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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 8

Every episode of American Idol Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 8!

The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 8

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...
  1. Background image for Phoenix Auditions
    6.3/10(73 votes)

    #1 - Phoenix Auditions

    S8:E1

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

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Kansas City Auditions
    4.4/10(46 votes)

    #2 - Kansas City Auditions

    S8:E2

    The auditions continue from Kansas City.

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    Director:Ken Warwick
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for San Francisco Auditions
    4.9/10(47 votes)

    #3 - San Francisco Auditions

    S8:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Louisville Auditions
    5.1/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Louisville Auditions

    S8:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.3/10(44 votes)

    #5 - Jacksonville Auditions

    S8:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Salt Lake City Auditions
    5.5/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Salt Lake City Auditions

    S8:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
    6.1/10(46 votes)

    #7 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions

    S8:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Hollywood Round 1
    5.0/10(51 votes)

    #8 - Hollywood Round 1

    S8:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Hollywood Round 2
    5.9/10(47 votes)

    #9 - Hollywood Round 2

    S8:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Hollywood Round 3
    6.2/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Hollywood Round 3

    S8:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Hollywood Round 4
    6.0/10(50 votes)

    #11 - Hollywood Round 4

    S8:E11

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
    6.0/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

    S8:E12

    Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
    5.5/10(41 votes)

    #13 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

    S8:E13

    Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
    5.5/10(45 votes)

    #14 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

    S8:E14

    Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
    5.7/10(48 votes)

    #15 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

    S8:E15

    Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
    5.4/10(41 votes)

    #16 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

    S8:E16

    Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
    5.5/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

    S8:E17

    Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
    5.5/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen

    S8:E18

    Wild Card Results

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Top 13 Finalists Perform
    5.7/10(51 votes)

    #19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform

    S8:E19

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for 2 of 13 Voted Off
    5.4/10(46 votes)

    #20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off

    S8:E20

    Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Top 11 Finalists Perform
    5.5/10(48 votes)

    #21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

    S8:E21

    Top 11 Finalists Perform Live

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.5/10(46 votes)

    #22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

    S8:E22

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.3/10(50 votes)

    #23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

    S8:E23

    The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for 1 of 10 Voted Off
    5.5/10(41 votes)

    #24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off

    S8:E24

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Top 9 Finalists Perform
    5.8/10(49 votes)

    #25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

    S8:E25

    Top 9 Finalists Perform

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Phoenix Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 8. It scored 6.3/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Ken Warwick and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/2009. This episode is rated 1.9 points higher than the second-best, "Kansas City Auditions".