Best Episodes
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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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Host Nick Cannon reveals who America chose as the $1 million winner. This 2-hour season finale will feature special guest performers and not-to-be-missed surprises.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 245 votes.
The auditions begin with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges table alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and host, Nick Cannon. The Golden Buzzer is back and allows four lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live performance rounds at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to compete for America's vote.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 467 votes.
The first 11 of the remaining 21 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 267 votes.
The auditions continue.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 337 votes.
Country superstar Reba McEntire joins America's Got Talent as a guest judge for the second round of Judge Cuts.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 342 votes.
The last 11 of the remaining 22 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 229 votes.
The fun and surprises keep coming on the final night of Judge Cuts before the live shows. Louis Tomlinson of One Direction joins as a guest judge.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 326 votes.
The top 10 acts compete one last time live at the Dolby Theatre for a chance to win the $1 million prize and be voted the most talented act in America
The episode was rated 7.88 from 235 votes.
More emotional, jaw-dropping and hilarious acts give their all for the judges. Another performance garners a coveted Golden Buzzer.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 422 votes.
Superstar Ne-Yo joins America's Got Talent as a guest judge for the first round of Judge Cuts.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 360 votes.
The laughs, cries and gasps continue as more incredible and incredibly wacky acts take the stage in the hopes of making it to the next round.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 456 votes.
Simon, Howie, Heidi and Mel B judge another round of awe-inspiring acts - and the notoriously tough Simon finally uses his Golden Buzzer!
The episode was rated 7.96 from 404 votes.
Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 191 votes.
The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge George Lopez takes control of the Golden Buzzer.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 330 votes.
The fun never stops as the judges see a new slew of diverse and inspiring talents.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 374 votes.
