America's Got Talent

1h 25min

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.

Episodes

Cast

Auditions 1

1. Auditions 1

1h 25min

21st Jun 2006

A talent search from the producers of “American Idol” gets under way. Regis Philbin hosts as a variety of acts of all ages, including singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers and more, compete for fame and a million-dollar grand prize. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan make up the panel of judges.

Auditions 2

2. Auditions 2

1h 25min

21st Jun 2006

Auditions 3

3. Auditions 3

1h 25min

28th Jun 2006

The audition process continues, with David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan judging. Regis Philbin hosts.

Auditions 4

4. Auditions 4

1h 25min

5th Jul 2006

The last round of tryouts. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan serve as judges. Regis Philbin hosts.

Semi-Final 1

5. Semi-Final 1

1h 25min

12th Jul 2006

The first of four semifinal rounds is featured. Two acts will move on to the finals---one chosen by celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan; the other by viewers. Regis Philbin hosts.

Semi-Final 1 - Results

6. Semi-Final 1 - Results

1h 25min

13th Jul 2006

Voting results are revealed.

Semi-Final 2

7. Semi-Final 2

1h 25min

19th Jul 2006

The second of four semifinal rounds finds acts vying for two more finalist spots to be determined by viewers and judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan. Regis Philbin is the host.

Semi-Final 2 - Results

8. Semi-Final 2 - Results

1h 25min

20th Jul 2006

Voting results are revealed. Judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan offer their opinions on the act chosen by viewers to go to the finals.

Semi-Final 3

9. Semi-Final 3

1h 25min

26th Jul 2006

Two more finalist spots are up for grabs as performers compete in the third of four semifinal rounds. Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan are the judges. Regis Philbin hosts.

Semi-Final 3 - Results

10. Semi-Final 3 - Results

1h 25min

27th Jul 2006

Third-round voting results are revealed.

Semi-Final 4

11. Semi-Final 4

1h 25min

2nd Aug 2006

The fourth and final semifinal round. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan serve as judges. Regis Philbin hosts.

Semi-Final 4 - Results

12. Semi-Final 4 - Results

1h 25min

3rd Aug 2006

Fourth-round voting results are revealed. Judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan offer their opinions on the act chosen by viewers to go to the finals. Also: the Hoff sings his new single, “Jump in My Car”; a performance from Cirque Du Soleil's “Zumanity”; and comedian Tom Green attempts to ride a skateboard through a ring of fire.

Wildcard Show

13. Wildcard Show

1h 25min

9th Aug 2006

A wild-card competition features 10 deserving but overlooked acts from the semifinals competing for two additional spots in next week's $1 million finale. Among the performers getting a second chance are: Nathan Burton; Leonid the Magnificent; All That; Natasha Le; Corina Brouder; Jessica Sanchez; Bobby Badfingers; N'Versity; Quick Change; and Alexis Jordan. Regis Philbin hosts.

Wildcard Show - Results

14. Wildcard Show - Results

1h 25min

10th Aug 2006

Host Regis Philbin announces the viewer-selected winner of the wild-card round. Celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan offer their opinions. Also: Penn and Teller perform their magic act.

The Final

15. The Final

1h 25min

16th Aug 2006

The 10 remaining acts take the stage for their last performances before tomorrow night's finale, when the $1 million winner will be revealed. Celebrity guests on hand to offer the finalists pointers include Master P, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, John Popper, and Penn and Teller. Regis Philbin hosts.

Winner Announced

16. Winner Announced

1h 25min

17th Aug 2006

Season 1 of the talent show concludes with host Regis Philbin announcing which one of the 10 finalists viewers chose to win the $1 million prize. Judges Piers Morgan, Brandy and David Hasselhoff offer their opinions on the top act. Blue Man Group and singing duo Aly and AJ perform.

First air date

21st Jun 2006

Last air date

10th Jun 2025

Status

Returning Series

Type

Reality

Original language

en

Networks