America's Got Talent — Season 4
26 episodesFirst aired 23 June 2009
E1Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle
5.0Jun 20091h 25m
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.
- E2
Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami
4.0Jun 20091h 25m
The judges travel to Miami for the first time in AGT audition history, in hopes of finding the next million-dollar act.
- E3
Audition Show #3 New York(2), Chicago(2)
5.0Jun 20091h 25m
The coast-to-coast auditions continue as the judges search for the next million-dollar act.
- E4
Audition Show #4 Houston, Miami(2)
4.0Jul 20091h 25m
The judges continue their search for the next million dollar act.
- E5
Audition Show #5 Los Angeles
4.0Jul 20091h 25m
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
- E6
Audition Show #6 Houston(2)
4.0Jul 20091h 25m
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
- E7
Audition Show #7 New York(3)
4.0Jul 20091h 25m
Auditions are now being held in New York City. Will the judges like what they see?
- E8
Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)
3.0Jul 20091h 25m
Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.
- E9
MySpace.com audition show
3.0Jul 20091h 25m
Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.
- E10
Final audition show
3.0Jul 20091h 25m
Performance showcases are featured in the 10th and final audition installment.
- E11
Vegas Verdicts (1)
5.0Jul 20091h 25m
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.
- E12
Vegas Verdicts (2)
4.0Jul 20091h 25m
In the second "Vegas Verdicts" installment, the judges debate the fates of the hopeful contestants to determine the Top 40 acts.
- E13
Live Performances (1)
4.0Aug 20091h 25m
Ten of the Top 40 acts showcase their talents in the first performance edition.
- E14
Results (1)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
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.
- E15
Live Performances (2)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
Ten acts from the Top 40 take to the stage in the second performance installment.
- E16
Results (2)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
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.
- E17
Live Performances (3)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
The third performance episode showcases 10 acts from the Top 40.
- E18
Results (3)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
Five acts win a slot in the sought-after Top 20 in a results show. Daughtry and Ashley Tisdale perform.
- E19
4th Ten of Top 40 Perform (live)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
The Top 40 acts have been narrowed to 10 and are featured in the fourth performance show.
- E20
4th Results Show: Final 5 move on to Top 20 (live)
5.0Aug 20091h 25m
Five final acts win a position in the Top 20 in a results show.
- E21
Semifinals, Group 1
5.0Sept 20091h 25m
The semifinals kick off with the first 10 acts from the Top 20 taking the stage.
- E22
Semifinals, Group 1 Results
5.0Sept 20091h 25m
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.
- E23
Semifinals, Group 2
5.0Sept 20091h 25m
Ten semifinal acts from the Top 20 perform.
- E24
Semifinals, Group 2 Results
5.0Sept 20091h 25m
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.
- E25
Final Performances
5.0Sept 20091h 25m
The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.
- E26
Final Results
5.0Sept 20091h 25m
The winning act is revealed in the Season 4 finale. The victor scores $1 million. Performers include "Britain's Got Talent" phenom Susan Boyle; pop songstress Shakira; English singer Leona Lewis; country's Rascal Flatts; and Cirque du Soleil.
