America's Got Talent: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of America's Got Talent Season 3.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle
Jun 23, 2009 · 85 min
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, Shar
Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami
Jun 24, 2009 · 85 min
The judges travel to Miami for the first time in AGT audition history, in hopes of finding the next million-dollar act.
Audition Show #3 New York(2), Chicago(2)
Jun 30, 2009 · 85 min
The coast-to-coast auditions continue as the judges search for the next million-dollar act.
Audition Show #4 Houston, Miami(2)
Jul 1, 2009 · 85 min
The judges continue their search for the next million dollar act.
Audition Show #5 Los Angeles
Jul 7, 2009 · 85 min
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
Audition Show #6 Houston(2)
Jul 8, 2009 · 85 min
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
Audition Show #7 New York(3)
Jul 14, 2009 · 85 min
Auditions are now being held in New York City. Will the judges like what they see?
Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)
Jul 15, 2009 · 85 min
Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.
MySpace.com audition show
Jul 21, 2009 · 85 min
Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.
Final audition show
Jul 22, 2009 · 85 min
Performance showcases are featured in the 10th and final audition installment.
Vegas Verdicts (1)
Jul 28, 2009 · 85 min
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 de
Vegas Verdicts (2)
Jul 29, 2009 · 85 min
In the second "Vegas Verdicts" installment, the judges debate the fates of the hopeful contestants to determine the Top 40 acts.
Live Performances (1)
Aug 4, 2009 · 85 min
Ten of the Top 40 acts showcase their talents in the first performance edition.
Results (1)
Aug 5, 2009 · 85 min
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.
Live Performances (2)
Aug 11, 2009 · 85 min
Ten acts from the Top 40 take to the stage in the second performance installment.
Results (2)
Aug 12, 2009 · 85 min
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.
Live Performances (3)
Aug 18, 2009 · 85 min
The third performance episode showcases 10 acts from the Top 40.
Results (3)
Aug 19, 2009 · 85 min
Five acts win a slot in the sought-after Top 20 in a results show. Daughtry and Ashley Tisdale perform.
4th Ten of Top 40 Perform (live)
Aug 25, 2009 · 85 min
The Top 40 acts have been narrowed to 10 and are featured in the fourth performance show.
4th Results Show: Final 5 move on to Top 20 (live)
Aug 26, 2009 · 85 min
Five final acts win a position in the Top 20 in a results show.
Semifinals, Group 1
Sep 1, 2009 · 85 min
The semifinals kick off with the first 10 acts from the Top 20 taking the stage.
Semifinals, Group 1 Results
Sep 2, 2009 · 85 min
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.
Semifinals, Group 2 Results
Sep 9, 2009 · 85 min
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
Final Performances
Sep 14, 2009 · 85 min
The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.
Final Results
Sep 16, 2009 · 85 min
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 sing