Season 8

2011 · 23 episodes

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.

1Auditions 1 and 2: Atlanta and the Bay AreaDancers audition for the judges.
2New York and Salt Lake City AuditionsDancers audition for the judges in New York and Salt Lake City.
3Los Angeles Auditions
4Las Vegas CallbacksThe call-backs for Las Vegas
5Meet the Top 20The top 20 finalists perform.
6Top 20 PerformThe Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
72 of 20 Voted OffTwo dancers are eliminated; Jessie J. performs.
8Top 18 PerformThe remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
94 of 20 Voted OffTwo of the final 18 dancers are sent home.
10Top 16 PerformThe 16 remaining dancers perform.
11Two of 16 Voted OffThe final 14 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
12Top 14 PerformThe 14 remaining dancers perform.
13Two of 14 Voted OffThe final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
14Top 12 PerformThe remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
15Two of 12 Voted OffTwo more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
16Top 10 PerformThe top 10 contestants perform.
17Two of 10 Voted OffTwo contestants are eliminated
18Top 8 PerformThe remaining eight contestants perform.
19Two of 8 Voted OffTwo contestants are eliminated.
20Top 6 PerformIn Part 1 of the Season Finale, the final 6 dancers perform for America's vote in hopes of becoming America's Favorite Dancer.
21Two of 6 Voted Off2 of 6 Eliminated
22Top 4 PerformHoping to become America's Favorite Dancer the final four contestants will perform
23Finale: Winner AnnouncedThe winner is announced.

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