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. 17 acts from this episode proceeded to Judgment Week, and 13 acts were rejected.
Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel returned as judges. Nick Cannon returned as host for his sixth season.
Nick pulled a prank on the judges by pretending to be mime act Larry the Mime.
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Moved On[]
| Name | Image | Act | Howard | Heidi | Mel B | Howie |
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| Adrian Romoff | 
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Pianist | 
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| The Famtastix | 
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Clogging Group |
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| Richard and Ashlee | 
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Dancers/Balancers |
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| Tic & Tac Entertainment | 
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Acrobatic/Breakdancing Group |
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| Dan Naturman | 
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Stand-up Comedian |
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| Rokardy | 
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Hand Balancer |
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| Seminole High School Dazzlers | 
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Dance Group |
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| Dakota and Adam | 
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Knife Throwing Duo |
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| Mighty Atom Jr. | 
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Strongman |
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| Acte II | 
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Opera Duo |
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| PHAMish | 
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Breakdancer |
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| Dustin's Dojo | 
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Comedy Karate Duo | 
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| Rebel Girls | 
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Dance Group |
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| HYPE Step Team | 
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Step Team |
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| Jungle Boogie | 
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Acrobatic Dance Group |
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| Blue Journey | 
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Shadow Dance Duo |
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| Jaycob Curlee | 
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Singer/Guitarist |
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Eliminated[]
| Name | Image | Act | Howard | Heidi | Mel B | Howie |
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| David Jimenez | 
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Stand-up Comedian |
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| Father Mark | 
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Stand-up Comedian |
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| Tyler Fischer | 
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Stand-up Comedian |
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| Donnie Valentine | 
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Singer |
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| Juli Moody | 
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Strongwoman |
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| Bald Man Bongos | 
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Head Drumming Group |
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| Diane Marie Bannard | 
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Hula-Hoop Performer |
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| Mark Angelo and Marlo | 
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Ping Pong Act |
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| Kristine Stout | 
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Bell Ringing Musician |
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| Prancing Elites Dance Team | 
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Dance Group |
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| Asterino Sisters | 
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Vocal Group |
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| 3 Shades of Blue | 
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Band |
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Unofficial[]
| Name | Image | Act | Howard | Heidi | Mel B | Howie |
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| Larry the Mime (Nick Cannon in disguise) | 
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Mime |
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Videos[]
America's Got Talent 2014 Adrian Romoff 9 Auditions 1
Adrian Romoff
America's Got Talent 2014 Successful Auditions 1
More Successful Acts
America's Got Talent 2014 Dan Naturman Auditions 1
Dan Naturman + Rejected Comedians
America's Got Talent 2014 Rokardy And Carlos Auditions 1
Rokardy
America's Got Talent 2014 Donnie Valentine Auditions 1
Donnie Valentine
America's Got Talent 2014 More Bad Auditions 1
More Rejected Acts
America's Got Talent 2014 Mighty Atom Jr Auditions 1
Mighty Atom Jr.
America's Got Talent 2014 Acte ll Auditions 1
Acte II
America's Got Talent 2014 Dustin's Dojo Howards Golden Buzzer Auditions 1
Dustin's Dojo
America's Got Talent 2014 Successful Dance Acts Auditions 1
Successful Dance Acts
America's Got Talent 2014 Blue Journey Shadow Act Auditions 1
Blue Journey
America's Got Talent S09E01 Larry the Mime Prank
Larry the Mime
America's Got Talent 2014 Jaycob Curlee Auditions 1
Jaycob Curlee
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