The BEST episodes of America's Got Talent season 13

Every episode of America's Got Talent season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of America's Got Talent season 13!

Weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million cash prize.

Last Updated: 4/24/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing

7.93

334 votes

#1 - Auditions 1

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2018

Variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition before judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel. Tyra Banks hosts.

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7.91

274 votes

#2 - Auditions 3

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2018

Week 3 of the auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

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7.90

227 votes

#3 - Live Quarter Finals 1

Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/14/2018

The first 12 of the final 36 acts take the stage live to compete for America's vote.

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7.83

211 votes

#4 - Live Semi Finals 1

Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/4/2018

Half of the semi-finalists perform for a chance to make it to the finals.

7.79

289 votes

#5 - Auditions 2

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2018

Week 2 of the auditions brings more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

7.76

209 votes

#6 - Live Show Finals

Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/18/2018

The final 10 acts compete one last time for the chance to win $1 million and a headlining show in Vegas.

7.74

228 votes

#7 - Judge Cuts 2

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/24/2018

Actress Olivia Munn joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live rounds.

7.73

217 votes

#8 - Live Quarter Finals 2

Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/21/2018

The second 12 of the final 36 acts take the stage live to compete for America's vote.

7.73

251 votes

#9 - Judge Cuts 1

Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/17/2018

Comedian Ken Jeong joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live rounds.

7.72

180 votes

#10 - Live Results Finale

Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/19/2018

After the special guest performers and not-to-be-missed surprises, Tyra Banks reveals who America has chosen as the $1 million winner. Guest performers include KISS, Placido Domingo, Garth Brooks, and Lindsey Stirling.

7.72

236 votes

#11 - Judge Cuts 4

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/7/2018

Chris Hardwick joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live rounds.

7.72

153 votes

#12 - Live Results 3

Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/29/2018

The final 7 acts moving on to the semi-final round are revealed. The cast of Beautiful performs.

7.67

213 votes

#13 - Live Quarter Finals 3

Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/28/2018

The last 12 of the final 36 acts take the stage live to compete for America's vote.

7.66

195 votes

#14 - Live Semi Finals 2

Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/11/2018

The 2nd half of the semi-finalists perform for a chance to make it to the finals.

7.64

175 votes

#15 - Live Results 4

Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/5/2018

Only 5 of the previous night's 11 performers move on to the Finals.

7.63

251 votes

#16 - Auditions 5

Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2018

Week 5 of the auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

7.59

226 votes

#17 - Judge Cuts 3

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/31/2018

Singer Martina McBride joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live rounds.