The BEST Episodes of America's Got Talent
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2021
Network: NBC
Summer's #1 show, "America's Got Talent," returns with Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel joined by new judges Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough alongside new host Terry Crews. Variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back giving five lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to compete for America's vote.
#1 - Seattle Auditions
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired Jun 7, 2011
AGT visits Seattle to find some incredibly talented (and not so talented) performers!
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#3 - Quarterfinals, Group 2
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired Aug 11, 2009
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#4 - Tampa Bay Auditions (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired Jun 12, 2012
Auditions continue in Tampa, Florida.
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#6 - Live Show 7, Top 10
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired Sep 17, 2008
The top ten acts get ready to bring their "A" game with hopes of inching their way closer to becoming America's most talented person and taking home the one million dollar grand prize and the Vegas contract of a lifetime; The American viewers weigh-in with their votes.
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#8 - Quarterfinals, Group 4
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired Aug 25, 2009
The Top 40 acts have been narrowed to 10 and are featured in the fourth performance show.
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#9 - Tampa Bay Auditions (Part 1)
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired May 28, 2012
Hopefuls audition in Tampa, Florida.
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#10 - New York Auditions (Part 1)
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired May 21, 2012
Auditions continue in New York.
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#11 - St. Louis Auditions (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired May 29, 2012
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#12 - New York Auditions (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired May 22, 2012
Auditions in New York continue.
8.74 #13 - Semi-Final 3
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired Jul 26, 2006
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#14 - The Finale & The Finals Results
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired Oct 1, 2008
After an evening of exclusive celebratory entertainment, this season winner out of the remaining Top 5 is finally announced and awarded the million dollar grand prize and the Vegas contract of a lifetime
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#15 - Quarterfinals, Group 2 Results
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired Aug 12, 2009
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#16 - San Francisco Auditions
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired May 15, 2012
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Francisco.
8.70 #17 - Live Show 6, Top 20
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired Sep 10, 2008
The last ten acts out of the remaining Top 20 perform for their shot to make it into the top ten and get yet another step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.
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#18 - Los Angeles and St. Louis Auditions
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired May 14, 2012
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Los Angeles and St. Louis.
8.67 #19 - Live Show 5, Top 20 & Live Show 4 Results
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired Sep 9, 2008
America has voted and the last five acts that are moving on to the Top 20 are announced. Later, the first ten acts out of the Top 20 perform for their shot to make it into the top ten and get yet another step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.
8.67 #20 - Wildcard Show - Results
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired Aug 10, 2006
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#21 - Final audition show
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired Jul 22, 2009
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#22 - Quarterfinals, Group 1
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Aug 4, 2009
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#23 - Finale
Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired Sep 16, 2009
The winning act is revealed in the Season 4 finale. The victor scores $1 million. Performers include "Britain's Got Talent" phenom Susan Boyle; pop songstress Shakira; English singer Leona Lewis; country's Rascal Flatts; and Cirque du Soleil.
8.62 #24 - Performance Episode #3
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Jul 31, 2007
8.58 #25 - Semi-Final 4
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 2, 2006
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