Best Episodes
Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personalities to a panel of judges and viewers as they strive to win votes and avoid elimination.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.
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So You Think You Can Dance soars into its 11th season this May with a two-hour premiere event showcasing America's most talented dancers during the first round of auditions in New Orleans and Chicago. Justin Bieber and choreographer Nick DeMoura showcase two dance crews.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 66 votes.
The remaining eight finalists perform.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 35 votes.
The top six finalists perform; guest judge Christina Applegate.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 34 votes.
The fourth round of auditions features dancers in Atlanta. Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Charles "Lil Buck" Riley are the guest judges.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 44 votes.
The Top 16 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Guest judge Misty Copeland.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 35 votes.
All-stars return to perform with this season's top 10 finalists; dancers face elimination.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 43 votes.
The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago and Los Angeles. Guest judges include Jenna Elfman and Fabrice Calmels (Chicago); and Christina Applegate (Los Angeles).
The episode was rated 8.08 from 50 votes.
The Top 20 dancers perform for a second time, but two contestants are eliminated.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 46 votes.
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The episode was rated 8.19 from 36 votes.
The contestants go to Pasadena, Cal., for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20. The guest judges are Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Irina Dvorovenko, Tara Lipinski and Adam Shankman.
The episode was rated 8.23 from 48 votes.
The Top 18 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Ballerina Misty Copeland is the guest judge. Also: A Great Big World perform "Say Something."
The episode was rated 8.25 from 44 votes.
The third round of auditions features dancers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Christina Applegate is the guest judge in Los Angeles, while Billy Porter and Misty Copeland share the honor in Philadelphia.
The episode was rated 8.32 from 44 votes.
The Top 20 dancers perform. Jason Derulo is a guest judge, and also performs "Wiggle" with Snoop Dogg.
The episode was rated 8.33 from 54 votes.
The winner is announced; guest judges include Jenna Dewan Tatum.
The episode was rated 8.53 from 36 votes.
The top four finalists perform; guest judge Tara Lipinski.
The episode was rated 8.57 from 35 votes.
