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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 18

Every episode of America's Got Talent Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 18!

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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 18 Episode 1 - Auditions 1
    6.8/10(64 votes)

    #1 - Auditions 1

    S18:E1

    Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews return. A variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win $1 million. The Golden Buzzer allows a lucky act to go directly to the Live Shows.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 2 - Auditions 2
    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Auditions 2

    S18:E2

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 3 - Auditions 3
    7.0/10(43 votes)

    #3 - Auditions 3

    S18:E3

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 4 - Auditions 4
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Auditions 4

    S18:E4

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 5 - Auditions 5
    6.5/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Auditions 5

    S18:E5

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 6 - Auditions 6
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Auditions 6

    S18:E6

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 7 - Auditions 7
    6.6/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Auditions 7

    S18:E7

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 8 - Simon's Most Memorable Auditions
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Simon's Most Memorable Auditions

    S18:E8

    Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews look back at the most memorable auditions in America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 9 - Auditions 8
    6.9/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Auditions 8

    S18:E9

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 10 - Auditions 9
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #10 - Auditions 9

    S18:E10

    The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 11 - Road to Lives
    5.5/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Road to Lives

    S18:E11

    As the auditions come to a close, host Terry Crews previews some of the most memorable acts of the season moving on to the live shows.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 12 - Qualifiers 1
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Qualifiers 1

    S18:E12

    Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 13 - Qualifiers 1 Results
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Qualifiers 1 Results

    S18:E13

    Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 14 - Qualifers 2
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Qualifers 2

    S18:E14

    Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 15 - Qualifers 2 Results
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Qualifers 2 Results

    S18:E15

    Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 16 - Qualifiers 3
    6.9/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Qualifiers 3

    S18:E16

    Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 17 - Qualifiers 3 Results
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Qualifiers 3 Results

    S18:E17

    Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 18 - Qualifiers 4
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Qualifiers 4

    S18:E18

    Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 19 - Qualifiers 4 Results
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Qualifiers 4 Results

    S18:E19

    Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 20 - Qualifiers 5
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Qualifiers 5

    S18:E20

    Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 21 - Qualifiers 5 Results
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Qualifiers 5 Results

    S18:E21

    Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition. The Instant Save vote returns, allowing America to send one additional act to join the finals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 22 - Finale Performances
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #22 - Finale Performances

    S18:E22

    The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 23 - Countdown to the Finale
    4.1/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Countdown to the Finale

    S18:E23

    Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. America's Got Talent Season 18 Episode 24 - Finale Results
    4.8/10(40 votes)

    #24 - Finale Results

    S18:E24

    Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 18 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Auditions 1" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 18. It scored 6.8/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2023. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions 2".