Dancers perform in front of a panel of judges to compete for $1 million and the title of "Best in the World."
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.
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"The Duels" round concludes with a new twist of Redemption! In this round, the top qualifying acts from each division will choose a rival and face off in a head-to-head elimination duel.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 69 votes.
Judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO preside over the Divisional Final, where the best of the best vie for the top spot in Upper, Team and Junior divisions.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 203 votes.
Derek Hough mentors the top six acts from the Upper division and Jenna Dewan mentors the Junior Team division as they face the deepest cut of the season; only the three highest-scoring acts from each division will move on to the Divisional Final.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 72 votes.
Tap legend Savion Glover joins Jennifer Lopez to mentor the Junior Team Division, while Julianne Hough and brother Derek mentor the Upper Division on the first night of The Cut, when the divisions are cut to three acts each.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 79 votes.
The final six of the top 12 acts take to the World of Dance stage for the first time; the judges score each performance based on artistry, technique, choreography, creativity and presentation; the top two scoring acts move on to the world final.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 62 votes.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 122 votes.
The top three acts from each division compete for a spot in the “World Final.” Misty Copeland, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, serves as a guest judge; and Ciara acts as a guest mentor.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 75 votes.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 127 votes.
The top qualifying acts from each division will choose a rival and face off in a head-to-head elimination duel. The judges will score each act based on their artistry, precision and athleticism, and the top scoring act from each duel will move forward in the competition.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 96 votes.
Jennifer Lopez mentors the top six acts from the junior division and NE-YO mentors the upper team division as they face the most intense cut of the season; only the three highest-scoring acts from each division will move on to the divisional final.
The episode was rated 8.14 from 70 votes.
The Duels" round continues with judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, NE-YO and special guest judge dancer and choreographer tWitch. This season, the judges have chosen which acts go head-to-head and acts won't know their opponent until they hit the dance floor, leading to some of the most epic dance battles the series has ever seen.
The episode was rated 8.28 from 64 votes.
The top three acts from each division vie for a spot in the world final; hip-hop dancer and entertainer tWitch is a guest mentor for the upper team acts; Jennifer mentors the junior team division; Derek mentors the juniors; NE-YO mentors the uppers.
The episode was rated 8.33 from 79 votes.
On the season finale, the top act from each division and a wild card compete for the title of Best in the World and the $1 million grand prize; Derek and NE-YO perform with special guests; The Lab performs a very special tribute to Jennifer Lopez.
The episode was rated 8.45 from 71 votes.
The top four acts take the stage for the last time; the top overall scoring act is crowned the Season 2 champion; performances from Les Twins, Kinjaz, and Keone and Mari.
The episode was rated 8.46 from 80 votes.
The top qualifying acts from each division will choose a rival and face off in a head-to-head elimination duel.
The episode was rated 8.48 from 85 votes.
