The BEST episodes of So You Think You Can Dance season 17

Every episode of So You Think You Can Dance season 17, 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 17!

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: 11/18/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
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Auditions Show 2
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7.78
45 votes

#1 - Auditions Show 2

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/25/2022

The second round of auditions begins.

Auditions Show 3
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7.67
46 votes

#2 - Auditions Show 3

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/1/2022

The third round of auditions begins.

The Dancers Dozen
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7.60
43 votes

#3 - The Dancers Dozen

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/15/2022

The top 12 dancers compete in pairs as they showcase their talents in various dance styles.

The Big Cut - Choreography Round
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7.52
42 votes

#4 - The Big Cut - Choreography Round

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2022

The fourth week of auditions continues as some dancers move forward to the choreography round and some go home.

Starry Starry Night
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7.49
37 votes

#5 - Starry Starry Night

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/20/2022

Six of the series' favorite all-stars, including Comfort Fedoke, Lex Ishimoto, Amy Yakima, Ezra Sosa, Koine Iwasaki and Bailey Munoz, return to dance with the top six.

Girls Night Out
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7.40
45 votes

#6 - Girls Night Out

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/22/2022

Dancers compete in pairs and in the style of the female partner; the bottom two dancers go home.

The Season 17 Finale
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7.21
28 votes

#7 - The Season 17 Finale

Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/10/2022

The final two competitors must impress the judges and voting audience one last time before the winner is crowned; the two finalists must dance five performances each, before the audience decides who outperformed the other and wins the $100,000.

Around the World
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7.20
41 votes

#8 - Around the World

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/29/2022

The top 10 dance with new partners as studio rounds continue; two finalists are sent home.

The Final Cut
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7.19
31 votes

#9 - The Final Cut

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/3/2022

The remaining contestants hit the stage and perform two unique numbers before they head to the finals; first they dance together in pairs and then matched with one of the series beloved all-stars: Kiki Nyemchek, Audrey Case or Robert Green.

Head 2 Head
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7.15
33 votes

#10 - Head 2 Head

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/27/2022

The top six take the stage once again to impress the judges and voting audience, dancing three performances each; the dreaded eliminations return.

Dance Is Back! Auditions Show 1
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7.02
60 votes

#11 - Dance Is Back! Auditions Show 1

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2022

The first round of auditions begins.

Turn Back Time
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6.90
41 votes

#12 - Turn Back Time

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2022

And then there were eight! The Top Four dancers from last week will pick their partners and dance in random genres. Then, all eight dancers will showcase their talents in solo rounds to win over the audience and our expert panel of judges. Two dancers will face elimination and only six will remain.