The episode opened with clips of the judge's favorite moments followed by a performance by the Six Step Crew.
Then, Cat introduced this episode's judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels, and Shane Sparks.
This week's pairings are as followed: Travis and Martha, Jamyz and Jessica, Ivan and Allison, Dmitry and Joy, Natalie and Musa, Heidi and Ryan, Ashley and Ben, Jason and Aleksandra, and Benji and Donyelle.
Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again.

Bobby Badfingers was the beginning act on America's Got Talent. He made his debut by introducing a unique musical instrument to the audience: his fingers. Bobby impressed the crowd by snapping his fingers at a rapid speed, never losing rhythm with the music. Vladimir Malachikhin showed the judges and the audience his impressive talent of hand balancing. Dressed all in white, Vladimir wowed the judges with the way he held his body while balancing upside down with one arm. Ivan brought a juggling act to the judges. But as with the previous juggling act, they were not impressed. Piers and David were quick to give Ivan an "X" and Brandy reluctantly did, too. She later said she felt peer pressure to push her button. Ivan defended himself and told the judges that they didn't have a clue about the skill of juggling.

A talent search from the producers of "American Idol" gets under way. Regis Philbin hosts as a variety of acts of all ages, including singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers and more, compete for fame and a million-dollar grand prize. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan make up the panel of judges.

Lauren receives flowers and another phone call from Jason. Heidi almost calls it quits from her job at Bolthouse Productions after being told that she cannot travel to Las Vegas with her co-workers as she is not yet 21.

TONIGHT: Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, Anderson Cooper.

Tonight Stephen welcomes Angela "Bay" Buchanan, President of The American Cause.

Documentary highlighting the view of many astronomers who believe Pluto should be classed as an asteroid, along with an exploration of exactly how many planets there are in the solar system. Featuring accounts from the International Astronomical Union members.