American Idol: 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 American Idol 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
Boston Auditions
Jan 12, 2010 · 85 min
The audition process begins in Boston, as hopefuls line up for the chance to perform for the judges. Victoria Beckham is this weeks guest judge.
Atlanta Auditions
Jan 13, 2010 · 85 min
The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.
Chicago Auditions
Jan 19, 2010 · 85 min
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Windy City." Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.
Orlando Auditions
Jan 20, 2010 · 85 min
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Sunshine State. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be talking about the next day.
Los Angeles Auditions
Jan 26, 2010 · 85 min
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Golden State with guest judges Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will b
Dallas Auditions
Jan 27, 2010 · 85 min
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the Lone Star State with guest judges Neil Patrick Harris and Joe Jonas. Don't miss the auditions that everyon
Denver Auditions
Feb 2, 2010 · 85 min
The judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar in the "Mile High City" with returning guest judge Victoria Beckham. Don't miss the auditions that everyone will
The Road To Hollywood
Feb 3, 2010 · 85 min
It is the last of the Season Nine auditions. Join Simon, Kara and Randy as they continue their quest to find the next singing superstar. Don't miss the auditions everyone will be t
Hollywood Round 1
Feb 9, 2010 · 85 min
American Idol's newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, joins Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson in Hollywood to begin winnowing down the contestants. The golden ticket contende
Hollywood Round 2
Feb 10, 2010 · 85 min
The pressure mounts as the Hollywood Round contestants must perform once again for Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy in hopes of securing a spot in the Top 24. See who makes it through
Hollywood Round 3
Feb 16, 2010 · 85 min
The pressure mounts as Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy narrow down the contestants even further in their search for the Top 24. See who makes it through to another day when the all-ne
Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
Feb 17, 2010 · 85 min
The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.
Top 12 Girls Perform
Feb 23, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 12 female semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform live for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, the conte
Top 12 Guys Perform
Feb 24, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 12 male semifinalists sing their hearts out live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.
Top 24 Results
Feb 25, 2010 · 85 min
During the first live results show of the season, four semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home. Tune in to see if your favori
Top 10 Guys Perform
Mar 2, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
Top 10 Girls Perform
Mar 3, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
Top 20 Results
Mar 4, 2010 · 85 min
Four more semifinalists - two girls and two boys - will be eliminated from the competition and sent home tonight after America's vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites
Top 8 Girls Perform
Mar 9, 2010 · 85 min
The eight female semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and
Top 8 Guys Perform
Mar 10, 2010 · 85 min
The eight male semifinalists perform live for America and the American Idol judges. After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and w
Top 16 Results
Mar 11, 2010 · 85 min
It's the moment you've been waiting for! This season's Top 12 are announced tonight as four more semifinalists are eliminated from the competition and sent home after America's vot
Top 12 Finalists Perform
Mar 16, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 12 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Thi
1 of 12 Voted Off
Mar 17, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 12 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live. Tune in to see if your favorites make it.
Top 11 Finalists Perform
Mar 23, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 11 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles. Ton
1 of 11 Voted Off
Mar 24, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.
Top 10 Finalists Perform
Mar 30, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 10 finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles live.
1 of 10 Voted Off
Mar 31, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results
Top 9 Finalists Perform
Apr 6, 2010 · 85 min
The nine remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzl
1 of 9 Voted Off
Apr 7, 2010 · 85 min
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.
Top 9 Finalists Perform Again
Apr 13, 2010 · 85 min
The nine remaining finalists - again - take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and
2 of 9 Voted Off
Apr 14, 2010 · 85 min
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.
Top 7 Finalists Perform
Apr 20, 2010 · 85 min
The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.
1 of 7 Voted Off
Apr 21, 2010 · 85 min
American Idol once again hosts Idol Gives Back, a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities that will feature performances and app
Top 6 Finalists Perform
Apr 27, 2010 · 85 min
The Top 6 Finalists perform as they continue on their journey to try and become the next American Idol! Be sure to watch and see who impresses Simon, Kara, Randy and Ellen when Ame
1 of 6 Voted Off
Apr 28, 2010 · 85 min
Last night, American Idol's Top 6 Finalists performed their hardest in hopes of advancing to get one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. Tonight find out who makes the
Top 5 Finalists Perform
May 4, 2010 · 85 min
The five remaining finalists take the stage to perform Live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzl
1 of 5 Voted Off
May 5, 2010 · 85 min
The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.
Top 4 Finalists Perform
May 11, 2010 · 85 min
The four remaining finalists take the stage to perform live for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzl
1 of 4 Voted Off
May 12, 2010 · 85 min
The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.
Top 3 Finalists Perform
May 18, 2010 · 85 min
The three remaining finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizz
1 of 3 Voted Off
May 19, 2010 · 85 min
The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live
Top 2 Finalists Perform
May 25, 2010 · 85 min
The two finalists take the stage to perform LIVE for the nation! After the performances, it is once again up to America to vote. Tune in to see who becomes this years American Idol