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 contenders chosen from around the nation will endure a grueling rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24. Find out who will survive and who will go home during round 1.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 9 Episode 9 of American Idol resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

American Idol Season 9 Episodes...

• s09e01 - Boston, Mass Auditions
• s09e02 - Atlanta, GA Auditions
• s09e03 - Chicago, IL Auditions
• s09e04 - Orlando, FL Auditions
• s09e05 - Los Angeles, CA Auditions
• s09e06 - Dallas, TX Auditions
• s09e07 - Denver, CO Auditions
• s09e08 - Best Of The Rest Auditions
• s09e09 - Hollywood Round 1
• s09e10 - Hollywood Round 2
• s09e11 - Hollywood Round 3
• s09e12 - Hollywood Round 4, Top 24 Revealed
• s09e13 - Top 12 Female Semifinalists Perform
• s09e14 - Top 12 Male Semifinalists Perform
• s09e15 - First Results Show
• s09e16 - The Top 10 Girls Take The Stage Live
• s09e17 - The Top 10 Guys Take The Stage Live
• s09e18 - America Says Goodbye To Four Semifinalists Live
• s09e19 - Top 8 Female Semifinalists Perform
• s09e20 - Top 8 Male Semifinalists Perform
• s09e21 - Results Show
• s09e22 - The Top 12 Finalists Perform For The First Time
• s09e23 - One Of The Top 12 Must Go Home Tonight!
• s09e24 - Top 11 Perform
• s09e25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
• s09e26 - Top 10 Perform
• s09e27 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
• s09e28 - Top 9 Perform
• s09e29 - 1 of 9 Voted Off
• s09e30 - Top 8 Perform
• s09e31 - 1 of 8 Voted Off
• s09e32 - Top 7 Perform
• s09e33 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
• s09e34 - Top 6 Perform
• s09e35 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
• s09e36 - Top 5 Perform
• s09e37 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
• s09e38 - Top 4 Perform
• s09e39 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
• s09e40 - Top 3 Perform
• s09e41 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
• s09e42 - Top 2 Perform
• s09e43 - Winner Announced

American Idol Show Summary

This hit FOX musical reality series follows three judges, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson (II), and Paula Abdul, along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest. With help from the viewers, they will decide from thousands of participants who will walk away with a record deal and the fame and fortune that is sure to come along with it.