The BEST Episodes of America's Got Talent
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Dec 22, 2019
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 - 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.
9.57 
#2 - 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.
9.44 
#3 - 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.
9.37 
#4 - Final audition show
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired Jul 22, 2009
9.22 
#5 - Quarterfinals, Group 1
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Aug 4, 2009
9.22 #6 - 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.
9.20 
#7 - Semifinals, Group 1
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired Sep 1, 2009
9.14 
#8 - Semifinals, Group 2
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired Sep 8, 2009
9.14 
#9 - Live Show 4, Top 40 & Live Show 3 Result
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired Sep 3, 2008
America has voted and the five acts that are moving on to the top twenty are announced. Later, the ten remaining acts out of the Top 40 perform for their shot to make it into the top twenty and get another step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.
9.12 
#10 - Seattle Auditions
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired Jun 7, 2011
AGT visits Seattle to find some incredibly talented (and not so talented) performers!
9.02 #11 - Semi-Final 4
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 2, 2006
9.00 
#13 - Vegas Verdicts (1)
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired Jul 28, 2009
9.00 
#14 - Quarterfinals, Group 4 Results
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired Aug 26, 2009
9.00 
#15 - Tampa Bay Auditions (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired Jun 12, 2012
Auditions continue in Tampa, Florida.
8.92 
#16 - Live Show 3, Top 40 & Live Show 2 Results
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired Sep 2, 2008
America has voted and the five acts that are moving on to the top twenty are announced. Later, ten more acts out of the Top 40 perform for their shot to make it into the top twenty and get another step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas. The Acts that perform are: Jonathan Burkin -- Baton Twirler Sarah Lenore -- Singer SickStep -- Martial Artists Joseph Hall -- Elvis Impersonator Matthew Piazzi -- Impersonator Texas State Strutters -- Dancers Michael Strelo-Smith -- Opera Singer Bruce Block -- Magician Shequida -- Female Impersonator and operatic singer Taubl Family -- Performers
8.90 
#17 - Vegas Week 2
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired Aug 7, 2008
The judges decide on who the final Top 40 out of the remaining sixty acts will move on to the live shows and get one step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.
8.89 
#18 - Live Show 5 & 6 Results
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired Sep 11, 2008
The top ten acts out of the remaining Top 20 are revealed. They now move on to the semi-final and are one step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.
8.89 
#19 - Semifinals, Group 1 Results
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired Sep 2, 2009
8.83 
#20 - Tampa Bay Auditions (Part 1)
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired May 28, 2012
Hopefuls audition in Tampa, Florida.
8.82 
#21 - New York Auditions (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired May 22, 2012
Auditions in New York continue.
8.80 
#22 - Live Show 1, Top 40
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 26, 2008
The first ten acts out of the Top 40 perform for their shot to make it into the top twenty and get another step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.
8.80 
#23 - Semifinals, Group 2 Results
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired Sep 9, 2009
8.80 
#24 - San Francisco Auditions
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired May 15, 2012
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Francisco.
8.76 
#25 - Quarterfinals, Group 3
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired Aug 18, 2009
8.75