The first episode of Season 7, and the one hundred and thirty-eighth ever episode of America's Got Talent, aired on May 14, 2012. It was the first auditions episode and took place in Los Angeles and St. Louis. 14 acts from this episode proceeded to the Vegas Round, and 13 acts were rejected.
Episode 701 was the debut episode of Howard Stern as a judge, replacing Piers Morgan. Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel returned as judges. Nick Cannon returned as host for his fourth season.
Moved On[]
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| William Close | 
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Earth Harpist | 
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| Elements Dance Cru | 
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Clogging Group |
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| All Wheel Sports | 
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BMX Team |
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| Amazing Elizabeth | 
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Aerialist |
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| The Rhymatist | 
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Rapper |
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| Jorge & Alexa Narvaez | 
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Vocal Duo |
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| Ben Blaque | 
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Crossbow Shooter |
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| Light Wire Theater | 
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Light-Up Dance Group |
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| Serengeti Steve | 
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Reptile Handler | 
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| Todd Oliver & Irving | 
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Ventriloquist |
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| Stick and Move Dance Crew | 
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Dance Duo |
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| Loyalty Dance Team | 
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Dance Group |
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| Simply Sergio | 
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Singer |
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| Maurice & Shanice Hayes | 
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Vocal Duo |
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Eliminated[]
| Name | Image | Act | Howard | Sharon | Howie |
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| Aoni Jackson | 
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Stripper and Magician |
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| Miss Les | 
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Singer |
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| Matthew McAvene | 
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Singer and Guitarist |
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| Gary Benard Hall | 
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Singer |
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| Anna Ranoso | 
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Novelty Act |
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| Rhett & Link | 
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Novelty Act |
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| Sanjay K | 
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Singer and Pianist |
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| AmiBeth | 
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Singer and Guitarist |
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| Sexy Sax Man | 
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Saxophonist |
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| Sanjula Vamana | 
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Sideshow Performer |
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| Kazoo Chorus | 
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Kazoo Playing Group |
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| Stormin' Norman | 
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Pumpkin Carver |
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| Reggie | 
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Singer and Dancer |
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