E1 - Auditions 1

Aired: June 01, 2021

Variety of acts and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing select lucky acts the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote. Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara are back, along with host Terry Crews.

E2 - Auditions 2

Aired: June 08, 2021

The auditions continue.

E3 - Auditions 3

Aired: June 15, 2021

The auditions continue.

E4 - Auditions 4

Aired: June 22, 2021

The auditions continue.

E5 - Auditions 5

Aired: June 29, 2021

The auditions continue.

E6 - Auditions 6

Aired: July 06, 2021

The auditions continue.

E7 - Auditions 7

Aired: July 13, 2021

The auditions continue.

E8 - Auditions 8

Aired: July 20, 2021

The auditions conclude with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges' table along with Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and host Terry Crews. A variety of acts and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize, and the judges deliberate on which acts will make it to the live shows.

E9 - Live Shows Begin

Aired: August 10, 2021

E10 - Live Results Shows Begin

Aired: August 11, 2021

E11 - Quarterfinals 2

Aired: August 17, 2021

E12 - Quarterfinals 2 Results

Aired: August 18, 2021

The acts move on to the semi-finals.

E13 - Quarterfinals 3

Aired: August 24, 2021

E14 - Quarterfinals 3 Results

Aired: August 25, 2021

Seven performers from the previous round secure places in the semifinals.

E15 - Semifinals 1

Aired: August 31, 2021

E16 - Semifinals 1 Results

Aired: September 01, 2021

Five acts move on to the finals.

E17 - Semifinals 2

Aired: September 07, 2021

E18 - Semifinals 2 Results

Aired: September 08, 2021

Five acts will move on to the finals. Viewers can send their favorite performer to the next round.

E19 - Finale

Aired: September 14, 2021

Terry Crews reveals whom America has chosen as the $1 million winner in the season 16 finale.

E20 - Finale Results

Aired: September 15, 2021

Host Terry Crews debuts the winner of the talent competition and the substantial cash prize.