S9E1 - Boston Auditions
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.
Jan. 12, 2010, midnight
S9E2 - Atlanta Auditions
The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.
Jan. 13, 2010, midnight
S9E3 - Chicago Auditions
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.
Jan. 19, 2010, midnight
S9E4 - Orlando Auditions
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.
Jan. 20, 2010, midnight
S9E5 - Los Angeles Auditions
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 be talking about the next day.
Jan. 26, 2010, midnight
S9E6 - Dallas Auditions
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 everyone will be talking about the next day
Jan. 27, 2010, midnight
S9E7 - Denver Auditions
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 be talking about the next day.
Feb. 2, 2010, midnight
S9E8 - The Road To Hollywood
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 talking about the next day
Feb. 3, 2010, midnight
S9E9 - Hollywood Round 1
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.
Feb. 9, 2010, midnight
S9E10 - Hollywood Round 2
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 to another day when round 2 continues.
Feb. 10, 2010, midnight
S9E11 - Hollywood Round 3
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-new two-hour Hollywood Round 3 begins.
Feb. 16, 2010, midnight
S9E12 - Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.
Feb. 17, 2010, midnight
S9E13 - Top 12 Girls Perform
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 contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and surviving another week in the competition.
Feb. 23, 2010, midnight
S9E14 - Top 12 Guys Perform
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.
Feb. 24, 2010, midnight
S9E15 - Top 24 Results
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 favorites made the cut when the first four contestants are sent home after America's vote is revealed.
Feb. 25, 2010, midnight
S9E16 - Top 10 Guys Perform
The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
March 2, 2010, midnight
S9E17 - Top 10 Girls Perform
The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
March 3, 2010, midnight
S9E18 - Top 20 Results
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 make the cut.
March 4, 2010, midnight
S9E19 - Top 8 Girls Perform
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 who fizzles.
March 9, 2010, midnight
S9E20 - Top 8 Guys Perform
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 who fizzles.
March 10, 2010, midnight
S9E21 - Top 16 Results
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 vote is revealed. Tune in to see if your favorites earn one of the coveted spots in the Top 12
March 11, 2010, midnight
S9E22 - Top 12 Finalists Perform
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.
This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones
March 16, 2010, midnight
S9E23 - 1 of 12 Voted Off
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.
March 17, 2010, midnight
S9E24 - Top 11 Finalists Perform
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.
Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits
Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus
March 23, 2010, midnight
S9E25 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.
March 24, 2010, midnight
S9E26 - Top 10 Finalists Perform
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.
Tonight's Mentor: Usher
Tonight's Theme Is: R&B songs
March 30, 2010, midnight
S9E27 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results
March 31, 2010, midnight
S9E28 - Top 9 Finalists Perform
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 fizzles live.
Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/McCartney Songbook
April 6, 2010, midnight
S9E29 - 1 of 9 Voted Off
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.
April 7, 2010, midnight
S9E30 - Top 9 Finalists Perform Again
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 who fizzles live.
April 13, 2010, midnight
S9E31 - 2 of 9 Voted Off
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.
April 14, 2010, midnight
S9E32 - Top 7 Finalists Perform
The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.
April 20, 2010, midnight
S9E33 - 1 of 7 Voted Off
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 appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Additionally, the seven remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live on this special night.
April 21, 2010, midnight
S9E34 - Top 6 Finalists Perform
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 American Idol airs live.
This Week's Theme Is: Shania Twain Songs
This Week's Mentor Is: Shania Twain
April 27, 2010, midnight
S9E35 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
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, and who will be sent home live.
April 28, 2010, midnight
S9E36 - Top 5 Finalists Perform
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 fizzles.
Tonight's Theme Is: Frank Sinatra Songs
Tonight's Mentor Is: Harry Connick Jr.
May 4, 2010, midnight
S9E37 - 1 of 5 Voted Off
The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.
May 5, 2010, midnight
S9E38 - Top 4 Finalists Perform
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 fizzles .
This Week's Theme Is : Songs from the movies
This Week's Mentor Is: Jamie Foxx
May 11, 2010, midnight
S9E39 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.
May 12, 2010, midnight
S9E40 - Top 3 Finalists Perform
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 fizzles.
This Week's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, & Judge's Choice
Performing Tonight Are:
Casey James
Crystal Bowersox
Lee Dewyze
May 18, 2010, midnight
S9E41 - 1 of 3 Voted Off
The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live
May 19, 2010, midnight
S9E42 - Top 2 Finalists Perform
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!
May 25, 2010, midnight
S9E43 - Winner Announced
And the Winner IS.................
May 26, 2010, midnight