America's Got Talent (Season 5)

Going for the gold!

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.

  • Poster for Los Angeles Auditions

    Los Angeles Auditions (Episode 1) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-01

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.

  • Poster for Dallas Auditions

    Dallas Auditions (Episode 2) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-02

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Open auditions are held in Dallas.

  • Poster for New York Auditions Day 1

    New York Auditions Day 1 (Episode 3) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-08

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Season 5's open auditions continue.

  • Poster for New York Auditions Day 2

    New York Auditions Day 2 (Episode 4) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-15

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Preliminary auditions continue.

  • Poster for Orlando Auditions Day 1

    Orlando Auditions Day 1 (Episode 5) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-16

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Open auditions continue.

  • Poster for Orlando Auditions Day 2

    Orlando Auditions Day 2 (Episode 6) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-22

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Open auditions continue.

  • Poster for Portland Auditions Day 1

    Portland Auditions Day 1 (Episode 7) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-22

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.

  • Poster for Portland Auditions Day 2

    Portland Auditions Day 2 (Episode 8) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-23

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Preliminary auditions continue.

  • Poster for Chicago Auditions

    Chicago Auditions (Episode 9) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-29

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.

  • Poster for Final Auditions

    Final Auditions (Episode 10) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-06-30

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Auditions continue.

  • Poster for Las Vegas Week - Day 1

    Las Vegas Week - Day 1 (Episode 11) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-06

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.

  • Poster for Las Vegas Week - Day 2

    Las Vegas Week - Day 2 (Episode 12) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-07

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The stress spikes when judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan deliberate over which acts to select for a spot in the Top 48.

  • Poster for HOLLYWOOD, Part 1

    HOLLYWOOD, Part 1 (Episode 13) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-13

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.

  • Poster for Result Show #1

    Result Show #1 (Episode 14) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-14

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.

  • Poster for HOLLYWOOD, Part 2

    HOLLYWOOD, Part 2 (Episode 15) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-20

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.

  • Poster for Result Show #2

    Result Show #2 (Episode 16) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-21

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Four 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."

  • Poster for HOLLYWOOD, Part 3

    HOLLYWOOD, Part 3 (Episode 17) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-27

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.

  • Poster for Result Show #3

    Result Show #3 (Episode 18) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-07-28

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.

  • Poster for HOLLYWOOD, Part 4

    HOLLYWOOD, Part 4 (Episode 19) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-03

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.

  • Poster for Result Show #4

    Result Show #4 (Episode 20) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-04

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.

  • Poster for HOLLYWOOD, Part 5

    HOLLYWOOD, Part 5 (Episode 21) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-10

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.

  • Poster for Result Show #5

    Result Show #5 (Episode 22) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-11

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.

  • Poster for Wild Card Show

    Wild Card Show (Episode 23) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-17

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.

  • Poster for Wild Card Show - Results

    Wild Card Show - Results (Episode 24) 4.0

    Air date: 2010-08-18

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.

  • Poster for Semi-Final #1

    Semi-Final #1 (Episode 25) 6.0

    Air date: 2010-08-24

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.

  • Poster for Semi-Final #1 - Results

    Semi-Final #1 - Results (Episode 26) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-25

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.

  • Poster for Semi-Final #2

    Semi-Final #2 (Episode 27) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-08-31

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.

  • Poster for Semi-Final #2 - Results

    Semi-Final #2 - Results (Episode 28) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-09-01

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.

  • Poster for Top Ten - Performances

    Top Ten - Performances (Episode 29)

    Air date: 2010-09-07

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The 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."

  • Poster for Top Ten - Results

    Top Ten - Results (Episode 30) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-09-08

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.

  • Poster for THE FINAL

    THE FINAL (Episode 31) 5.0

    Air date: 2010-09-14

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.

  • Poster for The Winner Is...

    The Winner Is... (Episode 32)

    Air date: 2010-09-15

    Runtime: 85 min

    Overview: The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.

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