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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!

A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million...
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  • THE FINAL
    6.7/10(39)
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    #1 - THE FINAL

    Season 5 Episode 31

    Aired 9/14/2010

    In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.

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  • Portland Auditions Day 1
    6.3/10(31)
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    #2 - Portland Auditions Day 1

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 6/22/2010

    Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.

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  • Portland Auditions Day 2
    6.3/10(32)
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    #3 - Portland Auditions Day 2

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 6/23/2010

    Preliminary auditions continue.

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  • Semi-Final #1
    6.3/10(31)
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    #4 - Semi-Final #1

    Season 5 Episode 25

    Aired 8/24/2010

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

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  • Final Auditions
    6.2/10(32)
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    #5 - Final Auditions

    Season 5 Episode 10

    Aired 6/30/2010

    Auditions continue.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
    6.2/10(31)
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    #6 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 4

    Season 5 Episode 19

    Aired 8/3/2010

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

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  • Result Show #4
    6.2/10(32)
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    #7 - Result Show #4

    Season 5 Episode 20

    Aired 8/4/2010

    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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  • HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
    6.2/10(31)
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    #8 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 5

    Season 5 Episode 21

    Aired 8/10/2010

    Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.

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  • Semi-Final #1 - Results
    6.2/10(31)
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    #9 - Semi-Final #1 - Results

    Season 5 Episode 26

    Aired 8/25/2010

    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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  • Semi-Final #2
    6.2/10(30)
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    #10 - Semi-Final #2

    Season 5 Episode 27

    Aired 8/31/2010

    The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.

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  • Dallas Auditions
    6.1/10(33)
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    #11 - Dallas Auditions

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 6/2/2010

    Open auditions are held in Dallas.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
    6.1/10(30)
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    #12 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 15

    Aired 7/20/2010

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

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  • Orlando Auditions Day 2
    6.0/10(30)
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    #13 - Orlando Auditions Day 2

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 6/22/2010

    Open auditions continue.

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  • Las Vegas Week - Day 1
    5.9/10(30)
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    #14 - Las Vegas Week - Day 1

    Season 5 Episode 11

    Aired 7/6/2010

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

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  • Result Show #1
    5.9/10(30)
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    #15 - Result Show #1

    Season 5 Episode 14

    Aired 7/14/2010

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

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  • Semi-Final #2 - Results
    5.9/10(34)
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    #16 - Semi-Final #2 - Results

    Season 5 Episode 28

    Aired 9/1/2010

    Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.

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  • Top Ten - Results
    5.9/10(32)
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    #17 - Top Ten - Results

    Season 5 Episode 30

    Aired 9/8/2010

    The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.

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  • Las Vegas Week - Day 2
    5.8/10(31)
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    #18 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2

    Season 5 Episode 12

    Aired 7/7/2010

    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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  • Result Show #3
    5.8/10(29)
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    #19 - Result Show #3

    Season 5 Episode 18

    Aired 7/28/2010

    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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  • Top Ten - Performances
    5.8/10(30)
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    #20 - Top Ten - Performances

    Season 5 Episode 29

    Aired 9/7/2010

    The Top 10 acts perform in Hollywood in their quest to win a sought-after position in the final four. Enrique Iglesias performs "I Like It."

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  • Los Angeles Auditions
    5.6/10(31)
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    #21 - Los Angeles Auditions

    Season 5 Episode 1

    Aired 6/1/2010

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

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  • New York Auditions Day 1
    5.6/10(32)
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    #22 - New York Auditions Day 1

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 6/8/2010

    Season 5's open auditions continue.

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  • New York Auditions Day 2
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    #23 - New York Auditions Day 2

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 6/15/2010

    Preliminary auditions continue.

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  • Result Show #2
    5.6/10(29)
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    #24 - Result Show #2

    Season 5 Episode 16

    Aired 7/21/2010

    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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  • Chicago Auditions
    5.5/10(31)
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    #25 - Chicago Auditions

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 6/29/2010

    Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"THE FINAL" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 5. It scored 6.7/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/2010. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Portland Auditions Day 1".