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America's Got Talent Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
32 Episodes 2010 - 2010
Episode 1
Auditions in Los Angeles
Tue, Jun 1, 2010 120 mins
The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
Episode 2
Dallas Auditions
Wed, Jun 2, 2010 60 mins
Open auditions are held in Dallas.
Episode 3
NYC Auditions
Tue, Jun 8, 2010 60 mins
Season 5's open auditions continue.
Episode 4
NYC Auditions - Night 2
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 60 mins
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 5
Orlando Auditions
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 60 mins
Open auditions continue.
Episode 6
Orlando Auditions - Night 2
Tue, Jun 22, 2010 120 mins
Open auditions continue.
Episode 7
Portland Auditions
Wed, Jun 23, 2010 60 mins
Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
Episode 8
Illinois Auditions
Wed, Jun 23, 2010 60 mins
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 9
Open Auditions - Night 9
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 60 mins
Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 10
Vegas Callbacks
Wed, Jun 30, 2010 60 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 11
Vegas Verdicts
Tue, Jul 6, 2010 120 mins
Acts compete for a slot in the Top 48. Recorded at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Episode 12
Quarterfinals - First 12
Wed, Jul 7, 2010 60 mins
The stress spikes when judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan deliberate over which acts to select for a spot in the Top 48.
Episode 13
Quarterfinals - First 12 Results
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 120 mins
Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
Episode 14
Quarterfinals - Second 12
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 60 mins
Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
Episode 15
Quarterfinals - Second 12 Results
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 120 mins
Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
Episode 16
Quarterfinals - Third 12
Wed, Jul 21, 2010 60 mins
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results installment. Cirque du Soleil perform the show "Kà," and the rock band Train sing "Hey, Soul Sister."
Episode 17
Third 12 Results
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 120 mins
Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
Episode 18
Quarterfinals - Last Group of 12
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 60 mins
Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
Episode 19
Quarterfinals - Last Group of 12 Results
Tue, Aug 3, 2010 120 mins
Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
Episode 20
YouTube Contestants Perform
Wed, Aug 4, 2010 60 mins
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
Episode 21
YouTube Results
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 120 mins
Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
Episode 22
Wildcards
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 60 mins
Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
Episode 23
Wildcard Results
Tue, Aug 17, 2010 120 mins
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
Episode 24
Semifinals - First 12
Wed, Aug 18, 2010 60 mins
Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
Episode 25
Semifinals - First 12 Results
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 120 mins
The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
Episode 26
Semifinals - Second 12
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 60 mins
Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
Episode 27
Semifinals - Second 12 Results
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 120 mins
The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
Episode 28
Top 10
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 60 mins
Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.
Episode 29
Top 10 Results
Tue, Sep 7, 2010 120 mins
The Top 10 acts perform in Hollywood in their quest to win a sought-after position in the final four. Enrique Iglesias performs "I Like It."
Episode 30
Top 4
Wed, Sep 8, 2010 60 mins
The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
Episode 31
Finale: Winner Revealed
Tue, Sep 14, 2010 60 mins
In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
Episode 32
Episode 32
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 120 mins
The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.
