Seasons & episodes
S8 · E1Phoenix Auditions 2009-01-13 · 85 min
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
S8 · E2Kansas City Auditions 2009-01-14 · 85 min
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
S8 · E3San Francisco Auditions 2009-01-20 · 85 min
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
S8 · E4Louisville Auditions 2009-01-21 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E5Jacksonville Auditions 2009-01-27 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E6Salt Lake City Auditions 2009-01-28 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E7New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions 2009-01-29 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E8Hollywood Round 1 2009-02-03 · 85 min
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?
S8 · E9Hollywood Round 2 2009-02-04 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E10Hollywood Round 3 2009-02-10 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E11Hollywood Round 4 2009-02-11 · 85 min
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.
S8 · E12Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform 2009-02-17 · 85 min
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
S8 · E13Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results 2009-02-18 · 85 min
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
S8 · E14Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform 2009-02-25 · 85 min
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
S8 · E15Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results 2009-02-26 · 85 min
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
S8 · E16Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform 2009-03-03 · 85 min
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
S8 · E17Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results 2009-03-04 · 85 min
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
S8 · E18Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen 2009-03-05 · 85 min
Wild Card Results
S8 · E19Top 13 Finalists Perform 2009-03-10 · 85 min
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
S8 · E202 of 13 Voted Off 2009-03-11 · 85 min
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
S8 · E21Top 11 Finalists Perform 2009-03-17 · 85 min
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
S8 · E221 of 11 Voted Off 2009-03-18 · 85 min
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
S8 · E23Top 10 Finalists Perform 2009-03-25 · 85 min
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
S8 · E241 of 10 Voted Off 2009-03-26 · 85 min
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.