Episodes
Auditions 1
June 1, 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.
Auditions 2
June 8, 2021
The auditions continue.
Auditions 3
June 15, 2021
The auditions continue.
Auditions 4
June 22, 2021
The auditions continue.
Auditions 5
June 29, 2021
The auditions continue.
Auditions 6
July 6, 2021
The auditions continue.
Auditions 7
July 13, 2021
The auditions continue.
Auditions 8
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.
Live Shows Begin
August 10, 2021
Live Results Shows Begin
August 11, 2021
Quarterfinals 2
August 17, 2021
Quarterfinals 2 Results
August 18, 2021
The acts move on to the semi-finals.
Quarterfinals 3
August 24, 2021
Quarterfinals 3 Results
August 25, 2021
Seven performers from the previous round secure places in the semifinals.
Semifinals 1
August 31, 2021
Semifinals 1 Results
September 1, 2021
Five acts move on to the finals.
Semifinals 2
September 7, 2021
Semifinals 2 Results
September 8, 2021
Five acts will move on to the finals. Viewers can send their favorite performer to the next round.
Finale
September 14, 2021
Terry Crews reveals whom America has chosen as the $1 million winner in the season 16 finale.
Finale Results
September 15, 2021
Host Terry Crews debuts the winner of the talent competition and the substantial cash prize.
