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.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 5 of American Idol resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - First Show, First Recap
• s03e02 - The Journey Continues!
• s03e03 - Night Three!
• s03e04 - Finally! A Show About California!
• s03e05 - Mokolokilikilanilaki! It's Hawai'i!
• s03e06 - The Road is to Hollywood! (Is Paved with Broken Dreams. And Asphalt.)
• s03e07 - You're Going to Hollywood! (For a Little Bit, At Least.)
• s03e08 - 87 - People Not Good Enough = 32 Finalists!
• s03e09 - Sing!
• s03e10 - Two Will Be Happy. Six Will Be Sad. Lots Will Be Watching.
• s03e11 - Sing Again!
• s03e12 - The Final Decision... But The Right One?
• s03e13 - I'm Back, Baby!
• s03e14 - You! Over here! With the rest of the finalists!
• s03e15 - Uncut, Uncensored and Untalented
• s03e16 - Group Four! Then the Wild Card!
• s03e17 - Finally! Finalists!
• s03e18 - Wild Card Round (1)
• s03e19 - Wild Card Round (2)
• s03e20 - 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
• s03e21 - Clay Aiken Returns
• s03e22 - 1 Down 11 To Go
• s03e23 - Soon There Will Be 10
• s03e24 - 10 Contestants Sing
• s03e25 - 10 - 1 = 9
• s03e26 - Elton John Theme
• s03e27 - Tamyra Gray Returns
• s03e28 - 8 Left To Compete
• s03e29 - Down to 7 (Battle of the Jo(h)n's)
• s03e30 - 7 Sing!!
• s03e31 - 6 Remain - Barry Manilow Visits
• s03e32 - 6 Perform
• s03e33 - 6-1=5 Is The Result
• s03e34 - American Idol: The Final Five 2004
• s03e35 - 5 Idols Sing
• s03e36 - Only 4 Remain
• s03e37 - 4 Idols Perform
• s03e38 - Only 3 Idols Remain
• s03e39 - The Final 3 2004
• s03e40 - 3 Sing
• s03e41 - Now Down To 2
• s03e42 - American Idol: The Phenomenon
• s03e43 - Fantasia Barrino Vs. Diana DeGarmo
• s03e44 - And The Winner Is... ..
• s03e45 - Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.