So You Think You Can Dance

Episode 1

Auditions #1 and #2: New York and Chicago

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

The first round of auditions.

Episode 2

Auditions #3: Los Angeles

Wed, Jul 27, 2005

Episode 3

Hollywood: 50 Compete

Wed, Aug 3, 2005

Episode 4

Hollywood: 50 Cut to 16

Wed, Aug 10, 2005

The contestants are cut down to twenty-five. Then, the choreographers choose the top sixteen dancers who will be partnered and get to compete on the big stage live.

Episode 5

Top 16

Wed, Aug 17, 2005

The top sixteen dancers are partnered and perform on the big stage live. Each contestant reveals a little bit about their childhood dance experiences, along with childhood photos and videos.

Episode 6

Top 14

Wed, Aug 24, 2005

One girl and one guy are eliminated based on audience votes. More competition in part two of the show with new partnerships. The bottom six dance for audience votes.

Episode 7

Top 12

Wed, Aug 31, 2005

Two are eliminated based on viewer votes. Top twelve perform with new partners. The bottom 4 dance solo to win viewer votes.

Episode 8

Top 10

Wed, Sep 7, 2005

Two more dancers are eliminated based on viewer votes. The remaining ten contestants pick new partners to perform two different dance styles. The judges pick the bottom two couples. Each one performs solo to win viewer votes.

Episode 9

Top 8

Wed, Sep 14, 2005

Two dancers are eliminated based on viewer votes. The remaining 8 perform two different dance styles. The judges critique both performances after both are performed, with no rehearsal footage. Bottom two couples are chosen and dance.

Episode 10

Top 6

Wed, Sep 21, 2005

Two dancers are eliminated. The remaining six contestants pick partners, as well as two different dance styles. The viewers now vote for their favorite dancer out of all six contestants to make it to the finale.

Episode 11

Top 4

Wed, Sep 28, 2005

Two are eliminated to reveal the top four contestants. Each of the final four dancers are partnered with each other and perform a solo. A final battle off of improvising ends the show.

Episode 12

And the Winner Is...

Wed, Oct 5, 2005

The results are in. The winner, based on nationwide votes, is revealed. Special guests and top 16 perform. The top 4 perform their favorite dances. The Groovaloos perform.