America's Got Talent (AGT) is an American talent show competition and part of the global Got Talent franchise created by Simon Cowell. It premiered on NBC in June 2006 and features a variety of acts such as singing, dancing, comedy, magic, and stunts. Participants audition to secure a place in live episodes judged by a panel currently including Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofía Vergara, with Terry Crews as the host. The show progresses through several stages, starting with producers' auditions, followed by judges' auditions, and then live competition rounds, culminating in a final where the public votes for the winner. The winner receives a cash prize and the opportunity to headline a show in Las Vegas. The 20th season aired in 2025, with Jessica Sanchez winning near two decades after her first audition in the show's inaugural season. The program remains popular, drawing around 10 million viewers per season on average. It also has several spin-offs like America's Got Talent: The Champions and AGT: Extreme. Audition opportunities include live auditions or video submissions through the official website.