7.3/1079 votes#1 - Auditions, Week 1
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017
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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- 7.1/1056 votes
#2 - Auditions, Week 2
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2017
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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- 7.1/1052 votes
#3 - Auditions, Week 3
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2017
Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.
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- 7.1/1053 votes
#4 - Auditions, Week 4
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2017
The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.
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- 7.8/1050 votes
#5 - Auditions, Week 5
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 6/27/2017
The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.
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- 7.1/1046 votes
#6 - Auditions, Week 6
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2017
More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.
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- 5.0/1044 votes
#7 - Best of Auditions
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2017
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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- 7.5/1050 votes
#8 - Judge Cuts 1
Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 7/18/2017
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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- 6.9/1052 votes
#9 - Judge Cuts 2
Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 7/25/2017
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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- 6.1/1050 votes
#10 - Judge Cuts 3
Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 8/1/2017
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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- 6.4/1050 votes
#11 - Judge Cuts 4
Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 8/8/2017
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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- NaN/100 votes
#12 - Road to Finals
Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 8/9/2017
Before the Live Shows begin, relive the best moments from the season so far, including the Judges Golden Buzzer saves.
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- 7.1/1045 votes
#13 - Live Show 1
Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 8/15/2017
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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- 6.1/1043 votes
#14 - Live Results 1
Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 8/16/2017
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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- 6.8/1043 votes
#15 - Live Show 2
Season 12 Episode 15 - Aired 8/22/2017
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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- 6.0/1039 votes
#16 - Live Results 2
Season 12 Episode 16 - Aired 8/23/2017
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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- 6.8/1038 votes
#17 - Live Show 3
Season 12 Episode 17 - Aired 8/29/2017
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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- 6.3/1040 votes
#18 - Live Results 3
Season 12 Episode 18 - Aired 8/30/2017
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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- 7.2/1041 votes
#19 - Semi-Finals 1
Season 12 Episode 19 - Aired 9/5/2017
Semifinalists perform for a chance to move on to the finals.
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- 6.4/1037 votes
#20 - Semi-Finals Results 1
Season 12 Episode 20 - Aired 9/6/2017
Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.
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- 7.4/1040 votes
#21 - Semi-Finals 2
Season 12 Episode 21 - Aired 9/12/2017
The contestants push themselves harder than ever before to advance to the finals.
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- 6.5/1038 votes
#22 - Semi-Finals Results 2
Season 12 Episode 22 - Aired 9/13/2017
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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- 7.2/1044 votes
#23 - The Live Performance Finals
Season 12 Episode 23 - Aired 9/19/2017
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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- 7.5/1043 votes
#24 - Live Results Finale
Season 12 Episode 24 - Aired 9/20/2017
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.
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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 12
Every episode of America's Got Talent Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 12!
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million...
Genre:Reality
Network:NBC
Season 12 Ratings Summary
"Auditions, Week 1" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 12. It scored 7.3/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/30/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions, Week 2".