The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 8

6.5/10(87 votes)
#1 - Top 5 Results
S8:E344/29/2009
A contestant is eliminated
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6.0/10(96 votes)
#2 - Winner Revealed
S8:E405/20/2009
The top-13 finalists reunite on stage; the winner is announced.
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5.8/10(67 votes)
#3 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
S8:E395/19/2009
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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5.6/10(59 votes)
#4 - Top 3 Finalists Perform
S8:E375/12/2009
3 Finalists Compete
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5.5/10(73 votes)
#5 - Phoenix Auditions
S8:E11/13/2009
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
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5.4/10(55 votes)
#6 - 2 of 7 Voted Off
S8:E324/22/2009
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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5.3/10(50 votes)
#7 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
S8:E233/25/2009
The top 10 compete in Motown week with Smokey Robinson.
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5.3/10(49 votes)
#8 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
S8:E304/15/2009
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
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5.1/10(50 votes)
#9 - Hollywood Round 3
S8:E102/10/2009
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.
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5.1/10(48 votes)
#10 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
S8:E152/26/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results
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5.1/10(47 votes)
#11 - Top 8 Finalists Perform
S8:E274/7/2009
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
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5.1/10(43 votes)
#12 - 1 of 8 Voted Off
S8:E284/8/2009
This episode will end with 1 contestants being eliminated.
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5.1/10(55 votes)
#13 - Top 7 Finalists Perform
S8:E294/14/2009
The remaining contestants perform songs
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5.1/10(46 votes)
#14 - Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
S8:E314/21/2009
Top 7 Finalists Perform Again
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5.1/10(49 votes)
#15 - Top 4 Finalists Perform
S8:E355/5/2009
Top 4 Finalists perform for Rock Week.
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5.1/10(49 votes)
#16 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
S8:E365/6/2009
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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5.1/10(52 votes)
#17 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
S8:E385/13/2009
One of Three Voted Off
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5.0/10(50 votes)
#18 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
S8:E122/17/2009
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
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5.0/10(49 votes)
#19 - Top 9 Finalists Perform
S8:E253/31/2009
Top 9 Finalists Perform
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4.9/10(46 votes)
#20 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions
S8:E71/29/2009
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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4.9/10(50 votes)
#21 - Hollywood Round 4
S8:E112/11/2009
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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4.9/10(51 votes)
#22 - Top 13 Finalists Perform
S8:E193/10/2009
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
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4.9/10(46 votes)
#23 - 2 of 13 Voted Off
S8:E203/11/2009
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
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4.9/10(48 votes)
#24 - Top 11 Finalists Perform
S8:E213/17/2009
Top 11 Finalists Perform Live
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4.9/10(46 votes)
#25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
S8:E223/18/2009
The top 10 is set. Performances by Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.
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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 8

The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 8

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#1 - Top 5 Results

#2 - Winner Revealed

#3 - Top 2 Finalists Perform

#4 - Top 3 Finalists Perform

#5 - Phoenix Auditions

#6 - 2 of 7 Voted Off

The 20 BEST Episodes of American Idol

#7 - Top 10 Finalists Perform

#8 - 1 of 7 Voted Off

#9 - Hollywood Round 3

#10 - Top 36 Finalists Group 2 Results

#11 - Top 8 Finalists Perform

#12 - 1 of 8 Voted Off

#13 - Top 7 Finalists Perform

#14 - Top 7 Finalists Perform Again

#15 - Top 4 Finalists Perform

#16 - 1 of 4 Voted Off

#17 - 1 of 3 Voted Off

#18 - Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform

#19 - Top 9 Finalists Perform

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

#21 - Hollywood Round 4

#22 - Top 13 Finalists Perform

#23 - 2 of 13 Voted Off

#24 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

#25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

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