Cat Deeley
Self - Host
Series SeasonSeason 8 episodes2011
So You Think You Can Dance
Season 8
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.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 143 min2011-05-26
Auditions 1 and 2: Atlanta and the Bay Area
Dancers audition for the judges.
Episode 243 min2011-06-01
New York and Salt Lake City Auditions
Dancers audition for the judges in New York and Salt Lake City.
Episode 343 min2011-06-02
Los Angeles Auditions
No episode overview available.
Episode 443 min2011-06-08
Las Vegas Callbacks
The call-backs for Las Vegas
Episode 543 min2011-06-09
Meet the Top 20
The top 20 finalists perform.
Episode 643 min2011-06-15
Top 20 Perform
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
Episode 743 min2011-06-16
2 of 20 Voted Off
Two dancers are eliminated; Jessie J. performs.
Episode 843 min2011-06-22
Top 18 Perform
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
Episode 943 min2011-06-23
4 of 20 Voted Off
Two of the final 18 dancers are sent home.
Episode 1043 min2011-06-29
Top 16 Perform
The 16 remaining dancers perform.
Episode 1143 min2011-06-30
Two of 16 Voted Off
The final 14 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
Episode 1243 min2011-07-06
Top 14 Perform
The 14 remaining dancers perform.
Episode 1343 min2011-07-07
Two of 14 Voted Off
The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
Episode 1443 min2011-07-13
Top 12 Perform
The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
Episode 1543 min2011-07-14
Two of 12 Voted Off
Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
Episode 1643 min2011-07-20
Top 10 Perform
The top 10 contestants perform.
Episode 1743 min2011-07-21
Two of 10 Voted Off
Two contestants are eliminated
Episode 1843 min2011-07-27
Top 8 Perform
The remaining eight contestants perform.
Episode 1943 min2011-07-28
Two of 8 Voted Off
Two contestants are eliminated.
Episode 2043 min2011-08-03
Top 6 Perform
In Part 1 of the Season Finale, the final 6 dancers perform for America's vote in hopes of becoming America's Favorite Dancer.
Episode 2143 min2011-08-04
Two of 6 Voted Off
2 of 6 Eliminated
Episode 2243 min2011-08-10
Top 4 Perform
Hoping to become America's Favorite Dancer the final four contestants will perform
Episode 2343 min2011-08-11
Finale: Winner Announced
The winner is announced.