
After two months, nine episodes of auditions, and no fewer than ten golden buzzers, America's Got Talent is moving forward into the live shows of the 2025 TV schedule. The live quarterfinals are always a step up from the auditions, but I'm looking forward to this round even more than usual as part of the milestone 20th season. The lineup for the first night of live performances is pretty stacked, and AGT is about to start heating up... which just reminds me of what happened in Season 19 that was like a bucket of cold water. But let's start with the positives!