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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!

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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  1. 6.7/10(39 votes)

    #1 - THE FINAL

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    S5:E31

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

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  2. 6.3/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Portland Auditions Day 1

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    S5:E7

    Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.

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  3. 6.3/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Portland Auditions Day 2

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    S5:E8

    Preliminary auditions continue.

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  4. 6.3/10(31 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 6.2/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Final Auditions

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    S5:E10

    Auditions continue.

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  6. 6.2/10(31 votes)

    #6 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 4

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    S5:E19

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

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  8. 6.2/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Result Show #4

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    S5:E20

    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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  9. 6.2/10(31 votes)

    #8 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 5

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    S5:E21

    Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.

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  10. 6.2/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Semi-Final #1 - Results

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    S5:E26

    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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  11. 6.2/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Semi-Final #2

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    S5:E27

    The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.

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  12. 6.1/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Dallas Auditions

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    S5:E2

    Open auditions are held in Dallas.

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  13. 6.1/10(30 votes)

    #12 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 2

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    S5:E15

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

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  14. 6.0/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Orlando Auditions Day 2

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    S5:E6

    Open auditions continue.

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  15. 5.9/10(30 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 5.9/10(30 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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  17. 5.9/10(34 votes)

    #16 - Semi-Final #2 - Results

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    S5:E28

    Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.

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  18. 5.9/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Top Ten - Results

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    S5:E30

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

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  19. 5.8/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2

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    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.

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  20. 5.8/10(29 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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  21. 5.8/10(30 votes)

    #20 - Top Ten - Performances

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    S5:E29

    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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  22. 5.6/10(31 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. 5.6/10(32 votes)

    #22 - New York Auditions Day 1

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    S5:E3

    Season 5's open auditions continue.

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  24. 5.6/10(32 votes)

    #23 - New York Auditions Day 2

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    S5:E4

    Preliminary auditions continue.

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  25. 5.6/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Result Show #2

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    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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  26. 5.5/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Chicago Auditions

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    S5:E9

    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".