Jan 13, 2009 · 1h 25m
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.

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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.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
American Idol Season 8 premiered on January 13, 2009.
American Idol Season 8 has 40 episodes.
The season opens with Season 8 Episode 1, "Phoenix Auditions". It aired on January 13, 2009.
Go to Season 8 Episode 1