America's Got Talent — Season 5
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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 (32)
1. Los Angeles Auditions
5.0Aired 1 June 2010 • 85 min
The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
2. Dallas Auditions
5.0Aired 2 June 2010 • 85 min
Open auditions are held in Dallas.
3. New York Auditions Day 1
5.0Aired 8 June 2010 • 85 min
Season 5's open auditions continue.
4. New York Auditions Day 2
5.0Aired 15 June 2010 • 85 min
Preliminary auditions continue.
5. Orlando Auditions Day 1
5.0Aired 16 June 2010 • 85 min
Open auditions continue.
6. Orlando Auditions Day 2
5.0Aired 22 June 2010 • 85 min
Open auditions continue.
7. Portland Auditions Day 1
5.0Aired 22 June 2010 • 85 min
Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
8. Portland Auditions Day 2
5.0Aired 23 June 2010 • 85 min
Preliminary auditions continue.
9. Chicago Auditions
5.0Aired 29 June 2010 • 85 min
Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
10. Final Auditions
5.0Aired 30 June 2010 • 85 min
Auditions continue.
11. Las Vegas Week - Day 1
5.0Aired 6 July 2010 • 85 min
Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
12. Las Vegas Week - Day 2
5.0Aired 7 July 2010 • 85 min
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.
13. HOLLYWOOD, Part 1
5.0Aired 13 July 2010 • 85 min
Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
14. Result Show #1
5.0Aired 14 July 2010 • 85 min
Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
15. HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
5.0Aired 20 July 2010 • 85 min
Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
16. Result Show #2
5.0Aired 21 July 2010 • 85 min
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."
17. HOLLYWOOD, Part 3
5.0Aired 27 July 2010 • 85 min
Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
18. Result Show #3
5.0Aired 28 July 2010 • 85 min
Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
19. HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
5.0Aired 3 August 2010 • 85 min
Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
20. Result Show #4
5.0Aired 4 August 2010 • 85 min
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
21. HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
5.0Aired 10 August 2010 • 85 min
Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
22. Result Show #5
5.0Aired 11 August 2010 • 85 min
Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
23. Wild Card Show
5.0Aired 17 August 2010 • 85 min
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
24. Wild Card Show - Results
4.0Aired 18 August 2010 • 85 min
Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
25. Semi-Final #1
6.0Aired 24 August 2010 • 85 min
The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
26. Semi-Final #1 - Results
5.0Aired 25 August 2010 • 85 min
Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
27. Semi-Final #2
5.0Aired 31 August 2010 • 85 min
The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
28. Semi-Final #2 - Results
5.0Aired 1 September 2010 • 85 min
Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.
29. Top Ten - Performances
Aired 7 September 2010 • 85 min
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."
30. Top Ten - Results
5.0Aired 8 September 2010 • 85 min
The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
31. THE FINAL
5.0Aired 14 September 2010 • 85 min
In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
32. The Winner Is...
Aired 15 September 2010 • 85 min
The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.