The WORST seasons of So You Think You Can Dance

Every season of So You Think You Can Dance ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 11/18/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
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The Next Generation
star
4.80
15 votes

#1 - The Next Generation

First Aired 5/31/2016

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5.92
12 votes

#2 - Season 18

First Aired 3/5/2024

Season 15
star
7.67
6 votes

#3 - 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.

Season 8
star
7.71
7 votes

#4 - Season 8

First Aired 5/27/2011

Season eight features the return of Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe as permanent judges and Cat Deeley as host. Also returning is the selection of a Top 20 for the finals, in contrast to season 7's Top 11.

Season 2
star
7.90
10 votes

#5 - Season 2

First Aired 5/26/2006

Season two features new host Cat Deeley. The winner of season 2 receives a grand prize of $100,000, a new hybrid SUV, and a one-year contract with Celine Dion's Las Vegas show, A New Day.

star
8.00
4 votes

#6 - Season 17

First Aired 5/19/2022

Season 9
star
8.14
7 votes

#7 - Season 9

First Aired 5/25/2012

Season 16
star
8.20
5 votes

#8 - 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.

Season 6
star
8.22
9 votes

#9 - Season 6

First Aired 9/10/2009

Season 11
star
8.29
7 votes

#10 - 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.

Season 10
star
8.29
7 votes

#11 - Season 10

First Aired 5/15/2013

Season 4
star
8.42
12 votes

#12 - Season 4

First Aired 5/23/2008

Season 1
star
8.42
12 votes

#13 - 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.

Season 5
star
8.45
11 votes

#14 - Season 5

First Aired 5/22/2009

Season five sees Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy returning as permanent judges and Cat Deeley returning to host. This is the first season to move the show a new stage and last season to be in CBS Studios.

Season 3
star
8.50
10 votes

#15 - Season 3

First Aired 5/25/2007

Stage vs. Street
star
8.63
8 votes

#16 - Stage vs. Street

First Aired 6/2/2015

Season 7
star
8.63
8 votes

#17 - Season 7

First Aired 5/28/2010

Season 14
star
8.89
9 votes

#18 - 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.