• Air date: 04 Jun '13 35 episodes
      Season eight of the reality competition series America's Got Talent premiered on June 4, 2013. After six seasons on the show, Sharon Osbourne has left the show with Melanie Brown replacing her. This is also the first season to have four judges on the panel, as Heidi Klum became the new fourth judge. Snapple continues to be the official beverage sponsor of America's Got Talent and their products will be featured on the show throughout the season, along with their cups on the judges' desk. America's Got Talent shot their live shows from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, after moving from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center last year. The season ended on September 18, 2013, with Kenichi Ebina announced as the winner of the season.
  • List of Episodes (35)
    • 1. Premiere

      04 Jun '13
      Hopefuls audition for the judges in New York, Los Angeles and San Antonio.
    • 2. Hopefuls perform for the judges

      11 Jun '13
      Howie, Howard, Heidi and Mel B continue their quest to discover America's most talented act in San Antonio and New Orleans.
    • 3. Hopefuls perform for the judges (2)

      18 Jun '13
      Hopefuls perform for the judges.
    • 4. Auditions continue

      25 Jun '13
      Auditions continue.
    • 5. Auditions continue (2)

      02 Jul '13
      Auditions continue in San Antonio and Chicago.
    • 6. Auditions continue (3)

      09 Jul '13
      The judges cover three cities in their epic quest to discover America's next great talent.
    • 7. Auditions continue (4)

      10 Jul '13
      The last chance for performers to audition for their chance to go to Las Vegas.
    • 8. Vegas (1)

      16 Jul '13
      Hopefuls audition for the judges in Las Vegas.
    • 9. Recap (1)

      17 Jul '13
      Hopefuls audition for the judges in Las Vegas.
    • 10. Vegas (2)

      17 Jul '13
    • 11. First live show

      23 Jul '13
      Contestants face elimination; Labrinth and Emeli Sandé perform.
    • 12. Recap (2)

      24 Jul '13
      Recap of the first live show.
    • 13. Live show (1)

      24 Jul '13
      Contestants face elimination; Labrinth and Emeli Sandé perform.
    • 14. Live show (2)

      30 Jul '13
      Twelve acts perform.
    • 15. Recap (3)

      31 Jul '13
      A performance recap.
    • 16. Live show (3)

      31 Jul '13
      Four acts advance to the next round.
    • 17. Live from Radio City, Week 4 Results

      14 Aug '13
      Twelve performers took the stage last night, but only four will make it through tonight's eliminations to move on to the semifinals.
    • 18. Live from Radio City, Week 5 Performances

      20 Aug '13
      After weeks of incredible performances, America’s Got Talent has arrived at its final 12 acts before the semi-finals. The Aug. 20 live episode included sibling rivalry, soulful singing, and one performance that one judge said could not be followed.
    • 19. Live from Radio City, Week 5 Results

      21 Aug '13
      The final twelve performers took the stage last night, but only four will make it through tonight's eliminations to claim the last remaining slots in the semifinals.
    • 20. Live Semifinals, Week One Performances

      27 Aug '13
      Twelve promising semifinalists take the stage for a shot at the finals and the million-dollar prize.
    • 21. Live Semifinals, Week One Results

      28 Aug '13
      Twelve performers took the stage last night, but only six can move on to the finals for a chance at AGT's $1 million prize.
    • 22. Semifinals, Week 2 Performances

      03 Sep '13
      The final twelve semifinalists take the stage for a shot at the finals and the million-dollar prize.
    • 23. Semifinals, Week 2 Results

      04 Sep '13
      Six acts advance to the next round.
    • 24. The top 12 finalists perform

      10 Sep '13
      The top 12 finalists perform.
    • 25. Six acts advance to the final round

      11 Sep '13
      Six acts advance to the final round.