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Auditions #1: Phoenix
Episode 1 Originally aired: January 13, 2009In the season premiere, the crew heads to Phoenix for the first round of auditions. The usual suspects are back, with new contestants and a new judge, Kara DioGuardi, who joins Simon, Randy and Paula in the first part of a 2-night, 4-hour season opener.
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Auditions #2: Kansas City
Episode 2 Originally aired: January 14, 2009Night 2 of the two part season opener takes place in Kansas City, as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.
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Auditions #3: San Francisco
Episode 3 Originally aired: January 20, 2009Auditions continue in San Francisco, as contestants try to make their way to Hollywood.
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Auditions #4: Louisville
Episode 4 Originally aired: January 21, 2009Over 10,000 people try out, as Simon and the crew head for Louisville, Kentucky, in search of contestants for Season 8. In the end, 19 make it through to Hollywood.
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Week #3A: Auditions
Episode 5 Originally aired: January 27, 2009More hopefuls audition for the judges for the chance to go to Hollywood, and ultimately to be named the "American Idol."
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Week #3B: Auditions
Episode 6 Originally aired: January 28, 2009More hopefuls audition for the judges for the chance to go to Hollywood, and ultimately to be named the "American Idol."
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Week #3C: Auditions
Episode 7 Originally aired: January 29, 2009Simon and the crew head for Puerto Rico, in search of contestants for Season 8.
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Hollywood Round, Part 1
Episode 8 Originally aired: February 3, 2009Winners of the auditions compete in Hollywood, in hope of becoming semifinalists and ultimately America's idol.
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Hollywood Round, Part 2
Episode 9 Originally aired: February 4, 2009Singers compete in Hollywood, in hopes of becoming semifinalists in the competition.
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Hollywood Round, Part 3
Episode 10 Originally aired: February 10, 2009Singers compete in Hollywood, in hopes of becoming semifinalists in the competition.
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Hollywood Round, Part 4 - Top 36 Semifinalists Announced
Episode 11 Originally aired: February 11, 2009The judges make their final cuts to determine the Top 36 contestants.
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12 Semifinalists Perform
Episode 12 Originally aired: February 17, 2009The first 12 contestants perform live for America.
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3 Finalists Chosen
Episode 13 Originally aired: February 18, 2009The 12 semi-finalists from Tuesday night return to the stage as America's votes are revealed. In the end, the three finalists are Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver. Also, Carly Smithson and Michael Johns perform together.
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12 Semifinalists Perform
Episode 14 Originally aired: February 25, 2009The first 12 semi-finalists performed, and three contestants moved on to the Top 12. The second group of 12 semi-finalists will perform live and America will vote on their favorites.
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Live Results Show
Episode 15 Originally aired: February 26, 2009The 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night return to the stage to find out their fate. Adam, Allison and Kris are voted through to the final 12.
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12 Semifinalists Perform
Episode 16 Originally aired: March 3, 2009The final group of 12 semi-finalists will perform in the hopes of winning America over and securing a coveted spot in the Top 12. The 12 more contestants will perform and America will vote for their favorites.
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Live Results Show
Episode 17 Originally aired: March 4, 2009The 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home.
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Wild Card Round - Top 12 Finalists Revealed
Episode 18 Originally aired: March 5, 2009In the Wild Card audition, the judges' favorite remaining contestants battle it out live for a coveted spot in the next phase of the competition.
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Top 13 Finalists Perform
Episode 19 Originally aired: March 10, 2009The Top 13 finalists take the American Idol stage to perform Live for the nation. The finalists will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
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2 of 13 Voted Off
Episode 20 Originally aired: March 11, 2009Jorge Nuñez and Jasmine Murray are the first of the top 13 finalists to be sent home. Kanye West performs.
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11 Finalists Compete
Episode 21 Originally aired: March 17, 2009The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform country music hits with the help of Randy Travis.
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1 of 11 Voted Off
Episode 22 Originally aired: March 18, 2009Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood perform and Alexis Grace is sent home.
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10 Finalists Compete
Episode 23 Originally aired: March 25, 2009The Top 10 finalists perform Motown songs after taking a trip to Hitsville, USA and working with the legendary Smokey Robinson.
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1 of 10 Voted Off
Episode 24 Originally aired: March 26, 2009Ruben Studdard, Smokey Robinson and Joss Stone perform. Michael Sarver is sent home.
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9 Finalists Compete
Episode 25 Originally aired: March 31, 2009The Top 9 finalists perform songs that were top downloads on iTunes.
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1 of 9 Voted Off
Episode 26 Originally aired: April 1, 2009David Cook and Lady Gaga perform. Megan Joy is eliminated.
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8 Finalists Compete
Episode 27 Originally aired: April 7, 2009The Top 8 finalists take the American Idol stage to perform songs from the year they were born.
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1 of 8 Voted Off
Episode 28 Originally aired: April 8, 2009Frankie Avalon and Kellie Pickler perform. Scott is eliminated.
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7 Finalists Compete
Episode 29 Originally aired: April 14, 2009The Top 7 finalists perform songs from the movies. Quentin Tarantino gives the contestants advice on their performances.
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1 of 7 Voted Off
Episode 30 Originally aired: April 15, 2009Jennifer Hudson, an "Idol" alum, performs. The contestants attend a movie premiere. Miley Cyrus performs. Matt has the fewest votes, but the judges' use their save to keep him in the competition.
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7 Finalists Compete
Episode 31 Originally aired: April 21, 2009The Top 7 finalists perform disco songs.
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2 of 7 Voted Off
Episode 32 Originally aired: April 22, 2009The remaining 7 perform a song and dance choreographed by Paula Abdul. Lil Rounds is sent home. Freda Payne, Thelma Houston and Harry Wayne Casey perform a disco medley. Allison and Anoop are in the bottom two. David Archuleta performs. Anoop is sent home.
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5 Finalists Compete
Episode 33 Originally aired: April 28, 2009The five finalists perform standards made famous by members of the Rat Pack. Jamie Foxx gives the contestants advice on their performances.
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1 of 5 Voted Off
Episode 34 Originally aired: April 29, 2009The remaining 5 perform a medley of standards as a group. Adam Lambert is in the bottom two, and Matt Giraud is sent home. Natalie Cole, Jamie Foxx, and former "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks perform.
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4 Finalists Compete
Episode 35 Originally aired: May 5, 2009The top 4 finalists take the stage to perform rock songs under the guidance of mentor Slash. Danny and Kris sing a rock duet together, and Adam pairs with Allison to do the same.
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1 of 4 Voted Off
Episode 36 Originally aired: May 6, 2009The 4 finalists perform with mentor Slash. No Doubt performs; Daughtry performs. Judge Paula Abdul gives her first live Idol performance. Allison Iraheta is eliminated from the competition.
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3 Finalists Compete
Episode 37 Originally aired: May 12, 2009Finalists Danny, Kris, and Adam perform 2 songs each: one chosen by a judge and one they picked themselves. Paula picked Terence D'Arby's "Dance Little Sister" for Danny, while he chose Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful" for himself. Kara and Randy chose One Republic's "Apologize" for Kris, while he picked Kanye West's "Heartless" for himself. And Simon picked U…more
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1 of 3 Voted Off
Episode 38 Originally aired: May 13, 2009The final three -- Adam, Danny, and Kris -- are shown returning to their hometowns for a visit. Katy Perry performs; former "Idol" winner Jordin Sparks performs. Finalist Danny Gokey is eliminated, leaving Kris and Adam as the final two.
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2 Finalists Compete
Episode 39 Originally aired: May 19, 2009Adam and Kris battle it out Live to be crowned the next American Idol. Carrie Underwood performs.
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Winner Announced
Episode 40 Originally aired: May 20, 2009Finalists Kris and Adam perform; musical performances include KISS and Queen. Kris Allen wins the competition.
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