About this season
Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The search is on.
Episodes (9)
1. The Search Begins
Aired 20 January 2026 • 85 min
The competition kicks off with head-to-head matchups in juniors music, dance, variety and music group. Champions from each category advance to Week 2.
2. From Challenger to Champion
Aired 21 January 2026 • 92 min
Head-to-head matchups continue in the juniors variety, comedy, variety and music solo categories. The field of champions is set for Week 2.
3. Meet Your Competition
Aired 27 January 2026 • 77 min
The search continues as returning champions in the music group, juniors music, variety and dance categories face a lineup of new challengers.
4. Vote With Your Remote
Aired 28 January 2026 • 76 min
The competition heats up. Fresh challengers step into the spotlight in the music solo, variety, comedy and juniors variety categories.
5. Challenge Accepted
Aired 3 February 2026 • 75 min
Sparks fly as the competition resumes. New hopefuls face champions from the music solo, dance, juniors music and variety categories.
6. Defend Your Crown
Aired 4 February 2026 • 70 min
A big night of dazzling performances in the music group, juniors variety, comedy and variety categories propels the competition forward.
7. Semi-Final: Night 1
Aired 10 February 2026 • 75 min
On a night of high-stakes head-to-head matchups, champions in dance, juniors variety, music solo and variety lock in their spots in the finals.
8. Semi-Final: Night 2
Aired 11 February 2026 • 78 min
Four coveted spots in the finals are up for grabs as champions defend their titles in the juniors music, comedy, music group and variety categories.
9. Finals
Aired 17 February 2026 • 79 min
Eight finalists. One Champion. Your vote. The audience is the only judge as the search concludes in a show-stopping finale.