January 13, 2009 • 1h 25m
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
January 14, 2009 • 1h 25m
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
January 20, 2009 • 1h 25m
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
February 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...Read more
February 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 an...Read more
February 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...Read more
February 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 Ho...Read more
February 17, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
February 18, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
February 25, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
February 26, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
March 3, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
March 4, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
March 5, 2009 • 1h 25m
Wild Card Results
March 10, 2009 • 1h 25m
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
March 11, 2009 • 1h 25m
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
March 17, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
March 18, 2009 • 1h 25m
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
March 25, 2009 • 1h 25m
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
March 26, 2009 • 1h 25m
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
March 31, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 9 Finalists Perform
April 1, 2009 • 1h 25m
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
April 7, 2009 • 1h 25m
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
April 8, 2009 • 1h 25m
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
April 14, 2009 • 1h 25m
The remaining contestants perform songs
April 15, 2009 • 1h 25m
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
April 21, 2009 • 1h 25m
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
April 22, 2009 • 1h 25m
This episode will end with 2 contestants being eliminated. Performances from disco week include Harry Casey, Thelma Houston and Fr...Read more
April 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...Read more
April 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 s...Read more
May 20, 2009 • 1h 25m
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.