American Idol — Season 8

Jan 13, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

Jan 14, 2009 · 1h 25m

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

Jan 20, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

Jan 21, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Jan 27, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Jan 28, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Jan 29, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Feb 3, 2009 · 1h 25m

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?

Feb 4, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Feb 10, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Feb 11, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Feb 17, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Feb 18, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Feb 25, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Feb 26, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Mar 3, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Mar 4, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Mar 5, 2009 · 1h 25m

Wild Card Results

Mar 10, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

Mar 11, 2009 · 1h 25m

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

Mar 17, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

Mar 18, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

Mar 25, 2009 · 1h 25m

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

Mar 26, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

Mar 31, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 9 Finalists Perform

Apr 1, 2009 · 1h 25m

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Apr 7, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

Apr 8, 2009 · 1h 25m

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Apr 14, 2009 · 1h 25m

The remaining contestants perform songs

Apr 15, 2009 · 1h 25m

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Apr 21, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

Apr 22, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Apr 28, 2009 · 1h 25m

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.

Apr 29, 2009 · 1h 25m

A contestant is eliminated

May 5, 2009 · 1h 25m

Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.

May 6, 2009 · 1h 25m

1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts Platinum Record. No Doubt also performs.

May 12, 2009 · 1h 25m

3 Finalists Compete

May 13, 2009 · 1h 25m

One of Three Voted Off

May 19, 2009 · 1h 25m

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

May 20, 2009 · 1h 25m

The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.