Overview of 'American Idol' Season 8

American Idol (2002)

Reality

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?

Writing:

Simon Fuller

Stars:

Release Date: 2002-06-11
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 85

Season 8 Episode List

Episode 1 - Phoenix Auditions
Release Date: 2009-01-13
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Episode 2 - Kansas City Auditions
Release Date: 2009-01-14
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Episode 3 - San Francisco Auditions
Release Date: 2009-01-20
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Episode 4 - Louisville Auditions
Release Date: 2009-01-21
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
Release Date: 2009-01-27
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
Release Date: 2009-01-28
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
Release Date: 2009-01-29
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
Release Date: 2009-02-03
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
Release Date: 2009-02-04
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
Release Date: 2009-02-10
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
Release Date: 2009-02-11
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
Release Date: 2009-02-17
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Episode 13 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Release Date: 2009-02-18
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Episode 14 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Release Date: 2009-02-25
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Episode 15 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Release Date: 2009-02-26
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Episode 16 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Release Date: 2009-03-03
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Episode 17 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Release Date: 2009-03-04
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Episode 18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
Release Date: 2009-03-05
Wild Card Results
Episode 19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-03-10
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Episode 20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-03-11
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Episode 21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-03-17
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
Episode 22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-03-18
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Episode 23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-03-25
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
Episode 24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-03-26
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
Episode 25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-03-31
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Episode 26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-04-01
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 27 - Top 8 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-04-07
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
Release Date: 2009-04-08
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 29 - Top 7 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-04-14
The remaining contestants perform songs
Episode 30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-04-15
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 31 - Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Release Date: 2009-04-21
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Episode 32 - 2 of 7 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-04-22
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
Release Date: 2009-04-28
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
Release Date: 2009-04-29
A contestant is eliminated
Episode 35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-05-05
Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
Episode 36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-05-06
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
Release Date: 2009-05-12
3 Finalists Compete
Episode 38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
Release Date: 2009-05-13
One of Three Voted Off
Episode 39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
Release Date: 2009-05-19
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
Release Date: 2009-05-20
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.