Season 8

E1. Phoenix Auditions

Jan 13, 2009 · 85m

Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.

E2. Kansas City Auditions

Jan 14, 2009 · 85m

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

E3. San Francisco Auditions

Jan 20, 2009 · 85m

Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.

E4. Louisville Auditions

Jan 21, 2009 · 85m

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.

E5. Jacksonville Auditions

Jan 27, 2009 · 85m

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.

E6. Salt Lake City Auditions

Jan 28, 2009 · 85m

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.

E7. New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions

Jan 29, 2009 · 85m

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.

E8. Hollywood Round 1

Feb 3, 2009 · 85m

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?

E9. Hollywood Round 2

Feb 4, 2009 · 85m

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.

E10. Hollywood Round 3

Feb 10, 2009 · 85m

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.

E11. Hollywood Round 4

Feb 11, 2009 · 85m

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.

E12. Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Feb 17, 2009 · 85m

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

E13. Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Feb 18, 2009 · 85m

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

E14. Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Feb 25, 2009 · 85m

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

E15. Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Feb 26, 2009 · 85m

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

E16. Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Mar 3, 2009 · 85m

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

E17. Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Mar 4, 2009 · 85m

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

E18. Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen

Mar 5, 2009 · 85m

Wild Card Results

E19. Top 13 Finalists Perform

Mar 10, 2009 · 85m

Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.

E20. 2 of 13 Voted Off

Mar 11, 2009 · 85m

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

E21. Top 11 Finalists Perform

Mar 17, 2009 · 85m

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

E22. 1 of 11 Voted Off

Mar 18, 2009 · 85m

The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.

E23. Top 10 Finalists Perform

Mar 25, 2009 · 85m

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

E24. 1 of 10 Voted Off

Mar 26, 2009 · 85m

Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.

E25. Top 9 Finalists Perform

Mar 31, 2009 · 85m

Top 9 Finalists Perform

E26. 1 of 9 Voted Off

Apr 1, 2009 · 85m

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

E27. Top 8 Finalists Perform

Apr 7, 2009 · 85m

This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.

E28. 1 of 8 Voted Off

Apr 8, 2009 · 85m

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

E29. Top 7 Finalists Perform

Apr 14, 2009 · 85m

The remaining contestants perform songs

E30. 1 of 7 Voted Off

Apr 15, 2009 · 85m

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.