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So You Think You Can Dance Season 13 Episodes
Season 13 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2016 - 2016
For the 13th season of "So You Think You Can Dance," the show features dancers aged 8-13, hence the tagline "The Next Generation." The judges choose 100 contestants from the auditions to join a week-long Dance Academy. Standout contestants from previous seasons, including Gaby Diaz (Season 12) and Sasha Mallory (Season 8), return to mentor contestants in different dance styles. Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul, and Jason Derulo perform judging duties once again. "Dance Moms" star Maddie Ziegler joins them as special judge. Cat Deeley also returns as the show's host.
Episode 1
The Next Generation: Auditions #1
Mon, May 30, 2016 60 mins
The 13th season begins and features contestants between the ages of 8 and 13. Teen dancer Maddie Ziegler joins the panel of judges.
Episode 2
The Next Generation: Auditions #2
Mon, Jun 6, 2016 60 mins
The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago.
Episode 3
The Next Generation: Auditions #3
Mon, Jun 13, 2016 60 mins
The third and final round of auditions.
Episode 4
The Next Generation: Academy #1
Mon, Jun 20, 2016 60 mins
The first round of the Academy begins.
Episode 5
The Next Generation: Academy #2
Mon, Jun 27, 2016 60 mins
The second round of the Academy.
Episode 6
The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform
Mon, Jul 11, 2016 120 mins
The Top 10 dancers perform with All-Stars from previous seasons.
Episode 7
The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform + Elimination
Mon, Jul 18, 2016 120 mins
The Top 10 dancers perform again, but this time one of them will be eliminated.
Episode 8
The Next Generation: Top 9 Perform + Elimination
Mon, Jul 25, 2016 120 mins
The Top 9 dancers perform, and one of them is eliminated.
Episode 9
The Next Generation: Top 8 Perform + Elimination
Mon, Aug 1, 2016 120 mins
The Top 8 dancers perform, and two of them are eliminated.
Episode 10
The Next Generation: Top 6 Perform + Elimination
Mon, Aug 22, 2016 120 mins
The Top 6 dancers perform and try to survive elimination.
Episode 11
The Next Generation: Top 5 Perform + Elimination
Mon, Aug 29, 2016 120 mins
The Top 5 dancers perform and try to survive elimination.
Episode 12
The Next Generation: Top 4 Perform
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 120 mins
The Top 4 dancers perform in an episode that features no eliminations.
Episode 13
The Next Generation: Winner Chosen
Mon, Sep 12, 2016 120 mins
A winner is chosen in the Season 13 finale after the Top 4 dancers perform one more time.