Episode 1
Aired May 27, 2025
Auditions 1
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.
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Episode 2
Aired Jun 3, 2025
Auditions 2
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.
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Episode 3
Aired Jun 10, 2025
Auditions 3
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.
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Episode 4
Aired Jun 17, 2025
Auditions 4
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.
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Episode 5
Aired Jun 24, 2025
Auditions 5
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.
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Episode 6
Aired Jul 8, 2025
Auditions 6
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.
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Episode 7
Aired Jul 15, 2025
Auditions 7
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.
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Episode 8
Aired Jul 22, 2025
Greatest Golden Buzzers!
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.
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Episode 9
Aired Jul 29, 2025
Auditions 8
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.
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Episode 10
Aired Aug 5, 2025
Auditions 9
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.
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Episode 11
Aired Aug 12, 2025
AGT 20th Birthday Party
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.
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Episode 12
Aired Aug 19, 2025
Quarterfinals 1
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.
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Episode 13
Aired Aug 20, 2025
Quarterfinals 1 Results
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.
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Episode 14
Aired Aug 26, 2025
Quarterfinals 2
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.
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Episode 15
Aired Aug 27, 2025
Quarterfinals 2 Results
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.
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Episode 16
Aired Sep 2, 2025
Quarterfinals 3
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.
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Episode 17
Aired Sep 3, 2025
Quarterfinals 3 Results
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.
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Episode 18
Aired Sep 9, 2025
Quarterfinals 4
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.
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Episode 19
Aired Sep 10, 2025
Quarterfinals 4 Results
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.
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Episode 20
Aired Sep 16, 2025
Semi-Finals
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.
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Episode 21
Aired Sep 17, 2025
Semi-Finals Results
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.
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Episode 22
Aired Sep 23, 2025
Final Performances
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.
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Episode 23
Aired Sep 24, 2025
Countdown to the Finale
The finale night kicks off with a look back at Season 20's most memorable moments, followed by a star-studded results show where the winner will be revealed.
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Episode 24
Aired Sep 24, 2025
Finale Results
Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 20 winner in the two-hour finale featuring special guest performers.
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