Season 15
Season fifteen's judge panel once again features series creator Nigel Lythgoe, as well as the return of ballroom expert Mary Murphy, and Vanessa Hudgens, while Stephen "tWitch" Boss is the new fourth judge during the auditions and the live shows. Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a fourteenth consecutive season.
Episodes
Auditions #1
A group of talented dancers ranging from ages 18 to 20 come together to demonstrate their skills before the judges.
Auditions #2
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.
Auditions #3
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 it takes to move on to the SYTYCD studio, as the auditions continue.
Auditions #4
The auditions continue in New York as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation, before the Academy callbacks begin.
Academy Week No. 1
Talented dancers vie for a spot in the top 20.
Academy Week #2
“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.
Top Ten Women
The Top Ten women will take the stage, each partnered with an All-Star guy, for a choreographed duet outside their own style.
Top Ten Men
The top 10 men partner with an all-star for a choreographed duet outside of their own style.
Meet the Top 10
The top 10 perform in hopes of impressing the judges -- and America.
Top 10 Perform
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 Dancer
Top 8 Perform
A dancer is eliminated from the top eight.
Top 6 Perform
Two dancers are eliminated from the top 6.
Top 4 Perform
The final four dancers perform.
Finale
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.