Where is airing: NBC
How many episodes in 7 season: 32 episodes
The star search's seventh season kicks off with auditions in Los Angeles and St. Louis. Howard Stern joins Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne as a new judge.
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Francisco.
Auditions are held in Tampa, Florida for the 1st time in the shows' 7 year history.
Acts compete for a position in the Top 48. From Las Vegas.
Acts compete for a position in the Top 48. From Las Vegas.
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Las Veags; the judges choose the Top 48 acts.
The judges prepare for the seasons first live show; outtakes and previously unseen footage.
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Four acts advance to the next round; will.i.am performs; performance from Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil.
Twelve of the Top 48 acts perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Four acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Four winning acts advance to the Top 24 in a results episode.
Four winning YouTube acts advance to the semifinal round.
Twelve previously eliminated acts return to perform in a wild-card edition.
12 previously eliminated acts return for a 2nd chance to advance to the next round.
Three acts advance to the Top 6. Neon Trees perform.
Twelve semifinal acts perform to fill the final 3 spots in the Top 6.
Three acts advance to the Top 6. Gym Class Heroes perform with Ryan Tedder.
The Top 6 acts compete in Season 7's penultimate episode.
The winning act is revealed in the Season 7 finale. Guest performers include Justin Bieber.
Nick Cannon reveals the winner; performances by Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Green Day and Blue Man Group.
