Idol hopefuls head to Exchange LA for the Showcase Round, where contestants perform solos in front of a live crowd and the judges. Following the performances, the judges sit down with each contestant for the Final Judgment and reveal which finalists made it through to the Top 24.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 16 Episode 8 of American Idol was watched by 7,160,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.40 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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American Idol Season 16 Episodes...

• s16e01 - Season 16, Episode 1
• s16e02 - Season 16, Episode 2
• s16e03 - Season 16, Episode 3
• s16e04 - Season 16, Episode 4
• s16e05 - Season 16, Episode 5
• s16e06 - Hollywood Week (1)
• s16e07 - Hollywood Week (2)
• s16e08 - Showcase/Final Judgment
• s16e09 - Top 24 Solos (1)
• s16e10 - Top 24 Celebrity Duets (1)
• s16e11 - Top 24 Solos (2)
• s16e12 - Top 24 Celebrity Duets (2)
• s16e13 - Top 14
• s16e14 - Top 10 Reveal
• s16e15 - Top 10 - Disney Night
• s16e16 - Top 7
• s16e17 - Top 5
• s16e18 - Performance Finals
• s16e19 - Grand Finale

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.