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Season 6 - Best Episodes Of So You Think You Can Dance

Overall Rating: ★ 7.0

Season 6 - Best Episodes Of So You Think You Can Dance

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.0)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 6 episodes of So You Think You Can Dance. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

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.

18 Seasons
318 Episodes
Returning Series
Reality
Best Episodes
S6E11 - Top 20 Perform ★ 8.5
S6E3 - Audition Show #3 ★ 8.1
S6E21 - The Top Eight Perform ★ 8.1
Worst Episodes
S6E18 - Two of 12 Voted Off ★ 5.1
S6E1 - Audition Show #1 ★ 6.8
S6E10 - Meet the Top 20 Dancers ★ 6.9
★ 8.5/10 (24 votes)
#1

Top 20 Perform

S6:E11

The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.

★ 8.1/10 (19 votes)
#2

Audition Show #3

S6:E3

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.

★ 8.1/10 (19 votes)
#3

The Top Eight Perform

S6:E21

The remaining eight contestants perform.

★ 8.1/10 (21 votes)
#4

The Top Six Perform

S6:E23

The top six contestants perform.

★ 8.0/10 (19 votes)
#5

Vegas Callbacks, Part 3

S6:E9

The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.

★ 8.0/10 (20 votes)
#6

Top 18 Perform

S6:E12

The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)
#7

Audition Show #4

S6:E4

Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)
#8

Audition Show #5

S6:E5

Round five of auditions continue.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)
#9

Audition Show #6

S6:E6

Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.

★ 7.8/10 (22 votes)
#10

Top 12 Perform

S6:E17

The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.

★ 7.7/10 (22 votes)
#11

Top 14 Perform

S6:E15

The 14 remaining dancers perform.

★ 7.5/10 (19 votes)
#12

Top 10 Perform

S6:E19

The top 10 contestants perform.

★ 7.5/10 (20 votes)
#13

Two of 10 Voted Off

S6:E20

Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.

★ 7.5/10 (29 votes)
#14

Finale: Winner Announced

S6:E24

Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.

★ 7.4/10 (17 votes)
#15

Audition Show #2

S6:E2

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.

★ 7.3/10 (20 votes)
#16

Top 16 Perform

S6:E13

The 16 dancers who remain in the competition perform.

★ 7.3/10 (18 votes)
#17

Two of Eight Voted Off

S6:E22

Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.

★ 7.2/10 (21 votes)
#18

Two of 14 Voted Off

S6:E16

Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.

★ 6.9/10 (22 votes)
#19

Meet the Top 20 Dancers

S6:E10

Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.

★ 6.9/10 (18 votes)
#20

Two of 16 Voted Off

S6:E14

Two of the final 16 dancers are sent home.

★ 6.8/10 (16 votes)
#21

Audition Show #1

S6:E1

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.

★ 5.1/10 (23 votes)
#22

Two of 12 Voted Off

S6:E18

Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.

★ 0.0/10
#23

Las Vegas Round

S6:E7

Las Vegas call-backs begin.

★ 0.0/10
#24

Las Vegas Round

S6:E8

The call-backs for Las Vegas continue.

★ 5.1/10 (23 votes)
#1

Two of 12 Voted Off

S6:E18

Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.

★ 6.8/10 (16 votes)
#2

Audition Show #1

S6:E1

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.

★ 6.9/10 (22 votes)
#3

Meet the Top 20 Dancers

S6:E10

Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.

★ 6.9/10 (18 votes)
#4

Two of 16 Voted Off

S6:E14

Two of the final 16 dancers are sent home.

★ 7.2/10 (21 votes)
#5

Two of 14 Voted Off

S6:E16

Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.

★ 7.3/10 (20 votes)
#6

Top 16 Perform

S6:E13

The 16 dancers who remain in the competition perform.

★ 7.3/10 (18 votes)
#7

Two of Eight Voted Off

S6:E22

Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.

★ 7.4/10 (17 votes)
#8

Audition Show #2

S6:E2

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.

★ 7.5/10 (19 votes)
#9

Top 10 Perform

S6:E19

The top 10 contestants perform.

★ 7.5/10 (20 votes)
#10

Two of 10 Voted Off

S6:E20

Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.

★ 7.5/10 (29 votes)
#11

Finale: Winner Announced

S6:E24

Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.

★ 7.7/10 (22 votes)
#12

Top 14 Perform

S6:E15

The 14 remaining dancers perform.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)
#13

Audition Show #4

S6:E4

Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)
#14

Audition Show #5

S6:E5

Round five of auditions continue.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)
#15

Audition Show #6

S6:E6

Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.

★ 7.8/10 (22 votes)
#16

Top 12 Perform

S6:E17

The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.

★ 8.0/10 (19 votes)
#17

Vegas Callbacks, Part 3

S6:E9

The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.

★ 8.0/10 (20 votes)
#18

Top 18 Perform

S6:E12

The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.

★ 8.1/10 (19 votes)
#19

Audition Show #3

S6:E3

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.

★ 8.1/10 (19 votes)
#20

The Top Eight Perform

S6:E21

The remaining eight contestants perform.

★ 8.1/10 (21 votes)
#21

The Top Six Perform

S6:E23

The top six contestants perform.

★ 8.5/10 (24 votes)
#22

Top 20 Perform

S6:E11

The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.

★ 6.8/10 (16 votes)

Audition Show #1

S6:E1

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.

★ 7.4/10 (17 votes)

Audition Show #2

S6:E2

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.

★ 8.1/10 (19 votes)

Audition Show #3

S6:E3

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.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)

Audition Show #4

S6:E4

Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)

Audition Show #5

S6:E5

Round five of auditions continue.

★ 7.8/10 (17 votes)

Audition Show #6

S6:E6

Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.

★ 0.0/10

Las Vegas Round

S6:E7

Las Vegas call-backs begin.

★ 0.0/10

Las Vegas Round

S6:E8

The call-backs for Las Vegas continue.

★ 8.0/10 (19 votes)

Vegas Callbacks, Part 3

S6:E9

The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.

★ 6.9/10 (22 votes)

Meet the Top 20 Dancers

S6:E10

Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.

★ 8.5/10 (24 votes)

Top 20 Perform

S6:E11

The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.

★ 8.0/10 (20 votes)

Top 18 Perform

S6:E12

The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.

★ 7.3/10 (20 votes)

Top 16 Perform

S6:E13

The 16 dancers who remain in the competition perform.

★ 6.9/10 (18 votes)

Two of 16 Voted Off

S6:E14

Two of the final 16 dancers are sent home.

★ 7.7/10 (22 votes)

Top 14 Perform

S6:E15

The 14 remaining dancers perform.

★ 7.2/10 (21 votes)

Two of 14 Voted Off

S6:E16

Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.

★ 7.8/10 (22 votes)

Top 12 Perform

S6:E17

The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.

★ 5.1/10 (23 votes)

Two of 12 Voted Off

S6:E18

Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.

★ 7.5/10 (19 votes)

Top 10 Perform

S6:E19

The top 10 contestants perform.

★ 7.5/10 (20 votes)

Two of 10 Voted Off

S6:E20

Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.

★ 8.1/10 (19 votes)

The Top Eight Perform

S6:E21

The remaining eight contestants perform.

★ 7.3/10 (18 votes)

Two of Eight Voted Off

S6:E22

Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.

★ 8.1/10 (21 votes)

The Top Six Perform

S6:E23

The top six contestants perform.

★ 7.5/10 (29 votes)

Finale: Winner Announced

S6:E24

Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
14 ★ 8.4 10
★ 9.1 Top 10 Perform Pt. 1
★ 7.9 Academy Week: No. 2
11 ★ 7.9 12
★ 8.4 Top 14 Perform + Eliminations
★ 6.6 Top 8 Perform, Elimination
10 ★ 7.9 9
★ 8.3 Vegas Callbacks
★ 7.5 Auditions #1, Part 1
9 ★ 7.7 11
★ 8.4 Top 8 Perform; 2 Eliminated
★ 6.8 Dallas/New York Auditions
5 ★ 7.7 22
★ 8.7 Top 12 Perform
★ 5.9 Vegas Callbacks 1
13 ★ 7.5 13
★ 8.4 The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform
★ 5.8 The Next Generation: Auditions #1
6 ★ 7.5 22
★ 8.5 Top 20 Perform
★ 5.1 Two of 12 Voted Off
7 ★ 7.5 23
★ 8.5 Finale: Winner Announced
★ 6.3 1 of 11 Voted Off
8 ★ 7.4 19
★ 8.3 Finale: Winner Announced
★ 6.0 2 of 20 Voted Off
4 ★ 7.4 22
★ 8.5 Results Show: Two Dancers Eliminated
★ 6.3 The Top 14 Perform
1 ★ 7.4 12
★ 7.6 Top 8
★ 6.9 Top 16
2 ★ 7.3 23
★ 8.3 Finale
★ 6.6 New York and Charleston Auditions
3 ★ 7.1 6
★ 7.7 Las Vegas Round: Call-Back Week
★ 6.6 Atlanta Auditions
12 ★ 6.8 12
★ 7.2 Auditions #2: Detroit
★ 6.3 Top 18 Perform & Elimination
17 ★ 6.1 1
★ 6.1 Turn Back Time
★ 6.1 Turn Back Time
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