The first episode of Season 5, and the seventy-fourth ever episode of America's Got Talent, aired on June 1, 2010. It was the first auditions episode and took place in Los Angeles. 16 acts from this episode proceeded to the Vegas Round, and 11 acts were rejected.
Episode 501 was the debut episode of Howie Mandel as a judge. He replaced David Hasselhoff.Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne returned as judges. Nick Cannon returned as host for his second season.
Moved On
| Name | Image | Act | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Funk | 
| Dancers | Piers: 
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| SwingShift Side Show | 
| Sideshow Performers | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Ring Masters | 
| Dancers | Piers: 
Sharon: Howie: |
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Bollywood Dance Group | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| MAS | 
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Belly Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Kung Fu Heroes | 
| Martial Artists | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Haspop | 
| Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Maricar | 
| Burlesque Painter | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Hannibal Means | 
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Singer/Pianist | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Cheer SF | 
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Cheerleading Team | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
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Band and Belly Dancers | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| Aerialists | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| Band | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| Ronith | 
| Impressionist | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Vocal Group | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| Michael Grimm | 
| Singer/Guitarist | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
Eliminated
| Name | Image | Act | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranses Valentt | 
| Singer | Piers:
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| Timur & The Dime Museum | 
| Operatic Band | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Dare to Flair | 
| Juggling Act | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Singer and Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| Chainsaw Chicks | 
| Ice Scupltors | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Evan Berst | 
| Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Kenneth Nevin | 
| Singer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| No Shade | 
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Singers and Dancers | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Vocal Group | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: | |
| Christopher & The Crystoppers | 
| Singer and Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
| Jilla | 
| Dancer | Piers:
Sharon: Howie: |
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