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★ 5.8
America's Got Talent poster

Overall Rating

★ 5.8
S12 E5
#1
★ 7.8

Auditions, Week 5

The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.

S12 E8
#2
★ 7.5

Judge Cuts 1

Chris Hardwick joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E1
#3
★ 7.3

Auditions, Week 1

The summer's hottest reality competition show returns with Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and new host Tyra Banks. In the season premiere, 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 to compete for America's vote.

S12 E2
#4
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 2

The fun continues with Simon, Mel B, Heidi, Howie, and Tyra as more incredible acts compete for a spot in the next round.

S12 E3
#5
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 3

Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

S12 E4
#6
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 4

The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.

S12 E6
#7
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 6

More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.

S12 E9
#8
★ 6.9

Judge Cuts 2

DJ Khaled joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E10
#9
★ 6.1

Judge Cuts 3

Laverne Cox joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E7
#10
★ 5.0

Best of Auditions

Judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel reveal some of the biggest and best moments from the season so far.

S12 E7
#1
★ 5.0

Best of Auditions

Judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel reveal some of the biggest and best moments from the season so far.

S12 E10
#2
★ 6.1

Judge Cuts 3

Laverne Cox joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E9
#3
★ 6.9

Judge Cuts 2

DJ Khaled joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E2
#4
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 2

The fun continues with Simon, Mel B, Heidi, Howie, and Tyra as more incredible acts compete for a spot in the next round.

S12 E3
#5
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 3

Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

S12 E4
#6
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 4

The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.

S12 E6
#7
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 6

More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.

S12 E1
#8
★ 7.3

Auditions, Week 1

The summer's hottest reality competition show returns with Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and new host Tyra Banks. In the season premiere, 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 to compete for America's vote.

S12 E8
#9
★ 7.5

Judge Cuts 1

Chris Hardwick joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E5
#10
★ 7.8

Auditions, Week 5

The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.

S12 E1
★ 7.3

Auditions, Week 1

The summer's hottest reality competition show returns with Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and new host Tyra Banks. In the season premiere, 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 to compete for America's vote.

S12 E2
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 2

The fun continues with Simon, Mel B, Heidi, Howie, and Tyra as more incredible acts compete for a spot in the next round.

S12 E3
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 3

Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

S12 E4
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 4

The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.

S12 E5
★ 7.8

Auditions, Week 5

The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.

S12 E6
★ 7.1

Auditions, Week 6

More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.

S12 E7
★ 5.0

Best of Auditions

Judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel reveal some of the biggest and best moments from the season so far.

S12 E8
★ 7.5

Judge Cuts 1

Chris Hardwick joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E9
★ 6.9

Judge Cuts 2

DJ Khaled joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E10
★ 6.1

Judge Cuts 3

Laverne Cox joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E11
★ 0.0

Judge Cuts 4

Seal joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

S12 E12
★ 0.0

Road to Finals

Before the Live Shows begin, relive the best moments from the season so far, including the Judges Golden Buzzer saves.

S12 E13
★ 0.0

Live Show 1

The competition is down to just 36 acts. Twelve performers will take the stage live tonight from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as judging is turned over to the American viewing audience.

S12 E14
★ 0.0

Live Results 1

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Also, a performance by season 11's winner, Grace VanderWaal.

S12 E15
★ 0.0

Live Show 2

The second group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.

S12 E16
★ 0.0

Live Results 2

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by participating in the Dunkin' Save. Also, a performance by Circus 1903.

S12 E17
★ 0.0

Live Show 3

The final group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.

S12 E18
★ 0.0

Live Results 3

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by participating in the Dunkin' Save. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.

S12 E19
★ 0.0

Semi-Finals 1

Semifinalists perform for a chance to move on to the finals.

S12 E20
★ 0.0

Semi-Finals Results 1

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.

S12 E21
★ 0.0

Semi-Finals 2

The contestants push themselves harder than ever before to advance to the finals.

S12 E22
★ 0.0

Semi-Finals Results 2

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round. Also featuring a surprise guest performance by dance troupe Diavolo.

S12 E23
★ 0.0

The Live Performance Finals

The top 10 acts compete one last time, live at The Dolby Theatre, for the chance to win one million dollars and be named the most talented act in America.

S12 E24
★ 0.0

Live Results Finale

Host Tyra Banks reveals who America chose as the $1 million winner after guest performances from Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain, Derek Hough, James Arthur, Kevin Nealon, Jeff Dunham, and Terry Fator.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
9 ★ 7.9 18
★ 8.4 Auditions Week 3
★ 7.2 Semifinals: Week 1 Results
8 ★ 7.6 25
★ 8.1 Week 3: Chicago
★ 7.3 Live from Radio City, Week 2 Results
12 ★ 6.9 10
★ 7.8 Auditions, Week 5
★ 5.0 Best of Auditions
16 ★ 6.8 14
★ 7.4 Semifinals 2
★ 6.2 Finale Results
11 ★ 6.8 19
★ 7.8 Auditions Week 1
★ 6.0 Best of Auditions
7 ★ 6.7 21
★ 7.6 San Francisco Auditions
★ 5.9 Final Auditions
18 ★ 6.7 24
★ 7.7 Finale Performances
★ 3.9 Countdown to the Finale
10 ★ 6.7 23
★ 7.4 Season 10 Premiere
★ 5.5 Extreme Auditions
19 ★ 6.5 20
★ 7.3 Auditions 1
★ 5.8 Quarterfinals 3 Results
14 ★ 6.4 25
★ 7.2 Auditions 1
★ 4.7 Best of Auditions
17 ★ 6.3 6
★ 7.2 Auditions 8
★ 5.4 Qualifers 2 Results
6 ★ 6.1 23
★ 7.1 Week 1, Night 1
★ 5.5 Week 7, Night 2
15 ★ 5.9 24
★ 6.7 Auditions 2
★ 5.2 Countdown to the Finale
5 ★ 5.8 25
★ 6.3 Portland Auditions Day 1
★ 4.6 Orlando Auditions Day 1
1 ★ 5.5 7
★ 6.0 Auditions 1
★ 4.9 Auditions 3
4 ★ 5.4 25
★ 6.2 Final Performances
★ 4.7 Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami
3 ★ 5.0 20
★ 5.7 Vegas Week 2
★ 4.5 Auditions 5, Atlanta
2 ★ 4.8 10
★ 5.3 New York Audition
★ 4.6 Los Angeles Auditions