Season 11

2016 · 23 episodes

In season 11, Simon Cowell joins the judges panel alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel. Nick Cannon is back as host, and the series returns to Los Angeles this summer, with live shows broadcast from the famed Dolby Theatre.

1Auditions Week 1The auditions begin with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges table alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and host, Nick Cannon. The Golden Buzzer is back and allows four lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live performance rounds at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to compete for America's vote.
2Auditions Week 2The laughs, cries and gasps continue as more incredible and incredibly wacky acts take the stage in the hopes of making it to the next round.
3Auditions Week 3More emotional, jaw-dropping and hilarious acts give their all for the judges. Another performance garners a coveted Golden Buzzer.
4Auditions Week 4Simon, Howie, Heidi and Mel B judge another round of awe-inspiring acts - and the notoriously tough Simon finally uses his Golden Buzzer!
5Auditions Week 5The fun never stops as the judges see a new slew of diverse and inspiring talents.
6Auditions Week 6The auditions continue.
7Best of AuditionsNick Cannon hosts a special recap of the moments that left America speechless during the auditions. Never before seen footage is also revealed as we get ready to head into the judge cuts.
8Judge Cuts, Night 1Superstar Ne-Yo joins America's Got Talent as a guest judge for the first round of Judge Cuts.
9Judge Cuts, Night 2Country superstar Reba McEntire joins America's Got Talent as a guest judge for the second round of Judge Cuts.
10Judge Cuts, Night 3The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge George Lopez takes control of the Golden Buzzer.
11The Judge Cuts 4The fun and surprises keep coming on the final night of Judge Cuts before the live shows. Louis Tomlinson of One Direction joins as a guest judge.
12Live Show 1
13Live Results 1
14Live Show 2
15Live Results 2
16Live Show 3
17Live Results 3
18Semifinals 1The first 11 of the remaining 21 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.
19Semifinals Results 1Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals. Tonight, viewers will have one last chance to send their favorite act to the Finals by using Google Instant Save. Featuring special guest performances and hosted by Nick Cannon.
20Semifinals 2The last 11 of the remaining 22 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.
21Semifinals Results 2Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals.
22Live FinaleThe top 10 acts compete one last time live at the Dolby Theatre for a chance to win the $1 million prize and be voted the most talented act in America
23Live Finale ResultsHost Nick Cannon reveals who America chose as the $1 million winner. This 2-hour season finale will feature special guest performers and not-to-be-missed surprises.

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