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.
America's Got Talent (Season 5)
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.
Dallas Auditions (Episode 2) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-02
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Open auditions are held in Dallas.
New York Auditions Day 1 (Episode 3) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-08
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Season 5's open auditions continue.
New York Auditions Day 2 (Episode 4) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-15
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Preliminary auditions continue.
Orlando Auditions Day 1 (Episode 5) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-16
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Open auditions continue.
Orlando Auditions Day 2 (Episode 6) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-22
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Open auditions continue.
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.
Portland Auditions Day 2 (Episode 8) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-23
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Preliminary auditions continue.
Chicago Auditions (Episode 9) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-29
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
Final Auditions (Episode 10) 5.0
Air date: 2010-06-30
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Auditions continue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
HOLLYWOOD, Part 5 (Episode 21) 5.0
Air date: 2010-08-10
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Semi-Final #2 (Episode 27) 5.0
Air date: 2010-08-31
Runtime: 85 min
Overview: The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Seasons
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Episodes 12
Episodes 20
Episodes 26
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Episodes 27
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Episodes 31
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Episodes 24
Episodes 21
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