The sixteenth season panel of judges again features series creator Nigel Lythgoe, as well as the return of ballroom dance champion and expert Mary Murphy. New to the panel are choreographer Laurieann Gibson and B-boy dancer/choreographer Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval, who serve as the third and fourth judges during auditions and live shows. Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a fifteenth consecutive season.
The auditions continue in Los Angeles.
Episode 3
Judges Auditions #3
June 17, 2019
The auditions continue in Los Angeles, as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation.
Episode 4
Judges Auditions #4
June 24, 2019
The auditions continue on the brand new stage in Los Angeles, as the judges search for the best dancers in the nation.
Episode 5
Judges Auditions 5
July 8, 2019
Hopefuls perform for the judges as the auditions come to a close in Los Angeles.
Episode 6
Academy Part 1
July 15, 2019
The first round of the academy callbacks begin with dancers vying for a spot in the top 10.
Episode 7
Academy Part 2
July 22, 2019
The second round of the academy callbacks; dancers vie for a spot in the top 10.
Episode 8
The Top Ten Girls
July 29, 2019
The top 10 women are each partnered with a man and perform a choreographed duet.
Episode 9
Final Cut - The Top Ten Guys
August 5, 2019
The men take the stage with all-star partners for a choreographed duet.
Episode 10
Top 10 Perform
August 12, 2019
The finalists perform in the hope of impressing the judges and America.
Episode 11
Top 10 Perform, Round 2
August 19, 2019
After the top 10 compete for the nation's votes, two dancers head home.
Episode 12
Top 8 Perform
August 26, 2019
Each dancer has another opportunity to impress the judges and fight for the nation’s vote after two said goodbye last week. Find out who will stay in the running to become America’s Favorite Dancer in the all-new “Top 8 Perform” episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
Episode 14
Top 4 Perform
September 9, 2019
With only the best of the best remaining in the competition, the dancers show America why they belong in the Top Four.
Episode 15
Live Finale Winner Announced
September 16, 2019
Contestants compete in various dance styles to secure their place in the "So You Think You Can Dance" studio and to become America's best dancer.