The Next Generation
So You Think You Can Dance
13 EPISODES • 2016
Season 13 of So You Think You Can Dance was released on May 30 and consists of 13 episodes.

Season 12

Episodes

1: The Next Generation: Auditions #1
May 30, 2016
The audition rounds begin, showcasing America's most talented young dancers, ages 8-13. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul, and Jason Derulo.
2: The Next Generation: Auditions #2
Jun 6, 2016
Judges Nigel, Paula, and Jason visit Chicago in their search for the best young dancers in the nation. Find out which dancers have what it takes to compete alongside America's All-Star favorites and who misses the mark.
3: The Next Generation: Auditions #3
Jun 13, 2016
In the final set of auditions, judges Nigel, Paula, and Jason must decide which young dancers will continue in the competition to become America's Favorite Dancer The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago.
4: The Next Generation: Academy #1
Jun 20, 2016
The first round of the Academy begins as the young dancers fight for a spot among the elite.
5: The Next Generation: Academy #2
Jun 27, 2016
After rigorous auditions, tough choreography, and incredible performances for the judges, the Top 10 are revealed.
6: The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform
Jul 11, 2016
After national auditions and the grueling Academy, the Top 10 get their chance to shine for the first time live on the SYTYCD stage. The best of the best dancers will perform with their All-Star in hopes of winning the hearts of the judges and America.
7: The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform + Elimination
Jul 18, 2016
After the Top 10 danced their hearts out for the nation's vote, one dancer must say goodbye. Who will stay in the running to become America's Favorite Dancer?
8: The Next Generation: Top 9 Perform + Elimination
Jul 25, 2016
Each dancer has another chance to wow the judges and win the hearts of the nation before one must say goodbye. Find out who will remain in the competition to become America's Favorite Dancer.
9: The Next Generation: Top 8 Perform + Elimination
Aug 1, 2016
10: The Next Generation: Top 6 Perform + Elimination
Aug 22, 2016
Only the best of the best remain as the competition heats up. Find out who will survive the elimination and who will continue.
11: The Next Generation: Top 5 Perform + Elimination
Aug 29, 2016
The competition reaches new heights as the Top 5 dancers perform for America's vote. Also: the show celebrates 250 episodes.
12: The Next Generation: Top 4 Perform
Sep 5, 2016
With only the best of the best remaining in the competition, the dancers must give it their all to stay on top. The Final Four continue to stun the judges and the nation with incredible performances in a week without eliminations.
13: The Next Generation: Winner Chosen
Sep 12, 2016
After incredible auditions across America and weeks of jaw-dropping live performances, the nation will finally decide who joins the ranks of America's Favorite Dancers. The final 4 dancers show the judges and the country what they've got one last time before the winner is crowned.
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