America's Got Talent - Season 11

First aired: 5/31/2016 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.

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Episodes

1. Auditions Week 1

Aired: 5/31/2016

The 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.

2. Auditions Week 2

Aired: 6/7/2016

The 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.

3. Auditions Week 3

Aired: 6/14/2016

More emotional, jaw-dropping and hilarious acts give their all for the judges. Another performance garners a coveted Golden Buzzer.

4. Auditions Week 4

Aired: 6/21/2016

Simon, Howie, Heidi and Mel B judge another round of awe-inspiring acts - and the notoriously tough Simon finally uses his Golden Buzzer!

5. Auditions Week 5

Aired: 6/28/2016

The fun never stops as the judges see a new slew of diverse and inspiring talents.

6. Auditions Week 6

Aired: 7/5/2016

The auditions continue.

7. Best of Auditions

Aired: 7/6/2016

Nick 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.

8. Judge Cuts, Night 1

Aired: 7/12/2016

Superstar Ne-Yo joins America's Got Talent as a guest judge for the first round of Judge Cuts.

9. Judge Cuts, Night 2

Aired: 7/13/2016

Country superstar Reba McEntire joins America's Got Talent as a guest judge for the second round of Judge Cuts.

10. Judge Cuts, Night 3

Aired: 7/19/2016

The judges push their favorite acts through to the top 36. Guest judge George Lopez takes control of the Golden Buzzer.

11. The Judge Cuts 4

Aired: 7/19/2016

The 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.

12. Live Show 1

Aired: 7/26/2016

13. Live Results 1

Aired: 7/27/2016

14. Live Show 2

Aired: 8/2/2016

15. Live Results 2

Aired: 8/3/2016

16. Live Show 3

Aired: 8/20/2016

17. Live Results 3

Aired: 8/24/2016

18. Semifinals 1

Aired: 8/30/2016

The first 11 of the remaining 21 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

19. Semifinals Results 1

Aired: 8/30/2016

Only 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.

20. Semifinals 2

Aired: 9/6/2016

The last 11 of the remaining 22 acts perform for a chance to win $1 million and be named the most talented act in America.

21. Semifinals Results 2

Aired: 9/7/2016

Only 5 of the previous night's performers will move on to the Finals.

22. Live Finale

Aired: 9/13/2016

The 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

23. Live Finale Results

Aired: 9/14/2016

Host 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.