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★ 5.8

Season 18 - Best Episodes Of America's Got Talent

Overall Rating: ★ 5.8

Season 18 - Best Episodes Of America's Got Talent

(Overall Rating: ★ 5.8)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 18 episodes of America's Got Talent. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

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.

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.

20 Seasons
469 Episodes
Returning Series
Reality
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Overall Rating

★ 5.8
S18 E22
#1
★ 7.7

Finale Performances

The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

S18 E4
#2
★ 7.6

Auditions 4

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E2
#3
★ 7.5

Auditions 2

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E10
#4
★ 7.3

Auditions 9

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E8
#5
★ 7.2

Simon's Most Memorable Auditions

Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews look back at the most memorable auditions in America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent history.

S18 E20
#6
★ 7.2

Qualifiers 5

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E6
#7
★ 7.1

Auditions 6

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E3
#8
★ 7.0

Auditions 3

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E16
#9
★ 7.0

Qualifiers 3

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E1
#10
★ 6.9

Auditions 1

Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews return. A variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win $1 million. The Golden Buzzer allows a lucky act to go directly to the Live Shows.

S18 E23
#1
★ 3.9

Countdown to the Finale

Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

S18 E24
#2
★ 4.8

Finale Results

Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 18 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.

S18 E11
#3
★ 5.6

Road to Lives

As the auditions come to a close, host Terry Crews previews some of the most memorable acts of the season moving on to the live shows.

S18 E5
#4
★ 6.5

Auditions 5

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E13
#5
★ 6.5

Qualifiers 1 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E17
#6
★ 6.5

Qualifiers 3 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E12
#7
★ 6.6

Qualifiers 1

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E15
#8
★ 6.6

Qualifers 2 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E7
#9
★ 6.7

Auditions 7

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

S18 E19
#10
★ 6.7

Qualifiers 4 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E1
★ 6.9

Auditions 1

Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews return. A variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win $1 million. The Golden Buzzer allows a lucky act to go directly to the Live Shows.

S18 E2
★ 7.5

Auditions 2

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E3
★ 7.0

Auditions 3

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E4
★ 7.6

Auditions 4

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E5
★ 6.5

Auditions 5

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E6
★ 7.1

Auditions 6

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E7
★ 6.7

Auditions 7

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

S18 E8
★ 7.2

Simon's Most Memorable Auditions

Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews look back at the most memorable auditions in America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent history.

S18 E9
★ 6.9

Auditions 8

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E10
★ 7.3

Auditions 9

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

S18 E11
★ 5.6

Road to Lives

As the auditions come to a close, host Terry Crews previews some of the most memorable acts of the season moving on to the live shows.

S18 E12
★ 6.6

Qualifiers 1

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E13
★ 6.5

Qualifiers 1 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E14
★ 6.8

Qualifers 2

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E15
★ 6.6

Qualifers 2 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E16
★ 7.0

Qualifiers 3

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E17
★ 6.5

Qualifiers 3 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E18
★ 6.8

Qualifiers 4

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E19
★ 6.7

Qualifiers 4 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

S18 E20
★ 7.2

Qualifiers 5

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

S18 E21
★ 6.7

Qualifiers 5 Results

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition. The Instant Save vote returns, allowing America to send one additional act to join the finals.

S18 E22
★ 7.7

Finale Performances

The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

S18 E23
★ 3.9

Countdown to the Finale

Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

S18 E24
★ 4.8

Finale Results

Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 18 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.

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
Cast

Simon Cowell

Self - Judge

Howie Mandel

Self - Judge

Sofía Vergara

Self - Judge

Terry Crews

Self - Host

Heidi Klum

Self - Judge