The BEST seasons of So You Think You Can Dance

Every season of So You Think You Can Dance ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons 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.

Last Updated: 11/27/2025Network: FOXStatus: Continuing

8.89

9 votes

#1 - Season 14

First Aired 6/13/2017

Season fourteen's judge panel once again features series creator Nigel Lythgoe, as well as the return of ballroom expert Mary Murphy, along with new permanent member Vanessa Hudgens joining the panel of judges, while Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a thirteenth consecutive season.

8.29

7 votes

#2 - Season 11

First Aired 5/29/2014

Season eleven again features Lythgoe, and ballroom expert Mary Murphy as the two permanent members of the judge's panel while Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a tenth consecutive season.

8.25

12 votes

#3 - Season 1

First Aired 7/21/2005

Season one features Lauren Sánchez as host, Nigel Lythgoe as the main judge, and Mary Murphy, Dan Karaty, Mia Michaels and Brian Friedman as most frequent guest judges.

8.20

5 votes

#4 - Season 16

First Aired 6/11/2019

The sixteenth season panel of judges again features series creator Nigel Lythgoe, as well as the return of ballroom dance champion and expert Mary Murphy. New to the panel are choreographer Laurieann Gibson and B-boy dancer/choreographer Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval, who serve as the third and fourth judges during auditions and live shows. Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a fifteenth consecutive season.

8.00

8 votes

#5 - Season 9

First Aired 5/25/2012

7.67

6 votes

#6 - Season 15

First Aired 6/5/2018

Season fifteen's judge panel once again features series creator Nigel Lythgoe, as well as the return of ballroom expert Mary Murphy, and Vanessa Hudgens, while Stephen "tWitch" Boss is the new fourth judge during the auditions and the live shows. Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a fourteenth consecutive season.

7.00

11 votes

#7 - Season 7

First Aired 5/28/2010

5.42