The tenth episode of Season 3, and the thirty-seventh episode of America's Got Talent overall, aired on August 26, 2008. It was the first of four Quarterfinals performance episodes and took place in Hollywood. 10 acts performed for 5 spots in the Semifinals.
Performed
| Name | Image | Act | Judges' Buzzers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Extreme Dance FX | 
| Clogging Group | Piers: |
| 2. The James Gang | 
| Dancing Vocal Group |
Piers: Sharon: David: |
| 3. Derrick Barry | 
| Britney Spears Impersonator |
Piers: Sharon: David: |
| 4. Elite | 
| Martial Artist | Piers:
Sharon: David: |
| 5. Ronny B. | 
| Singer and Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: David: |
| 6. The Cadence | 
| Percussion Group | Piers:
Sharon: David: |
| 7. Jessica Price | 
| Singer and Guitarist | Piers:
Sharon: David: |
| 8. Shimshi | 
| Magician | Piers:
Sharon: David: |
| 9. DC Cowboys | 
| Dance Group |
Piers: Sharon: David: |
| 10. Neal E. Boyd | 
| Opera Singer | Piers:
Sharon: David: |
Wild Card Eliminated
After a serious injury, the Russian Bar Trio was forced to withdraw from the Quarterfinals. To fill the vacancy, the judges picked eight acts as Wild Card acts eligible for the Wild Card spot. Voting was opened to America. Seven acts did not receive enough votes to be sent to win that spot, eliminating them from the competition again.
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Contortionist |
Ballroom Dancers |
Tumblers and Dancers |
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Sword Swallower |
Grinding Act |
R&B Singer |
|
Robotic Mime Dancer |
Wild Card Moved On
One act received enough votes to return to the competition and perform later in the Quarterfinals.
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Opera Singer |
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