The Quarterfinals of Season 15 of America's Got Talent aired from August 11, 2020 to September 2, 2020. A total of 44 acts performed. 20 acts proceeded to the Semifinals, and 24 acts were eliminated.
- Italics indicate that the act was either chosen to move on or eliminated in the Judges' Choice, which means they finished in either fourth or fifth in America's Vote.
Week 1[]
Main article: Episode 1509 and Episode 1510
Due to injury, Simon was unable to judge this week. He was replaced by Kelly Clarkson.
Moved On:
- 3. Shaquira McGrath, Singer
- 7. Roberta Battaglia, Singer
- 9. Double Dragon, Vocal Duo
- 10. Brett Loudermilk, Sword Swallower (Dunkin' Save)
- 11. Archie Williams, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Pork Chop Revue, Pig Act
- 2. Feng E, Ukulelist
- 4. Simon and Maria, Salsa Duo
- 5. Frenchie Babyy, Contortionist Dancer
- 6. Bello & Annaliese Nock, Daredevil Duo
- 8. Michael Yo, Comedian
Week 2[]
Main article: Episode 1511 and Episode 1512
Simon was replaced by Kenan Thompson on the judging panel for this week.
Moved On:
- 4. BAD Salsa, Salsa Duo
- 8. Spyros Bros, Diabolo Duo (Dunkin' Save)
- 9. Daneliya Tuleshova, Singer
- 10. Jonathan Goodwin, Daredevil
- 11. Voices of Our City Choir, Choir
Eliminated:
- 1. Kelvin Dukes, Singer
- 2. The Shape, Dance Group
- 3. Kameron Ross, Singer
- 5. Vincent Marcus, Impressionist
- 6. Alexis Brownley & The Puppy Pals, Dog Act
- 7. BONAVEGA, Singer
Week 3[]
Main article: Episode 1513 and Episode 1514
Still recovering from injury, Simon was not present this week. Howie, Heidi and Sofia continued on as a panel of three.
Moved On:
- 4. W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew, Dance Group (Dunkin' Save)
- 6. Malik DOPE, Drummer
- 7. Max Major, Magician
- 10. Alan Silva, Aerialist
- 11. Cristina Rae, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Dance Town Family, Dance Group
- 2. Nolan Neal, Singer and Guitarist
- 3. Usama Siddiquee, Comedian
- 5. Annie Jones, Singer
- 8. Bonebreakers, Contortion Dance Group
- 9. Sheldon Riley, Singer
Week 4[]
Main article: Episode 1515 and Episode 1516
Moved On:
- 2. Kenadi Dodds, Singer
- 6. Celina, Singer (Dunkin' Save)
- 9. Broken Roots, Vocal Duo
- 10. Bello Sisters, Acrobat Trio
- 11. Brandon Leake, Poet
Eliminated:
- 1. CA Wildcats, Cheerleading Group
- 3. Lightwave Theatre Company, Multimedia Act
- 4. Resound, Vocal Trio
- 5. Divas & Drummers of Compton, Dance and Percussion Group
- 7. Noah Epps, Dancer
- 8. Alex Hooper, Comedian
Withdrawn[]
The following acts withdrew prior to the Quarterfinals:
- Thomas Day, Singer
Wild Card[]
The judges chose the following acts as their two Wild Card picks, allowing them to return to the competition in the Semifinals:
- Dance Town Family, Dance Group
- Thomas Day, Singer
Trivia[]
- Season 15 marks the first time since Season 10 that the live shows were not held at the Dolby Theatre.
- The Season 15 acts used different parts of the Universal lot for their performances. Those that could not make the trip to California due to travel restrictions performed remotely.
- It is the first time in series history that the audiences for the live shows are 100% virtual.
- It is the first time since Season 9 that the Quarterfinals episodes were spread out over 4 weeks instead of the usual 3.
- It is the first time since Season 10 that an act withdrew prior to the Quarterfinals and had to be replaced.
- It is the first time since Season 7 that a quarterfinals episode only consisted of three judges
- It is the first time in series history that a judge was replaced in the live shows.
- It is also the first time in series history that the panel consisted of three female judges.
- This is the first season where every Golden Buzzer act progressed past the Quarterfinals into the Semifinals.
- Only one results show required a tiebreaker (Episode 1512) as the Judges' Choice was deadlocked between two acts.
- Thomas Day initially withdrew from the competition due to contracting COVID-19. He recovered in time to compete in the semi-finals as a wildcard.
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