Settings
Click Here To PrintSo You Think You Can Dance Episode Guide
1 :01x01 - Series Premiere
2 :01x02 - Show 2
3 :01x03 - Show 3
4 :01x04 - Show 4
5 :01x05 - Show 5
6 :01x06 - Show 6
7 :01x07 - Show 7
8 :01x08 - Show 8
9 :01x09 - Show 9
10 :01x10 - Show 10
11 :01x11 - Show 11
12 :01x12 - Show 12
13 :02x01 - Auditions #1 & #2: New York and Chicago
The second season opens with auditions in New York and Charleston, S.C. The first auditions were judge by three of the producers from American Idol. The second round of judging included a set of two pieces picked by a choreographer to perform, one solo and one with a partner. Those who succeeded will move on to Las Vegas. Also, Brit Cat Deeley is introduced as the competition's new host.
14 :02x02 - Auditions #3: Los Angeles
This special 90 minute episode would see the auditions from Los Angeles over a 2 day period. The judging would again focus on two pieces, both solo and with a partner. They results seem to have focused more on the like-ability of the performers instead of mere talent. The first day saw barely anyone passing through from their solo efforts and that round was dropped for the next day.
15 :02x03 - Auditions #4: Chicago
The auditions continue in world famous Chicago Theater, where each dancer is given one minute to dazzle the judges with their best routine. This year's winner will receive a car, $100,000 and a one year contract to perform with Celine Dion's Las Vegas show.
16 :02x04 - Las Vegas Callback #1
115 dancers will be called back to compete for the grand prize. Their first challenge is to be divided into groups of 5, and then given routines from the five choreographers in their specialties. At the end of the night, just 43 would remain.
17 :02x05 - Las Vegas Callback #2
The remaining 43 perform in front of the judges and by days end, 20 would survive...10 men and 10 women.
18 :02x06 - Top 20 Perform
Guest star: Nick Lazzarini (Himself (Guest Dancer)), Alex De Silva (Himself (Choreographer)), Ron Montez (Himself (Choreographer)), Doriana Sanchez (Herself (Choreographer)), Tyce Diorio (Himself (Choreographer))
This seasons couples were chosen as follows, Benji and Donyelle, Ivan and Allison, Jason and Aleksandra, Jamyz and Jessica, Stanislav and Erin, Dmitry and Joy, Ryan and Heidi, Ben and Ashlee, Travis and Martha, and Musa and Natalie. Cat also introduces this years judges, Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty. Nick Lazzarini, last season's winner gives a special performance.
19 :02x07 - 2 of 20 Voted Off Live
The bottom 3 couples as voted by the viewers will get a chance to perform solo in front of the judges before the lowest rated man and woman is eliminated. Nelly Furtado and Timberland were this weeks guest performers.
20 :02x08 - Top 18 Perform
Guest star: Six Step Crew (Themselves (Guest Dancers)), Mark Weiss (Himself (Choreographer)), Tovaris Wilson (Himself (Choreographer)), Lil' C (Himself (Choreographer)), Olisa And Cicely (Him/Herself (Choreographers))
Dancing pairs Travis and Martha, Jamyz and Jessica, Ivan and Allison, Dmitry and Joy, Natalie and Musa, Heidi and Ryan, Ashley and Ben, Jason and Aleksandra and Benji and Donyelle all perform in front of this weeks judges Nigel Lithgoe, Mia Michels and Shane Sparks.
21 :02x09 - 2 of 18 Voted Off
This weeks show opens with the final 18 dancing to Get Up Offa That Thing as choreographed by Dan Karaty. Two more contestants will be eliminated at the night's end. Rhianna is tonights performer.
22 :02x10 - Top 16 Perform
Guest star: Todd Samms (Himself (Guest Judge)), Alex De Silva (Himself (Guest Judge)), Heather Smith (Herself (Guest Judge)), Olisa And Cicely (Him/Herself (Guest Judge))
After a look behind the scenes, then Hop, Swing and a Jump will give a performance. This weeks couples pair up as such, Ashlee and Ben dancing a hip-hop routine, Heidi and Ryan dancing a Cuban rumba, Aleksandra and Dmitry dancing the Waltz, Allison and Ivan dancing an Argentine tango, Donyelle and Benji dancing pop-jazz, Natalie and Musa dancing a quick step, Jessica and Jaymz dancing to a contemporary piece, and Martha and Travis dance a hip-hop. This weeks judges will be Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy, and Olisa and Cicely.
23 :02x11 - 2 of 16 Voted Off
Guest star: Olisa And Cicely (Him/Herself (Guest Judge)), Natasha Bedingfield (Herself)
The remaining 16 dancers perform to Poison choreographed by Shane Sparks. The next two contestants will be eliminated by the shows end.
24 :02x12 - Top 14 Perform
Guest star: Dan Karaty (Himself (Guest Judge)), Mary Murphy (Herself (Guest Judge)), Nigel Lythgoe (Himself (Guest Judge)), Michael Mead (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Lil' C (Himself (Guest Performer)), Doriana Sanchez (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Toni Redpath (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Ron Montez (Himself (Guest Choreographer))
This weeks random coupling finds Ryan and Heidi, Travis and Martha, Dmitry and Ashlee, Musa and Natalie, Benji and Donyelle, Ivan and Allison, along with Jaymz and Jessica. All couples will dance 2 pairs and 1 solo in front of the judges. Lil'C is this weeks guest performer.
25 :02x13 - 2 of 14 Voted Off
The bottom 3 couples are revealed: Jessica & Jaymz, Ryan & Heidi, and surprisingly Ivan & Allison.
After dancing their solos the judges eliminate two more dancers. Jessica for the girls - mostly because of her lack of personality. Jaymz for the boys - apparently because he oddly chose a solo from a style that wasn't his specialty.
26 :02x14 - Top 12 Perform
Guest star: Brian Friedman (Himself (Guest Judge)), Jean Marc Genereux (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Tyce Diorio (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Max Fomin (Himself)
This weeks random pairings went as follows, Musa and Natalie, Ryan and Heidi, Dmitry and Ashley, Ivan and Allison, Marth and Travis, along with Benji and Donyelle. All couples will dance in pairs as well as solo in front of the judges.
27 :02x15 - 2 of 12 Voted Off
The show starts with the twelve remaining performers dancing to Born to be Alive. A new set of rules would see the couples randomly selected and then performing 2 couple and 1 solo each. The end of the show would see 2 more contestants voted off. A guest performance from "The Pussycat Dolls" is also scheduled.
28 :02x16 - Top 10 Perform
Guest star: Artem Chigvinsev (Himself), Nicole Williams (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Jean Marc Genereux (Himself (Guest Judge)), Michael Mead (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Toni Redpath (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Kristin Scorci (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Olisa And Cicely (Him/Herself (Guest Judge)), Tyce Diorio (Himself (Guest Choreographer))
The final ten will be randomly paired up as follows, Ivan and Martha, Ryan and Allison, Travis and Heidi, Dmitry and Donyelle along with Benji and Natalie. All would perform together and as a solo in front of the judges.
29 :02x17 - 2 of 10 Voted Off
Guest star: Jean Marc Genereux (Himself (Guest Judge)), Olisa And Cicely (Him/Herself (Guest Judge)), Chris Brown (Himself)
The final ten contestants start the show with a routine set to Ramalama (Bang Bang). After a review of the previous nights competition, two more dancers will be eliminated from the show.
30 :02x18 - Top 8 Perform
Guest star: Tyce Diorio (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Doriana Sanchez (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Alex De Silva (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Glen Weiss (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Dan Karaty (Himself (Guest Judge))
Our final six couples are Donyelle & Travis, Allison & Ivan, Natalie & Ryan, and Heidi & Benji compete as a pair and as individuals as we close in on the final competition.
31 :02x19 - 2 of 8 Voted Off
Guest star: Tyce Diorio (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Nick Lazzarini (Himself), Busta Rhymes (Himself)
The show begins with all eight dancers in a routine to Cell Block Tango. After a review of last night's episode, two more contestants will be eliminated. Busta Rhymes is the guest performer.
32 :02x20 - Top 6 Perform
Guest star: Mia Michaels (Herself (Guest Judge)), Tyce Diorio (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Ron Montez (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Wade Robson (Himself (Guest Choreographer))
The final six contestants, Ivan and Natalie, Benji and Donyelle along with Travis and Heidi would perform as couples and solo in front of the judges. Ivan and Nathalie would dance a jive routine; Travis and Heidi danced pop, and Benji and Donyelle perform a hip hop routine.
33 :02x21 - 2 of 6 Voted Off
Guest star: Mia Michaels (Herself (Guest Choreographer)), Omarion (Himself)
The remaining 6 performers start the show with a dance set to Hide and Seek. After a recap of the previous show, all the dancers would perform their solo routines. At the end of the show, two more contestants would be eliminated.
34 :02x22 - Top 4 Perform
Guest star: Brian Friedman (Himself (Guest Judge)), Jean Marc Genereux (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Wade Robson (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Tyce Diorio (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Alex De Silva (Himself (Guest Choreographer)), Doriana Sanchez (Herself (Guest Choreographer))
Our final four finds Heidi & Travis facing off against Donyelle & Benji. The first series finds Heidi and Travis disco dancing while Donyelle and Benji engaged in a Viennese waltz. Along with their solo performances, Heidi and Travis would then dance to Hip Hop while Donyelle and Benji danced to a Broadway tune.
35 :02x23 - Finale
Among a series of dances, the season 2 victor is announced.
37 :03x02 - Los Angeles and Chicago Auditions
Dancers audition for the judges in Los Angeles and Chicago.
38 :03x03 - Atlanta Auditions
Dancers audition for the judges in Atlanta.
39 :03x04 - Las Vegas Call-Backs #1
The top dancers travel to Las Vegas for a second audition.
40 :03x05 - Las Vegas Call-Backs #2/Top Twenty Chosen
The Top 20 dancers are chosen after a second round of callbacks in Las Vegas.
41 :03x06 - Performance - Top Twenty
First performances features the Top 20 dancers, 10 men and 10 women strutting their stuff in front of the judges.
42 :03x07 - Results - Top Twenty
The first two contestants - one male, one female - are eliminated.
43 :03x08 - Performance - Top Eighteen
The second round of competition for viewer votes features the Top 18 dancers, nine men and nine women, strutting their stuff.
44 :03x09 - Results - Top Eighteen
Daddy Yankee performs, and two of the Top 18 contestants are voted off.
45 :03x10 - Performance - Top Sixteen
The 16 remaining hopefuls strut their stuff in hopes of advancing. Debbie Allen is a guest judge.
46 :03x11 - Results - Top Sixteen
Fergie and Ludacris perform, and two dancers are eliminated from the competition.
47 :03x12 - Performance - Top Fourteen
The remaining 14 contestants perform in hopes of advancing. “Hairspray” director Adam Shankman is the guest judge.
48 :03x13 - Results - Top Fourteen
Hilary Duff performs, and two of the final 14 dancers are eliminated.
49 :03x14 - Performance - Top Twelve
The remaining 12 contestants show off their moves.
50 :03x15 - Results - Top Twelve
Enrique Iglesias performs, and two of the final 12 dancers are eliminated.
51 :03x16 - Performance - Top Ten
The 10 remaining contestants show off their moves.
52 :03x17 - Results - Top Ten
Mika performs, and two of the final 10 dancers are eliminated from the competition.
53 :03x18 - Performance - Top Eight
The final eight contestants show off their moves.
54 :03x19 - Results - Top Eight
Two contestants are eliminated, leaving six remaining.
55 :03x20 - Performance - Top Six
The remaining six dancers perform. Debbie Allen serves as a guest judge.
57 :03x22 - Season Finale (1)
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 3 finale, the remaining four dancers perform.
58 :03x23 - Season Finale (2)
Guest star: Bryan Gaynor (Himself), Brandon Norris (Himself (Clogger)), Nicole Scherzinger (Herself), Ryan Cabrera (Himself)
In the third-season finale, a winner is chosen.
60 :04x02 - Season Premiere (2)
The auditions continue for the season four series.
62 :04x04 - Auditions Episode
The final leg of the auditions wrap up for season four.
63 :04x05 - Vegas Callbacks (20 Chosen)
10 males and 10 females are chosen in the callback round in Las Vegas.
64 :04x06 - Top 20 Perform
All 20 dancers perform for the first time in hopes of impressing the judges and making the cut.
65 :04x07 - 2 of 20 Voted Off Live
Guest star: Electric Boogaloos (Him/Herself (Dance Troupe)), Pussycat Dolls (Themselves)
The three couples with the lowest vote totals are revealed, followed by the six dancers performing a solo routine. One male and one female will then be eliminated.
66 :04x08 - Top 18 Perform
The remaining 18 contestants perform in hopes of impressing the judges and audience.
67 :04x09 - 2 of 18 Voted Off
Two of the remaining 18 performers are eliminated by means of the viewers votes.
68 :04x10 - Top 16 Perform
The remaining 16 dancers perform for the judges in hopes of remaining on the show.
69 :04x11 - 2 of 16 Voted Off
2 of the remaining 16 contestants are eliminated from the contest.
70 :04x12 - Top 14 Perform
The remaining 14 contestants dance their routines in front of the judges.
71 :04x13 - 2 of 14 Voted Off
Guest star: Robert Muraine (Himself (Popper, aka "Mr. Fantastic")), OneRepublic (Themselves)
The results are in as 2 more of the final 14 contestants have been voted off the show. Also, OneRepublic gives a performance.
72 :04x14 - Top 12 Perform
The remaining 12 dancers face off against each other before the judges.
74 :04x16 - Top 10 Perform
The remaining ten dancers perform before the judges.
75 :04x17 - 2 of 10 Voted Off
77 :04x19 - 2 of 8 Voted Off
2 of the remaining ten dancers are facing elimination. Plus, a special performance from LL Cool J and the Dream.
78 :04x20 - Top 6 Perform
The remaining six dancers perform in front of the judges.
79 :04x21 - 2 of 6 Voted Off
Two more of the final six dancers are eliminated, plus a special performance from Lady GaGa.
80 :04x22 - Top 4 Perform
The remaining four dancers, Joshua Allen, Twitch Boss, Courtney Galliano and Katee Shean flaunt their moves in front of the judges in part 1 of the season finale.
81 :04x23 - Winner Announced
A champion is crowned between the four remaining contestants, Joshua Allen, Twitch Boss, Courtney Galiano and Katee Shean. Also, a performance by the Jonas Brothers and the cast of Cirque de Solei's "Criss Angel Believe."
82 :05x01 - Season Premiere (1)
The first two rounds of auditions opens season five of the series.
83 :05x02 - Season Premiere (2)
Season five's second installment features auditions from Miami and Memphis.
84 :05x03 - Episode 505/506
Los Angeles and Seattle are the sites for the rounds of auditions.
85 :05x04 - Vegas Callbacks #1
The contestants are called back in Las Vegas for the first time.
86 :05x05 - Vegas Callbacks #2 (Top 20 Chosen)
The second set of 20 dancers are brought back for a second audition in Las Vegas.
87 :05x06 - Top 20 Perform
The Top 20 dancers hit the stage for their first chance to compete.
88 :05x07 - 2 of 20 Voted Off
The season's first vote-off show finds 2 of the Top 20 dancers eliminated.
89 :05x08 - Top 18 Perform
The remaining 18 dancers hit the stage again for this week's performances.
90 :05x09 - 2 of 18 Voted Off
The final 18 dancers will be cut down to 16 at the end of the evening.
92 :05x11 - 2 of 16 Voted Off
Two more of the Top 16 dancers are voted off the show.
94 :05x13 - 2 of 14 Voted Off
Two more of the remaining 14 dancers are voted off the show. A pas de deux is performed by dancers Desmond Richardson and Patricia Hachey.
96 :05x15 - 2 of 12 Voted Off
Two more of the remaining 12 dancers are voted off the show. Singers Kelly Rowland and David Guetta perform.
98 :05x17 - 2 of 10 Voted Off
The final 10 dancers await the elimination of 2 more contestants. Plus, a performance by the Black Eyed Peas.
99 :05x18 - Top 8 Perform
The remaining eight dancers will be paired with new partners for this week's performances. Guest Judges include comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mia Michaels.
100 :05x19 - 2 of 8 Voted Off
Guest star: Travis Wall (Himself (Guest Dancer)), Heidi Groskreutz (Herself (Guest Dancer)), Jaimie Goodwin (Herself (Guest Dancer)), Hok Konishi (Himself (Guest Dancer)), Katie Holmes (Herself)
In the series 100th episode, Season 2 contestants Travis Wall and Heidi Groskreutz dance to a pair of Wade Robson's routines, and Season 3's Jaimie Goodwin and Hok Konishi perform Mia Michael's "The Bench." Lastly, 2 of the final 8 dancers are eliminated.
102 :05x21 - 2 of 6 Voted Off
The final six dancers will see two more eliminated. Plus, a performance by the dance troupe, JabberWockeeZ.
103 :05x22 - Top 4 Perform
In part 1 of the season five finale, the remaining four dancers, Brandon Bryant, Evan Kasprzak, Jeanine Mason and Kayla Radomski each perform for the judges.
104 :05x23 - Winner Announced
The conclusion of this season 5 ending two-part finale ends with the naming of a winner. Also, So You Think You Can Dance Australia winner Talia Fowler performs, along with a performance by the Rage Boyz Crew.
The Fifteen Best Performances Ever
A look at the Top 15 dance acts from the first five seasons.
Fan-Favorite Routines
105 :06x01 - Audition #1
The first round of auditions for season six begin.
108 :06x04 - Audition #4
Round four of the auditions continue as the dancers try to impress the judges.
110 :06x06 - Audition #6
111 :06x07 - Las Vegas Round
113 :06x09 - Las Vegas Round/Top 20 Chosen
The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.
114 :06x10 - Meet the Top 20
Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.
115 :06x11 - Top 20 Perform
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
116 :06x12 - Top 18 Perform
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
117 :06x13 - Top 16 Perform
118 :06x14 - 2 of 16 Voted Off
601 :06x15 - Top 14 Perform
120 :06x16 - 2 of 14 Voted Off
121 :06x17 - Top 12 Perform
122 :06x18 - 2 of 12 Voted Off
602 :06x19 - Top 10 Perform
603 :06x20 - 2 of 10 Voted Off
604 :06x21 - Top 8 Perform
606 :06x23 - Top 6 Perform
607 :06x24 - Winner Announced
608 :07x01 - Auditions #1 and #2
609 :07x02 - Auditions #3 and #4
610 :07x03 - Auditions #5 and #6 / Vegas Callbacks, Part 1
611 :07x04 - Vegas Callbacks, Pt. 2
612 :07x05 - Meet The Top 11
613 :07x06 - Top 11 Perform
614 :07x07 - 1 of 11 Voted Off
615 :07x08 - Top 10 Perform
616 :07x09 - 1 of 10 Voted Off
617 :07x10 - Top 9 Perform
618 :07x11 - 1 of 9 Voted Off
619 :07x12 - Top 8 Perform
620 :07x13 - 1 of 8 Voted Off
621 :07x14 - Top 7 Perform
623 :07x16 - Top 6 Perform
624 :07x17 - 1 of 6 Voted Off
625 :07x18 - Top Six Perform Again
626 :07x19 - Two of Six Voted Off
627 :07x20 - Top 4 Perform
628 :07x21 - 1 of 4 Voted Off
629 :07x22 - Top 3 Perform
630 :07x23 - Winner Announced
631 :08x01 - Auditions #1 and #2: Atlanta and the Bay Area
632 :08x02 - New York and Salt Lake City Auditions
633 :08x03 - Los Angeles Auditions
634 :08x04 - Las Vegas Callbacks
635 :08x05 - Meet the Top 20
636 :08x06 - Top 20 Perform
637 :08x07 - 2 of 20 Voted Off
638 :08x08 - Top 18 Perform
639 :08x09 - 2 of 18 Voted Off
640 :08x10 - Top 16 Perform
641 :08x11 - 2 Of 16 Voted Off
642 :08x12 - Top 14 Perform
643 :08x13 - 2 of 14 Voted Off
644 :08x14 - Top 12 Perform
645 :08x15 - 2 of 12 Voted Off
646 :08x16 - Top 10 Perform
647 :08x17 - 2 of 10 Voted Off
648 :08x18 - Top 8 Perform
649 :08x19 - 2 of 8 Voted Off
650 :08x20 - Top 6 Perform
In Part 1 of the Season Finale, the final 6 dancers perform for America's vote in hopes of becoming America's Favorite Dancer.
651 :08x21 - 2 of 6 Voted Off
A group performance, of contestants and all-stars, choreographed by Mia Michaels, as well as "Step Up 3D" dancers perform. Musical guests are Allison Iraheta, with Orianthi, and Christian TV. 2 dancers are eliminated from the competition.
652 :08x22 - Season Finale, Part 1 of 2
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 8 finale, the final four dancers perform.
653 :08x23 - Season Finale, Part 2 of 2
A Season 8 winner is chosen in the conclusion of the two-part finale.
654 :09x01 - New York and Dallas Auditions
The ninth season begins with auditions in Dallas and New York.