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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 4 - Hollywood: 50 Cut to 16
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    #1 - Hollywood: 50 Cut to 16

    S1:E4

    The 26 remaining dancers enter the "judging" room one-by-one as the choreographers tell them whether they have made it to the top 16 or not. As each dancer approaches the table, a small recap of their experiences on the show is played.

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  2. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 5 - Top 16
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    #2 - Top 16

    S1:E5

    Several of the choreographers are now judges. This includes Mia, Brian and Dan. Joining them to make an even four is Producer Nigel. During the first round, each of the 16 dancers will dance in pairs. The pairs are chosen by the male dancer pulling the name of a female dancer out of a hat. The pair must dance to the style of dance that the female dancer pulls out of a hat. After the first round, the dancers line-up on stage and the bottom 3 couples, as decided by the judges, are put up for elimination. During the second round, the 6 dancers that are put up for elimination (one male and one female from each couple) dance solo for 45 seconds. After the show, the audience can call to vote for their favorite dancer leaving one male and one female dancer with the lowest number of votes eliminated before next week. During the first round, the pairs that are made include: Kamilah and Jonnis dance in hip-hop style, Michelle and Nick dance in mambo style, Ashle and Jamille dance in jive style, Sandra and Artem dance in lyrical style, Snow and Allan dance in hip-hop style, Melissa and Ryan dance in mambo style, Melody and Craig dance in jive style, and Destini and Blake dance in lyrical style.

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  3. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 6 - Top 14
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    #3 - Top 14

    S1:E6

    At the beginning of the episode, 2 dancers from last week are cut. At that point, the competition continues in the same format as last week, except the females pick the partner and the males pick the style. This week, Mia is replaced by Mary as a judge (Mia has the chance to choreograph instead). Nigel, Brian and Dan are still judges. The 14 dancers complete round 1 in the following pairs: Snow and Jamile (Quick Step), Destini and Blake (Lyrical Jazz), Melody and Craig (Hip Hop), Michelle and Nick (Quick Step), Ashle and Artem (Lyrical Jazz), Kamilah and Allan (Hip Hop) and Melissa and Ryan (Salsa). Everyone was amazed at the number of pairs that were re-united from last week. In round 2, the couples put up for elimination danced as individuals and the audience voting was opened.

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  4. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 8 - Top 10
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    #4 - Top 10

    S1:E8

    At the beginning of the episode, 2 dancers from last week are cut. At that point, the competition continues in the same format as last week, except this week reveals a new twist; when the females pick their partner, the males pick two dance styles. Each pair will dance twice, each time to a different style. This week, Brian, Mia, Nigel and Dan are the judges. Mary will take part in the choreography. The 10 dancers complete round 1 in the following pairs: Melissa and Artem (pop and quick step), Kamilah and Nick (tango and pop), Melody and Ryan (lyrical and fox trot), Destini and Jamile (quick step and hip hop) and Ashle and Blake (samba and lyrical). In round 2, 2 couples are put up for elimination. These couples then dance as individuals and the audience votes for who to save at the end of the show.

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  5. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 9 - Top 8
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    #5 - Top 8

    S1:E9

    At the beginning of the episode, 2 dancers from last week are cut. At that point, the competition continues in the same format as last week, except this week reveals a new twist; when the females pick their partner, the males pick two dance styles. Each pair will dance twice, each time to a different style, but they will not hear from the judges until after the second dance. This week, Dan, Nigel, Mary and Brian are the judges. The 8 dancers complete round 1 in the following pairs: Nick and Kamilah (mambo and contemporary), Blake and Melody (lyrical and disco), Artem and Ashle (fox trot and cha cha) and Jamile and Melissa (hip-hop and paso doble). In round 2, 2 couples are put up for elimination. These couples then dance as individuals and the audience votes for who to save at the end of the show.

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  6. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 10 - Top 6
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    #6 - Top 6

    S1:E10

    At the beginning of the episode, 2 dancers from last week are cut. At that point, the competition continues in the same format as last week, the females pick their partner, the males pick two dance styles. Each pair will dance twice, each time to a different style, but this week they go back to the format where they hear from the judges after each dance. This week, Mia, Nigel, Mary and Dan are the judges. The 6 dancers complete round 1 in the following pairs: Kamilah and Jamile (hip-hop and American Jive), Ashle and Blake (smooth waltz and Argentine Tango), and Melody and Nick (Broadway and disco). In round 2 there is a twist. No couples are put up for elimination. All 6 dancers dance as individuals and the audience votes for who to save at the end of the show.

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  7. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 11 - Top 4
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    #7 - Top 4

    S1:E11

    At the beginning of the episode, 2 dancers from last week are cut. At that point, the competition continues in the same format as last week, only they don’t show the actual “picking” process, and the dancers pair up differently each time allowing them all to dance together once. This week, Brian, Mia, Nigel, Mary and Dan are all judging, however if a judge choreographed the performance, he/she sits out of judging that round. Also, this week each dancer will dance as an individual as part of the performance. The 4 dancers compete in the following order: Melody and Nick (Paso Doble), Ashle and Jamile (Salsa), Melody solo (Lyrical), Nick and Jamile (Hip Hop), Ashle solo (Lyrical), Jamile solo (Hip Hop/Pop Lock), Ashle and Melody (Lyrical), Nick solo (Lyrical), Melody and Jamile (Jazz), and Ashle and Nick (Hip Hop). In round 2 there is a twist. No couples are put up for elimination. All 4 dancers dance as individuals to a song they’ve never heard before in a randomly drawn order.

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  8. So You Think You Can Dance Season 1 Episode 12 - And The Winner Is...
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    #8 - And The Winner Is...

    S1:E12

    The final 16 return for a dance together, and a 'hip-hop chorus line' called Groovaloo perform. Other than that, the episode is made up of clips from previous episodes. Throughout, the cuts are made one by one to reveal a winner.

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  9. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 2 - Auditions #3: Los Angeles
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    #9 - Auditions #3: Los Angeles

    S2:E2

    Now holding auditions in Los Angeles, Cat explains the process. The dancers get to dance for 1 min. before a decision is made, then each contestant is given either a "Yes," which was accompanied by a ticket to Vegas, a "No," which means to go home, or a "Stick Around," which means that they are to stay for extra choreography before the judges decide their fate. This year, the winning dancer will be awarded bigger than last. He/She will receive a one year contract for Celine Dion's Vegas show, a brand new car and $100K cash.

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  10. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 3 - Auditions #4: Chicago
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    #10 - Auditions #4: Chicago

    S2:E3

    The final stop in this round of auditions: the famous Chicago Theater. As before, the dancers get to dance for 1 min. before a decision is made, then each contestant is given either a "Yes," which was accompanied by a ticket to Vegas, a "No," which means to go home, or a "Stick Around," which means that they are to stay for extra choreography before the judges decide their fate. This year, the winning dancer will be awarded bigger than last. He/She will receive a one year contract for Celine Dion's Vegas show, a brand new car and $100K cash.

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  11. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 4 - Las Vegas Callback
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    #11 - Las Vegas Callback

    S2:E4

    At the Las Vegas callback auditions, 115 dancers compete. Every day the dancers learn new routines from different choreographers. After performing their routines they are scored by the panel of judges. The judges each have a scale of 0-3 points for each contestant.Contestants that score well are put through to the next round and the others are sent home. Those dancers that remain borderline after the results are asked to "dance for their life" - this means they have to perform a solo for the judges. After the solo, the judges make a decision to cut them or not.

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  12. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 5 - Dancers Cut to 20
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    #12 - Dancers Cut to 20

    S2:E5

    After 43 contestants performed their solos for the judges, they stood in front of the judges one-by-one to find out if they made the top 20.The judges select 10 boys and 10 girls to make up the top 20 that will perform for audience votes.

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  13. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 6 - Top 20
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    #13 - Top 20

    S2:E6

    The episode opened with last year's winner, Nick Lazzarini, performing a solo dance.Then, Cat introduced this episode's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty. She also announced that this year instead of drawing a partner every week, the partners were randomly assigned and will stay together until one of them is eliminated.This week's pairs danced together: Benji and Donyelle, Ivan and Allison, Jason and Aleksandra, Jamyz and Jessica, Stanislav and Erin, Dmitry and Joy, Ryan and Heidi, Ben and Ashlee, Travis and Martha, and Musa and Natalie. Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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  14. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 7 - Top 20 Results
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    #14 - Top 20 Results

    S2:E7

    As the show opened, all 20 dancers performed a Brian Friedman number. Cat then introduced the judges: Nigel, Mary and Dan, and explained that the 3 couples with the lowest audience votes are to dance a solo for these judges, who will then decide which boy and which girl is going home.The couples put up for elimination this week were Erin and Stanislav, Allison and Ivan, and Jessica and Jamyz. After these couples performed their solos, Nelly Furtado and Timberland performed, and the judges announced their decision.

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  15. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 9 - Top 18 Results
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    #15 - Top 18 Results

    S2:E9

    The remaining 18 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Dan Karaty and set to a "Get Up Offa That Thing." Next, Cat brought forward the contestants in 3 sets with each set containing 3 couples.The first set of couples was: Jessica and James who were safe, Ben and Ashlee who were safe, and Joy and Dmitry who were not safe, and put into the "danger zone.The second set brought forward was: Martha and Travis, Benji and Donyelle, and Musa and Natalie. Cat announced all at once that they were all safe. The third set was: Aleksandra and Jason who were not safe, Heidi and Ryan who were also not safe, and Ivan and Allison who were safe.Each dancer in the eliminated couples performed a solo of their choice for the judges.While the judges took a break to decide which contestants should go home, Rhianna performed "S.O.S."When the judges returned, they announced who was going home.

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  16. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 10 - Top 16
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    #16 - Top 16

    S2:E10

    The episode opened with clips of the judge's favorite moments followed by a clip of the dancers "behind the scenes" after last week's elimination. Then Hop, Swing and a Jump performed.Then, Cat introduced this episode's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy, and Olisa and Cicely.This week's pairs danced together: Ashlee and Ben danced a hip-hop routine, Heidi and Ryan danced the cuban rumba, Aleksandra and Dmitry danced a waltz, Allison and Ivan danced the argentine tango, Donyelle and Benji danced pop jazz, Natalie and Musa performed the quick step, Jessica and Jaymz danced a contemporary piece, and Martha and Travis danced hip-hop.Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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  17. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 11 - Top 16 Results
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    #17 - Top 16 Results

    S2:E11

    The remaining 16 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Shane Sparks and set to a "Poison." Next, Cat brought forward the contestants in 4 sets with each set containing 2 couples.The first set of couples was: Ivan and Allison who were safe, and Heidi and Ryan who were safe.The second set brought forward was: Ashlee and Ben who were not safe, and Martha and Travis who were safe.The third set brought forward was: Jessica and Jaymz who were not safe, and Benji and Donyelle who were safe.The fourth set brought forward was: Natalie and Musa who were safe, and Aleksandra and Dmitry who were not safe.Each dancer in the eliminated couples performed a solo of their choice for the judges.While the judges took a break to decide which contestants should go home, Natasha Bedingfield performed.When the judges returned, they announced who they decided to send home.

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  18. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 12 - Top 14 Perform
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    #18 - Top 14 Perform

    S2:E12

    The episode began with never-before-seen audition clips. Then, Cat introduced us to this week's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty, and we saw Lil' perform with his crew.This week's pairs danced together:Ryan and Heidi danced hip-hop, Travis and Martha performed a salsa routine, Dmitry and Ashlee performed contemporary, Musa and Natalie danced a disco routine, Benji and Donyelle performed the Vienesse Waltz, Ivan and Allison danced the West Coast Swing and Jaymz and Jessica danced hip-hop.Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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  19. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 13 - Top 14 Results
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    #19 - Top 14 Results

    S2:E13

    The remaining 14 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Mary Murphy and set to "Footloose." Next, we saw backstage and recap footage from last week and then Cat revealed which couples were put up for elimination.The first group of couples was: Natalie and Musa who were safe, and Donyelle and Benji who were also safe.The second group brought forward was: Martha and Travis who were safe, Heidi and Ryan who were not safe, and Jessica and Jaymz who were not safe.The third group brought forward was: Ashlee and Dmitry who were safe, and Allison and Ivan who were not safe.Each dancer in the eliminated couples performed a solo of their choice for the judges.While the judges took a break to decide which contestants should go home, Ne-Yo performed.When the judges returned, they announced who they decided to send home.

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  20. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 14 - Top 12 Perform
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    #20 - Top 12 Perform

    S2:E14

    This episode started right into the dancing without introduction to this week's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Brian Friedman.This week's pairs danced together:Musa and Natalie danced hip-hop, Ryan and Heidi performed the cha-cha, Ivan and Allison performed contemporary, Dmitry and Ashlee danced a pop routine, Marth and Travis performed the foxtrot, and Benji and Donyelle danced Broadway style.Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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  21. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 15 - Top 12 Results
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    #21 - Top 12 Results

    S2:E15

    The remaining 12 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Doriona Sanchez and set to "Born to be Alive." Next, we saw backstage and recap footage from last week and then Nigel revealed a change in rules.Partners will now be randomly chosen (in the same style as last season) instead of partners staying together until one is voted off. Dancers will now do 3 dances - 2 with their partner and 1 solo. America will now vote for soloists instead of partners. Judges will be taken out of the equation, with elimination relying only on America's votes.Next, Cat revealed which couples were put up for elimination.The first group of couples was: Benji and Donyelle who were safe, and Dmitry and Ashlee who were not safe.The second group brought forward was: Travis and Martha who were not safe, and Ryan and Heidi who were safe.The third group brought forward was: Ivan and Allison who were safe, and Musa and Natalie who were not safe.Each dancer in the eliminated couples performed a solo of their choice for the judges.While the judges took a break to decide which contestants should go home, the Pussycat Dolls performed.When the judges returned, they announced who they decided to send home.

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  22. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 16 - Top 10 Perform
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    #22 - Top 10 Perform

    S2:E16

    This week, Cat introduced us to Nigel Lithgoe, Cicley and Olisa, and Jean-Marc Genereux as our judges. This week, pairs were randomly drawn. Each pair danced twice and each dancer performed a solo. Ivan and Martha performed a hip-hop routine, then Donyelle performed her solo. Travis and Heidi danced the Paso Doble, Ryan and Allison danced a contemporary routine, and the next batch of solos included Martha and Ivan. Next, Dmitry and Donyelle danced the lindy hop, Benji and Natalie performed a jazz routine, and Heidi's solo came next. Ivan and Martha danced a smooth waltz and then Travis performed his solo. Ryan and Allison danced broadway style, and Natalie performed her solo with Benji following-up. Donyelle and Dmitry performed a samba, Travis and Heidi danced a contemporary piece, and Allison performed a solo. Next, Benji and Natalie danced hip hop and Ryan's solo finished the night. Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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  23. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 17 - Top 10 Results
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    #23 - Top 10 Results

    S2:E17

    The remaining 10 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Wade Robson and set to "Ramalama (Bang Bang)." Next, Cat revealed the bottom 2 male and female dancers. For the females, Martha and Natalie were in the bottom 2. And, for the males Dmitry and Ryan were in the bottom 2. Each dancer in the bottom 2 performed their solo from last night and then Chris Brown performed "Gimme That." Cat announced which dancers were sent home and those 2 dancers performed their solos again.

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  24. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 18 - Top 8
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    #24 - Top 8

    S2:E18

    This week, Cat introduced us to Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty as our judges. Then, the dance performances started. Donyelle and Travis performed a hip-hop routine, Allison and Ivan danced the Argentine Tango, Natalie and Ryan danced a disco routine, and Heidi and Benji danced broadway. For the second round, Donyelle and Travis performed a quick step, Allison and Ivan danced hip-hop, Natalie and Ryan danced a contemporary routine, and Heidi and Benji closed the show and performed a mambo. Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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  25. So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 Episode 20 - Top 6
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    #25 - Top 6

    S2:E20

    This week, Cat introduced us to Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Mia Michaels as our judges. Then, the dance performances started. Ivan and Natalie performed a jive routine, Travis performed a solo, Benji and Donyelle danced broadway, Natalie danced her solo, Travis and Heidi danced a smooth waltz, Ivan performed his solo, Benji and Donyelle performed again to a hip-hop routine, Heidi performed her solo, Ivan and Natalie performed their contemporary dance, Benji danced his solo, Travis and Heidi danced again to a pop routine, and Donyelle performed her solo. Afterwards, voting was opened up to the audience.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hollywood: 50 Cut to 16" is the worst rated episode of "So You Think You Can Dance". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Top 16".