Episode 1
Phoenix Auditions
1h 25m
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Episode credits
Directed by Ken Warwick
TV series
American Idol
2002TV-PG15 seasons5.0 / 10
Dream big.
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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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Kansas City Auditions
1h 25m
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Episode credits
Directed by Ken Warwick
Episode 3
San Francisco Auditions
1h 25m
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
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Louisville Auditions
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.
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Episode 5
Jacksonville Auditions
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.
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Episode 6
Salt Lake City Auditions
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.
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New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
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.
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Hollywood Round 1
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 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?
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Hollywood Round 2
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 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.
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Hollywood Round 3
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 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 credits
Guest stars Arianna Afsar
Episode 11
Hollywood Round 4
1h 25m
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 credits
Guest stars Arianna Afsar
Episode 12
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Episode credits
Guest stars Jackie Tohn, Anoop Desai, Annie Bosko, Danny Gokey
Episode 13
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
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Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Episode credits
Guest stars Jasmine Murray, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert
Episode 15
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
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Episode 16
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Episode credits
Guest stars Arianna Afsar, Kristen McNamara, Felicia Barton
Episode 17
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
1h 25m
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Episode credits
Guest stars Arianna Afsar
Episode 19
Top 13 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
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2 of 13 Voted Off
1h 25m
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
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1 of 11 Voted Off
1h 25m
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
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Top 10 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
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1 of 10 Voted Off
1h 25m
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
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1 of 9 Voted Off
1h 25m
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Cook, Lady Gaga
Episode 27
Top 8 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
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Episode 28
1 of 8 Voted Off
1h 25m
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
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Top 7 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
The remaining contestants perform songs
Episode credits
Written by Simon Fuller
Episode 30
1 of 7 Voted Off
1h 25m
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jennifer Hudson
Episode 31
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
1h 25m
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
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2 of 7 Voted Off
1h 25m
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.
Where to watch American IdolEpisode 33
Top 5 Finalists Perform
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 Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Top 5 Results
1h 25m
A contestant is eliminated
Episode credits
Guest stars Taylor Hicks
Episode 35
Top 4 Finalists Perform
1h 25m
Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
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1 of 4 Voted Off
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.
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Top 2 Finalists Perform
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 song chosen by 'Idol' creator Simon Fuller and the song that will be their first Single, co-written by judge Kara DioGuardi
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Winner Revealed
1h 25mfinale
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
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More about American Idol
Cast
Ryan SeacrestSelf - Host
Simon CowellSelf - Judge
Randy JacksonSelf - Judge
Steven TylerSelf - Judge
Kara DioGuardiSelf - Judge
Brian DunklemanSelf - Host
Keith UrbanSelf - Judge
Paula AbdulSelf - JudgeCredits
- Created by
- Simon Fuller
- Written by
- Simon Fuller
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 567
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
FOXUnited States
Themes
aspiring singerauditioncompetitionjudgemusic competitionmusic industrysingersinging
