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America's Got Talent Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Audition Show #1
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 120 mins
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.
Episode 2
Audition Show #2
Wed, Jun 24, 2009 60 mins
Country-spanning preliminary auditions featuring diverse acts continue. Nick Cannon is the host.
Episode 3
Audition Show #3
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 60 mins
Countrywide preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 4
Audition Show #4
Wed, Jul 1, 2009 60 mins
Continuing early auditions are held in Houston and Miami.
Episode 5
Audition Show #5
Tue, Jul 7, 2009 60 mins
Diverse acts are featured in preliminary on-location auditions.
Episode 6
Audition Show #6
Wed, Jul 8, 2009 60 mins
Disparate acts audition in preliminary showcases.
Episode 7
Audition Show #7
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 60 mins
Hopefuls showcase their talents in the seventh audition installment.
Episode 8
Audition Show #8
Wed, Jul 15, 2009 60 mins
Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.
Episode 9
Audition Show #9
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 60 mins
Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.
Episode 10
Audition Show #10
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 60 mins
Performance showcases are featured in the 10th and final audition installment.
Episode 11
Vegas - Night 1
Tue, Jul 28, 2009 60 mins
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.
Episode 12
Vegas - Night 2
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 60 mins
In the second "Vegas Verdicts" installment, the judges debate the fates of the hopeful contestants to determine the Top 40 acts.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Tue, Aug 4, 2009 120 mins
Ten of the Top 40 acts showcase their talents in the first performance edition.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Wed, Aug 5, 2009 60 mins
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.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Tue, Aug 11, 2009 120 mins
Ten acts from the Top 40 take to the stage in the second performance installment.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Wed, Aug 12, 2009 60 mins
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.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 120 mins
The third performance episode showcases 10 acts from the Top 40.
Episode 18
Episode 18
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 60 mins
Five acts win a slot in the sought-after Top 20 in a results show. Daughtry and Ashley Tisdale perform.
Episode 19
Episode 19
Tue, Aug 25, 2009 120 mins
The final 10 acts from the Top 40 are featured in the fourth performance show.
Episode 20
Episode 20
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 60 mins
Five final acts win a position in the Top 20 in a results show.
Episode 21
Episode 21
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 120 mins
The semifinals kick off with the first 10 acts from the Top 20 taking the stage.
Episode 22
Episode 22
Wed, Sep 2, 2009 60 mins
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.
Episode 23
Episode 23
Tue, Sep 8, 2009 120 mins
Ten semifinal acts from the Top 20 perform.
Episode 24
Episode 24
Wed, Sep 9, 2009 60 mins
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.
Episode 25
Episode 25
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 120 mins
The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.
Episode 26
Finale
Wed, Sep 16, 2009 120 mins
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.
