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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!

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A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million cash prize.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 1 - Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle
    5.7/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle

    S4:E1

    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:Unknown
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  2. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 2 - Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami
    4.4/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami

    S4:E2

    The judges travel to Miami for the first time in AGT audition history, in hopes of finding the next million-dollar act.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 3 - Audition Show #3 New York(2), Chicago(2)
    4.3/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Audition Show #3 New York(2), Chicago(2)

    S4:E3

    The coast-to-coast auditions continue as the judges search for the next million-dollar act.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 4 - Audition Show #4 Houston, Miami(2)
    5.2/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Audition Show #4 Houston, Miami(2)

    S4:E4

    The judges continue their search for the next million dollar act.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 5 - Audition Show #5 Los Angeles
    5.3/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Audition Show #5 Los Angeles

    S4:E5

    The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 6 - Audition Show #6 Houston(2)
    5.4/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Audition Show #6 Houston(2)

    S4:E6

    The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 7 - Audition Show #7 New York(3)
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Audition Show #7 New York(3)

    S4:E7

    Auditions are now being held in New York City. Will the judges like what they see?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 8 - Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)
    4.9/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)

    S4:E8

    Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 9 - MySpace.com audition show
    5.3/10(31 votes)

    #9 - MySpace.com audition show

    S4:E9

    Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 10 - Final audition show
    5.0/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Final audition show

    S4:E10

    Performance showcases are featured in the 10th and final audition installment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 11 - Vegas Verdicts (1)
    5.0/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Vegas Verdicts (1)

    S4:E11

    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:Unknown
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  12. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 12 - Vegas Verdicts (2)
    4.7/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Vegas Verdicts (2)

    S4:E12

    In the second "Vegas Verdicts" installment, the judges debate the fates of the hopeful contestants to determine the Top 40 acts.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 13 - Live Performances (1)
    4.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Live Performances (1)

    S4:E13

    Ten of the Top 40 acts showcase their talents in the first performance edition.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 14 - Results (1)
    5.9/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Results (1)

    S4:E14

    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:Unknown
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  15. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 15 - Live Performances (2)
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Live Performances (2)

    S4:E15

    Ten acts from the Top 40 take to the stage in the second performance installment.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 16 - Results (2)
    4.9/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Results (2)

    S4:E16

    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:Unknown
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  17. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 17 - Live Performances (3)
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Live Performances (3)

    S4:E17

    The third performance episode showcases 10 acts from the Top 40.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 18 - Results (3)
    4.5/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Results (3)

    S4:E18

    Five acts win a slot in the sought-after Top 20 in a results show. Daughtry and Ashley Tisdale perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 19 - 4th Ten of Top 40 Perform (live)
    4.5/10(28 votes)

    #19 - 4th Ten of Top 40 Perform (live)

    S4:E19

    The Top 40 acts have been narrowed to 10 and are featured in the fourth performance show.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 20 - 4th Results Show: Final 5 move on to Top 20 (live)
    5.2/10(28 votes)

    #20 - 4th Results Show: Final 5 move on to Top 20 (live)

    S4:E20

    Five final acts win a position in the Top 20 in a results show.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 21 - Semifinals, Group 1
    4.8/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Semifinals, Group 1

    S4:E21

    The semifinals kick off with the first 10 acts from the Top 20 taking the stage.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 22 - Semifinals, Group 1 Results
    5.2/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Semifinals, Group 1 Results

    S4:E22

    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:Unknown
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  23. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 23 - Semifinals, Group 2
    5.2/10(31 votes)

    #23 - Semifinals, Group 2

    S4:E23

    Ten semifinal acts from the Top 20 perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 24 - Semifinals, Group 2 Results
    4.5/10(28 votes)

    #24 - Semifinals, Group 2 Results

    S4:E24

    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:Unknown
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  25. America's Got Talent Season 4 Episode 25 - Final Performances
    5.9/10(27 votes)

    #25 - Final Performances

    S4:E25

    The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.

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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 5.7/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/23/2009. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami".