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The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 9

Every episode of American Idol Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Idol Season 9!

The Best Episodes of American Idol Season 9

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will...

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    #1 - Boston Auditions

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    S9:E1

    The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham is this weeks guest judge.

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    #2 - Atlanta Auditions

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    The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.

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    #3 - Chicago Auditions

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    The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.

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    #4 - Orlando Auditions

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    The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.

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    #5 - Los Angeles Auditions

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    The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

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    #6 - Dallas Auditions

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    The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day

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    #7 - Denver Auditions

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    The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will be talking about the next day.

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    #8 - The Road To Hollywood

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    It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day

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    #9 - Hollywood Round 1

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    American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begin winnowing down the contestants. The golden ticket contenders chosen from around the nation will endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Find out who will survive and who will go home during round 1.

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    #10 - Hollywood Round 2

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    The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when round 2 continues.

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    #11 - Hollywood Round 3

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    The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when the all-new two-hour Hollywood Round 3 begins.

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    #12 - Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced

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    The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.

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    #13 - Top 12 Girls Perform

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    The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.

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    #14 - Top 12 Guys Perform

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    The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.

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    #15 - Top 24 Results

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    During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home. Tune in to see if your favorites made the cut when the first four contestants are sent home after America's vote is revealed.

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    #16 - Top 10 Guys Perform

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    The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

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    #17 - Top 10 Girls Perform

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    The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

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    #18 - Top 20 Results

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    Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites make the cut.

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    #19 - Top 8 Girls Perform

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    The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

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    #20 - Top 8 Guys Perform

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    The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.

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    #21 - Top 16 Results

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    It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are eliminated from the competition and sent home after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites earn one of the coveted spots in the Top 12

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    #22 - Top 12 Finalists Perform

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    The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones

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    #23 - 1 of 12 Voted Off

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    The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.

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    #24 - Top 11 Finalists Perform

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    The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus

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    #25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off

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    The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Boston Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 9. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/12/2010. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Atlanta Auditions".