‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21 Episode 23 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Finale Preview

‘America’s Got Talent’ is wrapping up its twenty-first season with an exciting finale, and the moment fans have been waiting for is finally here. Ten talented acts have battled through auditions, quarterfinals, and semifinals to earn their place on the grand stage, and now it all hinges on a single vote from viewers at home.

The stakes are incredibly high as this two-part event unfolds, especially with one key judge absent for most of the live rounds. Here’s everything fans need to know about when to watch, how to stream, and the finalists competing for the top spot.

The two-part ‘America’s Got Talent’ finale is set for Tuesday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 23. The finalists will perform on the first night, while the results will be revealed on the second. Both nights will kick off at 9/8c and run for two hours until 11/10c, which is a change from the usual 8/7c start time. Fans can cast their votes via the NBC website, the AGT mobile app, or the official AGT TikTok page, with voting open from the start of Tuesday’s episode until 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

This unusual schedule is due to a conflict with ‘The Voice’ Season 30, which will air two additional one-hour episodes during its premiere week on the same nights. Therefore, long-time ‘AGT’ viewers should adjust their clocks to catch the finalists live.

For those without a traditional cable package, there are still several options to watch ‘America’s Got Talent’ live. The show is available for streaming through DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV, with episodes also available on Peacock the day after they air.

DirecTV provides NBC livestreams across various plans, starting with a five-day free trial, with packages that include NBC beginning at $39.99 per month after the trial. YouTube TV also offers NBC for ‘America’s Got Talent’ livestreams, with both of its packages starting at $54.99 per month, along with a 21-day free trial before payment is required.

Viewers who prefer to log in through a traditional provider can also stream directly through the NBC app on a smart TV using their cable credentials. Regardless of the option chosen, the finale is designed to be watched live due to the real-time voting tied to the results show.

Four acts have already secured their spots in the finale after receiving Golden Buzzers from the judges during the quarterfinals. These include the magic group Hundred Fingers, rocker Nene Royal, singer Lai Noelle, and the robot dance troupe Unitree. They are joined by six semifinalists who earned their places through viewer votes following the September 15 live show.

The six finalists include Daniel Alvarez, Luke Taleno, and Olivia Befus, among others who impressed both the judges and the voting public enough to advance. Together, the ten finalists showcase a diverse array of talent, including music, comedy, magic, and animal acts, which has become a hallmark of ‘America’s Got Talent’ in recent seasons.

With the ten finalists now confirmed, fans are buzzing online about who deserves to win, sparking plenty of debate over which act truly earned their spot. The variety among this year’s finalists means there is no clear frontrunner, adding to the excitement as the live shows approach.

Tuesday’s episode will feature performances from all ten acts, while Wednesday’s episode will reveal the results of America’s Vote, along with surprise guests and special performances. This format has become a tradition for ‘America’s Got Talent’ finales, allowing the show to celebrate the season while building suspense around the ultimate winner.

This season has also been notable for allowing each judge to give two Golden Buzzers instead of the usual one, a rare occurrence in the show’s history. Host Terry Crews also received two Golden Buzzers to distribute during the auditions round.

Adding to the intrigue of this year’s finale is the ongoing question regarding judge Simon Cowell’s status. As of the finale, it remains unconfirmed whether Cowell will return to the panel after his recent absence due to back surgery. His absence was first reported in late August, when it was announced he would miss several weeks of live judging while recovering, with guest judges stepping in during that time.

Whether or not Cowell makes it back for the big night, the remaining judges have successfully navigated the live rounds thus far, and the finale promises the usual mix of nostalgia, surprises, and nail-biting results. With ten wildly different acts competing for the title and the million-dollar prize, this finale feels like one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.

Who are you cheering for to win ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21, and do you think the judges’ additional Golden Buzzers influenced the final lineup?