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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!

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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Season 8 Premiere" is the best rated episode of "America's Got Talent" season 8. It scored 7.8/10 based on 87 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, 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".

  • Season 8 Premiere
    7.8/1087 votes

    #1 - Season 8 Premiere

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2013

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

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  • Week 2: San Antonio and New Orleans
    7.7/1074 votes

    #2 - Week 2: San Antonio and New Orleans

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2013

    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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  • Week 3: Chicago
    8.1/1080 votes

    #3 - Week 3: Chicago

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2013

    Hopefuls perform for the judges.

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  • Week 4: New York and Los Angeles
    7.6/1068 votes

    #4 - Week 4: New York and Los Angeles

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2013

    Auditions continue.

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  • Week 5: Chicago and San Antonio
    7.9/1066 votes

    #5 - Week 5: Chicago and San Antonio

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2013

    Auditions continue in San Antonio and Chicago.

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  • Week 6: Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York City
    7.8/1060 votes

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

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2013

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

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  • Week 6, Night 2
    7.5/1051 votes

    #7 - Week 6, Night 2

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 7/10/2013

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Vegas Week, Night 1
    7.8/1059 votes

    #8 - Vegas Week, Night 1

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 7/16/2013

    Hopefuls audition for the judges in Las Vegas.

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    Writer: N/A

  • Vegas Week, Night 2
    7.6/1054 votes

    #9 - Vegas Week, Night 2

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 7/17/2013

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  • Live from Radio City, Night 1
    7.6/1051 votes

    #10 - Live from Radio City, Night 1

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 7/23/2013

    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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  • Live from Radio City, Week 1 Results
    7.4/1050 votes

    #11 - Live from Radio City, Week 1 Results

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 7/24/2013

    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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  • Live from Radio City, Week 2 Performances
    7.6/1053 votes

    #12 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Performances

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 7/30/2013

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

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  • Live from Radio City, Week 2 Results
    7.3/1041 votes

    #13 - Live from Radio City, Week 2 Results

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 7/31/2013

    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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  • Live from Radio City, Week 3 Performances
    7.5/1049 votes

    #14 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Performances

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 8/6/2013

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Live from Radio City, Week 3 Results
    7.5/1046 votes

    #15 - Live from Radio City, Week 3 Results

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 8/7/2013

    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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  • Live from Radio City, Week 4 Performances
    7.6/1041 votes

    #16 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Performances

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 8/13/2013

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

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  • Live from Radio City, Week 4 Results
    7.5/1040 votes

    #17 - Live from Radio City, Week 4 Results

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 8/14/2013

    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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  • Live from Radio City, Week 5 Performances
    7.6/1047 votes

    #18 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Performances

    Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 8/20/2013

    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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  • Live from Radio City, Week 5 Results
    7.4/1046 votes

    #19 - Live from Radio City, Week 5 Results

    Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 8/21/2013

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Semifinals, Week 1 Performances
    7.8/1047 votes

    #20 - Semifinals, Week 1 Performances

    Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 8/27/2013

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

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  • Week 13, Night 2
    7.3/1045 votes

    #21 - Week 13, Night 2

    Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 8/28/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semifinals, Week Two
    7.9/1050 votes

    #22 - Semifinals, Week Two

    Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 9/3/2013

    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: N/A

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  • Week 14, Night 2
    7.7/1053 votes

    #23 - Week 14, Night 2

    Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 9/4/2013

    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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    Writer: N/A

  • Finals, Week 1 Performances
    7.7/1051 votes

    #24 - Finals, Week 1 Performances

    Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 9/10/2013

    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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  • Finals, Week 1 Results
    7.5/1046 votes

    #25 - Finals, Week 1 Results

    Season 8 Episode 25 - Aired 9/11/2013

    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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