Live Show 2

S12E15·6.3·August 22, 2017·2h·NBC

Twelve acts will take the stage live tonight from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the chance to win the $1 million prize, as judging is turned over to the American viewing audience.

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#22In Season 12of 24 rated episodes

#272All-timeof 292 rated episodes

−0.8vs season avgSeason 12 averages 7.1

2017First airedAugust 22, 2017

Guest stars

Merrick Hannaas Merrick Hanna

Eric Jonesas Eric Jones

Crew

Russell NormanDirector

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