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The Instant Save is a concept that was introduced in Season 9 of America's Got Talent during the Semifinals. It appears in live show results episodes (excluding the season finale). American voters can vote to save one of three acts, acts with the least amount of votes among top vote-getters, to the next round. The remaining two acts participate in the Judges' Choice.

In Seasons 17 and 18, an Instant Save-style flash vote was used during the fifth Semifinal results episode to determine the 11th act for the Finals. Each of the four judges nominated an eliminated Semifinalist who they thought deserved a second chance, then the public had 5 minutes to vote for their favorite.

In Season 9, the Instant Save was named the Snapple Save, while from Season 10 to Season 15, it was named the Dunkin' Save. It was renamed the AGT Save in Season 16. The Instant Save did not appear in any of the Champions series.

Season 9[]

Episode Round Winner Losers
918 Semifinals
Mara Justine
Singer

Aerial Animation
Aerialist

David and Leeman
Magicians
920 Semifinals
Blue Journey
Shadow Dance Duo

Christian Stoinev
Hand Balancer

Smoothini
Close-Up Magician
922 Finals (Top 12)
Sons of Serendip
Band

Emil and Dariel
Rock Cellists

Miguel Dakota
Singer

Season 10[]

Starting with this season, the format was revised.  In the Quarterfinals, the acts that finished in 6th, 7th and 8th place in the public vote would contest for the Instant Save.  In the Semifinals, it would be the acts that finished in 4th, 5th and 6th place.

Episode Round Winner Losers
1013 Quarterfinals
Samantha Johnson
Singer

Alondra Santos
Mariachi Singer

The Gentlemen
Hip-Hop Dance Duo
1015 Quarterfinals
Ira
Singing Puppet

3 Shades of Blue
Pop Rock Band

Freckled Sky
Video Projection Dance Duo
1017 Quarterfinals
Gary Vider
Stand-up Comedian

Benjamin Yonattan
Dancer

Daniella Mass
Opera Singer
1019 Semifinals
Benton Blount
Country Singer/Guitarist

Samantha Johnson
Singer

The CraigLewis Band
R&B Vocal Duo
1021 Semifinals
Uzeyer Novruzov
Ladder Acrobat

Freelusion
Videomapping Dance Group

Gary Vider
Stand-up Comedian

Season 11[]

Episode Round Winner Losers
1112 Quarterfinals
Lori Mae Hernandez
Stand-up Comedienne

Deadly Games
Knife Thrower Duo

Hara
Magician
1114 Quarterfinals
Sal Valentinetti
Jazz Singer

Kadie Lynn
Singer/Guitarist

ThroWings
Acrobat Duo
1116 Quarterfinals
Malevo
Malambo Group

Linkin' Bridge
Vocal Group

Ronee
Singer
1118 Semifinals
Tape Face
Mime

Edgar
Family Band

Laura Bretan
Opera Singer
1120 Semifinals
Sofie Dossi
Contortionist/Aerialist

Steven Brundage
Magician

Viktor Kee
Juggler

Season 12[]

Episode Round Winner Losers
1212 Quarterfinals
Christian Guardino
Singer

Just Jerk
Hip-Hop Dance Crew

Yoli Mayor
Singer
1214 Quarterfinals
Evie Clair
Singer/Pianist

Eric Jones
Magician

The Masqueraders
Soul Trio
1216 Quarterfinals
Colin Cloud
Mentalist

Angelina Green
Singer

DaNell Daymon & Greater Works
Gospel Choir
1218 Semifinals
Evie Clair
Singer/Pianist

Chase Goehring
Singer/Guitarist

Eric Jones
Magician
1220 Semifinals
Kechi
Singer

Colin Cloud
Mentalist

Diavolo
Acrobatic Dance Group

Season 13[]

Episode Round Winner Losers
1311 Quarterfinals
Angel City Chorale
Choir

Junior New System
Dance Group

Mochi
Multimedia Juggler
1314 Quarterfinals
Makayla Phillips
Singer

Da RepubliK
Dance Group

Front Pictures
Multimedia Performance Act
1316 Quarterfinals
Daniel Emmet
Opera Singer

Aaron Crow
Danger Act

The Future Kingz
Dance Group
1318 Semifinals
Samuel J. Comroe
Stand-Up Comedian

Duo Transcend
Trapeze Duo

Voices of Hope Children's Choir
Choir
1320 Semifinals
Glennis Grace
Singer

Daniel Emmet
Opera Singer

We Three
Band

Season 14[]

Episode Round Winner Losers
1412 Quarterfinals
Ansley Burns
Singer

Emerald Belles
Drill Dance Team

Sophie Pecora
Singer and Guitarist
1414 Quarterfinals
Chris Kläfford
Singer and Guitarist

Charlotte Summers
Singer

Ndlovu Youth Choir
Choir
1416 Quarterfinals
Jackie Fabulous
Stand-Up Comedienne

Lukas & Falco
Dog Act

Marcin Patrzalek
Guitarist
1418 Semifinals
Light Balance Kids
Light-Up Dance Crew

Ndlovu Youth Choir
Choir

Robert Finley
Singer
1420 Semifinals
Ryan Niemiller
Stand-Up Comedian

Emanne Beasha
Opera Singer

Alex Dowis
Blacklight Painter

Season 15[]

The format for Season 15 is the same across the Quarterfinals and Semifinals due to season reshuffling. The acts finishing in 4th, 5th and 6th place contested the Instant Save.

Episode Round Winner Losers
1510 Quarterfinals
Brett Loudermilk
Sword Swallower

Feng E
Ukulelist

Double Dragon
Singing Duo
1512 Quarterfinals
Spyros Bros
Diabolo Duo

Alexis Brownley & The Puppy Pals
Dog Act

Jonathan Goodwin
Daredevil
1514 Quarterfinals
W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew
Dance Group

Malik DOPE
Drummer

Nolan Neal
Singer/Guitarist
1516 Quarterfinals
Celina
Singer

Bello Sisters
Acrobatic Trio

Resound
Vocal Trio
1518 Semifinals
Alan Silva
Aerialist

Archie Williams
Singer

Malik DOPE
Drummer
1520 Semifinals
Kenadi Dodds
Singer/Guitarist

BAD Salsa
Salsa Duo

Max Major
Magician

Season 16[]

Episode Round Winner Losers
1610 Quarterfinals
Kabir Singh
Stand-Up Comedian

Beyond Belief Dance Company
Dance Group

Madilyn Bailey
Singer
1612 Quarterfinals
Tory Vagasy
Singer

T.3
Vocal Trio

Korean Soul
Band
1614 Quarterfinals
Michael Winslow
Voicetramentalist

Storm Large
Singer

UniCircle Flow
Unicycle Group
1616 Semifinals
Jimmie Herrod
Singer

Michael Winslow
Voicetramentalist

World Taekwondo Demonstration Team
Martial Arts Group
1618 Semifinals
Léa Kyle
Quick Change Artist

UniCircle Flow
Unicycle Group

Victory Brinker
Opera Singer

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