Episode 1101

The first episode of Season 11, and the two hundred and forty-third episode of America's Got Talent overall, aired on May 31, 2016. It was the first of TBD auditions episodes. TBD acts from this episode proceeded to the next round, and TBD acts were rejected. TBD was sent straight to the Quarterfinals.

Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel all returned as judges (this panel's third consecutive season). Nick Cannon returned as host for his seventh season.