America’s Got Talent is back for its twenty-first season with a familiar judging lineup. Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Mel B have returned to their seats at the judges’ table, while Terry Crews continues in his role as host for the eighth consecutive year. The show premiered in early June and will conclude with its finale on September 23.
For viewers without cable access, several streaming options are available to watch the competition. NBC broadcasts each episode on television, with episodes becoming available on Peacock the following day. Those seeking live broadcasts can turn to services like DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, or Hulu + Live TV, which all carry NBC in their channel lineups. Pricing ranges from under $20 to nearly $90 monthly, with many services offering free trial periods for new subscribers.
The season features notable guest performances during its Live Quarterfinals round. The K-pop group NCT 127 appeared on the show to perform ahead of their album release. The quarterfinal portion of the competition extends through early September, building toward the season finale and live results broadcast scheduled for late September.
