So You Think You Can Dance — Season 16
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
About this season
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.
Episodes (15)
1. Episode 1
Aired 10 June 2019 • 43 min
2. Judges Auditions 2
Aired 10 June 2019 • 43 min
The auditions continue in Los Angeles.
3. Judges Auditions #3
Aired 17 June 2019 • 43 min
The auditions continue in Los Angeles, as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation.
4. Judges Auditions #4
Aired 24 June 2019 • 43 min
The auditions continue on the brand new stage in Los Angeles, as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation.
5. Judges Auditions 5
Aired 8 July 2019 • 43 min
Hopefuls perform for the judges as the auditions come to a close in Los Angeles.
6. Academy Part 1
Aired 15 July 2019 • 43 min
The first round of the academy callbacks begin with dancers vying for a spot in the top 10.
7. Academy Part 2
Aired 22 July 2019 • 43 min
The second round of the academy callbacks; dancers vie for a spot in the top 10.
8. The Top Ten Girls
Aired 29 July 2019 • 43 min
The top 10 women are each partnered with a man and perform a choreographed duet.
9. Final Cut - The Top Ten Guys
Aired 5 August 2019 • 43 min
The men take the stage with all-star partners for a choreographed duet.
10. Top 10 Perform
Aired 12 August 2019 • 43 min
The finalists perform in the hope of impressing the judges and America.
11. Top 10 Perform, Round 2
Aired 19 August 2019 • 43 min
After the top 10 compete for the nation's votes, two dancers head home.
12. Top 8 Perform
Aired 26 August 2019 • 43 min
Each dancer has another opportunity to impress the judges and fight for the nation’s vote after two said goodbye last week. Find out who will stay in the running to become America’s Favorite Dancer in the all-new “Top 8 Perform” episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
13. Top 6 Perform
Aired 2 September 2019 • 43 min
Two dancers are eliminated from the top six.
14. Top 4 Perform
Aired 9 September 2019 • 43 min
With only the best of the best remaining in the competition, the dancers show America why they belong in the Top Four.
15. Live Finale Winner Announced
Aired 16 September 2019 • 43 min
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.