6.3/1072 votes#1 - Phoenix Auditions
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2009
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: N/A
4.3/1045 votes#2 - Kansas City Auditions
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2009
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Director: Ken Warwick
Writer: N/A
- 4.8/1046 votes
#3 - San Francisco Auditions
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2009
Domarna förflyttar sig till San Francisco förr att höra nästa grupp provsjunga.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.0/1043 votes
#4 - Louisville Auditions
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.2/1043 votes#5 - Jacksonville Auditions
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.4/1042 votes#6 - Salt Lake City Auditions
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/1045 votes
#7 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 1/29/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 4.9/1050 votes
#8 - Hollywood Round 1
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2009
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.8/1046 votes
#9 - Hollywood Round 2
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1049 votes
#10 - Hollywood Round 3
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 2/10/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1049 votes
#11 - Hollywood Round 4
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 2/11/2009
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/1049 votes
#12 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.3/1040 votes#13 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Results
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1044 votes
#14 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Perform
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.6/1047 votes
#15 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.2/1040 votes#16 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Perform
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1038 votes
#17 - Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 3/4/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 3 Results
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1040 votes
#18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 3/5/2009
Wild Card Results
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1050 votes
#19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/2009
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.3/1045 votes
#20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off
Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 3/11/2009
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1047 votes
#21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 3/17/2009
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1045 votes
#22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 3/18/2009
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.2/1049 votes
#23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 3/25/2009
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1040 votes
#24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 3/26/2009
Ruebin Studdard, Smokey Robinson, Joss Stone and Stevie Wonder perform.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.7/1048 votes
#25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform
Season 8 Episode 25 - Aired 3/31/2009
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
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...
Genre:Reality
Network:FOX
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Phoenix Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 8. It scored 6.3/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Ken Warwick and written by N/A, it aired on 1/13/2009. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "Kansas City Auditions".