Season 8
American Idol
9 EPISODES • 2025
Season 8 of American Idol was released on March 2 and consists of 9 episodes.

Season 7

Episodes

1: Post Oscars: Auditions (Part 1)
Mar 2, 2025
Preview the new season as former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood joins Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan at the judges' table, bringing her music expertise to the next generation of talent vying for a shot at stardom. Ryan Seacrest hosts.
2: Season Premiere: Auditions (Part 2)
Mar 9, 2025
Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan head to New York, Los Angeles and Nashville to jump-start auditions, where raw talent and unforgettable performances set the stage for the competition ahead.
3: Auditions (Part 3)
Mar 16, 2025
Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan continue auditions in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, where impressive competitors showcase their talents in fierce competition.
4: Auditions (Part 4)
Mar 23, 2025
Auditions continue as Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan are wowed by exceptional talent and unforgettable performances.
5: Auditions (Part 5)
Mar 30, 2025
As the final auditions before Hollywood Week unfold, Idol hopefuls turn up the heat with electrifying performances that leave the judges stunned and eager for what's to come.
6: Hollywood Week: Idol Arena
Mar 31, 2025
In the high stakes of Hollywood Week, singers battle through intense challenges and group performances. Luke, Lionel and Carrie face tough decisions that shape the competitors' futures.
7: Hollywood Week: Showstopper
Sunday
8: Head to Head
Monday
9: Top 24 at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii (Part 1)
11 Days
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