Season 5

E1. Los Angeles Auditions

Jun 1, 2010 · 85m

The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.

E2. Dallas Auditions

Jun 2, 2010 · 85m

Open auditions are held in Dallas.

E3. New York Auditions Day 1

Jun 8, 2010 · 85m

Season 5's open auditions continue.

E4. New York Auditions Day 2

Jun 15, 2010 · 85m

Preliminary auditions continue.

E5. Orlando Auditions Day 1

Jun 16, 2010 · 85m

Open auditions continue.

E6. Orlando Auditions Day 2

Jun 22, 2010 · 85m

Open auditions continue.

E7. Portland Auditions Day 1

Jun 22, 2010 · 85m

Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.

E8. Portland Auditions Day 2

Jun 23, 2010 · 85m

Preliminary auditions continue.

E9. Chicago Auditions

Jun 29, 2010 · 85m

Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.

E10. Final Auditions

Jun 30, 2010 · 85m

Auditions continue.

E11. Las Vegas Week - Day 1

Jul 6, 2010 · 85m

Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.

E12. Las Vegas Week - Day 2

Jul 7, 2010 · 85m

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.

E13. HOLLYWOOD, Part 1

Jul 13, 2010 · 85m

Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.

E14. Result Show #1

Jul 14, 2010 · 85m

Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.

E15. HOLLYWOOD, Part 2

Jul 20, 2010 · 85m

Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.

E16. Result Show #2

Jul 21, 2010 · 85m

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."

E17. HOLLYWOOD, Part 3

Jul 27, 2010 · 85m

Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.

E18. Result Show #3

Jul 28, 2010 · 85m

Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.

E19. HOLLYWOOD, Part 4

Aug 3, 2010 · 85m

Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.

E20. Result Show #4

Aug 4, 2010 · 85m

Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.

E21. HOLLYWOOD, Part 5

Aug 10, 2010 · 85m

Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.

E22. Result Show #5

Aug 11, 2010 · 85m

Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.

E23. Wild Card Show

Aug 17, 2010 · 85m

Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.

E24. Wild Card Show - Results

Aug 18, 2010 · 85m

Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.

E25. Semi-Final #1

Aug 24, 2010 · 85m

The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.

E26. Semi-Final #1 - Results

Aug 25, 2010 · 85m

Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.

E27. Semi-Final #2

Aug 31, 2010 · 85m

The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.

E28. Semi-Final #2 - Results

Sep 1, 2010 · 85m

Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.

E29. Top Ten - Performances

Sep 7, 2010 · 85m

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."

E30. Top Ten - Results

Sep 8, 2010 · 85m

The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.