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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The audition rounds begin, showcasing America's most talented young dancers, ages 8-13. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul, and Jason Derulo.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 131 votes.
Judges Nigel, Paula, and Jason visit Chicago in their search for the best young dancers in the nation. Find out which dancers have what it takes to compete alongside America's All-Star favorites and who misses the mark.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 100 votes.
Each dancer has another chance to wow the judges and win the hearts of the nation before one must say goodbye. Find out who will remain in the competition to become America's Favorite Dancer.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 64 votes.
In the final set of auditions, judges Nigel, Paula, and Jason must decide which young dancers will continue in the competition to become America's Favorite Dancer The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 82 votes.
After rigorous auditions, tough choreography, and incredible performances for the judges, the Top 10 are revealed.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 85 votes.
After the Top 10 danced their hearts out for the nation's vote, one dancer must say goodbye. Who will stay in the running to become America's Favorite Dancer?
The episode was rated 7.68 from 68 votes.
After national auditions and the grueling Academy, the Top 10 get their chance to shine for the first time live on the SYTYCD stage. The best of the best dancers will perform with their All-Star in hopes of winning the hearts of the judges and America.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 84 votes.
The competition reaches new heights as the Top 5 dancers perform for America's vote. Also: the show celebrates 250 episodes.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 46 votes.
The first round of the Academy begins as the young dancers fight for a spot among the elite.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 80 votes.
Only the best of the best remain as the competition heats up. Find out who will survive the elimination and who will continue.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 54 votes.
After incredible auditions across America and weeks of jaw-dropping live performances, the nation will finally decide who joins the ranks of America's Favorite Dancers. The final 4 dancers show the judges and the country what they've got one last time before the winner is crowned.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 59 votes.
With only the best of the best remaining in the competition, the dancers must give it their all to stay on top. The Final Four continue to stun the judges and the nation with incredible performances in a week without eliminations.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 44 votes.
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The episode was rated 8.09 from 69 votes.
