The BEST episodes of So You Think You Can Dance season 11

Every episode of So You Think You Can Dance season 11, 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 11!

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: 4/27/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
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Auditions #2: Chicago / L.A.
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8.08
50 votes

#1 - Auditions #2: Chicago / L.A.

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2014

The search for "America's Favorite Dancer" continues tonight when So You Think You Can Dance heads to Chicago and Los Angeles. Watch what happens when the most gifted dancers – skilled in a variety of dance styles, including jazz and krumping – all compete for a prized spot on the live shows in Los Angeles.

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Meet the top 20 (Live Performances)
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7.88
82 votes

#2 - Meet the top 20 (Live Performances)

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2014

The Top 20 dancers perform live. Jason Derulo is a guest judge, and also performs "Wiggle" with Snoop Dogg.

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Top 4 Perform
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7.87
63 votes

#3 - Top 4 Perform

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/27/2014

The four finalists perform one last time, each paired with an all-star partner and also each other in the hope to be named America's Favorite Dancer next week; guest judge Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Jason Mraz performs.

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Finale: Winner Announced
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7.86
64 votes

#4 - Finale: Winner Announced

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/3/2014

The winner is announced; guest judges Tara Lipinski, Adam Shankman, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and Debbie Allen; Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul perform.

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Auditions #3: L.A. / Philadelphia
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7.81
72 votes

#5 - Auditions #3: L.A. / Philadelphia

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2014

The third round of auditions features dancers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Christina Applegate is the guest judge in Los Angeles, while Billy Porter and Misty Copeland share the honor in Philadelphia.

L.A. Callbacks / Top 20 Chosen
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7.78
76 votes

#6 - L.A. Callbacks / Top 20 Chosen

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2014

The contestants go to Pasadena, Cal., for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20. The guest judges are Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Irina Dvorovenko, Tara Lipinski, and Adam Shankman.

Top 18 Perform + Eliminations
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7.76
72 votes

#7 - Top 18 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/16/2014

The Top 18 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Ballerina Misty Copeland is the guest judge. A Great Big World performs "Say Something."

Top 20 Perform + Eliminations
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7.69
74 votes

#8 - Top 20 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2014

The Top 20 dancers perform for a second time, but two contestants are eliminated.

Top 14 Perform + Eliminations
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7.67
64 votes

#9 - Top 14 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2014

The Top 14 dancers perform, but four contestants are eliminated instead of just 2. Christina Applegate is the guest judge and Academy of Villains performs.

Top 10 Perform + Eliminations
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7.65
71 votes

#10 - Top 10 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/6/2014

The Top 10 dancers perform with all-stars from previous seasons. Tara Lipinski is a guest judge. Christina Perri performs "Burning Gold."

Auditions #4: Atlanta
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7.61
72 votes

#11 - Auditions #4: Atlanta

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/18/2014

Hopefuls perform for the judges in Atlanta; guest judges Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Charles "Lil Buck" Riley.

Top 16 Perform + Eliminations
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7.57
63 votes

#12 - Top 16 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/23/2014

The Top 16 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Misty Copeland is the guest judge. Lucy Hale performs "Lie a Little Better."

Top 6 Perform + Eliminations
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7.50
62 votes

#13 - Top 6 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/20/2014

The Top 6 dancers perform with all-stars from previous seasons, but two more contestants are eliminated; guest judge Christina Applegate; Rixton performs “Me and My Broken Heart.”

Top 8 Perform + Eliminations
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7.41
63 votes

#14 - Top 8 Perform + Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/13/2014

The Top 8 dancers perform with all-stars from previous seasons. Each pair dances to a Michael Jackson song, including the new release, "A Place With No Name." Jenna Dewan Tatum is the guest judge. The dance crew Control Freakz performs.

Auditions #1: New Orleans / Chicago
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6.93
122 votes

#15 - Auditions #1: New Orleans / Chicago

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2014

So You Think You Can Dance soars into its 11th season this May with a two-hour premiere event showcasing America's most talented dancers during the audition rounds. In Season 11, producers travel across the country in search of dancers who represent the best America has to offer. Those who shine during auditions will be given a ticket to callbacks in Los Angeles, where they work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance. Some dancers wow the judges, while others leave them speechless. See who struts into the judges' hearts and who trips up.