America's Got Talent

Season 5

TV-PG

A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.

Where to Watch America's Got Talent • Season 5

32 Episodes

Los Angeles Auditions
E1
Los Angeles AuditionsThe two-hour fifth season premiere kicks off with auditions from Los Angeles. 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.
Dallas Auditions
E2
Dallas AuditionsOpen auditions are held in Dallas.
New York Auditions Day 1
E3
New York Auditions Day 1Season 5's open auditions continue.
New York Auditions Day 2
E4
New York Auditions Day 2Preliminary auditions continue.
Orlando Auditions Day 1
E5
Orlando Auditions Day 1Open auditions continue.
Orlando Auditions Day 2
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Orlando Auditions Day 2Open auditions continue.
Portland Auditions Day 1
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Portland Auditions Day 1Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
Portland Auditions Day 2
E8
Portland Auditions Day 2Preliminary auditions continue.
Chicago Auditions
E9
Chicago AuditionsSeason 5's preliminary auditions continue.
Final Auditions
E10
Final AuditionsAuditions continue.
Las Vegas Week - Day 1
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Las Vegas Week - Day 1Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
Las Vegas Week - Day 2
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Las Vegas Week - Day 2The stress spikes when judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan deliberate over which acts to select for a spot in the Top 48.
HOLLYWOOD, Part 1
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HOLLYWOOD, Part 1Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
Result Show #1
E14
Result Show #1Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
E15
HOLLYWOOD, Part 2Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
Result Show #2
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Result Show #2Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results installment. Cirque du Soleil perform the show "Kà," and the rock band Train sing "Hey, Soul Sister."
HOLLYWOOD, Part 3
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HOLLYWOOD, Part 3Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
Result Show #3
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Result Show #3Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
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HOLLYWOOD, Part 4Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
Result Show #4
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Result Show #4Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
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HOLLYWOOD, Part 5Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
Result Show #5
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Result Show #5Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
Wild Card Show
E23
Wild Card ShowTwelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
Wild Card Show - Results
E24
Wild Card Show - ResultsFour wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
Semi-Final #1
E25
Semi-Final #1The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
Semi-Final #1 - Results
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Semi-Final #1 - ResultsFive semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
Semi-Final #2
E27
Semi-Final #2The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
Semi-Final #2 - Results
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Semi-Final #2 - ResultsFive winning acts advance to the Top 10.
Top Ten - Performances
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Top Ten - PerformancesThe Top 10 acts perform in Hollywood in their quest to win a sought-after position in the final four. Enrique Iglesias performs "I Like It."
Top Ten - Results
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Top Ten - ResultsThe final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
THE FINAL
E31
THE FINALIn Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
The Winner Is...
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The Winner Is...The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.