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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 16

Every episode of America's Got Talent Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 16!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 1 - Auditions 1
    6.5/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Auditions 1

    S16:E1

    Variety of acts and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing select lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote. Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara are back, along with host Terry Crews.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 2 - Auditions 2
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    #2 - Auditions 2

    S16:E2

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 3 - Auditions 3
    7.0/10(52 votes)

    #3 - Auditions 3

    S16:E3

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 4 - Auditions 4
    6.6/10(48 votes)

    #4 - Auditions 4

    S16:E4

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 5 - Auditions 5
    6.8/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Auditions 5

    S16:E5

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 6 - Auditions 6
    6.2/10(48 votes)

    #6 - Auditions 6

    S16:E6

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 7 - Auditions 7
    6.4/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Auditions 7

    S16:E7

    The auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 8 - Auditions 8
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #8 - Auditions 8

    S16:E8

    The auditions conclude with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges' table along with Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and host Terry Crews. A variety of acts and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize, and the judges deliberate on which acts will make it to the live shows.

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  9. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 9 - Live Shows Begin
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Live Shows Begin

    S16:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 10 - Live Results Shows Begin
    6.4/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Live Results Shows Begin

    S16:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 11 - Quarterfinals 2
    6.6/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Quarterfinals 2

    S16:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 12 - Quarterfinals 2 Results
    6.5/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Quarterfinals 2 Results

    S16:E12

    The acts move on to the semi-finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 13 - Quarterfinals 3
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #13 - Quarterfinals 3

    S16:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 14 - Quarterfinals 3 Results
    6.5/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Quarterfinals 3 Results

    S16:E14

    Seven performers from the previous round secure places in the semifinals.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 15 - Semifinals 1
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #15 - Semifinals 1

    S16:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 16 - Semifinals 1 Results
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Semifinals 1 Results

    S16:E16

    Five acts move on to the finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 17 - Semifinals 2
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Semifinals 2

    S16:E17

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  18. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 18 - Semifinals 2 Results
    5.8/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Semifinals 2 Results

    S16:E18

    Five acts will move on to the finals. Viewers can send their favorite performer to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 19 - Finale
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    #19 - Finale

    S16:E19

    Terry Crews reveals whom America has chosen as the $1 million winner in the season 16 finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. America's Got Talent Season 16 Episode 20 - Finale Results
    6.1/10(36 votes)

    #20 - Finale Results

    S16:E20

    Host Terry Crews debuts the winner of the talent competition and the substantial cash prize.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Auditions 1" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 16. It scored 6.5/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions 2".