
America's Got Talent
"America’s Got Talent," NBC’s No. 1 summer show, returns in May with fresh new faces and familiar favorites, along with the excitement, thrills and feel-good performances that viewers have come to love each season.
- 2006-2026
- 21 seasons
- NBC
- Family, Game Show, Music, Reality
- TV-PG
"America’s Got Talent," NBC’s No. 1 summer show, returns in May with fresh new faces and familiar favorites, along with the excitement, thrills and feel-good performances that viewers have come to love each season.
Season 21 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Auditions 1
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 84 mins
This season delivers on its lucky number with a record number of Golden Buzzers in one night. Expect surprises including two non-human dance crews and a crossbow stunt duo.

Episode 2
Auditions 2
Tue, Jun 9, 2026 83 mins
Auditions continue with a magician seeking redemption, social media stars showcasing their skills, and an opera singer performing a duet with her dog.

Episode 3
Auditions 3
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 83 mins
Auditions feature a fire-shooting all-female quartet, comedic illusionists with a cardboard box, and a 12-day chain reaction machine using the judges as props.

Episode 4
Auditions 4
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 84 mins
Auditions heat up with a married mentalist pair wowing audiences, past competitors seeking another shot and a record, and a parkour star breaking new ground.

Episode 5
AGT: July 4th Party in the USA
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
It's a quarter-millennium celebration as the judges and Terry look back at their favorite acts from America's biggest talent show, complete with a festive Fourth of July theme fit for the USA's 250th anniversary.

Episode 6
Auditions 5
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 83 mins
The judges are tougher than ever as auditions continue. Dueling magicians go head-to-head, a multigenerational tumbling team flips into the spotlight and a laser-fueled dance trio ignites the stage.

Episode 7
Auditions 6
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 83 mins
A fresh wave of hopeful performers takes the stage for the sixth round of auditions, each aiming to impress the judges and advance in the competition.

Episode 8
Auditions 7
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 83 mins
It's the final night of auditions, and the judges must determine who will be moving on; a Howie lookalike takes the stage and a fluorescent singing act wows the judges with his original song.

Episode 9
Live Acts Revealed
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 83 mins
The acts that are moving on to the live shows, along with those that were selected to appear in the brand-new Judges' Callback rounds, are revealed.

Episode 10
Judges' Callbacks 1
Tue, Aug 4, 2026 83 mins
Simon Cowell and Mel B have their selected acts return to perform during the Judges' Callbacks.
Episode 11
Judges' Callbacks 2
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 83 mins
Selected acts return for the callbacks, hoping to impress the judges and secure one of the remaining spots in the live shows.

Episode 12
Quarterfinals 1
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 83 mins
Gifted amateurs showcase their skills before celebrity judges, vying for a prize that could transform their lives.

Episode 13
Quarterfinals 1 Results
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 42 mins
The first live quarterfinal concludes as America's vote sends three acts to the semifinals, while a Golden Buzzer recipient advances directly to the finals.

Episode 14
Quarterfinals 2
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 84 mins
Eleven acts perform in week two of live quarterfinals. The Live Show Golden Buzzer advances one act straight to the finals, while America votes for three more acts to move forward.
Episode 15
Quarterfinals 2 Results
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 42 mins
One act goes directly to finals via Golden Buzzer; America's votes determine which three acts from quarterfinals night two advance to semi-finals.
Episode 16
Quarterfinals 3
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 83 mins
Eleven acts take the stage in the third live quarterfinal, where the Live Show Golden Buzzer sends one directly to the finals and America votes to send three more to the semifinals.
Episode 17
Quarterfinals 3 Results
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 41 mins
The three acts advancing from the third quarterfinal night to the semifinals are revealed.
Episode 18
Quarterfinals 4
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 83 mins
Eleven acts perform in the final quarterfinals week. The Live Show Golden Buzzer sends one act straight to the finals. America votes for three favorites to advance.
Episode 19
Quarterfinals 4 Results
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 42 mins
One act advances to the finals with the fourth Golden Buzzer. America's votes reveal which three acts from the final quarterfinals night reach the semifinals.
Episode 20
Semifinals
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Episode 21
Semifinals Results
Wed, Sep 16, 2026