So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation
Season 13 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of So You Think You Can Dance Season 12.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
The Next Generation: Auditions #1
May 30, 2016 · 43 min
The audition rounds begin, showcasing America's most talented young dancers, ages 8-13. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul, and Jason Derulo.
The Next Generation: Auditions #2
Jun 6, 2016 · 43 min
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-
The Next Generation: Auditions #3
Jun 13, 2016 · 43 min
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 roun
The Next Generation: Academy #1
Jun 20, 2016 · 43 min
The first round of the Academy begins as the young dancers fight for a spot among the elite.
The Next Generation: Academy #2
Jun 27, 2016 · 43 min
After rigorous auditions, tough choreography, and incredible performances for the judges, the Top 10 are revealed.
The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform
Jul 11, 2016 · 43 min
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
The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform + Elimination
Jul 18, 2016 · 43 min
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?
The Next Generation: Top 9 Perform + Elimination
Jul 25, 2016 · 43 min
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 Favor
The Next Generation: Top 6 Perform + Elimination
Aug 22, 2016 · 43 min
Only the best of the best remain as the competition heats up. Find out who will survive the elimination and who will continue.
The Next Generation: Top 5 Perform + Elimination
Aug 29, 2016 · 43 min
The competition reaches new heights as the Top 5 dancers perform for America's vote. Also: the show celebrates 250 episodes.
The Next Generation: Top 4 Perform
Sep 5, 2016 · 43 min
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 incre
The Next Generation: Winner Chosen
Sep 12, 2016 · 43 min
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