第 9 季 共 43 集
播出时间:2010年1月13日
第 1 集 Boston Auditions
播出时间:2010年1月13日
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.
第 2 集 Atlanta Auditions
播出时间:2010年1月14日
The auditions continue, this time the turn of Atlanta with guest judge Mary J. Blige.
第 3 集 Chicago Auditions
播出时间:2010年1月20日
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.
第 4 集 Orlando Auditions
播出时间:2010年1月21日
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.
第 5 集 Los Angeles Auditions
播出时间:2010年1月27日
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.
第 6 集 Dallas Auditions
播出时间:2010年1月28日
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
第 7 集 Denver Auditions
播出时间:2010年2月3日
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.
第 8 集 The Road To Hollywood
播出时间:2010年2月4日
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
第 9 集 Hollywood Round 1
播出时间:2010年2月10日
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.
第 10 集 Hollywood Round 2
播出时间:2010年2月11日
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.
第 11 集 Hollywood Round 3
播出时间:2010年2月17日
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.
第 12 集 Hollywood Round 4 - Top 24 Semifinalists Announced
播出时间:2010年2月18日
The judges make their final cuts tonight, and this season's semifinalists - 12 boys and 12 girls - are revealed tonight.
第 13 集 Top 12 Girls Perform
播出时间:2010年2月24日
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.
第 14 集 Top 12 Guys Perform
播出时间:2010年2月25日
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.
第 15 集 Top 24 Results
播出时间:2010年2月26日
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.
第 16 集 Top 10 Guys Perform
播出时间:2010年3月3日
The Top 10 male semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
第 17 集 Top 10 Girls Perform
播出时间:2010年3月4日
The Top 10 female semifinalists perform live for America's vote. Tune in to see who sizzles and who fizzles.
第 18 集 Top 20 Results
播出时间:2010年3月5日
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.
第 19 集 Top 8 Girls Perform
播出时间:2010年3月10日
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.
第 20 集 Top 8 Guys Perform
播出时间:2010年3月11日
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.
第 21 集 Top 16 Results
播出时间:2010年3月12日
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
第 22 集 Top 12 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年3月17日
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.<br />
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This Week's Theme Is: Rolling Stones
第 23 集 1 of 12 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年3月18日
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.
第 24 集 Top 11 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年3月24日
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.<br />
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Tonight's Theme Is:Billboard # 1 Hits<br />
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Tonight's Guest Mentor: Miley Cyrus
第 25 集 1 of 11 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年3月25日
The Top 11 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live tonight.
第 26 集 Top 10 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年3月31日
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.<br />
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Tonight's Mentor: Usher<br />
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Tonight's Theme Is: R&B songs
第 27 集 1 of 10 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年4月1日
The Top 10 finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the live results
第 28 集 Top 9 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年4月7日
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.<br />
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Tonight's Theme Is: Lennon/McCartney Songbook
第 29 集 1 of 9 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年4月8日
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home during the results show live.
第 30 集 Top 9 Finalists Perform Again
播出时间:2010年4月14日
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.
第 31 集 2 of 9 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年4月15日
The nine remaining finalists find out who is safe and which two will be sent home live.
第 32 集 Top 7 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年4月21日
The seven remaining contestants perform inspirational songs. Alicia Keys is the mentor.
第 33 集 1 of 7 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年4月22日
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.
第 34 集 Top 6 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年4月28日
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.<br />
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This Week's Theme Is: Shania Twain Songs<br />
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This Week's Mentor Is: Shania Twain
第 35 集 1 of 6 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年4月29日
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.
第 36 集 Top 5 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年5月5日
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.<br />
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Tonight's Theme Is: Frank Sinatra Songs<br />
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Tonight's Mentor Is: Harry Connick Jr.
第 37 集 1 of 5 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年5月6日
The five remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live leaving 4 contestants to remain.
第 38 集 Top 4 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年5月12日
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 .<br />
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This Week's Theme Is : Songs from the movies<br />
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This Week's Mentor Is: Jamie Foxx
第 39 集 1 of 4 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年5月13日
The four remaining finalists find out who is safe and who will be sent home live.
第 40 集 Top 3 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年5月19日
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.<br />
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This Week's Theme Is: Contestant's Choice, & Judge's Choice<br />
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Performing Tonight Are:<br />
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Casey James<br />
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Crystal Bowersox<br />
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Lee Dewyze
第 41 集 1 of 3 Voted Off
播出时间:2010年5月20日
The three remaining finalists find out who is safe making it to the finale and who will be sent home live
第 42 集 Top 2 Finalists Perform
播出时间:2010年5月26日
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!
第 43 集 Winner Announced
播出时间:2010年5月27日
And the Winner IS.................