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America's Got Talent· Season 12 · Episode 8

Judge Cuts, Night 1

S12E08·7.5·July 18, 2017·2h·NBC

The contestants have one last chance to impress the judges; guest judge Chris Hardwick.

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#5In Season 12of 24 rated episodes
#161All-timeof 291 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 12 averages 7.1
2017First airedJuly 18, 2017

Guest stars

Chris HardwickChris Hardwickas Judge
Eric JonesEric Jonesas Eric Jones

Crew

Russell NormanRussell NormanDirector

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