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The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 8

Every episode of America's Got Talent Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 8!

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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 8 Episode 1 - Season 8 Premiere
    7.7/10(87 votes)

    #1 - Season 8 Premiere

    S8:E1

    Hopefuls audition for the judges in New York, Los Angeles and San Antonio.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 2 - Week 2: San Antonio and New Orleans
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Week 2: San Antonio and New Orleans

    S8:E2

    Howie, Howard, Heidi and Mel B continue their quest to discover America's most talented act in San Antonio, Texas and New Orleans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 3 - Week 3: Chicago
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    #3 - Week 3: Chicago

    S8:E3

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 4 - Week 4: New York and Los Angeles
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #4 - Week 4: New York and Los Angeles

    S8:E4

    Auditions continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 5 - Week 5: Chicago and San Antonio
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #5 - Week 5: Chicago and San Antonio

    S8:E5

    Auditions continue in San Antonio and Chicago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 6 - Week 6: Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York City
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #6 - Week 6: Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York City

    S8:E6

    The judges cover three cities in their epic quest to discover America's next great talent.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 7 - Week 6, Night 2
    7.4/10(52 votes)

    #7 - Week 6, Night 2

    S8:E7

    The last chance for performers to audition for their chance to go to Las Vegas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 8 - Vegas Week, Night 1
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #8 - Vegas Week, Night 1

    S8:E8

    Hopefuls audition for the judges in Las Vegas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 9 - Vegas Week, Night 2
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    #9 - Vegas Week, Night 2

    S8:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 10 - Live from Radio City, Night 1
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    #10 - Live from Radio City, Night 1

    S8:E10

    The finalists head to Radio City Music Hall in New York City to prove that they're the rightful heirs to AGT's million-dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 11 - Live from Radio City, Week 1 Results
    7.3/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Live from Radio City, Week 1 Results

    S8:E11

    After a night of amazing performances, the contestants gather to find out who's moving on to the Semifinals and who's headed home. Labrinth and Emeli Sandé perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 12 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Performances
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Performances

    S8:E12

    The second week of live performances from Radio City Music Hall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 13 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Results
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    #13 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Results

    S8:E13

    Four acts from the previous night's performance show will be chosen as America's favorites and move on to the semi-final round to continue their pursuit of the one million dollar prize. Labrinth and Emeli Sandé perform.

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  14. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 14 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Performances
    7.4/10(50 votes)

    #14 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Performances

    S8:E14

    Twelve new performers take the stage to battle for a spot in the semifinals.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 15 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Results
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #15 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Results

    S8:E15

    Twelve performers took the stage last night, but only four will make it through tonight's eliminations to move on to the semifinals.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 16 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Performances
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Performances

    S8:E16

    Twelve talented acts take the stage to battle it out for a spot in the semifinals.

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  17. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 17 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Results
    7.4/10(41 votes)

    #17 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Results

    S8:E17

    The votes are in and only four acts from the previous night's performance show move on to the semi-final round of competition.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 18 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Performances
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    #18 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Performances

    S8:E18

    It's the last night of quarterfinals! Twelve acts perform tonight, but only four will receive a pass to next week's semifinals.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 19 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Results
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #19 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Results

    S8:E19

    Twelve performers took the stage last night, but only four will make it through tonight's eliminations to move on to the semifinals.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 20 - Semifinals, Week 1 Performances
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #20 - Semifinals, Week 1 Performances

    S8:E20

    Welcome to the first week of semifinals! Twelve semifinalists battle it out for a spot in the finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 21 - Week 13, Night 2
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #21 - Week 13, Night 2

    S8:E21

    Twelve performers took the stage last night, but only six can move on to the finals for a chance at AGT's $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 22 - Semifinals, Week Two
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    #22 - Semifinals, Week Two

    S8:E22

    It's the second week of semifinals! The final twelve semifinalists take the stage for a shot at the finals and the million-dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 23 - Week 14, Night 2
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    #23 - Week 14, Night 2

    S8:E23

    The final 12 semifinalists performed last night. Tonight, only six will move on to the finals, one step closer to AGT's million-dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 24 - Finals, Week 1 Performances
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #24 - Finals, Week 1 Performances

    S8:E24

    Welcome to the AGT finals, live from Radio City Music Hall. Twelve talented finalists take the stage to battle it out for the million-dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. America's Got Talent Season 8 Episode 25 - Finals, Week 1 Results
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #25 - Finals, Week 1 Results

    S8:E25

    Twelve talented acts took to the stage last night, but after tonight only six will move one step closer to next week's million-dollar finale.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Season 8 Premiere" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 8. It scored 7.7/10 based on 87 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/4/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Week 2: San Antonio and New Orleans".