Season 5
Episodes
1. Los Angeles Auditions
2010-06-01
The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
2. Dallas Auditions
2010-06-02
Open auditions are held in Dallas.
3. New York Auditions Day 1
2010-06-08
Season 5's open auditions continue.
4. New York Auditions Day 2
2010-06-15
Preliminary auditions continue.
5. Orlando Auditions Day 1
2010-06-16
Open auditions continue.
6. Orlando Auditions Day 2
2010-06-22
Open auditions continue.
7. Portland Auditions Day 1
2010-06-22
Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
8. Portland Auditions Day 2
2010-06-23
Preliminary auditions continue.
9. Chicago Auditions
2010-06-29
Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
10. Final Auditions
2010-06-30
Auditions continue.
11. Las Vegas Week - Day 1
2010-07-06
Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
12. Las Vegas Week - Day 2
2010-07-07
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
2010-07-13
Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
14. Result Show #1
2010-07-14
Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
15. HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
2010-07-20
Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
16. Result Show #2
2010-07-21
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
2010-07-27
Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
18. Result Show #3
2010-07-28
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
2010-08-03
Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
20. Result Show #4
2010-08-04
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
2010-08-10
Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
22. Result Show #5
2010-08-11
Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
23. Wild Card Show
2010-08-17
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
24. Wild Card Show - Results
2010-08-18
Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
25. Semi-Final #1
2010-08-24
The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
26. Semi-Final #1 - Results
2010-08-25
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
2010-08-31
The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
28. Semi-Final #2 - Results
2010-09-01
Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.
29. Top Ten - Performances
2010-09-07
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
2010-09-08
The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
31. THE FINAL
2010-09-14
In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
32. The Winner Is...
2010-09-15
The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.