
Episodes
- 1Los Angeles Auditions1 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mThe talent contest opens its fifth season with open auditions in Los Angeles.
- 2Dallas Auditions2 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mOpen auditions are held in Dallas.
- 3New York Auditions Day 18 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mSeason 5's open auditions continue.
- 4New York Auditions Day 215 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mPreliminary auditions continue.
- 5Orlando Auditions Day 116 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mOpen auditions continue.
- 6Orlando Auditions Day 222 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mOpen auditions continue.
- 7Portland Auditions Day 122 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mDisparate acts are featured in continuing preliminary auditions.
- 8Portland Auditions Day 223 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mPreliminary auditions continue.
- 9Chicago Auditions29 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mSeason 5's preliminary auditions continue.
- 10Final Auditions30 Jun 2010 · 1h 25mAuditions continue.
- 11Las Vegas Week - Day 16 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mContestants perform for the judges in Las Vegas in hopes of making it into the top 48.
- 12Las Vegas Week - Day 27 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mThe stress spikes when judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan deliberate over which acts to select for a spot in the Top 48.
- 13HOLLYWOOD, Part 113 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mPerformance showcases in Los Angeles kick off with 12 acts from the Top 48 taking the stage.
- 14Result Show #114 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mFour winning acts are selected for the sought-after Top 24 in a results edition.
- 15HOLLYWOOD, Part 220 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mTwelve acts from the Top 48 showcase their talents in the second week of performance shows.
- 16Result Show #221 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mFour 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."
- 17HOLLYWOOD, Part 327 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mTwelve acts perform in the third week of showcases.
- 18Result Show #328 Jul 2010 · 1h 25mFour acts win a slot in the Top 24 in a results show. Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and hip-hop dance troupe JabbaWockeeZ perform.
- 19HOLLYWOOD, Part 43 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mTwelve acts from the Top 48 take the stage in the fourth week of performance showcases.
- 20Result Show #44 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mFour acts advance to the Top 24 in a results edition. Rocker Bret Michaels and British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz perform.
- 21HOLLYWOOD, Part 510 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mTwelve acts from YouTube perform in Hollywood.
- 22Result Show #511 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mFour acts from YouTube advance to the semifinal round.
- 23Wild Card Show17 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mTwelve previously eliminated acts return to the contest and perform in a wild-card round.
- 24Wild Card Show - Results18 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mFour wild-card acts advance to the semifinal round. Country songstress LeAnn Rimes and illusionist Criss Angel perform.
- 25Semi-Final #124 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mThe semifinal round begins with 12 acts performing in a bid to break into the Top 10.
- 26Semi-Final #1 - Results25 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mFive semifinal contestants win a position in the Top 10 in a results show. Jimmy Fallon and singer Kylie Minogue perform.
- 27Semi-Final #231 Aug 2010 · 1h 25mThe semifinal round continues with 12 acts performing.
- 28Semi-Final #2 - Results1 Sept 2010 · 1h 25mFive winning acts advance to the Top 10.
- 29Top Ten - Performances7 Sept 2010 · 1h 25mThe 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."
- 30Top Ten - Results8 Sept 2010 · 1h 25mThe final four acts are revealed. Sarah McLachlan sings "Forgiveness" and the cast of the stage show "American Idiot" performs.
- 31THE FINAL14 Sept 2010 · 1h 25mIn Season 5's penultimate episode, the remaining four acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.
- 32The Winner Is...15 Sept 2010 · 1h 25mThe winning act is revealed in the Season 5 finale, which features performances by an array of Las Vegas and Hollywood stars.