America's Got Talent: Season 21
Season 21 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 20.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Auditions 1
Jun 2, 2026 · 85 min
Season 21 lives up to its lucky number with more Golden Buzzers in one night than ever before. It's an evening full of surprises, with a lineup ranging from not one but two dance c
Auditions 2
Jun 9, 2026 · 83 min
It's a magical night as auditions continue with a magician who returns for redemption in hopes of winning over the judges, social media stars bring their talents to the big stage a
Auditions 3
Jun 16, 2026 · 83 min
Auditions heat up with a fire-shooting all-female quartet and a pair of comedic illusionists.
Auditions 4
Jun 23, 2026 · 83 min
Auditions ramp up as a married mentalist duo captivates the crowd, returning contestants chase redemption and a world record and a parkour prodigy pushes boundaries like never befo
AGT: July 4th Party in the USA
Jun 30, 2026 · 83 min
It's a quarter-millennium celebration as the judges and Terry look back at their favorite acts from America's biggest talent show, complete with a festive Fourth of July theme fit
Auditions 5
Jul 7, 2026 · 83 min
The judges are tougher than ever as auditions continue; dueling magicians go head-to-head, a multigenerational tumbling team flips into the spotlight and a laser-fueled dance trio
Auditions 6
Jul 14, 2026 · 83 min
Auditions resume as more unforgettable oddballs and heartfelt hopefuls take the stage, from dancing dads and a death-defying aerialist to a series of original songs that divide the
Auditions 7
Jul 21, 2026 · 83 min
It's the final night of auditions, and the judges must determine who will be moving on; a Howie lookalike takes the stage and a fluorescent singing act wows the judges with his ori
Live Acts Revealed
Jul 28, 2026 · 83 min
The acts that are moving on to the live shows, along with those that were selected to appear in the brand-new Judges' Callback rounds, are revealed.
Judges' Callbacks 1
Aug 4, 2026 · 83 min
Simon Cowell and Mel B bring back their chosen acts to perform one final time as the first ever Judges' Callbacks decide who advances to the Live Shows; Simon welcomes Normani and
Judges' Callbacks 2
Aug 11, 2026 · 83 min
Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara pick their final acts to go to the live shows; Howie is joined by comedian Nikki Glaser at the iconic Laugh Factory in Hollywood, while Sofía welcome
Quarterfinals 1
Aug 18, 2026 · 83 min
It's time for the live shows as eleven acts take the stage with the Live Show Golden Buzzer sending one act directly to the finals; America can vote for their three favorite acts t
Quarterfinals 1 Results
Aug 19, 2026 · 42 min
America's votes reveal which three acts from the previous night will move on to the semi-finals.
Quarterfinals 2
Aug 25, 2026 · 83 min
The second week of live quarterfinals begins as America votes for their three favorite acts.
Quarterfinals 2 Results
Aug 26, 2026 · 42 min
The three acts from the second night of quarterfinals moving on to the semi-finals are revealed.
Quarterfinals 3
Sep 1, 2026 · 83 min
The third week of live quarterfinals begins as America votes for their three favorite acts.
Quarterfinals 3 Results
Sep 2, 2026 · 42 min
The three acts from the third night of quarterfinals moving on to the semifinals are revealed.
Quarterfinals 4
Sep 8, 2026 · 84 min
The final week of live quarterfinals begins as America votes for their three favorite acts.
Quarterfinals 4 Results
Sep 8, 2026 · 42 min
The three acts from the final night of quarterfinals moving on to the semifinals are revealed.
Semifinals
Sep 15, 2026 · 84 min
Twelve acts compete live for a chance to advance to the finale; America begins the vote for their six favorite acts.
Semifinals Results
Sep 16, 2026 · 42 min
America's votes reveal which six acts from the previous night's show will move on to the finals.
Finale
Sep 22, 2026 · 83 min
The top 10 acts perform one last time for a chance at $1 million; America begins their final vote.
Finale Results
Sep 23, 2026 · 84 min
Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the winning act, also featuring guest performers.