Episode 1
Los Angeles Auditions
Jun 1, 2010
The talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
Episode 2
Dallas Auditions
Jun 2, 2010
Open auditions are held in Dallas.
Episode 3
New York Auditions Day 1
Jun 8, 2010
Season 5's open auditions continue.
Episode 4
New York Auditions Day 2
Jun 15, 2010
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 5
Orlando Auditions Day 1
Jun 16, 2010
Open auditions continue.
Episode 6
Orlando Auditions Day 2
Jun 22, 2010
Open auditions continue.
Episode 7
Portland Auditions Day 1
Jun 22, 2010
Disparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
Episode 8
Portland Auditions Day 2
Jun 23, 2010
Preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 9
Chicago Auditions
Jun 29, 2010
Season 5's preliminary auditions continue.
Episode 10
Final Auditions
Jun 30, 2010
Auditions continue.
Episode 11
Las Vegas Week - Day 1
Jul 6, 2010
Contestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
Episode 12
Las Vegas Week - Day 2
Jul 7, 2010
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.
Episode 13
HOLLYWOOD, Part 1
Jul 13, 2010
Performance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
Episode 14
Result Show #1
Jul 14, 2010
Four winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
Episode 15
HOLLYWOOD, Part 2
Jul 20, 2010
Twelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
Episode 16
Result Show #2
Jul 21, 2010
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."
Episode 17
HOLLYWOOD, Part 3
Jul 27, 2010
Twelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
Episode 18
Result Show #3
Jul 28, 2010
Four acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
Episode 19
HOLLYWOOD, Part 4
Aug 3, 2010
Twelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
Episode 20
Result Show #4
Aug 4, 2010
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
Episode 21
HOLLYWOOD, Part 5
Aug 10, 2010
Twelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
Episode 22
Result Show #5
Aug 11, 2010
Four acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
Episode 23
Wild Card Show
Aug 17, 2010
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
Episode 24
Wild Card Show - Results
Aug 18, 2010
Four wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
Episode 25
Semi-Final #1
Aug 24, 2010
The semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
Episode 26
Semi-Final #1 - Results
Aug 25, 2010
Five semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
Episode 27
Semi-Final #2
Aug 31, 2010
The semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
Episode 28
Semi-Final #2 - Results
Sep 1, 2010
Five winning acts advance to the Top 10.
Episode 29
Top Ten - Performances
Sep 7, 2010
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."
Episode 30
Top Ten - Results
Sep 8, 2010
The final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
Episode 31
THE FINAL
Sep 14, 2010
In Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
Episode 32
The Winner Is...
Sep 15, 2010
The winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.
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