How To Watch America’s Got Talent Season 21, Episode 18

The quarterfinals in season 21 of America’s Got Talent start with episode 18 on Tuesday after weeks of auditions and the judges’ callbacks.

This season of America’s Got Talent moves into the quarterfinals with the remaining contestants all looking to keep their hopes alive. Each quarterfinalist advanced not only through the audition phase, but also the judges callbacks. In episode 18, “Quarterfinals 1,” the final 11 acts look to break through and advance. Those acts include Ashford Sanders, Brook Lynn, Chris Sosa, Luke Taleno, Olivia Befus and Sando as individual acts. They range from singing, comedy, dancing, rapping and animal performers. Those individual acts showcase the range of unique talent on display every week on America’s Got Talent.

How to Watch America’s Got Talent Today:

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

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Also in the quarterfinals are five group acts. They include Hundred Fingers, James & Marina, Jesse White Tumbling Team, Royal Lasers, and The CommUNITY ATL. Those acts also feature dancing, singing, acrobatics, and two magical mentalist duo acts.

Judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sophia Vergara will have the fates of the quarterfinalists in their hands. After the audition phase, there are four quarterfinal episodes before the semifinals begin. 

Tune in every each week to see which acts on America’s Got Talent advance to the season 21 semifinals. Only 11 contestants are remaining after 88 televised auditions began the season.

What Time Is America’s Got Talent On?

The America’s Got Talent episode will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great entertainment options.

What Channel Is America’s Got Talent On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into NBC to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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