Auditions, Week 1

S12E01·8.3·May 30, 2017·2h·NBC

Variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize; the Golden Buzzer is back, giving five lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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#1In Season 12of 24 rated episodes

#63All-timeof 291 rated episodes

+1.2vs season avgSeason 12 averages 7.1

2017First airedMay 30, 2017

Guest stars

Darci Lynneas Darci Lynne

Preacher Lawsonas Preacher Lawson

Merrick Hannaas Merrick Hanna

Crew

Russell NormanDirector

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