The BEST episodes of So You Think You Can Dance season 6

Every episode of So You Think You Can Dance season 6, 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 6!

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: 12/17/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Winner Announced
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8.79
121 votes

#1 - Winner Announced

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/16/2009

Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.

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Meet the Top 20
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8.65
177 votes

#2 - 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.

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Top 10 Perform
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8.41
148 votes

#3 - Top 10 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/1/2009

The top 10 contestants perform.

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Atlanta Auditions
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8.31
123 votes

#4 - Atlanta Auditions

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2009

Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.

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2 of 14 Voted Off
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8.28
119 votes

#5 - 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.

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2 of 16 Voted Off
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8.27
90 votes

#6 - 2 of 16 Voted Off

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/11/2009

Two of the final 16 dancers are sent home.

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Top 20 Perform
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8.20
148 votes

#7 - Top 20 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/27/2009

The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.

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Top 18 Perform
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8.03
90 votes

#8 - Top 18 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/3/2009

The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.

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Vegas Callbacks 2
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8.01
150 votes

#9 - Vegas Callbacks 2

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2009

The call-backs for Las Vegas continue.

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2 of 8 Voted Off
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8.00
147 votes

#10 - 2 of 8 Voted Off

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/9/2009

Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.

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New Orleans Auditions
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7.85
151 votes

#11 - New Orleans Auditions

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2009

Round five of auditions continue.

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Top 12 Perform
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7.84
148 votes

#12 - Top 12 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/24/2009

The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.

Top 6 Perform
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7.83
177 votes

#13 - Top 6 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/15/2009

The top six contestants perform.

Top 8 Perform
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7.83
148 votes

#14 - Top 8 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/8/2009

The remaining eight contestants perform.

Top 16 Perform
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7.82
148 votes

#15 - Top 16 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/10/2009

The 16 dancers who remain in the competition perform.

2 of 12 Voted Off
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7.82
147 votes

#16 - 2 of 12 Voted Off

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/25/2009

Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.

Top 14 Perform
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7.81
148 votes

#17 - Top 14 Perform

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/17/2009

The 14 remaining dancers perform.

Los Angeles Auditions
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7.81
94 votes

#18 - Los Angeles Auditions

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2009

The all-new fall season of So You Think You Can Dance begins with dancers auditioning in Los Angeles, California for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. Adam Shankman helps out Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe on the judge's panel.

Boston Auditions
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7.79
94 votes

#19 - Boston Auditions

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2009

Auditions in Boston, Massachusetts. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Tyce Diorio.

Phoenix Auditions
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7.77
94 votes

#20 - Phoenix Auditions

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2009

Auditions continues in Phoenix, Arizona. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Mia Michaels.

Vegas Callbacks 3
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7.64
148 votes

#21 - Vegas Callbacks 3

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2009

The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.

Vegas Callbacks 1
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7.63
150 votes

#22 - Vegas Callbacks 1

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2009

Las Vegas call-backs begin.

2 of 10 Voted Off
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7.62
146 votes

#23 - 2 of 10 Voted Off

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/2/2009

Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.

Salt Lake City Auditions
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7.38
91 votes

#24 - Salt Lake City Auditions

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2009

Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.