So You Think You Can Dance: Season 6
Season 6 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 5.
- 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 6 Progress Shield
Audition Show #1
Sep 9, 2009 · 43 min
The all-new fall season of So You Think You Can Dance begins with dancers auditioning in Los Angeles, California for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. Adam Shankma
Audition Show #2
Sep 16, 2009 · 43 min
Auditions continues in Phoenix, Arizona. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Mia Michaels.
Audition Show #3
Sep 23, 2009 · 43 min
Auditions in Boston, Massachusetts. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Tyce Diorio.
Audition Show #4
Sep 29, 2009 · 43 min
Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.
Audition Show #6
Oct 6, 2009 · 43 min
Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.
Vegas Callbacks, Part 3
Oct 21, 2009 · 43 min
The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.
Meet the Top 20 Dancers
Oct 26, 2009 · 43 min
Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.
Top 20 Perform
Oct 27, 2009 · 43 min
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
Top 18 Perform
Nov 3, 2009 · 43 min
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
Top 16 Perform
Nov 10, 2009 · 43 min
The 16 dancers who remain in the competition perform.
Two of 14 Voted Off
Nov 18, 2009 · 43 min
Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
Top 12 Perform
Nov 24, 2009 · 43 min
The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
Two of 12 Voted Off
Nov 25, 2009 · 43 min
Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
Two of 10 Voted Off
Dec 2, 2009 · 43 min
Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
Two of Eight Voted Off
Dec 9, 2009 · 43 min
Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.
Finale: Winner Announced
Dec 16, 2009 · 43 min
Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.