5.9/1034 votes#1 - Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2009
The talent show's fourth season opens with preliminary auditions taped in theaters across the country. Nick Cannon is the new host, replacing Jerry Springer. David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan return as the judges.
Director: N/A
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- 4.7/1037 votes
#2 - Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2009
The judges travel to Miami for the first time in AGT audition history, in hopes of finding the next million-dollar act.
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- 4.8/1034 votes
#3 - Audition Show #3 New York(2), Chicago(2)
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2009
The coast-to-coast auditions continue as the judges search for the next million-dollar act.
Director: N/A
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- 5.2/1030 votes
#4 - Audition Show #4 Houston, Miami(2)
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2009
The judges continue their search for the next million dollar act.
Director: N/A
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- 5.5/1029 votes
#5 - Audition Show #5 Los Angeles
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2009
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
Director: N/A
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- 5.6/1030 votes
#6 - Audition Show #6 Houston(2)
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2009
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
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- 5.7/1029 votes
#7 - Audition Show #7 New York(3)
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2009
Auditions are now being held in New York City. Will the judges like what they see?
Director: N/A
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- 5.3/1028 votes
#8 - Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/15/2009
Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.
Director: N/A
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- 5.6/1030 votes
#9 - MySpace.com audition show
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 7/21/2009
Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.4/1029 votes
#10 - Final audition show
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 7/22/2009
Performance showcases are featured in the 10th and final audition installment.
Director: N/A
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- 5.4/1027 votes
#11 - Vegas Verdicts (1)
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 7/28/2009
In the first "Vegas Verdicts" edition, winning acts from the preliminary auditions advance to Las Vegas in the hope of securing a coveted position in the Top 40, with the judges debating their show-biz fate.
Director: N/A
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- 5.1/1027 votes
#12 - Vegas Verdicts (2)
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 7/29/2009
In the second "Vegas Verdicts" installment, the judges debate the fates of the hopeful contestants to determine the Top 40 acts.
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- 5.2/1029 votes
#13 - Live Performances (1)
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 8/4/2009
Ten of the Top 40 acts showcase their talents in the first performance edition.
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- 6.1/1031 votes
#14 - Results (1)
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 8/5/2009
The first five winning acts are selected for the Top 20 in a results edition. Mariah Carey performs, as does ventriloquist and Season 2 winner Terry Fator.
Director: N/A
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- 5.4/1029 votes
#15 - Live Performances (2)
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 8/11/2009
Ten acts from the Top 40 take to the stage in the second performance installment.
Director: N/A
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- 5.3/1029 votes
#16 - Results (2)
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 8/12/2009
Five winning acts are selected to the coveted Top 20 in a results edition. Electro hip-hop duo LMFAO and comic illusionists Penn and Teller perform.
Director: N/A
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- 5.5/1029 votes
#17 - Live Performances (3)
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 8/18/2009
The third performance episode showcases 10 acts from the Top 40.
Director: N/A
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- 5.0/1028 votes
#18 - Results (3)
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 8/19/2009
Five acts win a slot in the sought-after Top 20 in a results show. Daughtry and Ashley Tisdale perform.
Director: N/A
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- 5.0/1027 votes
#19 - 4th Ten of Top 40 Perform (live)
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 8/25/2009
The Top 40 acts have been narrowed to 10 and are featured in the fourth performance show.
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- 5.5/1027 votes
#20 - 4th Results Show: Final 5 move on to Top 20 (live)
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 8/26/2009
Five final acts win a position in the Top 20 in a results show.
Director: N/A
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- 5.3/1027 votes
#21 - Semifinals, Group 1
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 9/1/2009
The semifinals kick off with the first 10 acts from the Top 20 taking the stage.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.5/1027 votes
#22 - Semifinals, Group 1 Results
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 9/2/2009
Four acts are selected to advance to the finals in a results edition. David Hasselhoff performs, as do the Muppets' Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
Director: N/A
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- 5.6/1030 votes
#23 - Semifinals, Group 2
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 9/8/2009
Ten semifinal acts from the Top 20 perform.
Director: N/A
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- 5.0/1027 votes
#24 - Semifinals, Group 2 Results
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 9/9/2009
A results edition reveals five winning acts. Members of the stage show "Jersey Boys"---a musical depicting the life of the pop group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons---perform a medley of tunes from the show.
Director: N/A
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- 6.2/1026 votes
#25 - Final Performances
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 9/14/2009
The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.
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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 4
Every episode of America's Got Talent Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 4!
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million...
Genre:Reality
Network:NBC
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 4. It scored 5.9/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/23/2009. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami".