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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!

The Best Episodes of America's Got Talent Season 8

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. 8.1/10(80 votes)

    #1 - Week 3: Chicago

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    S8:E3

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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  2. 7.9/10(66 votes)

    #2 - Week 5: Chicago and San Antonio

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    S8:E5

    Auditions continue in San Antonio and Chicago.

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  3. 7.9/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Semifinals, Week Two

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    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.

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  4. 7.9/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Finals, Week 2

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    S8:E26

    Welcome to the final night of performances from Radio City! The six talented finalists are ready to give it their all for one last shot at AGT's million-dollar prize. Featuring special performances from Josh Groban, Luke Bryan, Icona Pop, and Il Divo with Heather Headley.

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  5. 7.9/10(50 votes)

    #5 - The Season 8 Finale

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    S8:E27

    Welcome to the AGT Season 8 finale! Six talented finalists gave it their all last night, and tonight one talented performer will be crowned the million-dollar winner.

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  6. 7.8/10(87 votes)

    #6 - Season 8 Premiere

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    S8:E1

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

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  8. 7.8/10(60 votes)

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

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    S8:E6

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

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  9. 7.8/10(59 votes)

    #8 - Vegas Week, Night 1

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    S8:E8

    Hopefuls audition for the judges in Las Vegas.

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  10. 7.8/10(47 votes)

    #9 - Semifinals, Week 1 Performances

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    S8:E20

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

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  11. 7.7/10(74 votes)

    #10 - Week 2: San Antonio and New Orleans

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    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.

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  12. 7.7/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Week 14, Night 2

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    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.

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  13. 7.7/10(51 votes)

    #12 - Finals, Week 1 Performances

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    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.

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  14. 7.6/10(68 votes)

    #13 - Week 4: New York and Los Angeles

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    S8:E4

    Auditions continue.

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  15. 7.6/10(54 votes)

    #14 - Vegas Week, Night 2

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    S8:E9

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  16. 7.6/10(51 votes)

    #15 - Live from Radio City, Night 1

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    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.

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  17. 7.6/10(53 votes)

    #16 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Performances

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    S8:E12

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

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  18. 7.6/10(41 votes)

    #17 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Performances

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    S8:E16

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

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  19. 7.6/10(47 votes)

    #18 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Performances

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    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.

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  20. 7.5/10(51 votes)

    #19 - Week 6, Night 2

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    S8:E7

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

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  21. 7.5/10(49 votes)

    #20 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Performances

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    S8:E14

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

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  22. 7.5/10(46 votes)

    #21 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Results

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    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.

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  23. 7.5/10(40 votes)

    #22 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Results

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    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.

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  24. 7.5/10(46 votes)

    #23 - Finals, Week 1 Results

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    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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  25. 7.4/10(50 votes)

    #24 - Live from Radio City, Week 1 Results

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    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.

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  26. 7.4/10(46 votes)

    #25 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Results

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    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.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Week 3: Chicago" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 8. It scored 8.1/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/18/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Week 5: Chicago and San Antonio".