The BEST episodes of So You Think You Can Dance season 3
Every episode of So You Think You Can Dance season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of So You Think You Can Dance season 3!
The summer hit keeps viewers moving to a different beat as dancers skilled in everything from the “street” styles of Hip-Hop, Krumping, and Popping to Ballroom’s Salsa, Quickstep and Jive compete to be named the nation’s favorite. Hosted by Cat Deeley.
#1 - Performance - Top Ten
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2007
The top ten dancers perform, in hopes of becoming America's favorite dancer.
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#2 - Results - Top Twelve
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/19/2007
Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed. The three couples with the lowest number of votes will "dance for their lives." Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and guest judge Wade Robson will decide who will move on to the next round. After this episode the couples will be randomly picked by a girl who gets to pick a boys name from a hat.
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#3 - Performance - Top Six
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/8/2007
The competitions starts heating up even more as the final six dancers perform for America's vote. Judges for the evening are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and quest judge for the second time this season, Debbie Allen.
#4 - Performance - Top Fourteen
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/11/2007
The top 14 dancers dance for the title of Americas favorite dancer. The host is Cat Deeley. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Adam Shankman, a choreographer from the new dance movie Hairspray.
#5 - Top Four - The Finale
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/15/2007
The top 4 dancers perform one more time before one of them is awarded America's favorite dancer. This week, each dancer will dance one dance with each of the other 3, as well as a solo in their own style. Judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Dan Karaty.
#6 - Performance - Top Sixteen
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/27/2007
The top 16 contestants dance choreographed routines for the viewers votes. Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Debbie Allen.
#7 - Results - Top Ten
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2007
Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed. The two guys and two girls who pulled the lowest votes from America will be dancing a solo. It will not change the results though. The girl and the boy with lowest votes will leave the show tonight.
#8 - Performance - Top Eighteen
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2007
The top 20 contestants dance various styles of choreographed routines in pairs for the chance to be the winner of a $250,000 prize. Viewers will vote on tonight's performance and the 3 couples with the lowest number of votes will be in danger of being eliminated. Each of the 3 girls and 3 guys will perform solos in their respective genres to convince the judges to keep them in the running. One female contestant and one male contestant will be cut.
#9 - Results - Top Eighteen
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/21/2007
Viewer votes and the bottom three groups are revealed. Three men, and three women must dance for the judges votes. In the end, one male and one female will be sent home. Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and Mia Michaels are again the judges.
#10 - Performance - Top Twelve
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/2007
The top twelve dancers compete for the title of America's Favorite Dancer. Cat Deeley hosts. The three judges to help America decide are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Wade Robson.
#11 - Performance - Top Twenty
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2007
Then it will be up to America to help decide who stays in the competition. The first performance show featuring the Top 20 dancers will air Wednesday, June 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The following night, Thursday, June 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/PT tape-delayed), the first LIVE results show revealing America's vote will air, and one male and one female performer will be sent home.
#12 - Results - Top Sixteen
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/28/2007
It's time for the Top 16 results show, and the bottom three of the males and females will be dancing for their lives. One will be cut from each category. Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Debbie Allen will decide who goes home.
#13 - The Finale
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/16/2007
One by one the remaining four dancers are eliminated, leaving room for only one... America's Favorite Dancer of 2007!
#14 - Los Angeles and Chicago Auditions
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2007
The auditions continue in Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL.
#15 - Atlanta Auditions
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2007
The last stop on the tour is in Atlanta. Next episode, the dancers who have been chosen by the judges in the auditions will proceed to the Las Vegas Callbacks.
#16 - Performance - Top Eight
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/1/2007
The top 8 dancers will be dancing for America's votes. They will be performing two dances, in pairs. For the second time this season, Adam Shankman will be joining Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe at the judges table.
#17 - Results - Top Six
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/13/2007
Two of the remaining 6 dancers, 1 guy & 1 girl will be voted off leaving 4 to compete in the finale.
#18 - Results - Top Eight
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/2/2007
Once again the results of America's votes will be revealed. Every contestants will perform a solo to show America what they can do, but it will not change the results from America's votes. One girl and one boy will be leaving the show tonight.
#19 - Las Vegas Call-Backs
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/6/2007
Talented dancers who spark the judges' interest during auditions are invited to call-backs in Las Vegas, where they work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition. The Las Vegas Round will air Wednesday, June 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), when the top 20 finalists 10 males and 10 females will be announced.
#20 - Results - Top Fourteen
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/12/2007
Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed, leaving the bottom 3 couples to "dance for their life." Who will go home?
#21 - Results - Top Twenty
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2007
The first LIVE results show revealing America's vote will air, and one male and one female performer will be sent home. Special guest Lloyd performs "Get it Shawty". Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and Dan Karaty were on the judging panel.
#22 - Top Twenty Chosen
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2007
Talented dancers who spark the judges' interest during auditions are invited to call-backs in Las Vegas! This is where they work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition. The Las Vegas Round will air Wednesday, June 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), when the top 20 finalists 10 males and 10 females will be announced.
#23 - New York Auditions
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/24/2007
The season premiere starts with auditions in New York.