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Season 8
264 :08x01 - Phoenix Auditions (Jan/13/2009)
Season 8 begins as Simon, Paula and Randy are back to hear the auditions for this year's show.
Director: Ken Warwick
Songs: Kansas -- Dust In The Wind
 
265 :08x02 - Kansas City Auditions (Jan/14/2009)
The auditions continue from Kansas City.
Director: Ken Warwick
Songs: Bon Jovi -- Dead or Alive
 
266 :08x03 - San Francisco Auditions (Jan/20/2009)
The judges move to San Francisco to audition the next group of singers.
 
267 :08x04 - Louisville Auditions (Jan/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.
 
268 :08x05 - Jacksonville Auditions (Jan/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.
 
269 :08x06 - Salt Lake City Auditions (Jan/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.
 
270 :08x07 - New York City & San Juan, PR Auditions (Jan/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.
 
271 :08x08 - Hollywood Round 1 (Feb/03/2009)
The first round in Hollywood begins as the judges take a look at this seasons talent.
 
272 :08x09 - Hollywood Round 2 (Feb/04/2009)
The second installment of the Hollywood performances continue.
 
273 :08x10 - Hollywood Round 3 (Feb/10/2009)
The singing hopefuls continue their journey in Hollywood as they try for a spot in the Top 36.
 
274 :08x11 - Hollywood Round 4 (Feb/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.
 
275 :08x12 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 1) Perform (Feb/17/2009)
Let the competition begin, as the first 12 of 36 semifinalists performs.
 
276 :08x13 - 3 Finalists Chosen (Feb/18/2009)
The first nine contestants are cut and three move on to the finals.
 
277 :08x14 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 2) Perform (Feb/25/2009)
The second group of 12 contestants take the stage for their chance of moving on to the finals.
 
278 :08x15 - 3 Finalists Chosen (Feb/26/2009)
The second set of 3 finalists are chosen, while nine more contestants are released.
 
279 :08x16 - 12 Semifinalists (Group 3) Perform (Mar/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.
 
280 :08x17 - 3 Finalists Chosen (Mar/04/2009)
Nine singers are eliminated as 3 more are chosen to remain from the final pool of 12 performers.
 
281 :08x18 - Wild Card / 3 Finalists Chosen (Mar/05/2009)
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282 :08x19 - Top 13 Finalists Perform (Mar/10/2009)
Season eight sees it's first performances from the 13 chosen contestants.
Songs: Anoop Desai -- Beat It, Adam Lambert -- Black or White, Alexis Grace -- Dirty Diana, Allison Iraheta -- Give In To Me, Matt Giraud -- Human Nature, Jasmine Murray -- I'll Be There, Scott MacIntyre -- Keep the Faith, Jorge Nunez -- Never Can Say Goodbye, Danny Gokey -- Pretty Young Thing, Kris Allen -- Remember the Time, Megan Corkrey -- Rockin' Robin, Lil Rounds -- The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Sarver -- You Are Not Alone
 
283 :08x20 - 2 of 13 Voted Off (Mar/11/2009)
Two of the 13 finalists are voted off the show.
Musical Guests: Kelly Clarkson as Herself, Kanye West as Himself
 
284 :08x21 - Top 11 Finalists Perform (Mar/17/2009)
The remaining 11 singers compete.
Songs: Michael Sarver -- Ain't Going Down 'Til The Sun Come, Allison Iraheta -- Blame it On Your Heart, Megan Corkrey -- I Go Walking After Midnight, Lil Rounds -- Independence Day, Danny Gokey -- Jesus Take The Wheel, Alexis Grace -- Jolene, Adam Lambert -- Ring of Fire, Matt Giraud -- So Small, Kris Allen -- To Make You Feel My Love, Scott MacIntyre -- Wild Angels, Anoop Desai -- You're Always On My Mind
 
285 :08x22 - 1 of 11 Voted Off (Mar/18/2009)
One of the remaining 11 contestants are voted off the show.
 
286 :08x23 - Top 10 Finalists Perform (Mar/25/2009)
The third showcase features songs from the Motown song library. Motown legends Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy make an appearance.
Songs: Michael Sarver -- Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, Megan Corkery -- For Once In My Life, Danny Gokey -- Get Ready, Lil Rounds -- Heat Wave, Kris Allen -- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Matt Giraud -- Let’s Get It On, Anoop Desai -- Ooo Baby Baby, Allison Iraheta -- Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Adam Lambert -- The Tracks of My Tears, Scott MacIntyre -- You Can’t Hurry Love
 
287 :08x24 - 1 of 10 Voted Off (Mar/26/2009)
Smokey Robinson and Ruben Studdard perform live before one more contestant is eliminated.
 
288 :08x25 - Top 9 Finalists Perform (Mar/31/2009)
The remaining nine performers take the stage for your vote.
Songs: Kris Allen -- Ain’t No Sunshine, Anoop Desai -- Caught Up, Allison Iraheta -- Don’t Speak, Lil Rounds -- I Surrender, Scott MacIntyre -- Just the Way You Are, Adam Lambert -- Play that Funky Music, Megan Joy -- Turn Your Lights Down Low, Danny Gokey -- What Hurts the Most, Matt Giraud -- You Found Me
 
289 :08x26 - 1 of 9 Voted Off (Apr/01/2009)
The nine remaining finalist will see one more voted off. Also, a performance by season 7 winner David Cook and Lady GaGa.
Musical Guests: David Cook (1) as Himself, Lady GaGa as Herself
 
290 :08x27 - Top 8 Finalists Perform (Apr/07/2009)
This week's performance showcases feature songs from the year each performer was born for the eight remaining singers.
Songs: Kris Allen -- All She Wants To Do Is Dance, Allison Iraheta -- I Can’t Make You Love Me, Adam Lambert -- Mad World, Matt Giraud -- Part Time Lover, Danny Gokey -- Stand By Me, Scott MacIntyre -- The Search Is Over, Anoop Desai -- True Colors, Lil Rounds -- What’s Love Got To Do With It
 
291 :08x28 - 1 of 8 Voted Off (Apr/08/2009)
Former season five contestant Kellie Pickler comes back to perform before one more singer is eliminated.
 
292 :08x29 - Top 7 Finalists Perform (Apr/14/2009)
The remaining seven performers take the stage to sing songs from the cinema. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino acts as the guest mentor.
Songs: Adam Lambert -- Born To Be Wild, Danny Gokey -- Endless Love, Anoop Desai -- Everything I Do (I Do It For You), Kris Allen -- Falling Slowly, Matt Giraud -- Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman, Allison Iraheta -- I Don't Want To Miss A Thing, Lil Rounds -- The Rose
 
293 :08x30 - 1 of 7 Voted Off (Apr/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.
Musical Guests: Jennifer Hudson as Herself, Miley Cyrus as Herself
Songs: Jennifer Hudson -- If This Isn't Love, Miley Cyrus -- The Climb
 
294 :08x31 - Top 6 Finalists Perform (Apr/21/2009)
The seven remaining singers will be challenged with a disco tune theme.
 
295 :08x32 - 2 of 7 Voted Off (Apr/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.
 
296 :08x33 - Top 5 Finalists Perform (Apr/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.
 
297 :08x34 - 1 of 5 Voted Off (Apr/29/2009)
Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks returns to the stage for a performance before one more contestant is released.
Musical Guests: Taylor Hicks as Himself
Songs: Taylor Hicks -- Seven Mile Breakdown
 
298 :08x35 - Top 4 Finalists Perform (May/05/2009)
Guest mentor Slash, (Guns 'n Roses, Velvet Revolver) help the remaining four singers with their rock songs for this week's performance.
 
299 :08x36 - 1 of 4 Voted Off (May/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.
Musical Guests: Daughtry as Themselves, No Doubt as Themselves
 
300 :08x37 - Top 3 Finalists Perform (May/12/2009)
The series 300th episode finds the Top 3 singers performing two songs apiece in the performance edition.
 
301 :08x38 - 1 of 3 Voted Off (May/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.
Songs: Jordin Sparks -- Battlefield, Katy Perry -- Waking Up in Vegas
 
302 :08x39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform (May/19/2009)
Presented live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the final performances from the Top 2 contestants in their last competition.
 
303 :08x40 - Winner Revealed (May/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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