The American Idol finalists will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition. Tune in to see who impresses the judges and who buckles under the pressure. Tonight's Theme Is: Motown Songs Performing Tonight Are: Adam Lambert Allison Iraheta Anoop Desai Danny Gokey Kris Allen Lil Rounds Matt Giraud Megan Joy Michael Sarver Scott MacIntyre

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 8 Episode 23 of American Idol resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Phoenix Auditions
• s08e02 - Kansas City Auditions
• s08e03 - San Francisco, CA Auditions
• s08e04 - Louisville, KY Auditions
• s08e05 - Jacksonville, FL Auditions
• s08e06 - Salt Lake City, UT Auditions
• s08e07 - East Rutherford, NJ, & San Juan, PR Auditions
• s08e08 - Hollywood Round 1
• s08e09 - Hollywood Round 2
• s08e10 - Hollywood Round 3
• s08e11 - Hollywood Round 4, Top 36 Revealed
• s08e12 - 1st 12 Semifinalists Perform
• s08e13 - Three Finalists Chosen Tonight
• s08e14 - 2nd Group Of 12 Perform
• s08e15 - Three Finalists Chosen Tonight
• s08e16 - 3rd Group Of 12 Perform
• s08e17 - Three Finalists Chosen Tonight
• s08e18 - WildCard Round
• s08e19 - The Top 13 Perform For The First Time Ever
• s08e20 - Two People In The Top 13 Must Go Home Tonight!
• s08e21 - The Top 11 Perform
• s08e22 - One More Goes Home Tonight!
• s08e23 - The Top 10 Finalists Perform
• s08e24 - Find Out Who Stays And Who Goes Home
• s08e25 - The Remaining 9 Finalists Perform
• s08e26 - Find Out Who Stays And Who Goes Home Live!
• s08e27 - The Finalists Perform Live
• s08e28 - Find Out Who Stays And Who Goes Home Live Tonight!
• s08e29 - The Top 7 Finalists Perform Live
• s08e30 - Find Out Who Stays And Who Goes Home Live!
• s08e31 - The 7 Remaining Finalists Perform - Again!
• s08e32 - A Double Elimination Tonight - Find Out Who Stays And Who Goes Home!
• s08e33 - The Remaining Five Finalists Perform
• s08e34 - Find Out Who Stays And Who Goes Home Live Once Again!
• s08e35 - The Top 4 Finalists Perform Live
• s08e36 - Find Out Which Of The 4 Remaining Finalists Stay And Who Goes Home
• s08e37 - The 3 Finalists Perform Live
• s08e38 - Find Out Which Of The Final 3 Stays And Who Goes Home
• s08e39 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
• s08e40 - Season 8 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.