America's Got Talent

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.

Seasons

21

Episodes aired

511

Latest aired

S21E19

Total runtime

28d 6h

Timeline when each season aired

1. Season 1 June 2006 – August 2006 16 episodes
2. Season 2 June 2007 – August 2007 12 episodes
3. Season 3 June 2008 – October 2008 20 episodes
4. Season 4 June 2009 – September 2009 26 episodes
5. Season 5 June 2010 – September 2010 32 episodes
6. Season 6 May 2011 – September 2011 32 episodes
7. Season 7 May 2012 – September 2012 32 episodes
8. Season 8 June 2013 – September 2013 27 episodes
9. Season 9 May 2014 – September 2014 25 episodes
10. Season 10 May 2015 – September 2015 26 episodes
11. Season 11 May 2016 – September 2016 23 episodes
12. Season 12 May 2017 – September 2017 24 episodes
13. Season 13 May 2018 – February 2019 31 episodes
14. Season 14 May 2019 – February 2020 30 episodes
15. Season 15 May 2020 – September 2020 25 episodes
16. Season 16 June 2021 – September 2021 20 episodes
17. Season 17 May 2022 – September 2022 22 episodes
18. Season 18 May 2023 – September 2023 24 episodes
19. Season 19 May 2024 – September 2024 21 episodes
20. Season 20 May 2025 – September 2025 24 episodes
21. Season 21 June 2026 – September 2026 23 episodes

• 1

  S01E01 Auditions 1

  June 21 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  A talent search from the producers of “American Idol” gets under way. Regis Philbin hosts as a variety of acts of all ages, including singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers and more, compete for fame and a million-dollar grand prize. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan make up the panel of judges.

• 2

  S01E02 Auditions 2

  June 21 · 85min find the promo

• 3

  S01E03 Auditions 3

  June 28 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The audition process continues, with David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan judging. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 4

  S01E04 Auditions 4

  July 5 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The last round of tryouts. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan serve as judges. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 5

  S01E05 Semi-Final 1

  July 12 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The first of four semifinal rounds is featured. Two acts will move on to the finals---one chosen by celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan; the other by viewers. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 6

  S01E06 Semi-Final 1 - Results

  July 13 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Voting results are revealed.

• 7

  S01E07 Semi-Final 2

  July 19 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The second of four semifinal rounds finds acts vying for two more finalist spots to be determined by viewers and judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan. Regis Philbin is the host.

• 8

  S01E08 Semi-Final 2 - Results

  July 20 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Voting results are revealed. Judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan offer their opinions on the act chosen by viewers to go to the finals.

• 9

  S01E09 Semi-Final 3

  July 26 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Two more finalist spots are up for grabs as performers compete in the third of four semifinal rounds. Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan are the judges. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 10

  S01E10 Semi-Final 3 - Results

  July 27 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Third-round voting results are revealed.

• 11

  S01E11 Semi-Final 4

  August 2 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The fourth and final semifinal round. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan serve as judges. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 12

  S01E12 Semi-Final 4 - Results

  August 3 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Fourth-round voting results are revealed. Judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan offer their opinions on the act chosen by viewers to go to the finals. Also: the Hoff sings his new single, “Jump in My Car”; a performance from Cirque Du Soleil's “Zumanity”; and comedian Tom Green attempts to ride a skateboard through a ring of fire.

• 13

  S01E13 Wildcard Show

  August 9 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  A wild-card competition features 10 deserving but overlooked acts from the semifinals competing for two additional spots in next week's $1 million finale. Among the performers getting a second chance are: Nathan Burton; Leonid the Magnificent; All That; Natasha Le; Corina Brouder; Jessica Sanchez; Bobby Badfingers; N'Versity; Quick Change; and Alexis Jordan. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 14

  S01E14 Wildcard Show - Results

  August 10 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Host Regis Philbin announces the viewer-selected winner of the wild-card round. Celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan offer their opinions. Also: Penn and Teller perform their magic act.

• 15

  S01E15 The Final

  August 16 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  The 10 remaining acts take the stage for their last performances before tomorrow night's finale, when the $1 million winner will be revealed. Celebrity guests on hand to offer the finalists pointers include Master P, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, John Popper, and Penn and Teller. Regis Philbin hosts.

• 16

  S01E16 Winner Announced

  August 17 · 85min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Season 1 of the talent show concludes with host Regis Philbin announcing which one of the 10 finalists viewers chose to win the $1 million prize. Judges Piers Morgan, Brandy and David Hasselhoff offer their opinions on the top act. Blue Man Group and singing duo Aly and AJ perform.