Episode 1
Aired Jun 1, 2010
Auditions begin in Los Angeles.
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Episode 2
Aired Jun 2, 2010
Hopefuls audition in Dallas.
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Episode 3
Aired Jun 8, 2010
Auditions continue.
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Episode 4
Aired Jun 15, 2010
The judges continue to audition contestants at theaters across the country.
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Episode 5
Aired Jun 16, 2010
Nationwide auditions continue.
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Episode 6
Aired Jun 22, 2010
The judges continue to audition contestants across America.
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Episode 7
Aired Jun 22, 2010
Auditions continue across the nation.
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Episode 8
Aired Jun 28, 2010
More performers audition for the judges.
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Episode 9
Aired Jun 28, 2010
Auditions continue.
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Episode 10
Aired Jun 30, 2010
More acts audition for the judges.
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Episode 11
Aired Jul 6, 2010
Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
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Episode 12
Aired Jul 7, 2010
The judges determine which 48 acts will compete in Los Angeles.
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Episode 13
Aired Jul 13, 2010
Twelve of the top 48 contestants perform in Los Angeles.
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Episode 14
Aired Jul 14, 2010
Four acts are chosen to be a part of the top 24; Selena Gomez and the Scene perform; the cast of Broadway's "Rock of Ages" performs.
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Episode 15
Aired Jul 20, 2010
Twelve more acts perform in hopes of advancing to the next round.
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Episode 16
Aired Jul 21, 2010
Four more acts make it into the top 24; Train performs; a performance of "Kà" by Cirque de Soleil.
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Episode 17
Aired Jul 27, 2010
Twelve more acts perform in hopes of advancing to the next round.
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Episode 18
Aired Jul 28, 2010
Four more acts make it into the top 24; Mike Posner performs; JabbaWockeeZ perform.
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Episode 19
Aired Aug 3, 2010
The fourth group of 12 acts from the top 48 performs.
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Episode 20
Aired Aug 4, 2010
Four more acts are chosen for the top 24; Bret Michaels and Taio Cruz perform.
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Episode 21
Aired Aug 10, 2010
YouTube acts, chosen by viewers and the judges, perform.
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Episode 22
Aired Aug 11, 2010
Four YouTube acts are added to the semifinals; Judson Laipply performs; Lin Yu Chun performs; Quick Change performs.
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Episode 23
Aired Aug 17, 2010
The judges give 12 of their favorite acts another chance to compete.
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Episode 24
Aired Aug 18, 2010
Four more acts advance to the semifinals; LeAnn Rimes performs; illusionist Criss Angel.
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Episode 25
Aired Aug 24, 2010
Semifinalists compete for a spot in the top 10.
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Episode 26
Aired Aug 25, 2010
Five acts make it into the top 10; Kylie Minogue performs; TV host Jimmy Fallon; Recycled Percussion performs.
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Episode 27
Aired Aug 31, 2010
Twelve more acts perform in hope of landing a spot in the top 10.
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Episode 28
Aired Sep 1, 2010
Five acts advance to the finals and round out the top 10; Jason Derülo performs.
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Episode 29
Aired Sep 7, 2010
The top 10 acts perform in hopes of making the final four; Enrique Iglesias perform.
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Episode 30
Aired Sep 8, 2010
The final four acts are revealed; Sarah McLachlan performs; a performance by the Broadway cast of "American Idiot."
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Episode 31
Aired Sep 14, 2010
The remaining four acts perform for the last time in hopes of winning $1 million and a headlining Las Vegas show.
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Episode 32
Aired Sep 15, 2010
Special guest stars, including Donna Summer, Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel, Sarah Brightman and Usher, perform; the winner is announced.
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