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American Idol Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Auditions
Sun, Feb 16, 2020 120 mins
In the season three premiere, a nation-wide journey across Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California; and Sunriver, Oregon, where the show's iconic judge auditions surprise audiences with never-before-seen twists. Those auditioning for the coveted ticket to Hollywood include a subway performer from Harlem who gives one of the most emotional auditions in "Idol" history; a garbage collector with no experience who heads to the streets of Savannah.
Episode 2
Auditions
Sun, Feb 23, 2020 120 mins
In Savannah, the judges take to the streets as one Idol hopeful sings for her life, while the Philadelphia Eagles cheer team visits the Washington, D.C., auditions as one of their own goes in front of the judges. In Los Angeles, another hopeful unleashes her unique love for sardines with an original song during a must-see audition. An emergency in Sunriver results in a visit from local firefighters who save the day, then celebrate with a victory song alongside the judges.
Episode 3
Auditions
Sun, Mar 1, 2020 120 mins
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.
Episode 4
Auditions
Sun, Mar 8, 2020 120 mins
In Oregon, a couple wins over the judges during their audition with their version of Shallow. Later, the judges meet their match when one Hawaiian hopeful confuses the judges with other pop-culture icons.
Episode 5
Auditions
Sun, Mar 15, 2020 120 mins
Auditions across Georgia; Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; California; and Oregon come to an end.
Episode 6
Hollywood Week - Genre Challenge
Mon, Mar 16, 2020 120 mins
The brand-new Hollywood Week ramps up with the Genre Challenge round where contestants select a specific genre they identify with to perform a song of their choice in front of the judges and fellow contestants, showcasing themselves as fully formed artists. With unexpected surprises no one saw coming, fan favorites from auditions return to sing for their lives in hopes of making it through to the next never-before-seen challenge.
Episode 7
Hollywood Week - Duets
Sun, Mar 22, 2020 120 mins
While contestants anticipate the infamous group rounds, they are in for a shock when the judges announce they have to pick just one partner to duet with on The Orpheum Theatre stage. One pair's tensions run high as they can't agree on a song, while sparks fly with another pair. Two pop divas come together for a powerful rendition of a Celine Dion song; and later, one pop vocalist and one country singer team up to wow the judges with their unexpected harmony.
Episode 8
Hollywood Week - Solos
Mon, Mar 23, 2020 120 mins
The hopefuls battle it out with solo performances.
Episode 9
Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment
Sun, Mar 29, 2020 120 mins
The top 40 contestants take to the beach and perform solo in front of a live audience in Ko Olina, Hawaii. The judges sit down with each contestant to reveal their fate.
Episode 10
Hawaii Showcase and Final Judgment Part #2
Sun, Apr 5, 2020 120 mins
The remaining top 40 contestants perform in a concert showcasing their artistry before awaiting their final judgment for a spot in the coveted top 20. Tune in to watch as the remaining top 40 leave the judges with difficult, heartbreaking decisions and a shocking first-ever twist in the show's history for two contestants that no one saw coming.
Episode 11
This Is Me (Part #1)
Sun, Apr 5, 2020 120 mins
American Idol delves deeper into the lives of the Top 21 contestants before America gears up to vote for the Top 20 finalists.
Episode 12
This Is Me (Part #2)
Sun, Apr 19, 2020 120 mins
While preparing for the results of America's first vote, "American Idol" delves deeper into the lives of the remaining Top 21 contestants, sharing incredible, unseen performances and moments while rediscovering previous fan favorites. Don't miss the chance to learn more about the Top 21 and find out if America voted Grace Leer or Lauren Mascitti through to the Top 20 with a special results reveal by host Ryan Seacrest.
Episode 13
On with the Show: Top 20 Sing for Your Vote
Sun, Apr 26, 2020 120 mins
For the first time ever, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, host Ryan Seacrest, in-house mentor Bobby Bones and the Top 20 contestants participate from different locations.
Episode 14
On with the Show: Homeward Bound
Sun, May 3, 2020 120 mins
A look at the Idol contestant in the top 10 who is chosen by America. Phillip Phillips returns to the stage remotely.
Episode 15
On with the Show: Disney / Mother's Day
Sun, May 10, 2020 120 mins
Who America voted into the Top 7 is revealed. In the hybrid Disney and Mother's Day show, the remaining finalists 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.
Episode 16
On with the Show: Season Finale
Sun, May 17, 2020 120 mins
The next singing sensation is crowned in the season finale.