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Broadcast date
01-06-2010 • 32 episodes
Episodes of this season
1. Los Angeles Auditions
event 01-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
2. Dallas Auditions
event 02-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Open auditions are held in Dallas.
3. New York Auditions Day 1
event 08-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Season 5's open auditions continue.
4. New York Auditions Day 2
event 15-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Preliminary auditions continue.
5. Orlando Auditions Day 1
event 16-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Open auditions continue.
6. Orlando Auditions Day 2
event 22-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Open auditions continue.
7. Portland Auditions Day 1
event 22-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
8. Portland Auditions Day 2
event 23-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Preliminary auditions continue.
9. Chicago Auditions
event 29-06-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
11. Las Vegas Week - Day 1
event 06-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
12. Las Vegas Week - Day 2
event 07-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The stress spikes when judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan deliberate over which acts to select for a spot in the Top 48.
13. HOLLYWOOD, Part 1
event 13-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
14. Result Show #1
event 14-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
15. HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
event 20-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
16. Result Show #2
event 21-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results installment. Cirque du Soleil perform the show "Kà," and the rock band Train sing "Hey, Soul Sister."
17. HOLLYWOOD, Part 3
event 27-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
18. Result Show #3
event 28-07-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
19. HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
event 03-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
20. Result Show #4
event 04-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
21. HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
event 10-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
22. Result Show #5
event 11-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
23. Wild Card Show
event 17-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
24. Wild Card Show - Results
event 18-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
25. Semi-Final #1
event 24-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
26. Semi-Final #1 - Results
event 25-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
27. Semi-Final #2
event 31-08-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
28. Semi-Final #2 - Results
event 01-09-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.
29. Top Ten - Performances
event 07-09-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The Top 10 acts perform in Hollywood in their quest to win a sought-after position in the final four. Enrique Iglesias performs "I Like It."
30. Top Ten - Results
event 08-09-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
31. THE FINAL
event 14-09-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
32. The Winner Is...
End of season • event 15-09-2010 • schedule 1h 25m
The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.
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This season's cast
Nick Cannon
Self - Host
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Howie Mandel
Self - Judge
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Piers Morgan
Self - Judge
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Sharon Osbourne
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