Season 20 kicks off with a magician who recruits home viewers to participate, a danger act with a superhuman ability and golden buzzers that captivate the judges; Simon, Mel B, Sofia, Howie and Terry invite cameras behind the scenes.
Howie jokes that a group of clown magicians nearly gives him a heart attack; siblings test their bond and talent on the audition stage; Sofia and Mel battle it out to be the first to hit the button over a jaw-dropping golden buzzer.
The judges are shocked by how many Season 20 auditions bring new firsts to the AGT stage; from an aerialist duo flying under a water rig to the first robot-dog boy band, week three makes show history.
A powerful magician takes control of the theater and Howie's personal phone; a troupe of dancing cat humans showcases one of the cutest routines in show history; one act receives a surprise Golden Buzzer for a talent 45 years in the making.
A Kentucky truck driver is far from home as he braves the AGT stage; a roller-skating aerial act from Simon's past attempts to earn his respect; "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval auditions to show the world a different side of him.
A danger-act sidekick goes solo after splitting with her longtime partner; a grandma debuts original music after her granddaughter surprises her with an audition; Simon's Golden Buzzer quickly becomes one of his favorites ever.
Season 1 breakout child star Jessica Sanchez returns to audition 20 years later; contestants try to impress the judges with unbelievable acts, including a ballet performance on top of someone's head and an 83-year-old that Howie thinks could win.
Simon, Howie, Sofia and Mel pull back the curtain to reveal their most unforgettable golden buzzer moments -- sharing never-before-heard stories, backstage drama and insights into the emotional decisions that have changed lives forever.
Howie gives the final golden buzzer of Season 20 to a scary good act; the day turns into one of the weirdest in the show's history, causing Simon to get the giggles.
Contestants fight to leave an impression as auditions close with a very unexpected and messy plot twist; for the first time, the judges immediately reveal the top 44 acts they chose to compete in the live shows for the $1 million prize.
AGT celebrates 20 years of unforgettable talent, iconic, viral moments and global impact; with a new mega-mix performance and judge interviews, the special examines the show's legacy and how it redefined talent TV.
Eleven acts take the stage, and a live show golden buzzer will send one act directly to the finals; America can vote for their three favorite acts to advance to the semifinals by using the AGT App or going to NBC.com.
America's votes reveal which three acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinals; also advancing is one act that was sent straight to the finals last night with the new live show golden buzzer.
Eleven acts compete, and a live show golden buzzer will send one act directly to the finals; America can vote for their three favorite acts to advance to the semifinals by using the AGT App or going to NBC.com.
America's votes reveal which three acts from the previous night's show will move on to the semifinals; also advancing is one act that was sent straight to the finals last night with the competitive live show golden buzzer.
Twelve acts compete live at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for a chance to compete in the finals; one act will receive the new semifinals golden buzzer and be sent to the finals; America votes for their six favorite acts to advance to the finals.
America's votes reveal which six acts from the previous night's show will move on to the finals; four acts sent straight to the finals from the quarterfinals with the live show golden buzzer will advance, joining the new semifinals golden buzzer act.
The top 11 acts perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America; viewers can vote for their favorite act by using the AGT app, the NBC app or going to NBC.com.
Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 20 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.