So You Think You Can Dance — Season 8

May 26, 2011

Season eight features the return of Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe as permanent judges and Cat Deeley as host. Also returning is the selection of a Top 20 for the finals, in contrast to season 7's Top 11.

1. Auditions 1 and 2: Atlanta and the Bay Area
May 26, 2011
Dancers audition for the judges.
43m
2. New York and Salt Lake City Auditions
Jun 01, 2011
Dancers audition for the judges in New York and Salt Lake City.
43m
3. Los Angeles Auditions
Jun 02, 2011
No overview yet.
43m
4. Las Vegas Callbacks
Jun 08, 2011
The call-backs for Las Vegas
43m
5. Meet the Top 20
Jun 09, 2011
The top 20 finalists perform.
43m
6. Top 20 Perform
Jun 15, 2011
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
43m
7. 2 of 20 Voted Off
Jun 16, 2011
Two dancers are eliminated; Jessie J. performs.
43m
8. Top 18 Perform
Jun 22, 2011
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
43m
9. 4 of 20 Voted Off
Jun 23, 2011
Two of the final 18 dancers are sent home.
43m
10. Top 16 Perform
Jun 29, 2011
The 16 remaining dancers perform.
43m
11. Two of 16 Voted Off
Jun 30, 2011
The final 14 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
43m
12. Top 14 Perform
Jul 06, 2011
The 14 remaining dancers perform.
43m
13. Two of 14 Voted Off
Jul 07, 2011
The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
43m
14. Top 12 Perform
Jul 13, 2011
The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
43m
15. Two of 12 Voted Off
Jul 14, 2011
Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
43m
16. Top 10 Perform
Jul 20, 2011
The top 10 contestants perform.
43m
17. Two of 10 Voted Off
Jul 21, 2011
Two contestants are eliminated
43m
18. Top 8 Perform
Jul 27, 2011
The remaining eight contestants perform.
43m
19. Two of 8 Voted Off
Jul 28, 2011
Two contestants are eliminated.
43m
20. Top 6 Perform
Aug 03, 2011
In Part 1 of the Season Finale, the final 6 dancers perform for America's vote in hopes of becoming America's Favorite Dancer.
43m
21. Two of 6 Voted Off
Aug 04, 2011
2 of 6 Eliminated
43m
22. Top 4 Perform
Aug 10, 2011
Hoping to become America's Favorite Dancer the final four contestants will perform
43m
23. Finale: Winner Announced
Aug 11, 2011
The winner is announced.
43m

So You Think You Can Dance — Season 8

1. Auditions 1 and 2: Atlanta and the Bay Area

2. New York and Salt Lake City Auditions

3. Los Angeles Auditions

4. Las Vegas Callbacks

5. Meet the Top 20

6. Top 20 Perform

7. 2 of 20 Voted Off

8. Top 18 Perform

9. 4 of 20 Voted Off

10. Top 16 Perform

11. Two of 16 Voted Off

12. Top 14 Perform

13. Two of 14 Voted Off

14. Top 12 Perform

15. Two of 12 Voted Off

16. Top 10 Perform

17. Two of 10 Voted Off

18. Top 8 Perform

19. Two of 8 Voted Off

20. Top 6 Perform

21. Two of 6 Voted Off

22. Top 4 Perform

23. Finale: Winner Announced

Season 8 Posters