• 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)
    • 26. Finals, Week 2 - The Top 6 Performances

      17 Sep '13
      The six finalists battle it out for AGT's million-dollar prize. Featuring special performances from Josh Groban, Luke Bryan, Icona Pop, and Il Divo with Heather Headley.
    • 27. Finale

      18 Sep '13
      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.
    • 28. Episode 28

      28 Aug '13
      Six acts advance to the next round; performances by One Direction and Cassadee Pope.
    • 29. Episode 29

      03 Sep '13
      Twelve semifinalists perform.
    • 30. Episode 30

      04 Sep '13
      Performance recap.
    • 31. Episode 31

      04 Sep '13
      Six acts advance to the next round; Fall Out Boy performs; iLuminate performs.
    • 32. Episode 32

      10 Sep '13
      The top 12 finalists perform.
    • 33. Episode 33

      11 Sep '13
      Six acts advance to the final round; Terry Fator and Olate Dogs return to perform.
    • 34. Episode 34

      17 Sep '13
      Six acts perform for the final time.
    • 35. Episode 35

      18 Sep '13
      The winner is announced; performances by Luke Bryan, Josh Groban, Il Divo featuring Heather Headley, Icona Pop and the Rockettes.