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Season 18 - Best Episodes Of America's Got Talent

Overall Rating: ★ 5.8

Season 18 - Best Episodes Of America's Got Talent

(Overall Rating: ★ 5.8)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 18 episodes of America's Got Talent. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

A weekly talent competition where an array of performers – from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts – vie for a $1 million cash prize.

20 Seasons
469 Episodes
Returning Series
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Best Episodes
S18E22 - Finale Performances ★ 7.7
S18E4 - Auditions 4 ★ 7.6
S18E2 - Auditions 2 ★ 7.5
Worst Episodes
S18E23 - Countdown to the Finale ★ 3.9
S18E24 - Finale Results ★ 4.8
S18E11 - Road to Lives ★ 5.6
★ 7.7/10 (26 votes)
#1

Finale Performances

S18:E22

The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

★ 7.6/10 (38 votes)
#2

Auditions 4

S18:E4

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.5/10 (44 votes)
#3

Auditions 2

S18:E2

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.3/10 (31 votes)
#4

Auditions 9

S18:E10

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.2/10 (31 votes)
#5

Simon's Most Memorable Auditions

S18:E8

Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews look back at the most memorable auditions in America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent history.

★ 7.2/10 (25 votes)
#6

Qualifiers 5

S18:E20

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 7.1/10 (35 votes)
#7

Auditions 6

S18:E6

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.0/10 (40 votes)
#8

Auditions 3

S18:E3

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.0/10 (27 votes)
#9

Qualifiers 3

S18:E16

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.9/10 (59 votes)
#10

Auditions 1

S18:E1

Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews return. A variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win $1 million. The Golden Buzzer allows a lucky act to go directly to the Live Shows.

★ 6.9/10 (34 votes)
#11

Auditions 8

S18:E9

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 6.8/10 (27 votes)
#12

Qualifers 2

S18:E14

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.8/10 (25 votes)
#13

Qualifiers 4

S18:E18

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.7/10 (35 votes)
#14

Auditions 7

S18:E7

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

★ 6.7/10 (24 votes)
#15

Qualifiers 4 Results

S18:E19

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.7/10 (23 votes)
#16

Qualifiers 5 Results

S18:E21

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition. The Instant Save vote returns, allowing America to send one additional act to join the finals.

★ 6.6/10 (31 votes)
#17

Qualifiers 1

S18:E12

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.6/10 (27 votes)
#18

Qualifers 2 Results

S18:E15

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.5/10 (38 votes)
#19

Auditions 5

S18:E5

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 6.5/10 (30 votes)
#20

Qualifiers 1 Results

S18:E13

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.5/10 (24 votes)
#21

Qualifiers 3 Results

S18:E17

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 5.6/10 (29 votes)
#22

Road to Lives

S18:E11

As the auditions come to a close, host Terry Crews previews some of the most memorable acts of the season moving on to the live shows.

★ 4.8/10 (39 votes)
#23

Finale Results

S18:E24

Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 18 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.

★ 3.9/10 (21 votes)
#24

Countdown to the Finale

S18:E23

Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

★ 3.9/10 (21 votes)
#1

Countdown to the Finale

S18:E23

Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

★ 4.8/10 (39 votes)
#2

Finale Results

S18:E24

Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 18 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.

★ 5.6/10 (29 votes)
#3

Road to Lives

S18:E11

As the auditions come to a close, host Terry Crews previews some of the most memorable acts of the season moving on to the live shows.

★ 6.5/10 (38 votes)
#4

Auditions 5

S18:E5

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 6.5/10 (30 votes)
#5

Qualifiers 1 Results

S18:E13

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.5/10 (24 votes)
#6

Qualifiers 3 Results

S18:E17

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.6/10 (31 votes)
#7

Qualifiers 1

S18:E12

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.6/10 (27 votes)
#8

Qualifers 2 Results

S18:E15

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.7/10 (35 votes)
#9

Auditions 7

S18:E7

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

★ 6.7/10 (24 votes)
#10

Qualifiers 4 Results

S18:E19

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.7/10 (23 votes)
#11

Qualifiers 5 Results

S18:E21

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition. The Instant Save vote returns, allowing America to send one additional act to join the finals.

★ 6.8/10 (27 votes)
#12

Qualifers 2

S18:E14

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.8/10 (25 votes)
#13

Qualifiers 4

S18:E18

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.9/10 (59 votes)
#14

Auditions 1

S18:E1

Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews return. A variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win $1 million. The Golden Buzzer allows a lucky act to go directly to the Live Shows.

★ 6.9/10 (34 votes)
#15

Auditions 8

S18:E9

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.0/10 (40 votes)
#16

Auditions 3

S18:E3

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.0/10 (27 votes)
#17

Qualifiers 3

S18:E16

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 7.1/10 (35 votes)
#18

Auditions 6

S18:E6

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.2/10 (31 votes)
#19

Simon's Most Memorable Auditions

S18:E8

Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews look back at the most memorable auditions in America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent history.

★ 7.2/10 (25 votes)
#20

Qualifiers 5

S18:E20

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 7.3/10 (31 votes)
#21

Auditions 9

S18:E10

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.5/10 (44 votes)
#22

Auditions 2

S18:E2

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.6/10 (38 votes)
#23

Auditions 4

S18:E4

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.7/10 (26 votes)
#24

Finale Performances

S18:E22

The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

★ 6.9/10 (59 votes)

Auditions 1

S18:E1

Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews return. A variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win $1 million. The Golden Buzzer allows a lucky act to go directly to the Live Shows.

★ 7.5/10 (44 votes)

Auditions 2

S18:E2

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.0/10 (40 votes)

Auditions 3

S18:E3

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.6/10 (38 votes)

Auditions 4

S18:E4

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 6.5/10 (38 votes)

Auditions 5

S18:E5

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.1/10 (35 votes)

Auditions 6

S18:E6

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the Live Shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 6.7/10 (35 votes)

Auditions 7

S18:E7

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize.

★ 7.2/10 (31 votes)

Simon's Most Memorable Auditions

S18:E8

Judge Simon Cowell and host Terry Crews look back at the most memorable auditions in America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent history.

★ 6.9/10 (34 votes)

Auditions 8

S18:E9

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 7.3/10 (31 votes)

Auditions 9

S18:E10

The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages vie for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote.

★ 5.6/10 (29 votes)

Road to Lives

S18:E11

As the auditions come to a close, host Terry Crews previews some of the most memorable acts of the season moving on to the live shows.

★ 6.6/10 (31 votes)

Qualifiers 1

S18:E12

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.5/10 (30 votes)

Qualifiers 1 Results

S18:E13

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.8/10 (27 votes)

Qualifers 2

S18:E14

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.6/10 (27 votes)

Qualifers 2 Results

S18:E15

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 7.0/10 (27 votes)

Qualifiers 3

S18:E16

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.5/10 (24 votes)

Qualifiers 3 Results

S18:E17

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 6.8/10 (25 votes)

Qualifiers 4

S18:E18

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.7/10 (24 votes)

Qualifiers 4 Results

S18:E19

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition.

★ 7.2/10 (25 votes)

Qualifiers 5

S18:E20

Eleven performers take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as judging is turned over to the American audience to vote for their favorite performer to move to the final round.

★ 6.7/10 (23 votes)

Qualifiers 5 Results

S18:E21

Two acts from the previous night's show move on to the final round of competition. The Instant Save vote returns, allowing America to send one additional act to join the finals.

★ 7.7/10 (26 votes)

Finale Performances

S18:E22

The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

★ 3.9/10 (21 votes)

Countdown to the Finale

S18:E23

Terry Crews recaps the road to the finale and the 11 acts up for the $1 million prize.

★ 4.8/10 (39 votes)

Finale Results

S18:E24

Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 18 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
9 ★ 7.9 18
★ 8.4 Auditions Week 3
★ 7.2 Semifinals: Week 1 Results
8 ★ 7.6 25
★ 8.1 Week 3: Chicago
★ 7.3 Live from Radio City, Week 2 Results
12 ★ 6.9 10
★ 7.8 Auditions, Week 5
★ 5.0 Best of Auditions
16 ★ 6.8 14
★ 7.4 Semifinals 2
★ 6.2 Finale Results
11 ★ 6.8 19
★ 7.8 Auditions Week 1
★ 6.0 Best of Auditions
7 ★ 6.7 21
★ 7.6 San Francisco Auditions
★ 5.9 Final Auditions
18 ★ 6.7 24
★ 7.7 Finale Performances
★ 3.9 Countdown to the Finale
10 ★ 6.7 23
★ 7.4 Season 10 Premiere
★ 5.5 Extreme Auditions
19 ★ 6.6 20
★ 7.3 Auditions 1
★ 5.8 Quarterfinals 4 Results
14 ★ 6.4 25
★ 7.2 Auditions 1
★ 4.7 Best of Auditions
17 ★ 6.3 6
★ 7.2 Auditions 8
★ 5.4 Qualifers 2 Results
6 ★ 6.1 23
★ 7.1 Week 1, Night 1
★ 5.5 Week 7, Night 2
15 ★ 5.9 24
★ 6.7 Auditions 2
★ 5.2 Countdown to the Finale
5 ★ 5.8 25
★ 6.3 Portland Auditions Day 1
★ 4.6 Orlando Auditions Day 1
1 ★ 5.5 7
★ 6.0 Auditions 1
★ 4.9 Auditions 3
4 ★ 5.4 25
★ 6.2 Final Performances
★ 4.7 Audition Show #2 Seattle(2), Miami
3 ★ 5.0 20
★ 5.7 Vegas Week 2
★ 4.5 Auditions 5, Atlanta
2 ★ 4.8 10
★ 5.3 New York Audition
★ 4.6 Los Angeles Auditions
Simon Cowell
Howie Mandel
Sofía Vergara
Terry Crews
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