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24 episodes

America's Got Talent - Season 12

First aired May 30, 2017Season 12

On the heels of the most viewed season in five years, the 12th is back with creator and judge Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and CEO Tyra Banks joins the team as host, and the series returns to Los Angeles with live shows from the famed Dolby Theatre.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Auditions, Week 1

NR
May 30, 201785 min

The summer's hottest reality competition show returns with Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and new host Tyra Banks. In the season premiere, variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back giving five lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to compete for America's vote.

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Episode 2

Auditions, Week 2

7.0
Jun 6, 201785 min1 votes

The fun continues with Simon, Mel B, Heidi, Howie, and Tyra as more incredible acts compete for a spot in the next round.

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Episode 3

Auditions, Week 3

NR
Jun 13, 201785 min

Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

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Episode 4

Auditions, Week 4

NR
Jun 20, 201785 min

The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.

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Episode 5

Auditions, Week 5

NR
Jun 27, 201785 min

The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.

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Episode 6

Auditions, Week 6

7.0
Jul 11, 201785 min1 votes

More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.

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Episode 7

Best of Auditions

NR
Jul 13, 201785 min

Judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel reveal some of the biggest and best moments from the season so far.

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Episode 8

Judge Cuts 1

NR
Jul 18, 201785 min

Chris Hardwick joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

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Episode 9

Judge Cuts 2

7.0
Jul 25, 201785 min1 votes

DJ Khaled joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

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Episode 10

Judge Cuts 3

NR
Aug 1, 201785 min

Laverne Cox joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

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Episode 11

Judge Cuts 4

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Aug 8, 201785 min

Seal joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

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Episode 12

Road to Finals

NR
Aug 9, 201785 min

Before the Live Shows begin, relive the best moments from the season so far, including the Judges Golden Buzzer saves.

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Episode 13

Live Show 1

NR
Aug 15, 201785 min

The competition is down to just 36 acts. Twelve performers will take the stage live tonight from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as judging is turned over to the American viewing audience.

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Episode 14

Live Results 1

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Aug 16, 201785 min

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Also, a performance by season 11's winner, Grace VanderWaal.

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Episode 15

Live Show 2

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Aug 22, 201785 min

The second group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.

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Episode 16

Live Results 2

NR
Aug 23, 201785 min

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by participating in the Dunkin' Save. Also, a performance by Circus 1903.

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Episode 17

Live Show 3

NR
Aug 29, 201785 min

The final group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.

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Episode 18

Live Results 3

NR
Aug 30, 201785 min

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by participating in the Dunkin' Save. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.

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Episode 19

Semi-Finals 1

NR
Sep 5, 201785 min

Semifinalists perform for a chance to move on to the finals.

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Episode 20

Semi-Finals Results 1

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Sep 6, 201785 min

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.

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Episode 21

Semi-Finals 2

NR
Sep 12, 201785 min

The contestants push themselves harder than ever before to advance to the finals.

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Episode 22

Semi-Finals Results 2

NR
Sep 13, 201785 min

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round. Also featuring a surprise guest performance by dance troupe Diavolo.

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Episode 23

The Live Performance Finals

NR
Sep 19, 201785 min

The top 10 acts compete one last time, live at The Dolby Theatre, for the chance to win one million dollars and be named the most talented act in America.

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Episode 24

Live Results Finale

NR
Sep 20, 201785 min

Host Tyra Banks reveals who America chose as the $1 million winner after guest performances from Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain, Derek Hough, James Arthur, Kevin Nealon, Jeff Dunham, and Terry Fator.