So You Think You Can DanceThe Next GenerationSeason 13 · 2016 · 13 episodesEpisodes1The Next Generation: Auditions #1The audition rounds begin, showcasing America's most talented young dancers, ages 8-13. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul, and Jason Derulo.2The Next Generation: Auditions #2Judges Nigel, Paula, and Jason visit Chicago in their search for the best young dancers in the nation. Find out which dancers have what it takes to compete alongside America's All-Star favorites and who misses the mark.3The Next Generation: Auditions #3In the final set of auditions, judges Nigel, Paula, and Jason must decide which young dancers will continue in the competition to become America's Favorite Dancer The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago.4The Next Generation: Academy #1The first round of the Academy begins as the young dancers fight for a spot among the elite.5The Next Generation: Academy #2After rigorous auditions, tough choreography, and incredible performances for the judges, the Top 10 are revealed.6The Next Generation: Top 10 PerformAfter national auditions and the grueling Academy, the Top 10 get their chance to shine for the first time live on the SYTYCD stage. The best of the best dancers will perform with their All-Star in hopes of winning the hearts of the judges and America.7The Next Generation: Top 10 Perform + EliminationAfter the Top 10 danced their hearts out for the nation's vote, one dancer must say goodbye. Who will stay in the running to become America's Favorite Dancer?8The Next Generation: Top 9 Perform + EliminationEach dancer has another chance to wow the judges and win the hearts of the nation before one must say goodbye. Find out who will remain in the competition to become America's Favorite Dancer.9The Next Generation: Top 8 Perform + Elimination10The Next Generation: Top 6 Perform + EliminationOnly the best of the best remain as the competition heats up. Find out who will survive the elimination and who will continue.11The Next Generation: Top 5 Perform + EliminationThe competition reaches new heights as the Top 5 dancers perform for America's vote. Also: the show celebrates 250 episodes.12The Next Generation: Top 4 PerformWith only the best of the best remaining in the competition, the dancers must give it their all to stay on top. The Final Four continue to stun the judges and the nation with incredible performances in a week without eliminations.13The Next Generation: Winner ChosenAfter incredible auditions across America and weeks of jaw-dropping live performances, the nation will finally decide who joins the ranks of America's Favorite Dancers. The final 4 dancers show the judges and the country what they've got one last time before the winner is crowned.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 14Season 15Season 16Season 17Season 18