Season 8 2009 -

: Marked the first season without Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) and Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang) as series regulars. Family Guy (Season 8) : Aired : May 23, 2010.

: Features "Road to the Multiverse," where Brian and Stewie travel through various alternate dimensions. Video Games Released in 2009 Season 8 2009

: Introduced Courtney Cox as the new Chief of Medicine, Dr. Maddox. Smallville (Season 8) : Premiere/Finale : Aired from September 2008 to May 14, 2009. : Marked the first season without Michael Rosenbaum

To provide the best guide, it's important to note that "Season 8" in 2009 refers to several major television milestones and a few notable game releases. American Idol (Season 8) : Winner : Kris Allen defeated runner-up Adam Lambert. Video Games Released in 2009 : Introduced Courtney

: This season introduced Kara DioGuardi as a permanent fourth judge and was the final season for Paula Abdul.