America's Got Talent: Season 13
After a record-breaking Season 12, Creator and Judge Simon Cowell returns alongside Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and business CEO Tyra Banks joined the team last summer as host and melded effortlessly with the judges, bringing her unmistakable personal flair and verve to the show.
Season 13 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 12.
- 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
After a record-breaking Season 12, Creator and Judge Simon Cowell returns alongside Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel, entrepreneur and business CEO Tyra Banks joined the team last summer as host and melded effortlessly with the judges, bringing her unmistakable personal flair and verve to the show.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
Auditions, Week 1
May 29, 2018 · 85 min
Variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition before judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel. Tyra Banks hosts.
Auditions, Week 2
Jun 5, 2018 · 85 min
Week 2 of the auditions brings more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.
Auditions, Week 3
Jun 12, 2018 · 85 min
Week 3 of the auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.
Auditions, Week 4
Jun 19, 2018 · 85 min
Week 4 of the auditions brings more fun and surprises!
Auditions, Week 5
Jun 26, 2018 · 85 min
Week 5 of the auditions brings even more amazing and outrageous acts to the stage.
Best of Auditions
Jul 11, 2018 · 85 min
Relive the best moments of Season 13 so far! Join Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel and host Tyra Banks for the best auditions of the season.
Auditions, Week 6
Jul 10, 2018 · 85 min
More acts give it their all during the last round of auditions, wowing judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel and host Tyra Banks.
Judge Cuts 1
Jul 17, 2018 · 85 min
Comedian Ken Jeong joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress the
Judge Cuts 2
Jul 24, 2018 · 85 min
Actress Olivia Munn joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress th
Judge Cuts 3
Jul 31, 2018 · 85 min
Singer Martina McBride joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress
Judge Cuts 4
Aug 7, 2018 · 85 min
Chris Hardwick joins the judges' panel and gets the opportunity to send an act directly to the live shows via the Golden Buzzer. Contestants have one last chance to impress the jud
Road to Lives
Aug 9, 2018 · 85 min
Relive the best moments of Season 13 before the Live Shows begin!
Live Quarter Finals 1
Aug 14, 2018 · 85 min
The first 12 of the final 36 acts take the stage live to compete for America's vote.
Live Results 1
Aug 15, 2018 · 85 min
The first 7 acts moving on to the semifinal round are revealed.
Live Quarter Finals 2
Aug 21, 2018 · 85 min
The second 12 of the final 36 acts take the stage live to compete for America's vote.
Live Results 2
Aug 22, 2018 · 85 min
The second 7 acts moving on to the semifinal round are revealed.
Live Quarter Finals 3
Aug 28, 2018 · 85 min
The last 12 of the final 36 acts take the stage live to compete for America's vote.
Live Results 3
Aug 29, 2018 · 85 min
The final 7 acts moving on to the semifinal round are revealed.
Live Semi Finals 1
Sep 4, 2018 · 85 min
Half of the semi-finalists perform for a chance to make it to the finals.
Live Results 4
Sep 5, 2018 · 85 min
Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals.
Live Semi Finals 2
Sep 11, 2018 · 85 min
The 2nd half of the semi-finalists perform for a chance to make it to the finals.
Live Results 5
Sep 12, 2018 · 85 min
Only 5 of the previous night's 11 performers move on to the Finals. The boy-band BTS performs.
Live Show Finals
Sep 18, 2018 · 85 min
The top 10 acts compete one last time for the chance to win $1 million.
Live Results Finale
Sep 19, 2018 · 85 min
The winner of the $1 million prize is revealed after many guest performances and other surprises.
The Champions One
Jan 7, 2019 · 85 min
Comedians, singers, mentalists, a sword swallower, a contortionist and more champions from around the world compete. Ten acts perform and two go through to the finals. Plus, there
The Champions Two
Jan 14, 2019 · 85 min
Ten Got Talent fan favorites from around the world face off. Only two acts will move on to the Finals: the recipient of the coveted Golden Buzzer and the performance that earns the
The Champions Three
Jan 21, 2019 · 85 min
Ten Got Talent fan favorites from around the world face off. Only two acts will move on to the Finals: the recipient of the coveted Golden Buzzer and the performance that earns the
The Champions Four
Jan 28, 2019 · 85 min
Ten Got Talent fan favorites from around the world face off. Only two acts will move on to the Finals: the recipient of the coveted Golden Buzzer and the performance that earns the
The Champions Five
Feb 4, 2019 · 85 min
Ten Got Talent fan favorites from around the world face off. Only two acts will move on to the Finals: the recipient of the coveted Golden Buzzer and the performance that earns the
The Champions Finals
Feb 11, 2019 · 85 min
The Top 12 finalists, including two returning Wild Card acts, perform for judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. America's Superfans vote to determine who will be
The Champions Results Finale
Feb 18, 2019 · 85 min
The winner and ultimate champion is crowned in front of the judges; special acts and fan-favorites take the stage for memorable performances.