America's Got Talent — Season 16
Summer's got star power!
About this season
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.
Episodes (20)
1. Auditions 1
8.0Aired 1 June 2021 • 85 min
Variety of acts and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing select lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote. Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara are back, along with host Terry Crews.
2. Auditions 2
8.0Aired 8 June 2021 • 85 min
The auditions continue.
3. Auditions 3
8.0Aired 15 June 2021 • 85 min
The auditions continue.
4. Auditions 4
8.0Aired 22 June 2021 • 85 min
The auditions continue.
5. Auditions 5
8.0Aired 29 June 2021 • 85 min
The auditions continue.
6. Auditions 6
8.0Aired 6 July 2021 • 85 min
The auditions continue.
7. Auditions 7
8.0Aired 13 July 2021 • 85 min
The auditions continue.
8. Auditions 8
8.0Aired 20 July 2021 • 85 min
The auditions conclude with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges' table along with Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and host Terry Crews. A variety of acts and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize, and the judges deliberate on which acts will make it to the live shows.
9. Live Shows Begin
8.0Aired 10 August 2021 • 85 min
10. Live Results Shows Begin
8.0Aired 11 August 2021 • 85 min
11. Quarterfinals 2
9.0Aired 17 August 2021 • 85 min
12. Quarterfinals 2 Results
8.0Aired 18 August 2021 • 85 min
The acts move on to the semi-finals.
13. Quarterfinals 3
8.0Aired 24 August 2021 • 85 min
14. Quarterfinals 3 Results
8.0Aired 25 August 2021 • 85 min
Seven performers from the previous round secure places in the semifinals.
15. Semifinals 1
8.0Aired 31 August 2021 • 85 min
16. Semifinals 1 Results
8.0Aired 1 September 2021 • 85 min
Five acts move on to the finals.
17. Semifinals 2
8.0Aired 7 September 2021 • 85 min
18. Semifinals 2 Results
8.0Aired 8 September 2021 • 85 min
Five acts will move on to the finals. Viewers can send their favorite performer to the next round.
19. Finale
8.0Aired 14 September 2021 • 85 min
Terry Crews reveals whom America has chosen as the $1 million winner in the season 16 finale.
20. Finale Results
8.0Aired 15 September 2021 • 85 min
Host Terry Crews debuts the winner of the talent competition and the substantial cash prize.