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The Best Episodes of So You Think You Can Dance Season 3

Every episode of So You Think You Can Dance Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of So You Think You Can Dance Season 3!

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:FOX

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"New York Auditions" is the best rated episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" season 3. It scored 7.3/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/24/2007. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "LA & Chicago Auditions".

  • New York Auditions
    7.3/1022 votes

    #1 - New York Auditions

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/24/2007

    The season premiere starts with auditions in New York.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • LA & Chicago Auditions
    6.8/1021 votes

    #2 - LA & Chicago Auditions

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2007

    The auditions continue in Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Atlanta Auditions
    6.6/1014 votes

    #3 - Atlanta Auditions

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2007

    The last stop on the tour is in Atlanta. Next episode, the dancers who have been chosen by the judges in the auditions will proceed to the Las Vegas Callbacks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vegas Callbacks
    6.9/1014 votes

    #4 - Vegas Callbacks

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/6/2007

    Talented dancers who spark the judges' interest during auditions are invited to call-backs in Las Vegas, where they work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition. The Las Vegas Round will air Wednesday, June 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), when the top 20 finalists 10 males and 10 females will be announced.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Las Vegas Round: Call-Back Week
    7.8/1021 votes

    #5 - Las Vegas Round: Call-Back Week

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2007

    Talented dancers who spark the judges' interest during auditions are invited to call-backs in Las Vegas! This is where they work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition. The Las Vegas Round will air Wednesday, June 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), when the top 20 finalists 10 males and 10 females will be announced.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Twenty
    7.3/1026 votes

    #6 - Performance - Top Twenty

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2007

    Then it will be up to America to help decide who stays in the competition. The first performance show featuring the Top 20 dancers will air Wednesday, June 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The following night, Thursday, June 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/PT tape-delayed), the first LIVE results show revealing America's vote will air, and one male and one female performer will be sent home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Twenty
    7.1/1028 votes

    #7 - Results - Top Twenty

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2007

    The first LIVE results show revealing America's vote will air, and one male and one female performer will be sent home. Special guest Lloyd performs "Get it Shawty". Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and Dan Karaty were on the judging panel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Eighteen
    7.3/1025 votes

    #8 - Performance - Top Eighteen

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2007

    The top 20 contestants dance various styles of choreographed routines in pairs for the chance to be the winner of a $250,000 prize. Viewers will vote on tonight's performance and the 3 couples with the lowest number of votes will be in danger of being eliminated. Each of the 3 girls and 3 guys will perform solos in their respective genres to convince the judges to keep them in the running. One female contestant and one male contestant will be cut.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Eighteen
    6.7/1023 votes

    #9 - Results - Top Eighteen

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/21/2007

    Viewer votes and the bottom three groups are revealed. Three men, and three women must dance for the judges votes. In the end, one male and one female will be sent home. Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and Mia Michaels are again the judges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Sixteen
    6.9/1026 votes

    #10 - Performance - Top Sixteen

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/27/2007

    The top 16 contestants dance choreographed routines for the viewers votes. Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Debbie Allen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Sixteen
    6.6/1025 votes

    #11 - Results - Top Sixteen

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/28/2007

    It's time for the Top 16 results show, and the bottom three of the males and females will be dancing for their lives. One will be cut from each category. Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Debbie Allen will decide who goes home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Fourteen
    6.7/1025 votes

    #12 - Performance - Top Fourteen

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 7/11/2007

    The top 14 dancers dance for the title of Americas favorite dancer. The host is Cat Deeley. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Adam Shankman, a choreographer from the new dance movie Hairspray.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Fourteen
    7.5/1029 votes

    #13 - Results - Top Fourteen

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 7/12/2007

    Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed, leaving the bottom 3 couples to "dance for their life." Who will go home?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Twelve
    6.9/1024 votes

    #14 - Performance - Top Twelve

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/2007

    The top twelve dancers compete for the title of America's Favorite Dancer. Cat Deeley hosts. The three judges to help America decide are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Wade Robson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Twelve
    7.1/1023 votes

    #15 - Results - Top Twelve

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 7/19/2007

    Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed. The three couples with the lowest number of votes will "dance for their lives." Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and guest judge Wade Robson will decide who will move on to the next round. After this episode the couples will be randomly picked by a girl who gets to pick a boys name from a hat.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Ten
    7.3/1024 votes

    #16 - Performance - Top Ten

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2007

    The top ten dancers perform, in hopes of becoming America's favorite dancer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Ten
    7.4/1020 votes

    #17 - Results - Top Ten

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2007

    Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed. The two guys and two girls who pulled the lowest votes from America will be dancing a solo. It will not change the results though. The girl and the boy with lowest votes will leave the show tonight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Eight
    7.6/1023 votes

    #18 - Performance - Top Eight

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 8/1/2007

    The top 8 dancers will be dancing for America's votes. They will be performing two dances, in pairs. For the second time this season, Adam Shankman will be joining Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe at the judges table.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Eight
    6.9/1022 votes

    #19 - Results - Top Eight

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 8/2/2007

    Once again the results of America's votes will be revealed. Every contestants will perform a solo to show America what they can do, but it will not change the results from America's votes. One girl and one boy will be leaving the show tonight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Performance - Top Six
    7.8/1024 votes

    #20 - Performance - Top Six

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 8/8/2007

    The competitions starts heating up even more as the final six dancers perform for America's vote. Judges for the evening are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and quest judge for the second time this season, Debbie Allen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Results - Top Six
    7.4/1026 votes

    #21 - Results - Top Six

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 8/13/2007

    Two of the remaining 6 dancers, 1 guy 1 girl will be voted off leaving 4 to compete in the finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Top Four - The Finale
    7.1/1025 votes

    #22 - Top Four - The Finale

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 8/15/2007

    The top 4 dancers perform one more time before one of them is awarded America's favorite dancer. This week, each dancer will dance one dance with each of the other 3, as well as a solo in their own style. Judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Dan Karaty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Finale
    7.5/1022 votes

    #23 - The Finale

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 8/16/2007

    One by one the remaining four dancers are eliminated, leaving room for only one... America's Favorite Dancer of 2007!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A