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 | Piers | Sharon | Howie |
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| Future Funk | 
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Dance Duo | 
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| SwingShift Side Show | 
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Sideshow Performers |
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| Ring Masters | 
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Dance Duo |
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| Mona Sampath | 
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Dance Group |
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| MAS | 
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Belly Dancer |
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| Kung Fu Heroes | 
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Martial Arts Group |
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| Haspop | 
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Dancer |
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| Maricar | 
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Painter |
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| Hannibal Means | 
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Singer |
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| Cheer SF | 
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Cheerleading Group |
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| Danyavaad & | 
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Band |
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| Michael Lipari & | 
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Aerial Duo |
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| Dead Off Center | 
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Band |
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| Ronith | 
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Impressionist |
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| New Directions | 
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A Cappella Group |
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| Michael Grimm | 
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Singer and Guitarist |
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Eliminated[]
| Name | Image | Act | Piers | Sharon | Howie |
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| Ranses Valentt | 
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Singer |
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| Timur & The Dime Museum | 
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Band |
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| Dare to Flair | 
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Flair Bartenders |
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| Lui Attanasi | 
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Singer and Dancer |
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| Chainsaw Chicks | 
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Ice Scupltors |
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| Evan Berst | 
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Dancer |
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| Kenneth Nevin | 
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Singer |
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| No Shade | 
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Vocal Duo |
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| Noteworthy | 
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Vocal Group |
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| Christopher & The Crystoppers | 
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Singer |
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| Jilla | 
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Dancer |
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