the sun and sing to impress the judges in a concert on the beach before awaiting their Final Judgement for a spot in the coveted Top 20.

    Director:Sam Wrench
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Idol Season 3 Episode 10 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (2)
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    #10 - Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment (2)

    S3:E10

    The Top 40 contestants perform in a concert before awaiting their final judgment for a spot in the coveted top 20. Watch a shocking first-ever twist in the show’s history for two contestants.

    Director:Sam Wrench
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Idol Season 3 Episode 11 - This Is Me (1)
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    #11 - This Is Me (1)

    S3:E11

    A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Idol Season 3 Episode 12 - This Is Me (2)
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    #12 - This Is Me (2)

    S3:E12

    A deeper look into the lives of the top 21 contestants, featuring never-before-seen performances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Idol Season 3 Episode 13 - On with the Show: Top 20 Sing for Your Vote
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    #13 - On with the Show: Top 20 Sing for Your Vote

    S3:E13

    The top 20 perform remotely for a spot in the top 10.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. American Idol Season 3 Episode 14 - On with the Show: Homeward Bound
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    #14 - On with the Show: Homeward Bound

    S3:E14

    Find out who America voted into the Top 10 and whether or not judges choose to use their only save of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. American Idol Season 3 Episode 15 - On with the Show: Disney / Mother's Day
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    #15 - On with the Show: Disney / Mother's Day

    S3:E15

    In the hybrid Disney and Mother’s Day show, the remaining finalists will perform two songs each; one from the renowned Disney songbook and the second dedicated to the mother figures in their lives as a Mother’s Day tribute. Season two winner, Laine Hardy, returns to perform “Life is a Highway” and share his journey after winning the show last year.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. American Idol Season 3 Episode 16 - On with the Show: Grand Finale
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    #16 - On with the Show: Grand Finale

    S3:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Auditions (1)" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions (2)".