Season 12

On the heels of the most viewed season in five years, the 12th is back with creator and judge Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and CEO Tyra Banks joins the team as host, and the series returns to Los Angeles with live shows from the famed Dolby Theatre.

episodes

E1
1.Auditions, Week 1
May 30, 201785m

The summer's hottest reality competition show returns with Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and new host Tyra Banks. In the season premiere, variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back giving five lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to compete for America's vote.

E2
2.Auditions, Week 2
Jun 6, 201785m

The fun continues with Simon, Mel B, Heidi, Howie, and Tyra as more incredible acts compete for a spot in the next round.

E3
3.Auditions, Week 3
Jun 13, 201785m

Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.

E4
4.Auditions, Week 4
Jun 20, 201785m

The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.

E5
5.Auditions, Week 5
Jun 27, 201785m

The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.

E6
6.Auditions, Week 6
Jul 11, 201785m

More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.

E7
7.Best of Auditions
Jul 13, 201785m

Judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel reveal some of the biggest and best moments from the season so far.

E8
8.Judge Cuts 1
Jul 18, 201785m

Chris Hardwick joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last chance to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

E9
9.Judge Cuts 2
Jul 25, 201785m

DJ Khaled joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

E10
10.Judge Cuts 3
Aug 1, 201785m

Laverne Cox joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

E11
11.Judge Cuts 4
Aug 8, 201785m

Seal joins the judges panel and takes over the Golden Buzzer as contestants have one last opportunity to impress the judges before the live shows. 20 acts perform, and 7 are chosen by the judges.

E12
12.Road to Finals
Aug 9, 201785m

Before the Live Shows begin, relive the best moments from the season so far, including the Judges Golden Buzzer saves.

E13
13.Live Show 1
Aug 15, 201785m

The competition is down to just 36 acts. Twelve performers will take the stage live tonight from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as judging is turned over to the American viewing audience.

E14
14.Live Results 1
Aug 16, 201785m

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Also, a performance by season 11's winner, Grace VanderWaal.

E15
15.Live Show 2
Aug 22, 201785m

The second group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.

E16
16.Live Results 2
Aug 23, 201785m

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by participating in the Dunkin' Save. Also, a performance by Circus 1903.

E17
17.Live Show 3
Aug 29, 201785m

The final group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.

E18
18.Live Results 3
Aug 30, 201785m

Seven of twelve acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinal round of competition. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round by participating in the Dunkin' Save. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.

E19
19.Semi-Finals 1
Sep 5, 201785m

Semifinalists perform for a chance to move on to the finals.

E20
20.Semi-Finals Results 1
Sep 6, 201785m

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.

E21
21.Semi-Finals 2
Sep 12, 201785m

The contestants push themselves harder than ever before to advance to the finals.

E22
22.Semi-Finals Results 2
Sep 13, 201785m

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite performer to the next round. Also featuring a surprise guest performance by dance troupe Diavolo.

E23
23.The Live Performance Finals
Sep 19, 201785m

The top 10 acts compete one last time, live at The Dolby Theatre, for the chance to win one million dollars and be named the most talented act in America.

E24
24.Live Results Finale
Sep 20, 201785m

Host Tyra Banks reveals who America chose as the $1 million winner after guest performances from Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain, Derek Hough, James Arthur, Kevin Nealon, Jeff Dunham, and Terry Fator.