American Idol: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Idol Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Phoenix Auditions
Jan 13, 2009 · 85 min
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
San Francisco Auditions
Jan 20, 2009 · 85 min
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Louisville Auditions
Jan 21, 2009 · 85 min
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.
Jacksonville Auditions
Jan 27, 2009 · 85 min
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.
Salt Lake City Auditions
Jan 28, 2009 · 85 min
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.
New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
Jan 29, 2009 · 85 min
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.
Hollywood Round 1
Feb 3, 2009 · 85 min
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
Hollywood Round 2
Feb 4, 2009 · 85 min
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 grou
Hollywood Round 3
Feb 10, 2009 · 85 min
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
Hollywood Round 4
Feb 11, 2009 · 85 min
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
Top 13 Finalists Perform
Mar 10, 2009 · 85 min
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
1 of 11 Voted Off
Mar 18, 2009 · 85 min
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Top 10 Finalists Perform
Mar 25, 2009 · 85 min
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
1 of 10 Voted Off
Mar 26, 2009 · 85 min
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
1 of 9 Voted Off
Apr 1, 2009 · 85 min
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Top 8 Finalists Perform
Apr 7, 2009 · 85 min
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
1 of 8 Voted Off
Apr 8, 2009 · 85 min
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
1 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 15, 2009 · 85 min
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
2 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 22, 2009 · 85 min
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. Als
Top 5 Finalists Perform
Apr 28, 2009 · 85 min
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.
1 of 4 Voted Off
May 6, 2009 · 85 min
1 of 4 voted off. Slash plays lead guitar duiring Idol group number. Daughtry performs and accepts Platinum Record. No Doubt also performs.
Top 2 Finalists Perform
May 19, 2009 · 85 min
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
Winner Revealed
May 20, 2009 · 85 min
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.