E1 - Phoenix Auditions

Aired: January 13, 2009

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

E2 - Kansas City Auditions

Aired: January 14, 2009

The auditions continue from Kansas City.

E3 - San Francisco Auditions

Aired: January 20, 2009

Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.

E4 - Louisville Auditions

Aired: January 21, 2009

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.

E5 - Jacksonville Auditions

Aired: January 27, 2009

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.

E6 - Salt Lake City Auditions

Aired: January 28, 2009

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.

E7 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions

Aired: January 29, 2009

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.

E8 - Hollywood Round 1

Aired: February 03, 2009

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?

E9 - Hollywood Round 2

Aired: February 04, 2009

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.

E10 - Hollywood Round 3

Aired: February 10, 2009

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.

E11 - Hollywood Round 4

Aired: February 11, 2009

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.

E12 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

Aired: February 17, 2009

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

E13 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

Aired: February 18, 2009

Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

E14 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

Aired: February 25, 2009

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

E15 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

Aired: February 26, 2009

Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

E16 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

Aired: March 03, 2009

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

E17 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

Aired: March 04, 2009

Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

E18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen

Aired: March 05, 2009

Wild Card Results

E19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform

Aired: March 10, 2009

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

E20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off

Aired: March 11, 2009

Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

E21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

Aired: March 17, 2009

Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

E22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

Aired: March 18, 2009

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

E23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

Aired: March 25, 2009

The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

E24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off

Aired: March 26, 2009

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

E25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

Aired: March 31, 2009

Top 9 Finalists Perform

E26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off

Aired: April 01, 2009

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

E27 - Top 8 Finalists Perform

Aired: April 07, 2009

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

E28 - 1 of 8 Voted Off

Aired: April 08, 2009

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

E29 - Top 7 Finalists Perform

Aired: April 14, 2009

The remaining contestants perform songs

E30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

Aired: April 15, 2009

This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.

E31 - Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

Aired: April 21, 2009

Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

E32 - 2 of 7 Voted Off

Aired: April 22, 2009

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.

E33 - Top 5 Finalists Perform

Aired: April 28, 2009

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.

E34 - Top 5 Results

Aired: April 29, 2009

A contestant is eliminated

E35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform

Aired: May 05, 2009

Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.

E36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

Aired: May 06, 2009

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

E37 - Top 3 Finalists Perform

Aired: May 12, 2009

3 Finalists Compete

E38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

Aired: May 13, 2009

One of Three Voted Off

E39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform

Aired: May 19, 2009

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

E40 - Winner Revealed

Aired: May 20, 2009

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