Episode 1301

The first episode of Season 13, and the two hundred and eighty-eighth episode of America's Got Talent overall, aired on May 29, 2018. It was the first of TBA auditions episodes. TBA acts from this episode proceeded to the Judge Cuts, and TBA acts were rejected. One act was sent straight to the Quarterfinals. The judges' decision for TBA acts was never televised.

Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel all returned as judges, and Tyra Banks returned as host.