Back to Basics
15 episodes · 2017
Season fourteen's judge panel once again features series creator Nigel Lythgoe, as well as the return of ballroom expert Mary Murphy, along with new permanent member Vanessa Hudgens joining the panel of judges, while Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a thirteenth consecutive season.
1Los Angeles Auditions: No. 1
The 14th season begins with the first round of auditions in Los Angeles, where contestants between the ages of 18 and 30 compete for a spot at ”The Academy” callbacks.
2Los Angeles Auditions: No. 2
The second part of the auditions continue in Los Angeles as the judge's search for the best dancers in the nation. Find out which dancers have what it takes to move on to “The Academy” callback rounds.
3New York Auditions: No. 1
The judges head to New York to see what kind of talent the East Coast has to offer, as they continue their search for the best dancers in the nation.
4New York Auditions: No. 2
The New York auditions continue as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation.
5Academy Week: No. 1
The judges have seen the best of the best from around the country and now it's time to find out who can take it to the next level. The first round of the Academy callbacks begin as the talented dancers vie for a spot in the Top 10.
6Academy Week: No. 2
Some of the most talented dancers from across the United States continue to strive to be chosen by the judges for a coveted spot in the Top 10.
7Academy Week: No. 3
“The Academy” comes to an end after a challenging callbacks round that featured tough choreography and incredible performances from dancers.
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Top 10 Perform Pt. 1
The Top 10 are revealed and perform for the first time on the SYTYCD stage.
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Top 10 Perform Pt. 2
After the Top 10 competed for the nation's vote, one dancer must head home.
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Top 9 Perform
Each dancer has another opportunity to impress the judges and fight for the nation's vote before one must say goodbye.
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Top 8 Perform
The top 8 dancers compete to stay in the running for America's favorite dancer.
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Top 7 Perform
The top 7 dancers have another opportunity to impress the judges and fight for the nation's vote before the latest cuts are revealed.
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Top 6 Perform
The top 6 dancers have another opportunity to impress the judges and fight for the nation's vote before the latest cuts are revealed.
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Top 4 Perform
With only the best of the best remaining in the competition, the dancers show America why they belong in the Final Four.
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The Finale
After incredible auditions in New York and Los Angeles, a grueling call-backs round at The Academy and weeks of inspired live performances, the nation will finally decide who joins the ranks of America's Favorite Dancers. The final four dancers show the judges and the country what they've got one last time before the winner is crowned.