The winner is named for America's Got Talent's eighth season. they will top five other finalists to take home the $1 million prize and an opportunity to headline a show in Las Vegas.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 8 Episode 27 of America's Got Talent was watched by 11,190,000 viewers, resulting in a 2.50 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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America's Got Talent Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Season 8, Auditions begin
• s08e02 - Auditions: New Orleans, Part 1 & San Antonio, Part 2
• s08e03 - Hopefuls perform for the judges (2)
• s08e04 - Auditions continue
• s08e05 - Auditions continue (2)
• s08e06 - Auditions: New Orleans, Part 2, New York City, Part 3 & Los Angeles, Part 3
• s08e07 - Auditions continue (4)
• s08e08 - Las Vegas, Part 1
• s08e09 - Las Vegas, Part 2
• s08e10 - First Live Show
• s08e11 - Quarterfinals Week 1, Results (4 of 12 advance)
• s08e12 - Quarterfinals Week 2, Performances Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City
• s08e13 - Quarterfinals Week 2, Results (4 of 12 advance)
• s08e14 - Quarterfinals Week 3, Performances Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City
• s08e15 - Quarterfinals Week 3, Results (4 of 12 advance)
• s08e16 - Quarterfinals Week 4, Performances Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City
• s08e17 - Quarterfinals Week 4, Results (4 of 12 advance)
• s08e18 - Quarterfinals Week 5, (Wild Cards) Performances Live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City
• s08e19 - Quarterfinals Week 5, Results (4 of 12 advance)
• s08e20 - Semifinals, Week 1 Performances
• s08e21 - Semifinals Week 1, Results (6 of 12 advance)
• s08e22 - Semifinals, Week 2 Performances
• s08e23 - Semifinals Week 2, Results (6 of 12 advance)
• s08e24 - Finals, Week 1 - The Top 12 Performances
• s08e25 - Finals Week #1 (6 of 12 advance)
• s08e26 - Finals, Week 2 - The Top 6 Performances
• s08e27 - The 1 Million Dollar WINNER is announced!

America's Got Talent Show Summary

"America's Got Talent" and Simon Cowell is determined to find it. In "America's Got Talent", Simon searches for the most talented person in a variety of categories including singing, dancing, comedy, and various novelty acts.

Each of the contestants, chosen at casting calls around the nation, will have a chance to prove that they have talent in front of judges and America. The winner, chosen by viewers, will receive the opportunity to headline a showcase Las Vegas act and 1 Million Dollars!