The showcase round goes to Aulani, A Disney Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii, where the show's Top 40 contestants take to the beach for solo performances in front of a live audience and the judge panel. Afterward, the judges sit down with each contestant to reveal their fate, culminating with the show's Top 20 finalists.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 17 Episode 8 of American Idol was watched by 7,220,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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American Idol Season 17 Episodes...

• s17e01 - Auditions (1)
• s17e02 - Auditions (2)
• s17e03 - Auditions (3)
• s17e04 - Auditions (4)
• s17e05 - Auditions (5)
• s17e06 - Hollywood Week (1)
• s17e07 - Hollywood Week (2)
• s17e08 - Showcase/Final Judgment
• s17e09 - Top 20 Solos
• s17e10 - All-Star Duets (1)
• s17e11 - All-Star Duets (2)
• s17e12 - Top 14
• s17e13 - Top 10 Reveal
• s17e14 - Disney Night
• s17e15 - Meet Your Finalists
• s17e16 - Top 8
• s17e17 - Woodstock and Show Stoppers
• s17e18 - Top 5
• s17e19 - Season 17 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.