The 2008 series of Norske Talenter was the first series of this television programme. It began airing on TV 2 February 13, 2008 with audition in Bergen, and the live final was held May 8, 2008. The winners this season, was the hip hop dance group Quick at the ages 17–18. Runner-up became 14-year old classical singer Lydia Hoen Tjore and 6-year old magician Brian Aksnes Hoseth finished in third place.