American Idol Season 8

(2009) January - May | # of Episodes : 40

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Seasons: 15

Total Episodes: 567

Creators: Simon Fuller

Networks: FOX

Status: Ended

First Air Date: Jun 11, 2002

Recent Air Date: Apr 7, 2016

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Original Language: English

Age Rating: TV-PG

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Episode 1

13 January 2009 - Phoenix Auditions

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

Episode 2

14 January 2009 - Kansas City Auditions

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

Episode 3

20 January 2009 - San Francisco Auditions

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Episode 4

21 January 2009 - Louisville Auditions

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.

Episode 5

27 January 2009 - Jacksonville Auditions

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.

Episode 6

28 January 2009 - Salt Lake City Auditions

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.

Episode 7

29 January 2009 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions

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.

Episode 8

03 February 2009 - Hollywood Round 1

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?

Episode 9

04 February 2009 - Hollywood Round 2

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.

Episode 10

10 February 2009 - Hollywood Round 3

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.

Episode 11

11 February 2009 - Hollywood Round 4

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.

Episode 12

17 February 2009 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Episode 13

18 February 2009 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Episode 14

25 February 2009 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Episode 15

26 February 2009 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Episode 16

03 March 2009 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Episode 17

04 March 2009 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Episode 18

05 March 2009 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen

Wild Card Results

Episode 19

10 March 2009 - Top 13 Finalists Perform

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

Episode 20

11 March 2009 - 2 of 13 Voted Off

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

Episode 21

17 March 2009 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

Episode 22

18 March 2009 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

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

Episode 23

25 March 2009 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

Episode 24

26 March 2009 - 1 of 10 Voted Off

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

Episode 25

31 March 2009 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

Top 9 Finalists Perform

Episode 26

01 April 2009 - 1 of 9 Voted Off

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Episode 27

07 April 2009 - Top 8 Finalists Perform

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

Episode 28

08 April 2009 - 1 of 8 Voted Off

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Episode 29

14 April 2009 - Top 7 Finalists Perform

The remaining contestants perform songs

Episode 30

15 April 2009 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

Episode 31

21 April 2009 - Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

Episode 32

22 April 2009 - 2 of 7 Voted Off

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.

Episode 33

28 April 2009 - Top 5 Finalists Perform

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.

Episode 34

29 April 2009 - Top 5 Results

A contestant is eliminated

Episode 35

05 May 2009 - Top 4 Finalists Perform

Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.

Episode 36

06 May 2009 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

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

Episode 37

12 May 2009 - Top 3 Finalists Perform

3 Finalists Compete

Episode 38

13 May 2009 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

One of Three Voted Off

Episode 39

19 May 2009 - Top 2 Finalists Perform

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

Episode 40

20 May 2009 - Winner Revealed

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

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	James Breen Charles Boyd Patrick Lynn Megan Michaels Simon Jones Ron De Shay Norm Betts Theodore Dimitriou Katie Fennelly Melanie Oberman Brian Robinson Toby Gorman Simon Lythgoe David Goffin John Entz Beth McNamara
	Executive Producer	Nigel Lythgoe Ken Warwick Simon Fuller Cécile Frot-Coutaz Richard Curtis Simon Jones
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American Idol Season 8

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Series Details

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Watch American Idol

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Synopsis

Main Cast

Ryan Seacrest

Simon Cowell

Randy Jackson

Kara DioGuardi

Paula Abdul

Episodes

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