So You Think You Can Dance
Contestants compete in various dance styles to secure their place in the "So You Think You Can Dance" studio and to become America's best dancer.
- Metascore31
- 2005-2024
- 18 seasons
- Fox Network
- Music, Reality
- TV-PG
Contestants compete in various dance styles to secure their place in the "So You Think You Can Dance" studio and to become America's best dancer.
Season 2 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
New York and Charleston Auditions
Thu, May 25, 2006 60 mins
With new show host, Cat Deeley, the judges/choreographers critique each auditioning dancer in New York City and Charleston.
Episode 2
Los Angeles Auditions
Wed, May 31, 2006 60 mins
Dance auditions held at the historic Orpheum theater in Los Angeles. Some get tickets to go straight to Las Vegas, while others stick around to learn choreography. However, most are sent home, rejected.
Episode 3
Auditions #4: Chicago
Thu, Jun 1, 2006 60 mins
Dance auditions in Chicago at The Legendary Chicago Theater.
Episode 4
Las Vegas Callback
Wed, Jun 7, 2006 60 mins
Over 100 contestants, staying at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, battle it out to make it to the top 20. They have to get through Shane Sparks', Mia Michaels', and Brian Friedman's choreography.
Episode 5
Dancers Cut to 20
Thu, Jun 8, 2006 60 mins
The final 10 guys and 10 girls are chosen to go to Los Angeles and compete on stage live. One dancer gets disqualified.
Episode 6
Top 20
Wed, Jun 14, 2006 120 mins
The top 20 contestants are find out who they've been partnered with and perform before a live audience. Footage of rehearsals and interviews are shown.
Episode 7
Top 20 Results
Thu, Jun 15, 2006 60 mins
A recap of the last show's performances, along with judges comments. All 20 contestants perform a dance routine choreographed by Brian Friedman. Special guests perform. Bottom 3 couples dance solo to stay in the competition.
Episode 8
Top 18
Wed, Jun 21, 2006 120 mins
The top 18 contestants perform.
Episode 9
Top 18 Results
Fri, Jun 23, 2006 60 mins
The bottom 3 couples are revealed, based on viewer votes, and each contestant performs a solo to stay in the competition.
Episode 10
Top 16
Wed, Jun 28, 2006 120 mins
The judges show their favorite clips during auditions. Behind the scene footage of the contestants is shown. Hop, Swing and a Jump perform. The top 16 perform.
Episode 11
Top 16 Results
Thu, Jun 29, 2006 60 mins
The bottom 3 couples, based on viewer votes, are revealed. The 6 dancers perform solos to impress the judges and stay in the competition. Natasha Bedingfield performs.
Episode 12
Top 14 Perform
Wed, Jul 5, 2006 120 mins
Unseen auditions and special clips are shown. Lil' C and the Neph Squad perform a krumping routine to "Spaz Meter" by The J-Squad. Top 7 couples perform.
Episode 13
Top 14 Results
Thu, Jul 6, 2006 60 mins
The bottom 3 couples are revealed, based on viewer votes. Each dancer performs a solo to impress the judges and stay in the competition. Ne-Yo performs. One guy and one girl are eliminated.
Episode 14
Top 12 Perform
Wed, Jul 12, 2006 120 mins
Top 6 couples perform.
Episode 15
Top 12 Results
Thu, Jul 13, 2006 60 mins
The viewer votes reveal the dancers in danger of being eliminated from the competition. Solos are performed. The Pussycat Dolls perform. One guy and one girl are sent home.
Episode 16
Top 10 Perform
Wed, Jul 19, 2006 120 mins
The top 5 couples are split up. Contestants are randomly partnered, dance two different styles and a solo. Viewers now vote for their favorite dancer, not favorite couple.
Episode 17
Top 10 Results
Thu, Jul 20, 2006 60 mins
The top 10 dancers open the show with a Wade Robson pop-jazz group routine to the music "Ramalama (Bang Bang)" by Róisín Murphy. The results are revealed based on viewer votes. Bottom 4 perform solos. Chris Brown performs.
Episode 18
Top 8 Perform
Wed, Jul 26, 2006 120 mins
The top 8 perform.
Episode 19
Top 8 Results
Thu, Jul 27, 2006 60 mins
The top 8 perform a group Broadway routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio to the music of "Cell Block Tango" from Chicago (musical). Viewer vote results eliminate 2 dancers. Busta Rhymes performs a medley.
Episode 20
Top 6 Perform
Wed, Aug 2, 2006 60 mins
Top 6 perform with randomly picked partners and dance styles, then a solo. Ivan and Natalie - jive and contemporary. Benji and Donyelle - Broadway and hip-hop. Travis and Heidi - smooth waltz and afro-pop.
Episode 21
Top 6 Results
Thu, Aug 3, 2006 60 mins
Show opens with the top 6 contestants performing a contemporary piece, choreographed by Mia Michaels to the music of "Hide and Seek"-Imogen Heap. Musical guest, Omarion, sings "Entourage." Two contestants are eliminated.
Episode 22
Top 4: The Finale
Wed, Aug 9, 2006 60 mins
Top 4 compete for the title of America's favorite dancer. Each contestant dances a solo, with each other and as a group. Benji and Travis dance with each other for the first time, was well as Heidi and Donyelle.
Episode 23
Finale
Wed, Aug 16, 2006 120 mins
The top 20 perform. The final four perform solos and reprise their favorite routines, as well as four of the judges' favorites. America's favorite dancer is revealed. Ciara and Fergie perform. Celine Dion has a message for the winner.