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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 5

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Every episode of America's Got Talent Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 5!

The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 5

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  1. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Semi-Final #1

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    S5:E25

    The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.

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  2. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Los Angeles Auditions

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    S5:E1

    The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.

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  3. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Dallas Auditions

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    Open auditions are held in Dallas.

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  4. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - New York Auditions Day 1

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    Season 5's open auditions continue.

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  5. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - New York Auditions Day 2

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    Preliminary auditions continue.

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  6. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Orlando Auditions Day 1

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    Open auditions continue.

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  7. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Orlando Auditions Day 2

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    S5:E6

    Open auditions continue.

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  8. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Portland Auditions Day 1

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    Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.

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  9. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Portland Auditions Day 2

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    Preliminary auditions continue.

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  10. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Chicago Auditions

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    S5:E9

    Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.

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  11. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Final Auditions

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    S5:E10

    Auditions continue.

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  12. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Las Vegas Week - Day 1

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    S5:E11

    Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.

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  13. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2

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    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.

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  14. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 1

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    S5:E13

    Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.

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  15. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Result Show #1

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    S5:E14

    Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.

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  16. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 2

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    Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.

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  17. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Result Show #2

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    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."

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  18. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 3

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    Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.

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  19. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Result Show #3

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    S5:E18

    Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.

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  20. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 4

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    Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.

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  21. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Result Show #4

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    Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.

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  22. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 5

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    Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.

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  23. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Result Show #5

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    Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.

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  24. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Wild Card Show

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    Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.

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  25. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Semi-Final #1 - Results

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    Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Semi-Final #1" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 5. It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/24/2010. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Los Angeles Auditions".