America's Got Talent: Season 9
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of America's Got Talent Season 8.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Season 9 Premiere
May 27, 2014 · 85 min
Wannabes try out in America's entertainment capitals, New York City and Los Angeles. This season introduces the Golden Buzzer. In the surprise of the night Nick fools the judges.
Auditions Week 2
Jun 3, 2014 · 85 min
Nick, Howie, Heidi, Mel B and Howard continue their quest for America's most talented performers.
Auditions Week 5
Jun 22, 2014 · 85 min
The 5th group of potential contestants performs for the judges tonight hoping to be selected to move on in the competition. This very Special Sunday edition of AGT we will see atte
Auditions Week 6
Jul 1, 2014 · 85 min
On the last night of auditions, Nick and the judges scour the country for the most talented performers in America.
The Best of Season 9 Auditions
Jul 15, 2014 · 85 min
A best-of look at the auditions is featured. Included: previously unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Judgment Week: Night 1
Jul 22, 2014 · 85 min
Acts compete at Judgment Week in New York City for a spot in the live shows.
Judgment Week: Night 2
Jul 23, 2014 · 85 min
Judgment Week continues; the Top 48 acts are revealed.
Quarterfinals: Week 1 Performances
Jul 29, 2014 · 85 min
Twelve of the top 48 acts perform in hope of earning America's vote.
Quarterfinals: Week 1 Results
Jul 30, 2014 · 85 min
After a performance recap, the first five acts advance to the semifinals.
Quarterfinals: Week 2 Performances
Aug 5, 2014 · 85 min
Twelve hungry acts take the Radio City stage to compete for America's vote during Week 2 of the America's Got Talent quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals: Week 2 Results
Aug 6, 2014 · 85 min
After a performance recap, five more acts advance to the semifinals.
Quarterfinals: Week 3 Performances
Aug 12, 2014 · 85 min
The third group of twelve acts perform live.
Quarterfinals: Week 3 Results
Aug 13, 2014 · 85 min
After a performance recap, five more acts advance to the semifinals.
Quarterfinals: Week 4 Performances
Aug 19, 2014 · 85 min
The forth (and final) group of twelve acts perform live.
Semifinals: Week 1 Performances
Aug 26, 2014 · 85 min
Twelve acts perform for the judges in hope of advancing to the next round and getting one step closer to the $1 million prize.
Semifinals: Week 1 Performances
Aug 27, 2014 · 85 min
With only 24 acts left, competition for the million-dollar prize heats up.
Semifinals: Week 1 Results
Aug 27, 2014 · 85 min
The results of America's vote is revealed and six acts advance to the next round.
Semifinals: Week 2 Performances
Sep 2, 2014 · 85 min
The last 12 semifinalists compete for the million-dollar prize.
The Top 12 Performances
Sep 9, 2014 · 85 min
The top 12 acts give it everything they have for America's votes and a shot at next week's finals.
Finale
Sep 17, 2014 · 85 min
In a live, star-studded season finale, the Top 6 learn who is the winner of the million-dollar prize and a headlining act in Las Vegas.