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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 5

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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 1 - Los Angeles Auditions
    5.3/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Los Angeles Auditions

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  2. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 2 - Dallas Auditions
    5.9/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Dallas Auditions

    S5:E2

    Open auditions are held in Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 3 - New York Auditions Day 1
    5.4/10(34 votes)

    #3 - New York Auditions Day 1

    S5:E3

    Season 5's open auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 4 - New York Auditions Day 2
    5.4/10(34 votes)

    #4 - New York Auditions Day 2

    S5:E4

    Preliminary auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 5 - Orlando Auditions Day 1
    4.4/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Orlando Auditions Day 1

    S5:E5

    Open auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 6 - Orlando Auditions Day 2
    5.8/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Orlando Auditions Day 2

    S5:E6

    Open auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 7 - Portland Auditions Day 1
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Portland Auditions Day 1

    S5:E7

    Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 8 - Portland Auditions Day 2
    6.1/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Portland Auditions Day 2

    S5:E8

    Preliminary auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 9 - Chicago Auditions
    5.3/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Chicago Auditions

    S5:E9

    Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 10 - Final Auditions
    5.9/10(34 votes)

    #10 - Final Auditions

    S5:E10

    Auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 11 - Las Vegas Week - Day 1
    5.6/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Las Vegas Week - Day 1

    S5:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 12 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2
    5.6/10(32 votes)

    #12 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 13 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 1
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    #13 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 1

    S5:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 14 - Result Show #1
    5.7/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Result Show #1

    S5:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 15 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
    5.8/10(31 votes)

    #15 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 2

    S5:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  16. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 16 - Result Show #2
    5.3/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Result Show #2

    S5:E16

    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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  17. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 17 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 3
    5.2/10(31 votes)

    #17 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 3

    S5:E17

    Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 18 - Result Show #3
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #18 - Result Show #3

    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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  19. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 19 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
    6.0/10(32 votes)

    #19 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 4

    S5:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 20 - Result Show #4
    6.0/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Result Show #4

    S5:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
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  21. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 21 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
    5.9/10(32 votes)

    #21 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 5

    S5:E21

    Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 22 - Result Show #5
    5.2/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Result Show #5

    S5:E22

    Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 23 - Wild Card Show
    4.9/10(29 votes)

    #23 - Wild Card Show

    S5:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 24 - Wild Card Show - Results
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    #24 - Wild Card Show - Results

    S5:E24

    Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. America's Got Talent Season 5 Episode 25 - Semi-Final #1
    6.1/10(32 votes)

    #25 - Semi-Final #1

    S5:E25

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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Los Angeles Auditions" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 5. It scored 5.3/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Dallas Auditions".