American Idol

Season 8

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Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.

Where to Watch Season 8

40 Episodes

  • Phoenix Auditions
    E1
    Phoenix AuditionsSeason 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
  • Kansas City Auditions
    E2
    Kansas City AuditionsThe auditions continue from Kansas City.
  • San Francisco Auditions
    E3
    San Francisco AuditionsDomarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
  • Louisville Auditions
    E4
    Louisville 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.
  • Jacksonville Auditions
    E5
    Jacksonville 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.
  • Salt Lake City Auditions
    E6
    Salt 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.
  • New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
    E7
    New 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.
  • Hollywood Round 1
    E8
    Hollywood 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?
  • Hollywood Round 2
    E9
    Hollywood 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.
  • Hollywood Round 3
    E10
    Hollywood 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.
  • Hollywood Round 4
    E11
    Hollywood 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.
  • Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
    E12
    Top 36 Finalists Group 1 PerformTop 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
  • Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
    E13
    Top 36 Finalists Group 1 ResultsTop 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
  • Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
    E14
    Top 36 Finalists Group 2 PerformTop 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
  • Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
    E15
    Top 36 Finalists Group 2 ResultsTop 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
  • Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
    E16
    Top 36 Finalists Group 3 PerformTop 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
  • Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
    E17
    Top 36 Finalists Group 3 ResultsTop 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
  • Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
    E18
    Wild Card / 3 Finalists ChosenWild Card Results
  • Top 13 Finalists Perform
    E19
    Top 13 Finalists PerformSeason eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
  • 2 of 13 Voted Off
    E20
    2 of 13 Voted OffTwo of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
  • Top 11 Finalists Perform
    E21
    Top 11 Finalists PerformTop 11 Finalists Perform Live
  • 1 of 11 Voted Off
    E22
    1 of 11 Voted OffThe top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
  • Top 10 Finalists Perform
    E23
    Top 10 Finalists PerformThe top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
  • 1 of 10 Voted Off
    E24
    1 of 10 Voted OffRuebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
  • Top 9 Finalists Perform
    E25
    Top 9 Finalists PerformTop 9 Finalists Perform
  • 1 of 9 Voted Off
    E26
    1 of 9 Voted OffThis episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
  • Top 8 Finalists Perform
    E27
    Top 8 Finalists PerformThis week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
  • 1 of 8 Voted Off
    E28
    1 of 8 Voted OffThis episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
  • Top 7 Finalists Perform
    E29
    Top 7 Finalists PerformThe remaining contestants perform songs
  • 1 of 7 Voted Off
    E30
    1 of 7 Voted OffThis episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
  • Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
    E31
    Top 7 Finalists Perform AgainTop 7 Finalists Perform Again
  • 2 of 7 Voted Off
    E32
    2 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.
  • Top 5 Finalists Perform
    E33
    Top 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.
  • Top 5 Results
    E34
    Top 5 ResultsA contestant is eliminated
  • Top 4 Finalists Perform
    E35
    Top 4 Finalists PerformTop 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
  • 1 of 4 Voted Off
    E36
    1 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.
  • Top 3 Finalists Perform
    E37
    Top 3 Finalists Perform3 Finalists Compete
  • 1 of 3 Voted Off
    E38
    1 of 3 Voted OffOne of Three Voted Off
  • Top 2 Finalists Perform
    E39
    Top 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 DioGuardi
  • Winner Revealed
    E40
    Winner RevealedThe top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.

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