Episode 1
Phoenix Auditions
Jan 13, 2009
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Episode 2
Kansas City Auditions
Jan 14, 2009
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Episode 3
San Francisco Auditions
Jan 20, 2009
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Episode 4
Louisville Auditions
Jan 21, 2009
More than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of American Idol in Louisville.
Episode 5
Jacksonville Auditions
Jan 27, 2009
12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8 of American Idol.
Episode 6
Salt Lake City Auditions
Jan 28, 2009
Thousands of hopeful auditioners streamed into Salt Lake City for their chance to show us that they have the talent to be the next American Idol.
Episode 7
New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
Jan 29, 2009
The final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next American Idol.
Episode 8
Hollywood Round 1
Feb 3, 2009
With the auditions out of the way, now is the time to separate the good from the bad and to find the real talent that holds in the rooms. With the individuals hoping to make a name for themselves, who is going to outshine the rest and make it through to the next round?
Episode 9
Hollywood Round 2
Feb 4, 2009
It is Group Week and no one is safe for this round of tough auditions. With many already to go, a twist forces them to separate and form new groups and make new friends. Which group is going to make it through to the next round and which are going home? The judges decide.
Episode 10
Hollywood Round 3
Feb 10, 2009
Now it is the individuals to show what they have and to shine out the rest of the competition and to show the judges that they did not make the wrong choice from choosing from the Group Week. This week they are solo with the help of the band or their own instrument.
Episode 11
Hollywood Round 4
Feb 11, 2009
The contestants from all over the country have performed tirelessly in front of the judges and faced stiff competition while in Hollywood. Now it's time they reveal the Top 36 who will move on and have a chance at becoming this year's American Idol.
Episode 12
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Feb 17, 2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Episode 13
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Feb 18, 2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Episode 14
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Feb 25, 2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Episode 15
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Feb 26, 2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Episode 16
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Mar 3, 2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Episode 17
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Mar 4, 2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Episode 18
Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
Mar 5, 2009
Wild Card Results
Episode 19
Top 13 Finalists Perform
Mar 10, 2009
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Episode 20
2 of 13 Voted Off
Mar 11, 2009
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Episode 21
Top 11 Finalists Perform
Mar 17, 2009
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
Episode 22
1 of 11 Voted Off
Mar 18, 2009
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Episode 23
Top 10 Finalists Perform
Mar 25, 2009
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
Episode 24
1 of 10 Voted Off
Mar 26, 2009
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
Episode 25
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Mar 31, 2009
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Episode 26
1 of 9 Voted Off
Apr 1, 2009
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 27
Top 8 Finalists Perform
Apr 7, 2009
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
Episode 28
1 of 8 Voted Off
Apr 8, 2009
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 29
Top 7 Finalists Perform
Apr 14, 2009
The remaining contestants perform songs
Episode 30
1 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 15, 2009
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 31
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Apr 21, 2009
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Episode 32
2 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 22, 2009
This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Houston and Freda Payne singing a medley of the genres gems. Also, season 7 runner up David Archuleta stops by to sing a song.
Episode 33
Top 5 Finalists Perform
Apr 28, 2009
This week's performances will come from the songbook of the Rat Pack, the 1960's cool crooners who also went by the names of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Episode 34
Top 5 Results
Apr 29, 2009
A contestant is eliminated
Episode 35
Top 4 Finalists Perform
May 5, 2009
Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
Episode 36
1 of 4 Voted Off
May 6, 2009
1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts Platinum Record. No Doubt also performs.
Episode 37
Top 3 Finalists Perform
May 12, 2009
3 Finalists Compete
Episode 38
1 of 3 Voted Off
May 13, 2009
One of Three Voted Off
Episode 39
Top 2 Finalists Perform
May 19, 2009
The Top 2 Finalist perform. Both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen sing three songs: one song they sang before on the competition, one song chosen by 'Idol' creator Simon Fuller and the song that will be their first Single, co-written by judge Kara DioGuardi
Episode 40
Winner Revealed
May 20, 2009
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
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