America's Got Talent — Season 1
16 episodesFirst aired 21 June 2006
E1Auditions 1
3.0Jun 20061h 25m
A talent search from the producers of “American Idol” gets under way. Regis Philbin hosts as a variety of acts of all ages, including singers, dancers, comedians, acrobats, jugglers and more, compete for fame and a million-dollar grand prize. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan make up the panel of judges.
- E2
Auditions 2
1.0Jun 20061h 25m
- E3
Auditions 3
3.0Jun 20061h 25m
The audition process continues, with David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan judging. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E4
Auditions 4
3.0Jul 20061h 25m
The last round of tryouts. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan serve as judges. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E5
Semi-Final 1
Jul 20061h 25m
The first of four semifinal rounds is featured. Two acts will move on to the finals---one chosen by celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan; the other by viewers. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E6
Semi-Final 1 - Results
3.0Jul 20061h 25m
Voting results are revealed.
- E7
Semi-Final 2
3.0Jul 20061h 25m
The second of four semifinal rounds finds acts vying for two more finalist spots to be determined by viewers and judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan. Regis Philbin is the host.
- E8
Semi-Final 2 - Results
3.0Jul 20061h 25m
Voting results are revealed. Judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan offer their opinions on the act chosen by viewers to go to the finals.
- E9
Semi-Final 3
Jul 20061h 25m
Two more finalist spots are up for grabs as performers compete in the third of four semifinal rounds. Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan are the judges. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E10
Semi-Final 3 - Results
Jul 20061h 25m
Third-round voting results are revealed.
- E11
Semi-Final 4
Aug 20061h 25m
The fourth and final semifinal round. David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan serve as judges. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E12
Semi-Final 4 - Results
Aug 20061h 25m
Fourth-round voting results are revealed. Judges Brandy, David Hasselhoff and Piers Morgan offer their opinions on the act chosen by viewers to go to the finals. Also: the Hoff sings his new single, “Jump in My Car”; a performance from Cirque Du Soleil's “Zumanity”; and comedian Tom Green attempts to ride a skateboard through a ring of fire.
- E13
Wildcard Show
Aug 20061h 25m
A wild-card competition features 10 deserving but overlooked acts from the semifinals competing for two additional spots in next week's $1 million finale. Among the performers getting a second chance are: Nathan Burton; Leonid the Magnificent; All That; Natasha Le; Corina Brouder; Jessica Sanchez; Bobby Badfingers; N'Versity; Quick Change; and Alexis Jordan. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E14
Wildcard Show - Results
Aug 20061h 25m
Host Regis Philbin announces the viewer-selected winner of the wild-card round. Celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Brandy and Piers Morgan offer their opinions. Also: Penn and Teller perform their magic act.
- E15
The Final
3.0Aug 20061h 25m
The 10 remaining acts take the stage for their last performances before tomorrow night's finale, when the $1 million winner will be revealed. Celebrity guests on hand to offer the finalists pointers include Master P, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Khan, John Popper, and Penn and Teller. Regis Philbin hosts.
- E16
Winner Announced
Aug 20061h 25m
Season 1 of the talent show concludes with host Regis Philbin announcing which one of the 10 finalists viewers chose to win the $1 million prize. Judges Piers Morgan, Brandy and David Hasselhoff offer their opinions on the top act. Blue Man Group and singing duo Aly and AJ perform.
