The BEST episodes of America's Got Talent season 5

Every episode of America's Got Talent season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of America's Got Talent season 5!

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: 4/16/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Los Angeles Auditions
star
8.22
82 votes

#1 - Los Angeles Auditions

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2010

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New York Auditions Day 1
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8.00
27 votes

#2 - New York Auditions Day 1

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2010

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Quarterfinals, Group 2
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7.93
28 votes

#3 - Quarterfinals, Group 2

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/20/2010

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Portland Auditions Day 1
star
7.93
83 votes

#4 - Portland Auditions Day 1

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/22/2010

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Portland Auditions Day 2
star
7.70
82 votes

#5 - Portland Auditions Day 2

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/23/2010

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Final Auditions
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7.70
82 votes

#6 - Final Auditions

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/30/2010

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New York Auditions Day 2
star
7.70
81 votes

#7 - New York Auditions Day 2

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/15/2010

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Chicago Auditions
star
7.70
81 votes

#8 - Chicago Auditions

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/29/2010

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Las Vegas Week - Day 1
star
7.68
82 votes

#9 - Las Vegas Week - Day 1

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/6/2010

Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.

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Quarterfinals, Group 4
star
7.51
54 votes

#10 - Quarterfinals, Group 4

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/3/2010

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Las Vegas Week - Day 2
star
7.51
55 votes

#11 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/7/2010

The judges determine which 48 acts will compete in Los Angeles.

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Quarterfinals, Group 1
star
7.51
55 votes

#12 - Quarterfinals, Group 1

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/13/2010

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Semi-Final #2
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7.50
54 votes

#13 - Semi-Final #2

Season 5 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/31/2010

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Group 5: YouTube Results
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7.47
54 votes

#14 - Group 5: YouTube Results

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/11/2010

Dallas Auditions
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7.30
108 votes

#15 - Dallas Auditions

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2010

Orlando Auditions Day 2
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7.29
109 votes

#16 - Orlando Auditions Day 2

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/22/2010

Group 5: YouTube
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7.28
81 votes

#17 - Group 5: YouTube

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/10/2010

Quarterfinals, Group 3
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7.04
28 votes

#18 - Quarterfinals, Group 3

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/27/2010

Quarterfinals, Group 3 Results
star
7.04
28 votes

#19 - Quarterfinals, Group 3 Results

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/28/2010

Quarterfinals, Group 1 Results
star
7.02
55 votes

#20 - Quarterfinals, Group 1 Results

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/14/2010

Orlando Auditions Day 1
star
7.00
81 votes

#21 - Orlando Auditions Day 1

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2010

Wild Card Show - Results
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7.00
53 votes

#22 - Wild Card Show - Results

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/18/2010

Semi-Final #1 - Results
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7.00
27 votes

#23 - Semi-Final #1 - Results

Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/25/2010

Semi-Final #2 - Results
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7.00
54 votes

#24 - Semi-Final #2 - Results

Season 5 - Episode 28 - Aired 9/1/2010

Top Ten - Performances
star
7.00
27 votes

#25 - Top Ten - Performances

Season 5 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/7/2010