4.8/1040 votes#1 - Boston Auditions
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2010
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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4.8/1042 votes#2 - Atlanta Auditions
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2010
The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.
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- 3.8/1035 votes
#3 - Chicago Auditions
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2010
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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- 5.2/1048 votes
#4 - Orlando Auditions
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2010
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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- 4.1/1032 votes
#5 - Los Angeles Auditions
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2010
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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- 4.0/1033 votes
#6 - Dallas Auditions
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2010
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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- 4.9/1033 votes
#7 - Denver Auditions
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 2/2/2010
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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- 5.2/1047 votes
#8 - The Road To Hollywood
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2010
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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- 5.0/1037 votes
#9 - Hollywood Round 1
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 2/9/2010
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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- 5.0/1038 votes
#10 - Hollywood Round 2
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 2/10/2010
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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- 4.1/1032 votes
#11 - Hollywood Round 3
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 2/16/2010
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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- 4.6/1028 votes
#12 - Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2010
The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.
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- 4.4/1035 votes
#13 - Top 12 Girls Perform
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/2010
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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- 4.3/1031 votes
#14 - Top 12 Guys Perform
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2010
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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4.5/1027 votes#15 - Top 24 Results
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/2010
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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- 4.6/1030 votes
#16 - Top 10 Guys Perform
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2010
The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
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- 4.6/1029 votes
#17 - Top 10 Girls Perform
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/2010
The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
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- 4.6/1026 votes
#18 - Top 20 Results
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 3/4/2010
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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- 4.8/1032 votes
#19 - Top 8 Girls Perform
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 3/9/2010
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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- 4.8/1032 votes
#20 - Top 8 Guys Perform
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 3/10/2010
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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- 5.4/1050 votes
#21 - Top 16 Results
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 3/11/2010
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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- 4.8/1031 votes
#22 - Top 12 Finalists Perform
Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 3/16/2010
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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- 4.8/1033 votes
#23 - 1 of 12 Voted Off
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 3/17/2010
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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4.5/1034 votes#24 - Top 11 Finalists Perform
Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 3/23/2010
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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- 4.6/1030 votes
#25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 3/24/2010
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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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!
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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Season 9 Ratings Summary
"Boston Auditions" is the best rated episode of "American Idol" season 9. It scored 4.8/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/12/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Atlanta Auditions".