Season 8, Episodes
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American Idol (s08e01). Season 8, Episode 1 - Air Date: 01/13/2009
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
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American Idol (s08e02). Season 8, Episode 2 - Air Date: 01/14/2009
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
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American Idol (s08e03). Season 8, Episode 3 - Air Date: 01/20/2009
The judges move to San Francisco to audition the next group of singers.
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American Idol (s08e04). Season 8, Episode 4 - Air Date: 01/21/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e05). Season 8, Episode 5 - Air Date: 01/27/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e06). Season 8, Episode 6 - Air Date: 01/28/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e07). Season 8, Episode 7 - Air Date: 01/29/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e08). Season 8, Episode 8 - Air Date: 02/03/2009
The first round in Hollywood begins as the judges take a look at this seasons talent.
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American Idol (s08e09). Season 8, Episode 9 - Air Date: 02/04/2009
The second installment of the Hollywood performances continue.
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American Idol (s08e10). Season 8, Episode 10 - Air Date: 02/10/2009
The singing hopefuls continue their journey in Hollywood as they try for a spot in the Top 36.
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American Idol (s08e11). Season 8, Episode 11 - Air Date: 02/11/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e12). Season 8, Episode 12 - Air Date: 02/17/2009
Let the competition begin, as the first 12 of 36 semifinalists performs.
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American Idol (s08e13). Season 8, Episode 13 - Air Date: 02/18/2009
The first nine contestants are cut and three move on to the finals.
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American Idol (s08e14). Season 8, Episode 14 - Air Date: 02/25/2009
The second group of 12 contestants take the stage for their chance of moving on to the finals.
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American Idol (s08e15). Season 8, Episode 15 - Air Date: 02/26/2009
The second set of 3 finalists are chosen, while nine more contestants are released.
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American Idol (s08e16). Season 8, Episode 16 - Air Date: 03/03/2009
The third group of 12 performers take the stage for a chance of being named one of the three who will be moving on to the next round.
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American Idol (s08e17). Season 8, Episode 17 - Air Date: 03/04/2009
Nine singers are eliminated as 3 more are chosen to remain from the final pool of 12 performers.
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American Idol (s08e18). Season 8, Episode 18 - Air Date: 03/05/2009
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American Idol (s08e19). Season 8, Episode 19 - Air Date: 03/10/2009
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
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American Idol (s08e20). Season 8, Episode 20 - Air Date: 03/11/2009
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
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American Idol (s08e21). Season 8, Episode 21 - Air Date: 03/17/2009
The remaining 11 singers compete.
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American Idol (s08e22). Season 8, Episode 22 - Air Date: 03/18/2009
One of the remaining 11 contestants are voted off the show.
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American Idol (s08e23). Season 8, Episode 23 - Air Date: 03/25/2009
The third showcase features songs from the Motown song library. Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy make an appearance.
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American Idol (s08e24). Season 8, Episode 24 - Air Date: 03/26/2009
Smokey Robinson and Ruben Studdard perform live before one more contestant is eliminated.
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American Idol (s08e25). Season 8, Episode 25 - Air Date: 03/31/2009
The remaining nine performers take the stage for your vote.
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American Idol (s08e26). Season 8, Episode 26 - Air Date: 04/01/2009
The nine remaining finalist will see one more voted off. Also, a performance by season 7 winner David Cook and Lady GaGa.
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American Idol (s08e27). Season 8, Episode 27 - Air Date: 04/07/2009
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
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American Idol (s08e28). Season 8, Episode 28 - Air Date: 04/08/2009
Former season five contestant Kellie Pickler comes back to perform before one more singer is eliminated.
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American Idol (s08e29). Season 8, Episode 29 - Air Date: 04/14/2009
The remaining seven performers take the stage to sing songs from the cinema. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino acts as the guest mentor.
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American Idol (s08e30). Season 8, Episode 30 - Air Date: 04/15/2009
It's the end of a dream for one of the remaining seven contestants as another singer is eliminated. Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus each perform.
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American Idol (s08e31). Season 8, Episode 31 - Air Date: 04/21/2009
The seven remaining singers will be challenged with a disco tune theme.
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American Idol (s08e32). Season 8, Episode 32 - Air Date: 04/22/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e33). Season 8, Episode 33 - Air Date: 04/28/2009
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.
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American Idol (s08e34). Season 8, Episode 34 - Air Date: 04/29/2009
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks returns to the stage for a performance before one more contestant is released.
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American Idol (s08e35). Season 8, Episode 35 - Air Date: 05/05/2009
Guest mentor Slash, (Guns 'n Roses, Velvet Revolver) help the remaining four singers with their rock songs for this week's performance.
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American Idol (s08e36). Season 8, Episode 36 - Air Date: 05/06/2009
The votes are in and 1 more of the remaining 4 singers are dismissed from the series. Also included are performances from No Doubt and Daughtry.
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American Idol (s08e37). Season 8, Episode 37 - Air Date: 05/12/2009
The series 300th episode finds the Top 3 singers performing two songs apiece in the performance edition.
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American Idol (s08e38). Season 8, Episode 38 - Air Date: 05/13/2009
Tonight will reveal the final two contestants after one more singer is eliminated. Songstress Katy Perry and season six winner Jordin Sparks make an appearance.
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American Idol (s08e39). Season 8, Episode 39 - Air Date: 05/19/2009
Presented live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the final performances from the Top 2 contestants in their last competition.
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American Idol (s08e40). Season 8, Episode 40 - Air Date: 05/20/2009
The season 8 finale live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, features a reunion of the Top 13 finalists before naming this season's winner.
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