The BEST seasons of America's Got Talent
Every season of America's Got Talent ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of America's Got Talent!
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 - Season 5
First Aired 6/2/2010
#2 - Season 6
First Aired 6/1/2011
#3 - Season 8
First Aired 6/5/2013
In season 8, Sharon Osbourne leaves the show with Melanie Brown replacing her, and Heidi Klum becomes the new fourth judge.
#4 - Season 9
First Aired 5/28/2014
#5 - Season 7
First Aired 5/15/2012
#6 - Season 13
First Aired 5/30/2018
After a record-breaking Season 12, Creator and Judge Simon Cowell returns alongside Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and business CEO Tyra Banks joined the team last summer as host and melded effortlessly with the judges, bringing her unmistakable personal flair and verve to the show.
#7 - Season 12
First Aired 5/31/2017
On the heels of the most viewed season in five years, the 12th is back with creator and judge Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and CEO Tyra Banks joins the team as host, and the series returns to Los Angeles with live shows from the famed Dolby Theatre.
#8 - Season 11
First Aired 6/1/2016
In season 11, Simon Cowell joins the judges panel alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel. Nick Cannon is back as host, and the series returns to Los Angeles this summer, with live shows broadcast from the famed Dolby Theatre.
#9 - Season 17
First Aired 6/1/2022
#10 - Season 14
First Aired 5/29/2019
Creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell returns to the judges' panel along with Howie Mandel. Also joining the panel this year are two fresh faces - award-winning actress, author and producer Gabrielle Union and Emmy Award-winning choreographer, actress, singer and dancer Julianne Hough. Terry Crews joins as host.
#11 - Season 1
First Aired 6/22/2006
#12 - Season 2
First Aired 6/6/2007
#13 - Season 3
First Aired 6/18/2008
#14 - Season 10
First Aired 5/27/2015
In season 10. Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel return as judges, and Nick Cannon returns as host.
#15 - Season 15
First Aired 5/27/2020
Creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell is back at the star-studded judges' table with fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel. Acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara joins as a new judge this season alongside returning judge and global fashion icon Heidi Klum. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host.
#16 - Season 4
First Aired 6/24/2009