The best episodes of America's Got Talent

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  1. 01

    S18E22 · September 26, 2023 · 2h

    Finale Performances9.5

    The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

  2. 02

    S18E23 · September 27, 2023 · 1h

    Countdown to the Finale9.3

    Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

  3. 03

    S06E01 · May 31, 2011 · 2h

    Los Angeles Auditions & Atlanta Auditions9.0

    The series returns for the sixth season with host Nick Cannon and returning judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel. The two-hour premiere kicks off with auditions. The series is a true celebration of the American spirit featuring a colorful array of hopeful stars, including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians and ventriloquists, all vying for their chance to strut and perform on stage hoping to win America's hearts -- and the $1 million prize.

  4. 04

    S06E02 · June 7, 2011 · 2h

    Seattle Auditions9.0

    Celebrity judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel continue with auditions in Seattle. Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  5. 05

    S06E03 · June 8, 2011 · 2h

    Houston auditions9.0

    Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue in Houston as Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel star as the celebrity judges in this top-rated summer series. Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  6. 06

    S06E04 · June 8, 2011 · 2h

    Minneapolis auditions9.0

    Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue in Minneapolis as Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel star as the celebrity judges in this top-rated summer series. Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  7. 07

    S06E05 · June 14, 2011 · 2h

    Seattle auditions, Part 29.0

  8. 08

    S06E06 · June 21, 2011 · 2h

    Atlanta Auditions (Part 2)9.0

  9. 09

    S06E07 · June 22, 2011 · 2h

    New York Auditions9.0

  10. 10

    S06E08 · June 28, 2011 · 2h

    New York auditions, Part 29.0

    Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue in New York City as Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne star as the celebrity judges in this top-rated summer series. Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  11. 11

    S06E09 · June 29, 2011 · 2h

    Auditions Episode 99.0

  12. 12

    S06E10 · July 5, 2011 · 2h

    Final auditions9.0

  13. 13

    S06E11 · July 5, 2011 · 2h

    Las Vegas Week (Part 1)9.0

    At the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas the acts who made it through the first round of auditions must now impress celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne in order to get into the Top 48 and a chance to compete in the live shows in Los Angeles. Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  14. 14

    S06E12 · July 6, 2011 · 2h

    Las Vegas Week (Part 2)9.0

    At the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas the acts who made it through the first round of auditions must now impress celebrity judges Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne. The top 48 are revealed and receive a chance to compete in the live shows in Los Angeles. Nick Cannon hosts this variety competition series which features a colorful array of hopeful future stars as they compete for a chance to win a $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  15. 15

    S06E13 · July 12, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 19.0

    Judging is turned over to the American viewing audience as twelve of the top 48 acts perform live in Los Angeles for the chance to win the $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  16. 16

    S06E14 · July 13, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 1 Results9.0

    The votes are in and four acts from the previous night's performance show move on to the top 24 to continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize -- and be one step closer to becoming the most talented act in America.

  17. 17

    S06E15 · July 19, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 29.0

    Judging is turned over to the American viewing audience as twelve of the top 48 acts perform live in Los Angeles for the chance to win the $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  18. 18

    S06E16 · July 20, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 2 Results9.0

    The votes are in and four acts from the previous night's performance show move on to the top 24 to continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize -- and be one step closer to becoming the most talented act in America.

  19. 19

    S06E17 · July 26, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 39.0

    Judging is turned over to the American viewing audience as twelve of the top 48 acts perform live in Los Angeles for the chance to win the $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

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    S06E18 · July 27, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 3 Results9.0

    The votes are in and four acts from the previous night's performance show move on to the top 24 to continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize -- and be one step closer to becoming the most talented act in America.

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    S06E19 · August 2, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 49.0

    Judging is turned over to the American viewing audience as twelve of the top 48 acts perform live in Los Angeles for the chance to win the $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America.

  22. 22

    S06E20 · August 3, 2011 · 2h

    Quarterfinals, Group 4 Results9.0

    The votes are in and four acts from the previous night's performance show move on to the top 24 to continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize -- and be one step closer to becoming the most talented act in America.

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    S06E21 · August 9, 2011 · 2h

    Week 11, Night 1 - YouTube Special9.0

    YouTube acts from across the country perform live in Hollywood for a chance to win the $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America. The YouTube community's favorite act will perform alongside 11 other YouTube acts chosen by the show.

  24. 24

    S06E22 · August 10, 2011 · 2h

    Week 11, Night 2 - YouTube Special (Results)9.0

    The votes are in and four acts from the YouTube episode move on to the semi-finals. Those acts will continue their pursuit of the $1 million prize and will be one step closer to being named the most talented act in America.

  25. 25

    S06E23 · August 16, 2011 · 2h

    Wildcard Show9.0

    The judges bring back 12 acts that were previously eliminated to compete again live for a spot in the semi-finals.

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