The BEST episodes of So You Think You Can Dance
Every episode of So You Think You Can Dance ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of So You Think You Can Dance!
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.
#2 - Performance - Top Ten
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2007
The top ten dancers perform, in hopes of becoming America's favorite dancer.
#4 - Challenge #5: Brand Challenge
Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/13/2024
The dancers take on a brand-themed dance challenge choreographed by Hi-Hat and dancer Witney Carson.
#5 - Meet the Top 20
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/26/2009
Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.
#6 - Winner Chosen
Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/10/2013
#7 - Top 12 Perform, 2 Eliminated
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/6/2013
#8 - And The Winner Is...
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2005
The final 16 return for a dance together, and a 'hip-hop chorus line' called Groovaloo perform. Other than that, the episode is made up of clips from previous episodes. Throughout, the cuts are made one by one to reveal a winner.
#10 - Meet the Top 11
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/10/2010
The hardest auditions are over and it's time to meet the top 11 dancers, who will compete for the title "America's Favorite Dancer".
#13 - Memphis Auditions
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2013
#14 - Top 8 Perform
Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/27/2011
#15 - Top 3 Perform
Season 7 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/11/2010
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 7 finale, the final three dancers perform.
#16 - Winner Announced
Season 7 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/12/2010
A Season 7 winner is chosen in the conclusion of the two-part finale.
#17 - Atlanta Auditions
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2009
Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.
#18 - Vegas Callbacks
Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/11/2013
#20 - 2 of 14 Voted Off
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/18/2009
Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
#21 - Live Finale Winner Announced
Season 16 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/16/2019
One last time, the final 4 dancers show the judges and the country what they've got before the winner is crowned.
#22 - 2 of 16 Voted Off
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/11/2009
Two of the final 16 dancers are sent home.
#23 - Atlanta Auditions
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/6/2012
The quest to find America's Favorite Dancer next came to "Hot-lanta" - Atlanta, Georgia. Last year, So You Think You Can Dance found champion Melanie Moore here. So the contestants and judges had high hopes for the Peach State's most populous city.
#24 - Top 10 Perform, 2 Eliminated
Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/13/2013
#25 - New York and Salt Lake City Auditions
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/1/2011
Dancers audition for the judges in New York and Salt Lake City.