American Idol
Top 36 Finalists Group 1 Perform
Season 8, Episode 12 · Aired 2009-02-17
Synopsis
Last week, the Top 36 semi-finalists were revealed to the nation and were separated into three groups of 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the first 12 contestants, and America will vote on their favorites.
In the series
This episode is part of American Idol (2002–2016) on Fox.
Simon Cowell's sneer as national talent infrastructure.
Key cast
- Ryan Seacrest as Host
- Simon Cowell as Judge
- Paula Abdul as Judge
- Randy Jackson as Judge
- Kelly Clarkson as Contestant
- Carrie Underwood as Contestant