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America's Got Talent

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Episode 185 min2009-06-23

Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle

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 285 min2009-06-24

Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami

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

Episode 385 min2009-06-30

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

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

Episode 485 min2009-07-01

Audition Show #4 Houston, Miami(2)

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

Episode 585 min2009-07-07

Audition Show #5 Los Angeles

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

Episode 685 min2009-07-08

Audition Show #6 Houston(2)

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

Episode 785 min2009-07-14

Audition Show #7 New York(3)

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

Episode 885 min2009-07-15

Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)

Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.

Episode 985 min2009-07-21

MySpace.com audition show

Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.

Episode 1085 min2009-07-22

Final audition show

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

Episode 1185 min2009-07-28

Vegas Verdicts (1)

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 1285 min2009-07-29

Vegas Verdicts (2)

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

Episode 1385 min2009-08-04

Live Performances (1)

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

Episode 1485 min2009-08-05

Results (1)

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 1585 min2009-08-11

Live Performances (2)

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

Episode 1685 min2009-08-12

Results (2)

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 1785 min2009-08-18

Live Performances (3)

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

Episode 1885 min2009-08-19

Results (3)

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

Episode 1985 min2009-08-25

4th Ten of Top 40 Perform (live)

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

Episode 2085 min2009-08-26

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

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

Episode 2185 min2009-09-01

Semifinals, Group 1

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

Episode 2285 min2009-09-02

Semifinals, Group 1 Results

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 2385 min2009-09-08

Semifinals, Group 2

Ten semifinal acts from the Top 20 perform.

Episode 2485 min2009-09-09

Semifinals, Group 2 Results

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 2585 min2009-09-14

Final Performances

The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.

Episode 2685 min2009-09-16

Final Results

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.

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