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The World's Best
Overview
A first-of-its-kind global talent competition featuring acts from every genre imaginable, from every corner of the planet. They not only have to impress American judges, but will also need to break through the "wall of the world," featuring 50 of the world's most accomplished experts from every field of entertainment.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Mike Darnell
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
The Auditions Season Premiere
The journey to discover “The World's Best” begins with the first night of auditions, as elite acts from around the globe perform before American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, as well as a panel of 50 renowned experts from 38 countries known as the “wall of the world.”
The Auditions, Part 2
As the auditions continue, find out if “The Drowning Man” escapes. Also auditions for an a capella group, Puppeteers, a soccer dribbler, "The Singing Nun" and more.
The Auditions, Part 3
It's the final round of the auditions. Find out which acts will make it through to the Battle Rounds.
The Battle Round, Part 1
The Battle Round begins, featuring unforgettable match-ups between world-class acts, on a two-hour episode.
The Battle Round, Part 2
The battle round continues. Included: China’s Duo Suining (“The Impossible Balancing Duo”) vs. Germany’s Dundu Giants of Light (“The Giants of Light”); South Korea’s Emotional Line (“The Classical Crew”) vs. Philippines’ The TNT Boys (“Vocal Dynamo Trio”); Spain’s Los Vivancos (“Matadors of Dance”) vs. South Korea’s Kukkiwon (“The Flying Taekwondo Masters”); and America’s William Close (“The Earth Harp Orchestra”) vs. America’s Naturally 7 (“The Human Instruments”).
The Battle Round, Part 3; The Championships Round, Part 1
The remaining acts go head to head in the Battles for a chance to advance to the next stage of the competition. Then, the first acts compete in the Championship Round, and the winners of the Solo Variety and Group Music categories are revealed, earning them a coveted spot in the finals.
The Championships Round, Part 2; The Grand Finale
In the Season 1 finale, the remaining acts compete in the Championships Round, and the winners of the Solo Music and Group Variety categories are revealed. Next, the final four acts face off and one is crowned the winner.
Top Cast
James Corden
Host
Drew Barrymore
Judge
RuPaul
Judge
Faith Hill
Judge
Dennis Jauch
Expert
Thai Nguyen
Expert
Kobi Rozenfeld
Expert
Nazan Eckes
Expert
Petra Sprecher
Expert
