America's Got Talent — Season 12
Summer's got star power!
About this season
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 (24)
1. Auditions, Week 1
Aired 30 May 2017 • 85 min
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.
2. Auditions, Week 2
7.0Aired 6 June 2017 • 85 min
The fun continues with Simon, Mel B, Heidi, Howie, and Tyra as more incredible acts compete for a spot in the next round.
3. Auditions, Week 3
Aired 13 June 2017 • 85 min
Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.
4. Auditions, Week 4
Aired 20 June 2017 • 85 min
The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.
5. Auditions, Week 5
Aired 27 June 2017 • 85 min
The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.
6. Auditions, Week 6
7.0Aired 11 July 2017 • 85 min
More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.
7. Best of Auditions
Aired 13 July 2017 • 85 min
Judges Simon Cowell, Mel B., Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel reveal some of the biggest and best moments from the season so far.
8. Judge Cuts 1
Aired 18 July 2017 • 85 min
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.
9. Judge Cuts 2
7.0Aired 25 July 2017 • 85 min
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.
10. Judge Cuts 3
Aired 1 August 2017 • 85 min
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.
11. Judge Cuts 4
Aired 8 August 2017 • 85 min
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.
12. Road to Finals
Aired 9 August 2017 • 85 min
Before the Live Shows begin, relive the best moments from the season so far, including the Judges Golden Buzzer saves.
13. Live Show 1
Aired 15 August 2017 • 85 min
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.
14. Live Results 1
Aired 16 August 2017 • 85 min
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.
15. Live Show 2
Aired 22 August 2017 • 85 min
The second group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.
16. Live Results 2
Aired 23 August 2017 • 85 min
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.
17. Live Show 3
Aired 29 August 2017 • 85 min
The final group of 12 acts take the stage live in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to try to make it into the semifinals.
18. Live Results 3
Aired 30 August 2017 • 85 min
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.
19. Semi-Finals 1
Aired 5 September 2017 • 85 min
Semifinalists perform for a chance to move on to the finals.
20. Semi-Finals Results 1
Aired 6 September 2017 • 85 min
Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.
21. Semi-Finals 2
Aired 12 September 2017 • 85 min
The contestants push themselves harder than ever before to advance to the finals.
22. Semi-Finals Results 2
Aired 13 September 2017 • 85 min
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.
23. The Live Performance Finals
Aired 19 September 2017 • 85 min
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.
24. Live Results Finale
Aired 20 September 2017 • 85 min
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.