Episode 901

The first episode of Season 9, and the one hundred and ninety-sixth episode of America's Got Talent overall, aired on May 27, 2014. It was the first auditions episode and took place in New York City. 15 acts from this episode proceeded to the Bootcamp Round, and 7 acts were rejected. The judges' decisions for seven acts were never revealed.

Nick Cannon pulled a prank on the judges by pretending to be mime act Larry the Mime.