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So You Think You Can Dance: Season 15

14 episodes Premiered Jun 4, 2018 Updated Oct 24, 2026

Season fifteen of the American reality television dance competition So You Think You Can Dance continues the series tradition of selecting dancers through open auditions held across the United States. These selected participants engage in a rigorous competition designed to showcase their individual talents and professional training. The judging panel for this season features the return of series creator Nigel Lythgoe

Previously on So You Think You Can Dance

Season 15 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series is a reality television dance competition that selects participants through open auditions across America.
  • ⚡ Cat Deeley has served as the host of the program for fourteen consecutive seasons.
  • ⚡ Nigel Lythgoe is the creator of the series and serves as a recurring member of the judging panel.
  • ⚡ The competition is designed to evaluate the talents and training of dancers through a rigorous process.
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Season overview

Season fifteen of the American reality television dance competition So You Think You Can Dance continues the series tradition of selecting dancers through open auditions held across the United States. These selected participants engage in a rigorous competition designed to showcase their individual talents and professional training. The judging panel for this season features the return of series creator Nigel Lythgoe, ballroom expert Mary Murphy, and actress Vanessa Hudgens. Additionally, Stephen tWitch Boss joins the panel as the fourth judge for both the audition phase and the live shows. Cat Deeley maintains her long-standing position as the host of the program, marking her fourteenth consecutive season in the role. As the flagship series of the international franchise, the show maintains its established format on Fox, focusing on the development and evaluation of dancers as they navigate the challenges of the competition. The narrative arc centers on the progression of these performers as they demonstrate their technical abilities and artistic growth under the scrutiny of the judges, aiming to prove their versatility and skill throughout the duration of the season.

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Season 15 Episodes

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Season 15: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S15·E1 Mytharc

Auditions #1

Jun 4, 2018 · 43 min

A group of talented dancers ranging from ages 18 to 20 come together to demonstrate their skills before the judges.

S15·E2 Core

Auditions #2

Jun 11, 2018 · 43 min

The auditions continue in Los Angeles, as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation. Find out which dancers have what it takes to move on to the SYTYCD studio.

S15·E3 Core

Auditions #3

Jun 18, 2018 · 43 min

Following an impressive round of Los Angeles auditions, the judges make their way to New York with hopes of finding even more exceptional talent. Find out which dancers have what i

S15·E4 Core

Auditions #4

Jun 25, 2018 · 43 min

The auditions continue in New York as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation, before the Academy callbacks begin.

S15·E5 Core

Academy Week No. 1

Jul 9, 2018 · 43 min

Talented dancers vie for a spot in the top 20.

S15·E6 Core

Academy Week #2

Jul 16, 2018 · 43 min

“The Academy” continues as the dancers do their best to prove that they have what it takes to become America’s Favorite Dancer. Find out who will make up the Top 20.

S15·E7 Core

Top Ten Women

Jul 23, 2018 · 43 min

The Top Ten women will take the stage, each partnered with an All-Star guy, for a choreographed duet outside their own style.

S15·E8 Core

Top Ten Men

Jul 30, 2018 · 43 min

The top 10 men partner with an all-star for a choreographed duet outside of their own style.

S15·E9 Core

Meet the Top 10

Aug 6, 2018 · 43 min

The top 10 perform in hopes of impressing the judges -- and America.

S15·E10 Core

Top 10 Perform

Aug 13, 2018 · 43 min

After the Top 10 compete for the nation’s votes, two dancers must head home. Find out who will make it into the Top Eight and stay in the running to become America’s Favorite Dance

S15·E11 Core

Top 8 Perform

Aug 20, 2018 · 43 min

A dancer is eliminated from the top eight.

S15·E12 Core

Top 6 Perform

Aug 27, 2018 · 43 min

Two dancers are eliminated from the top 6.

S15·E13 Mytharc

Top 4 Perform

Sep 3, 2018 · 43 min

The final four dancers perform.

S15·E14 Mytharc

Finale

Sep 10, 2018 · 43 min

In the Season 15 finale, the final four dancers show the judges and the country what they’ve got one last time before the winner is crowned.

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