Season 11

2014 · 15 episodes

Season eleven again features Lythgoe, and ballroom expert Mary Murphy as the two permanent members of the judge's panel while Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a tenth consecutive season.

1Auditions #1: New Orleans / ChicagoSo You Think You Can Dance soars into its 11th season this May with a two-hour premiere event showcasing America's most talented dancers during the first round of auditions in New Orleans and Chicago. Justin Bieber and choreographer Nick DeMoura showcase two dance crews.
2Auditions #2: Chicago / L.A.The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago and Los Angeles. Guest judges include Jenna Elfman and Fabrice Calmels (Chicago); and Christina Applegate (Los Angeles).
3Auditions #3: L.A. / PhiladelphiaThe third round of auditions features dancers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Christina Applegate is the guest judge in Los Angeles, while Billy Porter and Misty Copeland share the honor in Philadelphia.
4Auditions #4The fourth round of auditions features dancers in Atlanta. Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Charles "Lil Buck" Riley are the guest judges.
5Pasadena CallbacksThe contestants go to Pasadena, Cal., for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20. The guest judges are Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Irina Dvorovenko, Tara Lipinski and Adam Shankman.
6Top 20 Perform, 0 EliminatedThe Top 20 dancers perform. Jason Derulo is a guest judge, and also performs "Wiggle" with Snoop Dogg.
7Top 20 Perform, 2 EliminatedThe Top 20 dancers perform for a second time, but two contestants are eliminated.
8Top 18 Perform, 2 EliminatedThe Top 18 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Ballerina Misty Copeland is the guest judge. Also: A Great Big World perform "Say Something."
9Top 16 Perform, 2 EliminatedThe Top 16 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Guest judge Misty Copeland.
10Top 14 Perform + Eliminations
11Top 10 Perform, EliminationsAll-stars return to perform with this season's top 10 finalists; dancers face elimination.
12Top 8 Perform, EliminationThe remaining eight finalists perform.
13Top 6 Perform, EliminationThe top six finalists perform; guest judge Christina Applegate.
14Top 4 PerformThe top four finalists perform; guest judge Tara Lipinski.
15Winner AnnouncedThe winner is announced; guest judges include Jenna Dewan Tatum.

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