American IdolSeason 82009 · 40 episodesEpisodes1Phoenix AuditionsSeason 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.2Kansas City AuditionsThe auditions continue from Kansas City.3San Francisco AuditionsDomarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.4Louisville AuditionsMore than 10,000 hardy performers braved extremely hot and muggy weather and turned out for auditions for Season 8 of American Idol in Louisville.5Jacksonville Auditions12,000 hardy auditioners turned out in torrential rain in Jacksonville, Florida to sing for the chance to be on season 8 of American Idol.6Salt Lake City AuditionsThousands 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.7New York City & San Juan, PR AuditionsThe final auditions take place as the judges head to New York City and then San Juan, PR. in search for the next American Idol.8Hollywood Round 1With 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?9Hollywood Round 2It 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.10Hollywood Round 3Now 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.11Hollywood Round 4The 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.12Top 36 Finalists Group 1 PerformTop 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform13Top 36 Finalists Group 1 ResultsTop 36 Finalists Group 1 Results14Top 36 Finalists Group 2 PerformTop 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform15Top 36 Finalists Group 2 ResultsTop 36 Finalists Group 2 Results16Top 36 Finalists Group 3 PerformTop 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform17Top 36 Finalists Group 3 ResultsTop 36 Finalists Group 3 Results18Wild Card / 3 Finalists ChosenWild Card Results19Top 13 Finalists PerformSeason eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.202 of 13 Voted OffTwo of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.21Top 11 Finalists PerformTop 11 Finalists Perform Live221 of 11 Voted OffThe top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.23Top 10 Finalists PerformThe top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.241 of 10 Voted OffRuebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.25Top 9 Finalists PerformTop 9 Finalists Perform261 of 9 Voted OffThis episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.27Top 8 Finalists PerformThis week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.281 of 8 Voted OffThis episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.29Top 7 Finalists PerformThe remaining contestants perform songs301 of 7 Voted OffThis episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.31Top 7 Finalists Perform AgainTop 7 Finalists Perform Again322 of 7 Voted OffThis 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.33Top 5 Finalists PerformThis 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.34Top 5 ResultsA contestant is eliminated35Top 4 Finalists PerformTop 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.361 of 4 Voted Off1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts Platinum Record. No Doubt also performs.37Top 3 Finalists Perform3 Finalists Compete381 of 3 Voted OffOne of Three Voted Off39Top 2 Finalists PerformThe 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 DioGuardi40Winner RevealedThe top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15
