America's Got Talent: Season 4
America's Got Talent Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 26 episodes.
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.
Season overview
America's Got Talent Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 26 episodes.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Audition Show #1 New York, Chicago, Seattle
Jun 23, 2009
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
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
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
The judges continue their search for the next million dollar act.
Audition Show #5 Los Angeles
Jul 7, 2009
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
Audition Show #6 Houston(2)
Jul 8, 2009
The judges continue their coast-to-coast search for the next big thing.
Audition Show #7 New York(3)
Jul 14, 2009
Auditions are now being held in New York City. Will the judges like what they see?
Audition Show #8 Seattle(3)
Jul 15, 2009
Performance showcases are featured in the eighth audition installment.
MySpace.com audition show
Jul 21, 2009
Performance showcases are featured in the ninth audition installment.
Final audition show
Jul 22, 2009
Performance showcases are featured in the 10th and final audition installment.
Vegas Verdicts (1)
Jul 28, 2009
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
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
Ten of the Top 40 acts showcase their talents in the first performance edition.
Results (1)
Aug 5, 2009
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
Ten acts from the Top 40 take to the stage in the second performance installment.
Results (2)
Aug 12, 2009
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
The third performance episode showcases 10 acts from the Top 40.
Results (3)
Aug 19, 2009
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
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
Five final acts win a position in the Top 20 in a results show.
Semifinals, Group 1
Sep 1, 2009
The semifinals kick off with the first 10 acts from the Top 20 taking the stage.
Semifinals, Group 1 Results
Sep 2, 2009
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
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
The final performance episode features the 10 finalists in showcases.
Final Results
Sep 16, 2009
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