The BEST episodes of America's Got Talent season 11

#1 - Auditions Week 5

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2016

#2 - Live Finale Results

Season 11 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/14/2016

Host Nick Cannon reveals who America chose as the $1 million winner. This 2-hour season finale will feature special guest performers and not-to-be-missed surprises.

#3 - Judge Cuts, Night 3

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/19/2016

The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge George Lopez takes control of the Golden Buzzer.

#4 - Auditions Week 4

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2016

#5 - Semifinals Results 2

Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/7/2016

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals.

#6 - Auditions Week 2

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2016

The laughs, cries, and gasps continue as more incredible and incredibly wacky acts take the stage in the hopes of making it to the next round.

#7 - Judge Cuts, Night 1

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/12/2016

The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge Ne-Yo takes control of the Golden Buzzer.

#8 - Live Finale

Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/13/2016

The top 10 acts compete one last time live at the Dolby Theatre for a chance to win the $1 million prize and be voted the most talented act in America

#9 - Auditions Week 3

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2016

#10 - Judge Cuts, Night 4

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/20/2016

The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge Louis Tomlinson takes control of the Golden Buzzer.

#11 - Semifinals 2

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/6/2016

The last 11 of the remaining 22 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

#12 - Judge Cuts, Night 2

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/13/2016

The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge Reba takes control of the Golden Buzzer.

#13 - Semifinals 1

Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/30/2016

The first 11 of the remaining 22 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

#14 - Auditions Week 6

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2016

#15 - Auditions Week 1

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2016

The auditions begin with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges table alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and host, Nick Cannon. The Golden Buzzer is back and allows four lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live performance rounds at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to compete for America's vote.

#16 - Semifinals Results 1

Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/31/2016

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite act to the Finals by using Google Instant Save. Featuring special guest performances and hosted by Nick Cannon.

#17 - Live Show 3

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/23/2016

The last 12 of the top 36 acts take the stage of the Dolby Theatre to perform for America's votes. After having the most viewed audition in the history of the show, Grace VanderWaal is now back to compete along with others to win America's vote for a coveted spot in the Semifinals. Other fan favorites featured include singing groups Linkin' Bridge and Edgar and comedian Julia Scotti.

#18 - Live Results 1

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/27/2016

The results of America's vote reveal which 7 acts will be advancing to the coveted semifinals; Paul Zerdin performs.

#19 - Live Results 2

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/3/2016

America finds out which 7 acts are going to the semifinals.

#20 - Live Show 2

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/2/2016

The second 12 of the top 36 acts take the stage of the Dolby Theatre. For the first time three Golden Buzzers go head to head in one live show. Sal Valentinetti, Calysta Bevier, and Dorothy Williams are back to win America's vote for a coveted spot in the Semifinals.

#21 - Live Show 1

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/26/2016

The first 12 of the top 36 acts compete in the first LIVE show with the Golden Buzzer. Laura Bretan, fan favorite comedian Lori Mae Hernandez, Philadelphia Eagles player/magician, Jon Dorenbos, and more.

#22 - Live Results 3

Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/24/2016

America finds out which 7 acts are voted through to the semifinals. The Judges choose one wildcard. Olympic champion Michael Phelps co-hosts.

#23 - Best of Auditions

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/6/2016

Nick Cannon hosts a special recap of the moments that left America speechless during the auditions. Never before seen footage is also revealed as we get ready to head into the judge cuts.