About this season
Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personalities to a panel of judges and viewers as they strive to win votes and avoid elimination.
Episodes (24)
1. Audition Show #1
Aired 9 September 2009 • 43 min
The all-new fall season of So You Think You Can Dance begins with dancers auditioning in Los Angeles, California for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. Adam Shankman helps out Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe on the judge's panel.
2. Audition Show #2
Aired 16 September 2009 • 43 min
Auditions continues in Phoenix, Arizona. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Mia Michaels.
3. Audition Show #3
Aired 23 September 2009 • 43 min
Auditions in Boston, Massachusetts. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Tyce Diorio.
4. Audition Show #4
Aired 29 September 2009 • 43 min
Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.
5. Audition Show #5
Aired 30 September 2009 • 43 min
Round five of auditions continue.
6. Audition Show #6
Aired 6 October 2009 • 43 min
Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.
7. Las Vegas Round
Aired 7 October 2009 • 43 min
Las Vegas call-backs begin.
8. Las Vegas Round
Aired 14 October 2009 • 43 min
The call-backs for Las Vegas continue.
9. Vegas Callbacks, Part 3
Aired 21 October 2009 • 43 min
The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.
10. Meet the Top 20 Dancers
Aired 26 October 2009 • 43 min
Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.
11. Top 20 Perform
Aired 27 October 2009 • 43 min
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
12. Top 18 Perform
Aired 3 November 2009 • 43 min
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
13. Top 16 Perform
Aired 10 November 2009 • 43 min
The 16 dancers who remain in the competition perform.
14. Two of 16 Voted Off
Aired 11 November 2009 • 43 min
Two of the final 16 dancers are sent home.
15. Top 14 Perform
Aired 17 November 2009 • 43 min
The 14 remaining dancers perform.
16. Two of 14 Voted Off
Aired 18 November 2009 • 43 min
Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
17. Top 12 Perform
Aired 24 November 2009 • 43 min
The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
18. Two of 12 Voted Off
Aired 25 November 2009 • 43 min
Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
19. Top 10 Perform
Aired 1 December 2009 • 43 min
The top 10 contestants perform.
20. Two of 10 Voted Off
Aired 2 December 2009 • 43 min
Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
21. The Top Eight Perform
Aired 8 December 2009 • 43 min
The remaining eight contestants perform.
22. Two of Eight Voted Off
Aired 9 December 2009 • 43 min
Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.
23. The Top Six Perform
Aired 15 December 2009 • 43 min
The top six contestants perform.
24. Finale: Winner Announced
Aired 16 December 2009 • 43 min
Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.