The BEST episodes of America's Got Talent season 3

Every episode of America's Got Talent season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of America's Got Talent season 3!

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: 12/13/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
The Finale & The Finals Results
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8.46
13 votes

#1 - The Finale & The Finals Results

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/1/2008

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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Live Show 7, Top 10
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8.17
12 votes

#2 - Live Show 7, Top 10

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/17/2008

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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Auditions 6, New York & Los Angeles
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8.13
15 votes

#3 - Auditions 6, New York & Los Angeles

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2008

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8.00
11 votes

#4 - Live Show 6, Top 20

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/10/2008

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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7.93
14 votes

#5 - Live Show 5, Top 20 & Live Show 4 Results

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/9/2008

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.

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Live Show 3, Top 40 & Live Show 2 Results
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7.85
13 votes

#6 - Live Show 3, Top 40 & Live Show 2 Results

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/2008

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

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Live Show 1, Top 40
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7.83
12 votes

#7 - Live Show 1, Top 40

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2008

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.

Live Show 4, Top 40 & Live Show 3 Result
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7.82
11 votes

#8 - Live Show 4, Top 40 & Live Show 3 Result

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/3/2008

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.

Live Show 5 & 6 Results
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7.75
12 votes

#9 - Live Show 5 & 6 Results

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/11/2008

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.

Auditions 4, Atlanta
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7.71
14 votes

#10 - Auditions 4, Atlanta

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2008

The Finals, Top 5
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7.70
10 votes

#11 - The Finals, Top 5

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/24/2008

The remaining Top 5 perform one last time in front of a live audience, hoping to become this seasons winner of the million dollar grand prize and the Vegas contract of a lifetime.

Auditions 5, Atlanta
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7.69
13 votes

#12 - Auditions 5, Atlanta

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2008

Auditions 2, Los Angeles & New York
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7.67
15 votes

#13 - Auditions 2, Los Angeles & New York

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2008

Auditions 1, New York & Los Angeles
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7.63
109 votes

#14 - Auditions 1, New York & Los Angeles

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2008

It's a new year and a new season, which means a whole new batch of talent hoping to make it to the Las Vegas callbacks and getting one step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas.

Vegas Week 2
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7.62
13 votes

#15 - Vegas Week 2

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/7/2008

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.

Auditions 7, MySpace
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7.60
15 votes

#16 - Auditions 7, MySpace

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/29/2008

The auditions continue as people who auditioned online on MySpace showcase their talents in hopes of making it to the Las Vegas callbacks and one step closer to winning the million dollar grand prize and the contract in Vegas

Auditions 3, Dallas, Chicago & Atlanta
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7.59
17 votes

#17 - Auditions 3, Dallas, Chicago & Atlanta

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2008

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7.55
11 votes

#18 - Live Show 2, Top 40 & Live Show 1 Results

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/27/2008

America has voted and the five acts that are moving on to the top twenty are announced. Later, next 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.

Live Show 7 Results
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7.33
12 votes

#19 - Live Show 7 Results

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/18/2008

The 5 finalists out of the remaining Top 10 are announced and will now move on the final in the battle for the million dollar grand prize and the Vegas contract of a lifetime.

Vegas Week 1
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7.23
13 votes

#20 - Vegas Week 1

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2008

The auditions have now ended and off to Las Vegas for the callbacks they go. The best talents are back to try and make the top 40 and one step closer to the million dollar grand prize.