America's Got Talent: Season 12
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.
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of America's Got Talent Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
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.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Auditions, Week 1
May 30, 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
Auditions, Week 2
Jun 6, 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.
Auditions, Week 3
Jun 13, 2017 · 85 min
Week 3 of auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.
Auditions, Week 4
Jun 20, 2017 · 85 min
The next round of auditions is full of laughs and tears, and Tyra uses her Golden Buzzer.
Auditions, Week 5
Jun 27, 2017 · 85 min
The fun continues as more amazing and amazingly absurd acts try to make it to the Judge Cuts.
Auditions, Week 6
Jul 11, 2017 · 85 min
More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions.
Best of Auditions
Jul 13, 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.
Judge Cuts 1
Jul 18, 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 c
Judge Cuts 2
Jul 25, 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 c
Judge Cuts 3
Aug 1, 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
Judge Cuts 4
Aug 8, 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
Road to Finals
Aug 9, 2017 · 85 min
Before the Live Shows begin, relive the best moments from the season so far, including the Judges Golden Buzzer saves.
Live Show 1
Aug 15, 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 au
Live Results 1
Aug 16, 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.
Live Show 2
Aug 22, 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.
Live Results 2
Aug 23, 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
Live Show 3
Aug 29, 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.
Live Results 3
Aug 30, 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
Semi-Finals 1
Sep 5, 2017 · 85 min
Semifinalists perform for a chance to move on to the finals.
Semi-Finals Results 1
Sep 6, 2017 · 85 min
Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Also featuring a surprise guest performance.
Semi-Finals 2
Sep 12, 2017 · 85 min
The contestants push themselves harder than ever before to advance to the finals.
Semi-Finals Results 2
Sep 13, 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
The Live Performance Finals
Sep 19, 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.
Live Results Finale
Sep 20, 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,