Episode 1
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Episode 2
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Episode 3
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Episode 4
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 13
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Episode 14
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Episode 15
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Episode 16
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Episode 17
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Episode 18
Wild Card Results
Episode 19
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Episode 20
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Episode 21
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
Episode 22
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Episode 23
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
Episode 24
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
Episode 25
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Episode 26
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
Episode 27
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
Episode 28
Episode 29
The remaining contestants perform songs
Episode 30
Episode 31
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
Episode 32
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
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
A contestant is eliminated
Episode 35
Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
Episode 36
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
3 Finalists Compete
Episode 38
One of Three Voted Off
Episode 39
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
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
