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First Aired: June 11st, 2002
Status: Ended
Genre: Reality
Network: FOX
Summary: Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
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Season 8
Episode 1: Phoenix Auditions
Air Date: January 13rd, 2009
Summary: Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Episode 2: Kansas City Auditions
Air Date: January 14th, 2009
Summary: The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Episode 3: San Francisco Auditions
Air Date: January 20th, 2009
Summary: Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Episode 4: Louisville Auditions
Air Date: January 21st, 2009
Summary: 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: Jacksonville Auditions
Air Date: January 27th, 2009
Summary: 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: Salt Lake City Auditions
Air Date: January 28th, 2009
Summary: 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: New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
Air Date: January 29th, 2009
Summary: 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: Hollywood Round 1
Air Date: February 3rd, 2009
Summary: 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: Hollywood Round 2
Air Date: February 4th, 2009
Summary: 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: Hollywood Round 3
Air Date: February 10th, 2009
Summary: 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: Hollywood Round 4
Air Date: February 11st, 2009
Summary: 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: Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Air Date: February 17th, 2009
Summary: Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Episode 13: Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Air Date: February 18th, 2009
Summary: Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Episode 14: Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Air Date: February 25th, 2009
Summary: Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Episode 15: Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Air Date: February 26th, 2009
Summary: Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Episode 16: Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Air Date: March 3rd, 2009
Summary: Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Episode 17: Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Air Date: March 4th, 2009
Summary: Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Episode 18: Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
Air Date: March 5th, 2009
Summary: Wild Card Results
Episode 19: Top 13 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 10th, 2009
Summary: Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Episode 20: 2 of 13 Voted Off
Air Date: March 11st, 2009
Summary: Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Episode 21: Top 11 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 17th, 2009
Summary: Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
Episode 22: 1 of 11 Voted Off
Air Date: March 18th, 2009
Summary: The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Episode 23: Top 10 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 25th, 2009
Summary: The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
Episode 24: 1 of 10 Voted Off
Air Date: March 26th, 2009
Summary: Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
Episode 25: Top 9 Finalists Perform
Air Date: March 31st, 2009
Summary: Top 9 Finalists Perform
Episode 26: 1 of 9 Voted Off
Air Date: April 1st, 2009
Summary: This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 27: Top 8 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 7th, 2009
Summary: This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
Episode 28: 1 of 8 Voted Off
Air Date: April 8th, 2009
Summary: This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 29: Top 7 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 14th, 2009
Summary: The remaining contestants perform songs
Episode 30: 1 of 7 Voted Off
Air Date: April 15th, 2009
Summary: This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 31: Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Air Date: April 21st, 2009
Summary: Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Episode 32: 2 of 7 Voted Off
Air Date: April 22nd, 2009
Summary: 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: Top 5 Finalists Perform
Air Date: April 28th, 2009
Summary: 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: Top 5 Results
Air Date: April 29th, 2009
Summary: A contestant is eliminated
Episode 35: Top 4 Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 5th, 2009
Summary: Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
Episode 36: 1 of 4 Voted Off
Air Date: May 6th, 2009
Summary: 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: Top 3 Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 12nd, 2009
Summary: 3 Finalists Compete
Episode 38: 1 of 3 Voted Off
Air Date: May 13rd, 2009
Summary: One of Three Voted Off
Episode 39: Top 2 Finalists Perform
Air Date: May 19th, 2009
Summary: 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: Winner Revealed
Air Date: May 20th, 2009
Summary: The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
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