Overview of 'America's Got Talent' Season 5

America's Got Talent (2006)

Reality

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.

Writing:

Кен Уорвик
Ken Warwick

Stars:

Release Date: 2006-06-21
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

5.7/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 85

Season 5 Episode List

Episode 1 - Los Angeles Auditions
Release Date: 2010-06-01
The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
Episode 2 - Dallas Auditions
Release Date: 2010-06-02
Open auditions are held in Dallas.
Episode 3 - New York Auditions Day 1
Release Date: 2010-06-08
Season 5's open auditions continue.
Episode 4 - New York Auditions Day 2
Release Date: 2010-06-15
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 5 - Orlando Auditions Day 1
Release Date: 2010-06-16
Open auditions continue.
Episode 6 - Orlando Auditions Day 2
Release Date: 2010-06-22
Open auditions continue.
Episode 7 - Portland Auditions Day 1
Release Date: 2010-06-22
Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
Episode 8 - Portland Auditions Day 2
Release Date: 2010-06-23
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 9 - Chicago Auditions
Release Date: 2010-06-29
Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 10 - Final Auditions
Release Date: 2010-06-30
Auditions continue.
Episode 11 - Las Vegas Week - Day 1
Release Date: 2010-07-06
Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
Episode 12 - Las Vegas Week - Day 2
Release Date: 2010-07-07
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.
Episode 13 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 1
Release Date: 2010-07-13
Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
Episode 14 - Result Show #1
Release Date: 2010-07-14
Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
Episode 15 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
Release Date: 2010-07-20
Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
Episode 16 - Result Show #2
Release Date: 2010-07-21
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."
Episode 17 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 3
Release Date: 2010-07-27
Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
Episode 18 - Result Show #3
Release Date: 2010-07-28
Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
Episode 19 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
Release Date: 2010-08-03
Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
Episode 20 - Result Show #4
Release Date: 2010-08-04
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
Episode 21 - HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
Release Date: 2010-08-10
Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
Episode 22 - Result Show #5
Release Date: 2010-08-11
Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
Episode 23 - Wild Card Show
Release Date: 2010-08-17
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
Episode 24 - Wild Card Show - Results
Release Date: 2010-08-18
Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
Episode 25 - Semi-Final #1
Release Date: 2010-08-24
The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
Episode 26 - Semi-Final #1 - Results
Release Date: 2010-08-25
Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
Episode 27 - Semi-Final #2
Release Date: 2010-08-31
The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
Episode 28 - Semi-Final #2 - Results
Release Date: 2010-09-01
Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.
Episode 29 - Top Ten - Performances
Release Date: 2010-09-07
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."
Episode 30 - Top Ten - Results
Release Date: 2010-09-08
The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
Episode 31 - THE FINAL
Release Date: 2010-09-14
In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
Episode 32 - The Winner Is...
Release Date: 2010-09-15
The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.